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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
Upper State Street
Place, Upper State Street
3 min walk
Mission Santa Barbara
Place, Mission Santa Barbara
5 min drive
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
Place, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
5 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
Airport, 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.
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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
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, 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. Upper State Street and La Cumbre Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Coal Oil Point Reserve. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
Earl Warren Showgrounds - 6 min drive - 1.9 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
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 15 min walk
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything on 4 July 2026 start from AU$685, 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.
How much is parking at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything?
On-site parking is available at the 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
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We had a wonderful stay at this adorable VRBO! The home was very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed during our trip. The neighborhood was quiet, charming, and felt very safe and relaxing.The location was about 3 miles north of Downtown Santa Barbara, which worked perfectly for us since we brought our bikes and enjoyed riding into town and along the waterfront each day.The host was extremely kind, responsive, and readily available if we needed anything, as they lived in the ADU onsite. We really appreciated their hospitality while still feeling like we had plenty of privacy during our stay.We would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Santa Barbara!
Great stay, warm welcome from the host in person. Cottage had everything we needed, comfortable beds and linens, well appointed throughout, amazing neighborhood and location!!
I’m sad that we only stayed for two nights because this space really felt like a home away from home! We were in town to visit family and attend a wedding and we were very comfortable. We appreciated the double sinks in the main bathroom, that was so helpful! Rodney and Cindy were amazing hosts!
This is our second time staying here because we love everything about the home... very clean, has everything you need, beautiful neighborhood, and hosts are very welcoming.
Lisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you Lisa. We really enjoyed hosting and talking with you and Ed. We are hoping we will see you again and Educators Rule!!
The home was very comfortable, spacious and very clean. It is in a very pretty as well as very quiet neighborhood that is easy access to local restaurants and shops and local attractions.
Our family of 6 was in Santa Barbara for a family wedding. This was a perfect house and location for us. House is well maintained and Rodney was a very gracious host and we enjoyed spending some time talking and learning about the area. If we ever get back to the area would definitely stay there again!
Beautiful, charming home and neighborhood. Close to State Street. Plenty of room to spread out. It is a private home and not suitable for small children if they are climbers and curious! Lots of nice "things" out.
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.
What a lovely home! Quiet, beautiful streets, Mountain views and walking distance to shops, food and bars and a golf course. This house is close to everything. The home itself is stunning! Perfect for a family of 6! Thank you and we will definitely be back!
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.
lovely home close to everything. The host, Rod lives on property (not in the rentalhome) so if you have any questions or need anything the response or remedy is instant. The house was very comfortable and we all slept great. thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home!
Quaint and cozy house perfect for our crew of 6. It is located in an awesome neighborhood with all kinds of restaurant options nearby. Conveniently located right between UCSB and downtown. Rodney was super communicative. We’d come back here in a heartbeat.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by RODNEY UTT
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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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