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Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Upper State Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Back Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything

Experience the quintessential Santa Barbara neighborhood. The house was built in 1930, and has been extensively remodeled including the bathrooms and the kitchen. The living room is comfortable and well appointed as well as featuring a 70" diagonal Sony TV, surround sound, Basic Cable, Amazon Fire Stick, Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Showtime, Hulu, and a BluRay/DVD player. There is Eeros Mesh enhanced WiFi and it's reliable and fast. All 3 bedrooms are large, airy, and full of light. The bedroom with the en-suite bath has a 43" Sony TV which has all the streaming channels, but no Basic Cable channels. The kitchen is new with stainless appliances and granite tops. The Sunroom connected to the kitchen is the place to hang out with it's French doors (3) and 4 large windows. Off the Sunroom is a redwood deck w/ umbrella, and a comfortable and colorful patio with seating and umbrellas. The living room has a gas log fireplace, as well as a new dramatic mantel, hearth & surround.

The places to walk to are pretty impressive and include 2 grocery stores, a Trader Joe's, 3 sushi bars, 3 Italian places, several Mexican places, a couple of new California Cuisine excellent eateries, a CVS, 4 (at least) nail salons, bookstore ( printed books), Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course, 3 breakfast places, a couple of bakeries, several bars, 2 Thai restaurants, 3 pizza joints, 2 dry cleaners, a Starbucks, gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores, on and on....ALL of this a few blocks from our quiet neighborhood.

My wife and I have a small and separate cottage at the rear of the property, that we stay in while you are our guests in the main house. We occupy the carport which is attached to our unit, and far back patio as well. Access to the detached laundry is provided. We use the driveway to access our unit and carport. Street parking in front of the house is readily available.

Property manager

RODNEY UTT
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
The desktop computer in the Sunroom off the kitchen is the owner's, is off, and password protected. Please leave alone.
Our living room sectional and ottoman are my wife's pride and joy. Please be sensitive and careful with food and drink.
This is our family home and we do not allow parties of any type, including wedding, graduation, bachelor or bachelorette celebrations.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in East San Roque, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything located?

Located in East San Roque, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Upper State Street, Santa Barbara Golf Club and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 191 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Fabulous Family Gathering

We travel from Wisconsin to Santa Barbara during the winter, in retirement. We come to Santa Barbara to connect with a daughter and her husband who live in LA. For us Santa Barbara is about family, beautiful winter weather, healthy food, and exercise. Two weeks in this lovely family home, gathering with some of our family members, sent us home refreshed and happy. We enjoyed cooking and eating together. Two daughters worked remotely while we were together. This was the best house for our family in 16 winter visits to Santa Barbara. It nicely accommodated six adults so that we could enjoy each other and still have private space to work, rest, cook, eat together, etc. We loved this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

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

Pleasant stay

This is a beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to navigate and not far from anything. Rodney was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our stay in lovely Santa Barbara in this darling home in a quaint neighborhood. Hosts were just great- communication was excellent. Highly recommend if you’re coming to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

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

Great place to stay in SB!

Rodney was easy to work with and very helpful. The house was super clean and comfy for 3 couples. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great for out of town guests

Three women in their mid-60s were my guests and all enjoyed the location and the beauty of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus G.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location, accommodating owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Best place to stay in Santa Barbara

Beautiful home, comfortable beds, quiet and beautiful neighborhood with only a short walk to Trader Joe's, etc. The owner and his wife were excellent hosts. Met us and gave us a tour and provided answers to any questions we had. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Charming home

House has everything you need. The linens on the beds were so amazing. Kitchen had all appliances and cookware you would desire. Location is great. Close to restaurants and grocery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Home Away From Home

A perfect stay at this VRBO. It is truly a gem! When you arrive you will immediately notice the beautiful architecture of the house and welcoming front yard. If you are lucky, Rodney will be there to greet you, he is an amazing host. Our family of three had plenty of space to relax and get ready for a wedding in Santa Barbara. The home is so well cared for and the neighborhood is quiet and beautiful…take a walk if you can! This is the perfect location to explore Santa Barbara, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Chasing our teams/socker hounds

Rodney was simply amazing! Very kind and informative. Neighborhood is fantastic for an evening walk if so inclined and the property was immaculate. Very quiet neighborhood but so close to everything. It really was a great stay and if we needed to stay in Santa Barbara again we would definitely rent this home. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful time in Santa Barbara and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The neighborhood is walking distance to anything you may want and is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

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

Santa Barbara Cottage

A fantastic property in a perfect location! We were warmly received and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

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

Home away from home!

We could not have asked for a more comfortable, clean, and charming place to stay for our son's graduation weekend! Rodney (and his adorable little dog) met us upon arrival and showed us around the house, giving us some history of the neighborhood and making us feel very welcome. The house had everything we needed (and more) for our family of 5 adults to feel at home- well stocked kitchen, pillows and blankets for lounging on the couches, books galore, and, most importantly, a peaceful atmosphere. Everything we needed outside of the house (stores, etc) were close and easy to get to, and the neighborhood is just beautiful! Our only regret is that since our son is graduating we won't be needing to stay here again ;) Thank you, Rodney & Cindy, for sharing your lovely home with us and making our special weekend even more enjoyable :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

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

Great home, great neighborhood, great location………

This is one of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve experienced. The home itself is spacious and remodeled. It is also spotless and in an established, safe neighborhood. There is plenty of on street parking. Communication with the owner was easy and he was always responsive. A great home base for exploring Santa Barbara. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki N.

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

Perfection!

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home with it's well equipped kitchen, comfortable hang out areas and cozy bedrooms. We were honored to feel like a family member with the warm greeting we received at check in and the feeling of home that this residence inspires.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Super stay!

This property is a find! Comfortable, roomy, well-appointed home in the best location in Santa Barbara. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Manzanita

The house is beautiful in a lovely neighborhood. Everything you need is provided, high quality beds, linens and towels. Beautiful craftsmanship and decorative throughout also
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Danelle M.

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

Mom’s birthday Visit

The beautiful home, and a location worked out perfectly. My wife’s mother lives over by the Mission and we celebrated her 90th birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Beautiful home, incredible location with the loveliest host!

My friends and I traveled to Santa Barbara for a weekend of fun and catching up. We explored the city all day and part of the night but were so excited to return to this home, get comfy, and catch up. I can't say enough to fully express how much we all enjoyed our stay. We all felt so safe and made ourselves at home right away. The home is clean, in a very nice neighborhood, and is well-loved. There were no generic decorations here, every room is so cute! This home is well-loved and walking in feels like a warm hug! Rodney is the best host! We spoke after I booked and he was there to offer a quick tour of the house on check-in day. The welcome binder includes thoughtful reviews of local restaurants and has everything you need to know for an easy stay. My friends and I were all sad to leave and wished that we had booked a longer stay. Needless to say, we all look forward to our next visit to Santa Barbara and another (longer) stay at Rodney's home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

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

Very nice host

It was very nice to have the host Rodney greet us when we arrived to show us around the house. The house was really charming. Unfortunately, since we had wedding events to attend throughout the day, we didn't get much of an opportunity to enjoy the house as much as we would have liked. The beds were really comfortable, and that was the most important thing for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

The place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara

We were visiting to attend a family wedding. The house is very comfortable with everything you’ll need. Close to stores, restaurants, beach, downtown. The street is quiet and tree lined. Parking couldn’t be easier. Rodney was always available if we had a question or needed something. We will definitely return on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

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

Beautiful house

The house was wonderful. Beautifully decorated and landscaped. The owner was helpful and quick to respond. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home in lovely neighborhood

Excellent vrbo in quaint neighborhood of Santa Barbara. Easy check in and wonderful host. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great experience

We were in town for a wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming house in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to all that Santa Barbara offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jingle L., Los Angeles, USA

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

Fantastic wedding weekend getaway

We had the best time here! Great neighborhood which was close to many things (Starbucks, CVS, Trader Joes etc.), house was clean and has all the amenities listed. Our host Rodney was kind and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Perfect place to stay for our best friend's wedding weekend. It felt so cozy and right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by RODNEY UTT

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I am a retired General Contractor and Cabinetmaker, and my wife is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist w/ a private practice in downtown Ventura. I do some construction consulting work, and am an adjunct instructor at SBCC in the Construction Technology Department. I have lived in this house since 1985, and in Santa Barbara since 1968. Before I started my contracting/cabinetmaking business, I was an abalone and sea urchin diver, and spent 5 years diving all around the Channel Islands, and our coast as far north as Point Conception.
My wife and I travel a lot, and when we are in Santa Barbara, we live in our guest cottage behind our house when we have VRBO guests.

Why they chose this property

This home was the family home of a good friend. I purchased it from her mother who was ready to move. My friend said to me one day...."You need to buy my parent's house." I did.

What makes this property unique

Our San Roque neighborhood is a unique tract of land that was surveyed and planned in 1923 as "Rutherford Park" and revolves around "The Argonne Circle". Stephen Rutherford came to Santa Barbara in 1872, and was quite the shrewd real estate investor and a very successful farmer. Our house was built in 1930 on one of the streets that ends at the Argonne Circle which Stephen and Agnes Rutherford named after their son who was killed in the Argonne Forest in WWI. Stephen and Agnes' 2 story home 1 block over is still as stately as ever. The neighborhood is all one of a kind homes. Virtually no two alike. Hope you get to walk the neighborhood.

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