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Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.

Family-friendly holiday home in Santa Barbara with an outdoor pool

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Spanish mission style home with views.
Large pool, (can be heated for a fee for cooler months). Pool fencing available.
Comfortable, poolside chaises, tropical landscaping and views.
House seen from above. Mountain backdrop.
Large , 24'x 15' family kitchen with poolside table outside. Counter seats 4.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Ynez Valley and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Travelling with kids? Make time for Santa Barbara Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Santa Barbara Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • West Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬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.

Is Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Seven Falls. Upper State Street and Mission Santa Barbara are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation house ever! Amazing views and lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Retreat

Very peaceful and homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful long weekend

We stayed here during my daughter’s graduation from UCSB. The house is wonderful - clean, great location, beautiful mission style. Would def return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Santa Barbara house!

Wonderful house in Santa Barbara. Comfortable beds, super quiet house. Great view and easy to work with property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aelish G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with gorgeous views!!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This property is stunning, quirky, full of character. The house is spacious and worked very well for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Giuliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor T., Santa Monica, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical oasis in Mission Canyon

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Michael and Hilary’s meticulously maintained home in the canyon. Our daughter enjoyed taking in views from the tree swing and drawing in the treehouse while we lounged poolside. The property abounds with scents from blooming citrus trees, and cactii and succulents abound. There are instructions and recommendations in a binder and throughout the house that are helpful in exploring Santa Barbara as well as in preserving this gem for the next guests. We’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home and Property

We had a wonderful time at this home during our weekend trip to Santa Barbara. The drive up to the home can be a bit intimidating at first but Hilary gives very detailed instructions so we had no problem finding the home. It is an older home but well-decorated and comfortable. Be sure to read the binder! It provides lots of useful information for navigating an older home. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to use the pool during our stay due to being so busy with other activities in Santa Barbara but Hilary was kind enough to show us how to roll back the pool cover. All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Telling it Like it is

I'm compelled to communicate the property experience in an informational manner. The property views are scenic and pool usage was welcome, during the warm days of our stay without A/C. The hosts were helpfully attentive and unannouncedly present to their property each day of our visit. The decor was somewhat dark and the house amenities were dated. The refrigerater was old and lacking sufficient cooling temperatures. There was no window coverings in the poolside bathroom. And, the shower stalls provided a small space to bathe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro Comforts

First off, this is a wonderful, eclectic, arts centered home situated in an ideal spot (I used to live in SB). The pool alone is worth the visit. I am leaving 5 stars as I know I will return again if I need a welcoming, beautiful spot to stay. Michael, our host, was terrific and even helped set us up to pick some of his prickly pear/cactus apples for a rare treat. I am an artist and loved the collection of artifacts and the retro kitchen fixtures. That said, if you are used to minimalist, spotless interiors and state of the "art" appliances, you will need to set those wants aside and, instead, enjoy what a truly remarkable act of sustainability and care, for what we already have, can lead us towards. I was able to cook what I wanted, do laundry and enjoy my week with no foibles. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean. The linens and towels were clean and plentiful. The pool cover wasn't that much of a hassle and it was well worth it. The view of the sunset is fabulous and the gardens add to a very tranquil experience. Thank you so much for lending out your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming, the pool inviting, and the location breathtaking. Magical property all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation rental

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara stay

Hillary was a very accommodating host, and the house was wonderful. Beautiful pool was a huge bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Lovely house, Hillary was alway available with our questions and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZACHARY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilary is great!

As usual, Hilary was a fantastic host and the place was immaculate!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Get Away Weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable home

We had a lovely stay in this gorgeous home that really felt like we were away from the city, Beautiful views in an older but well maintained home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lisa

So peaceful and tranquil - beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of paradise in the hills of Santa Barbara

The photos in the listing did not disappoint. The property is ideally situated in the hills above the mission, away from the coastal fog and surrounded by the mountains. The pool and home are nestled within a lush, beautifully landscaped yard with views above and below. We spent a good portion of our time here in and around the pool, soaking the sun or eating together at the dining table in the shade. The house itself is quaint, full of life, quirky and inviting. We felt so at peace, so relaxed and sort of fell in love with this place. We all felt like we’d found something truly unique and special. I’m a quadriplegic and use a manual wheelchair and I was able to navigate in and around the property with relative ease. The owners Michael and Hilary are genuine, welcoming and accommodating. They agreed to have a wooden ramp built for me to overcome the step to the front door, which gave me full access in and out of the house. They even removed the door to the bathroom in the main bedroom to make it wide enough for my wheelchair. There was ample parking, on flat, paved ground in front of the property, which sits alone at the end of a windy road. I certainly hope to have another opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property in a very quite location

All was just as described in the listing. The only thing my adult children mentioned was the abundance of notes and signs left in virtually every room of the house (and outside). These reminded us of the things listed in the 20+ page rules notebook on the kitchen table. It's not a big deal to me, but it can be off-putting to some. We ended up making it a running joke. Also one of the owners found reasons to come into the property and pool area each day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZACHARY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hilary

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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.