Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Check out the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County Courthouse12 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl2 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor6 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara

We are in the heart of the Presidio Neighborhood - WALK to shopping, fine dining, entertainment, nightlife, and the beach!

OAKtree Cottage is located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s ‘El Pueblo Viejo’ Landmark District. Our turn-of-the- century folk cottage, transformed into a fabulous modernist jewel, is perfect for 1-4 people. Whether you are in SB for business or pleasure - experience the convenience of being downtown combined with the luxury of a tranquil environment.

Our 2 bedroom, 1½ bath private retreat comes with a fully furnished Bosch kitchen, washer and dryer. Enjoy the light filled rooms, soaring ceilings, large windows, reclaimed wood floors and attention to detail throughout. Full bath with shower + half bath, Annie Selke linens, Raoul Textiles fabrics, Saatva mattress, mid- century modern vintage furnishings, and original art await you!

Take a short stroll to State Street and world-class restaurants, shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions. Or grab our ‘beach bag to go’ and head to the beach, the pier and Stearns Wharf.

Relax on the front porch with coffee or cocktails while you enjoy the 100+ year old oak tree & views of the Santa Barbara foothills. Whether you come by car and utilize our on site parking or arrive via train, bus or plane, you can comfortably 'walk Santa Barbara' (up town, down town, funk zone, and the beach zone). Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!

We look forward to sharing our one-of-a-kind OAKtree Cottage with you!

Be sure to check out our 1 bedroom 'outBACK' Cottage - vrbo #748404 and our 1 bedroom 'Sweet Spot' Cottage - vrbo#1887014.

Property manager

debbie & jim arnesen

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Barbecue grill

Sunset on the front deck with a view of Downtown Santa Barbara and the ocean

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this cottage is in the city centre. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl - 2 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Third Window Brewing - 7 min walk
Dune Coffee Roasters - 11 min walk
Arnoldi's Cafe - 6 min walk
Apna Indian Kitchen - 9 min walk
Press Room - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara located?

Located in Laguna, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rafael Gonzalez House and Santa Barbara Bowl. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zetta G.

25 Apr 2023

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

I didn’t want to leave

The Oaktree Cottage is so cute. The kitchen has everything you need. Debbie and Jim were so easy to communicate with. The cottage is clean and in a great location. I will hopefully be back some day.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erna Y., Palm Springs, CA

16 Sept 2021

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

Fantastic property

The cottage was the best vacation property in SB. We felt very much at home and loved our time in SB. Jim and Debbie are excellent hosts.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

25 May 2021

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

Serene Retreat Awaits You at Oaktree Cottage

My husband and I enjoyed a quiet, restful month under the cottages's amazing giant oak. We add our voice to other reviews which praise Debbie Arnesen's dedication to making your stay the best ever. We appreciated her husband Jim's artful renovation of the 20's Craftsman bungalow with its reclaimed hardwood floors, spacious deck, classy cabinetry, and large walk-in shower. Great linens, lighting, art and more. We usually stay closer to the beach but found drives were quick to everything and the neighborhood is so walkable. We are trying to book our next stay.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gian-carlo L.

19 Nov 2019

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

Tolles Haus

Super schön eingerichtet wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt.Tolle Gastgeber.

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D., London, United Kingdom

11 June 2019

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

5* Stay at Oak Cottage

This was my second stay in one of Debbie and Jim's properties. Can't pile on the praise enough - kind and generous hosts and the facilities and décor are lovely. Fantastic location in Santa Barbara too.

Stayed 32 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by debbie & jim arnesen

Debbie first came to Santa Barbara in 1974 to attend UCSB. Jim came much earlier when his family owned an avocado ranch in Carpinteria in the 60's. We have a landscape and contracting business and have worked & volunteered for decades with many of our local nonprofits. We consider ourselves 'lucky' because we have been gainfully employed in SB since our early 20's, own our home and have raised our two sons here.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for 'just the right rental property' for several years. As soon as we saw the OAKtree Cottage on Laguna, we knew it was perfect - great location, plenty of charm and a 'project' to keep us busy now that we have an empty nest.

What makes this property unique

When you first approach OAKtree Cottage, you'll see the beautiful hundred-year old oak at the front of the property. A real show stopper! We love the fact that the cottage has also been around for 100+ years and is part of Santa Barbara history.

And since we enjoy walking and biking, we were especially pleased that our guests can easily 'walk and bike' Santa Barbara. Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!

Best of all, OAKtree Cottage is a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown.