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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
3 min walk
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Place, Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
7 min walk
Mission Santa Barbara
Place, Mission Santa Barbara
6 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.
AS FEATURED AS A BACKDROP FOR FASHION SHOOTS, TV INTERVIEWS AND FINE LIVING CHANNEL.
This is a peaceful Spanish Mission style retreat on a spectacular site with a large, private pool in the foothills of Santa Barbara. It has magnificent views, wonderful sunsets, and a tropical landscape that lends an exotic resort feeling.
The property is at the end of a private road.
With no through traffic, a tree house, pool and swings it is an ideal place for families with children.
HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THE PROPERTY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR LOUD GROUPS WANTING TO PARTY. The outside area is off limits after 9 pm. There is a limit to no more than 3 cars overnight parking unless arranged with owner permission. (Location shoots by arrangement).
Mission Santa Barbara is only one and one-half miles away. It is less than ten minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and four miles from beaches .
This artistic house is light, open, and comfortable. Interiors are colourful (Hacienda meets Mid-Century). The combined kitchen/dining room is large, 26 feet x 16 feet. The adjacent poolside dining area is an ideal place to watch the sunsets or enjoy lunch in the warm sunshine. The large living room, 20 feet x 25 feet, has a wood burning fireplace and wonderful mountain views. There is a home office and wireless internet, ideal for working remotely.
No smoking and no pets, please.
Swimming season typically April - October. The pool is heated by the use of a solar blanket which increases and maintains the water temperature. Owners require this to be reeled on at night and during times pool will not be used for several hours. Typical summer water temperature is in the mid 80s. To minimize evaporation, pool covers are required by the City of Santa Barbara's Water Smart program. There is a winter pool heating option, available for an addition charge by arrangement with owners.
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and many hiking trails are nearby.
Rates discounted for weekly stays. Off season weekly rates available for January - March. Please enquire.
Our cancellation policy is firm but we are willing to issue a full refund if we are able to re-rent the property for the same time period, for the same rate. There will , however, be a $150 cancellation charge.
Cleaning fee included in nightly/weekly rates
$35 cleaning fee for use of gas barbeque (available for guests staying more than 5 nights). Charcoal barbeque available for shorter lengths of stay and no cleaning fee.
$25 nightly fee for EV charging.
Keywords: Private, tropical, views, large pool.
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Renter is required to complete and sign a rental agreement.
If renter wishes to cancel this reservation, notice of cancellation must be in writing and received more than 60 days prior to the check in date.
We will refund the amount paid, less a $150 cancellation fee. (Re # 2 above).
Important information
You need to know
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
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
Santa Barbara
Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Channel. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Seven Falls - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Mission Santa Barbara - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 21 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 8 min drive
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 7 min drive
The Daily Grind - 8 min drive
Presto Pasta - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. on 13 Apr, 2026 start from S$748, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. located?
This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Seven Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Comfortable home, great pool, beautiful landscaping, stunning views, and very friendly and helpful hosts! I highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the Santa Barbara area! Thanks for a great stay.
Very unique, quiet property, 1950's mission style, comfortable, filled with art and books, beautiful landscaping, gorgeous pool, ate dinner outside with views of sunset over the ocean, wood fires in the living room in the evening, kitchen well stocked. Owners live in guest cottage nearby and are very hospitable and accessible. 10-15 minute easy drive down to center of Santa Barbara and beach. A real treasure.
We had such a great time staying at this VRBO rental. The house was amazing, the pool was amazing! Great family dinners outside. Kids had a blast! Owners were extremely accommodating and had great communication! Highly recommend!
The place is amazing. Super fun experience and Michael and Hilary were amazing too. The pool was nice and warm at 84 degrees (just from the pool cover). The instructions warn about GPS not being able to find the place however as long as you input the correct street name (ending with “Road”), Google Maps worked perfectly all the way to their driveway
Wonderful home for a small group of friends to stay in while in Santa Barbara. Secluded retreat in the hills. Great, convenient location. We are a group of friends who like to travel for long weekends. This home was a calm, peaceful place to stay and then enjoy exploring Santa Barbara and Montecito.
From the second we arrived; we felt right at home! This place was the perfect place for our family. Cozy and comfortable and a great place to relax. Very quiet location and close to town. We all loved it!
The place exceeded expectations. The views are phenomenal and it was tucked away enough to feel like you got out of the city. The home has so much character and the landscaping is a hidden gem.
We could not have been more impressed with the location, views, cleanliness, and communication by the owners. We absolutely loved our stay in this amazing home and will always recommend it to people visiting Santa Barbara!
Great accomidations for extended family. The property is a botanical garden. Fascinating landscaping maintained by the owner. The location was great for us, close tothe Santa Barnara Womans' Club
Our stay was great! There were 7 of us, and had plenty of room both inside and out which made this roomy and relaxing!
The kids loved the swings, but to all of us the pool was the best, when we weren’t at the beach, we were in the pool. We all very much enjoyed our stay, and would love to return in the future 😊
This beautiful Spanish style home has spectacular views of the mountains and ocean. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the poolside setting. The home is uniquely appointed and the kitchen brings you back in time.
Breathtaking views from a vintage mission style property
The views and the location with mountain range behind and ocean to the front are astounding. The house is vintage 50's/60's with original art, furnishings, and even appliances and cast iron pans. If you are looking for a unique and quiet spot close to Santa Barbara city and mountains, this is a gem. The hosts are knowledgable, friendly and happy to show you the beautiful gardens.
The home and property was beautiful and accommodated a large group. Check-in and check-out was easy and the hosts were easy to reach when needed. We truly enjoyed staying here and overall it was a very positive experience. We did not get to use the pool due to cooler weather but the fantastic views from the back patio made up for it.
My only neutral comment is that the hosts stayed in another house on the property and accessed the connected garage during our stay.
Giuliana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Hilary
This is a family home of well traveled, English design professionals, (parents and grandparents) who love California.
Why they chose this property
More hours of sunshine than coastal properties, it is designed to be its own private Shangri La and children's paradise. It feels peaceful and remote yet is only minutes to downtown and beaches.
What makes this property unique
Private tropical resort.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests