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Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Front yard. The (very) small, but sometimes needed, parking space to the left.
New front yard Secret Garden (work in progress). OK, not SO secret...
The Salon. Small but comfortable for reading, lounging, playing games, dining.

Overview of Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse14 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor5 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

TV Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Charming and cozy little house in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara built in 1915. The rooms are small (Think Parisian Hotel for a size comparison) but well-appointed and quaint. You'll find a place to hang your hat, charge your phone, rest your fee, set your glass and simply relax.

Great for guests who want to experience a genuine downtown local experience. One block from the Saturday Farmer's Market. Two blocks east of State Street and Joe's Cafe (highly recommended), French Press Coffee, theaters, shopping...
The back yard is the sanctuary and my favorite place to take afternoon naps under the wisteria.

My travels around the world have taken me to some incredible hotels and I owned and operated a yacht charter business for 12 years (as Chef, Steward, First Mate and Cruise Director), taking guests to the from the Channel Islands in five star luxury so attention to comfort is of upmost importance to me. The house is equipped with a full kitchen, quality linens, towels, comfortable rugs and furnishings, and if you've forgotten your toothbrush, razor, sunscreen, hair dryer, or shaving cream, you don't have to walk the (one block) down the street to the store.

There are bicycles (and helmuts/locks) for your use, a BBQ for backyard entertaining, a Bose portable music system that connects to your music library so you can have your music in any room, a game table for an impromptu chess, backgammon, or card game, and a new TV with Netflix and Wi Fi.

A few times per year, my neighbor has a party in his backyard. I never know when it's going to happen. Although they have generally been good about abiding by the noise curfew of 10 pm, I cannot guarantee that there would be some noise coming from the backyard at some point throughout the year. If that happens, a call to me and me stopping by to speak to them generally brings the noise level down! They are very respectful. They just like to have fun sometimes.

Property manager

Dawn Sherry
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
The house is too small for events unfortunately.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Additional cleaning fee if you leave a mess/hair

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only in the backyard
Please clean up after your pet to avoid additional cleaning charges. My cleaning crew charges me more to clean dirt, fur and other pet-related messes.
Please keep noise levels down due to next door neighbors. City ordinance is very strict about the 10 pm noise cut off.
Please keep bicycles locked and covered in the backyard and gate closed and latched.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party 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
Note from host: The house is too small for events unfortunately.
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 by the sea, this holiday home is in Lower State, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 19 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dune Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
  • Institution Ale Co - 6 min walk
  • Joe's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • EOS Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Sandbar - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! on 24 Apr 2024 start from AU$778.96, 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.

What time is check-in at Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! located?

Located in Lower State, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Antioch University and Santa Barbara Harbor. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow
Perfect for what we needed which was 4 people. House was well equipped with a functional outdoor seating area. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine C., Canberra, Australia

A beautiful house and hostess
We loved this accommodation. Very compact but has everything. It accommodated is as s couple, our teenage son and my father. Dawn looked after our every need. I can’t believe how much accommodation is packed into such s small space. It all works and the outdoor area is gorgeous. Thanks Dawn!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and great location!
We were only here for one night but wish we could have stayed so much longer! Walking distance to so many great shops & restaurants. The house is so cute and cozy, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot & Patti D., Princeton, NJ, and Waldoboro, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
This very small cottage seems as large as you could possibly want, thanks the host's outstanding use of space and selection of high-end fixtures and comprehensive kitchen equipment. Ideally located just two blocks from State Street, and a block from a supermarket, we never needed a car during our weeklong stay. The engaging host is a model of responsiveness and thoughtfulness. We will stay there on every future trip to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Hidden Gem!
We couldn't have been happier with our stay and the friendly host. As a little birthday getaway, we drove down from San Luis Obispo to explore Santa Barbara and arrived before standard check-in time. Although we had no expectations to get in early, the lovely owner offered to let us check-in since the unit was ready - perfect since we had groceries. The place itself is full of charm and unique character. Thoughtful touches, tastefull decor, and upscale amenities throughout. It is clearly a historic beach bungalow that has been very well maintained. The covered patio was the main reason we booked along with the location. It was perfect for the rainy weather to relax by the outside fireplace (which the owner also kindly helped us turn on) and the bikes were an added bonus. We were able to walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and a charming farmer's market on the next block. The birthday girl was over the moon and we hope to come back soon! HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Sherry

Host profile image
I am an Architect and own and operate my small firm on the same block as the Petite Maison. I have lived on my boat, Aurora, a classic wooden Grand Banks Pilothouse Trawler, in the Santa Barbara Harbor for 18 years. I am lucky enough to be able to walk to my office with my big white dog, Brigitte, who is lucky enough to lay in the bay window all day watching the world go by while I carry on, working tirelessly to support her passion for marrow bones. In my next life I want to be Brigitte. Don't get me wrong, I love my job. Sometimes, though, sitting in a bay window eating marrow bones sounds really cool.
When I'm not working, you might find me behind my keyboard playing in a local bar with my all girl rock band, Midnight Mynx.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this little house in 2007 and had wanted to own a house in Santa Barbara since I moved here in 1989. I had been looking for a property centrally-located and one that I could also use as my architectural office. I ended up liking this particular block of downtown so much I purchased another house up the block and converted it to my office. The house is perfect as a hotel use, being in the heart of downtown.

What makes this property unique

I have traveled all over the world collecting books and unique and interesting artifacts but it is Africa that has stolen my heart and because the house is Victorian, I've chosen to bring in the African Colonial influence into the decor so that I am reminded of my safari bush trips every day. An African Safari is probably the most remote vacation you could imagine and because I wanted guests to have a true "get away" experience, you'll see this influence in all of the rooms including Masai Shukas scattered about. Everything in the house has a story and a special meaning to me so if you're up for some good stories, I can tell you some!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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