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Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a view to an outdoor patio.
A spacious loft with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. It features a living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase with a wooden railing leading to an upper level.
A lush garden with various plants and trees, including palm trees, under a clear blue sky.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with a leather armchair, a stone bench, and a dining area visible through an open door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Goleta, CA
  • Place, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Santa Barbara
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches

Enjoy European country charm in the Goleta foothills with mountain views, multiple outdoor seating areas for great family and friend entertaining.
-relax in a living room with a striking open beam ceiling and a country-style kitchen with table and counter seating
-interior boasts an artistic hand-crafted staircase winding up to an upper alcove/family room with outdoor balcony, as well as a large master bedroom/bath (shared with alcove)
-3 large bedrooms with queen beds, 2 bathrooms

Note that this listing pricing includes a 14% Transient Occupancy Tax required by the Count of Santa Barbara. For stays of 31 days or longer, this tax in not required. This would be removed at the time of a booking request for the property. Thanks.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Must be house broken, must pick up yard droppings
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Placed used linens on the bed in the bedroom used, and used bath towels on the floor in the bathroom
Please make sure to turn of any fans or heaters used.
Place any garbage and recyclables in the appropriate bins on the driveway
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We ask that all guests act responsibly for our home and for surrounding neighbors. Any complaints from neighbors could cause immediate termination
-This is NOT a party house, only family-oriented gatherings, maximum 12 people total, including guests, are permissible.
- Note that there is a security camera in the driveway. This is the only camera on the property and remains active during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3061228vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Goleta

Located in Goleta, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bowlero Santa Barbara - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 19 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural garden setting, private, yet close to shopping, dining, beaches located?

This family-friendly Goleta holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond and Bowlero Santa Barbara. South Coast Railroad Museum and Lost Valley Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Bob

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My wife and I enjoy travel, food and learning about the local culture and scene when we visit new places.
Typically, we look to stay at places that have good access to local sights, activities, restaurants, etc...with walking opportunities.

Why they chose this property

We found this property in early 2022 and felt it was a unique place...with lots of European charm in and out. The home is on 1/2 acre in a rural residential area providing a sense of privacy, nice views of the Santa Barbara foothills.
While a country setting, it is close to a few retail/restaurant/shopping areas for most anything that you would need.
Property is located 0.5 miles up the hill above Cathedral Oaks Road, which is the 'quiet' east/west corridor with bike lanes connecting to Foothill road...and onto downtown Santa Barbara
-1.5 miles from Foothill off/on ramps to Hwy 101 NOTE: Santa Barbara County Tax for Short Term Rentals: -For stays of less than 31 days, there is a Santa Barbara County Tax required to be collected. VRBO settings include this tax. -If you desire a stay of 31 days or more, this DOES NOT require this tax, and an adjustment will be made at booking if this 12% tax is somehow included in the VRBO pricing calculations. Thanks.

What makes this property unique

Walking: directly around the property are quiet rural/country roads and approximately 1 mile away there is a major retail, restaurants, grocery store area. The closest beach, Goleta Beach Park would be a 60-90 minute walk depending on route. The home is NOT within typical walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara (10 miles).

Biking: home is 0.5 mile from the Foothill Route bike lanes (running east/west on Cathedral Oaks and Foothill Roads), with access to various bike routes through Goleta, UCSB and Santa Barbara. Search 'Traffic Solutions Santa Barbara Bike Paths' for local maps

Driving: close to everything - UCSB, SBA Santa Barbara Airport, and within 30 minutes to Solvang, Santa Ynez, Carpinteria and many other areas of interest

Areas of Interest/Distances for reference:

-main Fairview/Calle Real retail center approx. 1.5 miles/less than 5 minute drive/8 minute bike/30 minute walk

-Storke Rd/Hollister retail center approx. 5 miles/10 minute drive/22 minute bike

-Downtown Santa Barbara State Street/Funkzone/Stearns Wharf approx. 10-12 miles/15 minute drive/50-60 minute bike

-Old Santa Barbara Mission approx 9 miles/16 minute drive/50 minute bike

-Beaches
-Goleta Beach Park/Pier approx 3.5 miles/10 minute drive/20 minute bike
-UCSB Campus Point Beach approx 4.5 miles/13 minute drive/25 minute
bike
-Devereux Beach; surfing (west Isla Vista); 6 miles/14 minute drive/30 minute bike
-Arroyo Burro Beach approx 10 miles/16 minute drive
-Leadbetter Beach; surfing (west Wharf) approx. 12 miles/18 minute drive
-East Beach (east of Wharf) approx. 12 miles/18 minute drive

-Golfing, public
-Glenn Annie Golf Club (Goleta foothills) approx. 4 miles/7 minute drive
-Sandpiper Golf Club (oceanside) approx. 6 miles/11 minute drive
-Santa Barbara Golf Club (urban) approx. 8 miles/13 minute drive

-local

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