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

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Backyard terrace with wisteria covered outdoor dining, gas BBQ, gas fire pit
View of property, private driveway, parking
On drivewy looking towards entrance, up to balcony
Walkway from driveway
Front porch seating area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6159.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Goleta, CA
  • Goleta Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Upper State Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • University of California, Santa Barbara
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪6 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.

Property manager

Bob
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Languages

Croatian, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
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

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 Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond, or check out an event or a game 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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Goleta, CA

What's nearby

  • Goleta Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Upper State Street - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 13 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 17 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Goleta Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 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).

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 12:00 PM.

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 Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond and Lookout County Park. Rancho La Patera and Stow House and Tabano Hollow Open Space are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

Christy B.

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

Ideal property, exactly as described

We were in Santa Barbara for a family wedding and this house was the perfect “stay”!! Why pay thousands for multiple hotel rooms when you can all stay together for so much less? 3 bedroom, 2 bath VERY cute house in a quiet neighborhood. We all wished we could have stayed longer and enjoyed the outside seating, patio, and fire pit! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Beautiful Goleta Getaway

Our family loved our stay at this beautiful Goleta property. With endless outdoor seating areas and amazing views, it was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Cool/Chic Home with Lots of outdoor areas.

Great home, great property. 3 bedrooms plus a bonus loft sleeping area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn H.

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

Enjoyed a weekend wedding

Bob was the best. He was easy to communicate with. Even helped us with a Tv Streaming question at 10pm! The home was well stocked. Lots of fabulous sitting areas in the gardens. Easy drive down to retail, restaurants and the freeway. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great stay in Goleta

We are 3 couples from Los Angeles and stayed at the house for 3 nights. The house is in a great location, clean, and equipped exceptionally well. Communication with the host was easy and prompt. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Great home on a big, beautiful property. Amazing views, kind and accommodating hosts!

This home was a great setting for my family to get away from the cold northern winter and relax. Everything from the setting (a large property with lots of fruit trees and mountain views) to the home (unique architecture, modern kitchen, big bedrooms) to the Bob & family's hospitality (lots of baby/toddler gear is available, quick response when we had an issue with the wifi lock) was wonderful. It is really a stunning yard with lots of seating areas and expansive views of the mountains. We had a great time taking our toddler out each morning to check for passion fruit, limes, lemons, and oranges. The property feels secluded and rural but it is less than 5 minutes from shopping malls and the 101, less than 10 minutes from the airport. I worked for half our time in the home and had a good set up in the alcove. We would visit again and hopefully we will be able to do so!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Amazing house and gracious hosts

We stayed here for the holidays this year with our family and three dogs. The beautiful house and yard were a wonderful place for us to celebrate this year. While the yard was not fully fenced it’s enclosed enough for our pups. We also really enjoyed spending evenings outside around the fire pit. Not only that, but the hosts were extremely helpful when we had a medical emergency that required us to extend our stay. They were great communicators and extremely understanding and helpful with our situation. Could not recommend it enough! Thanks again!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Fabulous

Bob and Dubravka were kind, attentive, responsive and just idral hosts. The home is beautiful and very comfotable. I enjoyed a long stay here and felt deeply at home on this fabulous property.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

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

Languages:

English, Croatian

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