Central A/C, heat, Fireplace, Off-Street Parking, fenced yard

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
‪10 min walk‬
Santa Barbara Harbor
‪3 min drive‬
Stearns Wharf
‪3 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Recently renovated bathroom. We rotate artwork. Some furnishings have been upgraded since these pictures. This 2 bedroom 1910 cottage is newly renovated and wonderfully decorated. Just a short walk to State St. with a talking score of 91 and biking score of 97. Central AC for the warm times and a fireplace for the cool times. HD TV in each bedroom and living room, wonderful decor, comfortable beds and upscale linens, and furnishings, Off-street parking spot which is a luxury for downtown SB. High speed Wifi, gas fireplace, central AC and heat, private patio, private fenced back yard with outdoor dining, gas Weber grill, 2 bikes, and much more....

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JOHN MCGEE

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Contact Host for more than 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

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What's nearby

Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Santa Barbara City College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Savoy Cafe & Deli - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪Finch & Fork - ‬8 min walk
‪Lokum - ‬8 min walk
‪Tino's Italian Grocery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central A/C, heat, Fireplace, Off-Street Parking, fenced yard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Central A/C, heat, Fireplace, Off-Street Parking, fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central A/C, heat, Fireplace, Off-Street Parking, fenced yard?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Central A/C, heat, Fireplace, Off-Street Parking, fenced yard located?

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of La Arcada and Santa Barbara Harbor. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

28 Sept 2024

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

Perfect accommodations

It’s a charming little house with the most well-appointed home kitchen I’ve seen in a long time — and I own a restaurant! The yards were peaceful. My dog enjoyed both the fenced front and back yards and she became part of the neighborhood. There is a large dog next door that alerts more than he should but well you’re in a cozy neighborhood, you have to expect that. If you can’t deal with that, find a place next to Oprah and Harry & Megan with huge properties. It is walking distance to everything you could need and the having the bicycles, locks, and helmets to go to the beach was a really thoughtful touch. John was great great great. The power went out in the whole neighborhood on day 2 and he stayed updated via SCEdison and kept me informed the whole time. Speaking of power, there was a heatwave of 100F during our trip. The central a/c unit is giant and handled the situation very very well. Not all places in SB have central air!! I absolutely plan to stay here again during my son’s stay at UCSB.

Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

16 June 2024

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

Great location

Had everything we needed! Very comfortable and clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

9 May 2024

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

A Perfect SB California Bungalow

This sweet place fit the bill perfectly for my month long visit to SB. I was seeking a very walkable, convenient, location, with all the comforts of home. While I never met the hosts, Carolyne and John, they were always responsive to my questions and needs, right up to providing me with the best coffee in town for the morning after my late evening arrival. The kitchen was well appointed to prepare meals and, most appreciated, were the comfortable beds and quality linens. The only complaint I will voice were the, uncontrolled, barking dogs on the abutting properties, throughout the night. Certainly, not the fault of the hosts. I will definitely consider this property the next occasion I have to be in that lovely city. It will feel like "coming home", once again.

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great location-Home away from home

Loved our 2 month stay at the Fig House 💓 It was perfect for us! We love cooking and the kitchen was well equipped and the fenced, private patio garden was so relaxing and quiet…WAY BETTER than many others we looked at. The owners were very responsive if ever we had a question. We would highly recommend and we would definitely return again!

Stayed 67 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trinka C.

19 Dec 2022

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

Excellent!

We stayed in this adorable, clean and well maintained home for a couple of months and loved it! The perfect place to spend some time in Santa Barbara. The home has a great location within walking distance to everything. John, the homeowner was easy to deal with and great at communication. Perfect t stay!

Stayed 49 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CATHIE M.

3 Oct 2022

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

GREAT Location!!!

The house was exactly as described. The owner John was great and very attentive if we had any questions. We will definitely be back. I loved that we could bring our dogs.

Stayed 44 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

20 Aug 2022

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

Santa Barbara Downtown

Excellent location, unbelievably well stocked

Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily j.

5 Sept 2021

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

Top notch host and property

The property was even better in person than in pictures. The house was well stocked and the hosts didn't leave a stone unturned. Whatever you needed to cook at home, read, watch on tv, listen to music, etc, it was all there. I was especially fond of the outdoor patio's bottle opener, a nice touch. For those that need it, the wifi extended to the patio which allowed me to work from outside. The host and his daughter were helpful and responsive. The house was clean and tidy and absolutely ready for our arrival. The yard and outdoor space was well kept as well. Our welcome packet was thorough and the restaurant recommendations were a nice touch. We would definitely recommend this property and this host.

Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

8 July 2021

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

Great find!

I stayed for 5 weeks in May/June and can’t say enough good things about the Fig House! The kitchen was fully equipped and the appliances all like new- immaculate. The bathroom has beautiful new tile, the beds are both very comfortable. Apple TV’s in each room. The outdoor spaces (front and back) are lovely. The location can’t be beat - a very friendly and clean family neighborhood. A short walk to State Street and just minutes away from fantastic coffee, dinners, shops. Close to freeway, yet no noise. The house is very clean and John was great. Highly recommend!

Stayed 33 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

3 Aug 2020

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

Great downtown house

Close to everything. Enjoyed walking downtown and taking the bikes to the beach. John is a great host!

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

10 Jan 2020

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

Santa Barbara Gem

This wonderful Bungalow so close to downtown and easy biking to the Beach....was just perfect for our Christmas Away from Home. We’ll stocked so clean and felt private among the surrounding homes. A definite Return trio Here!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

pam Z.

27 Aug 2019

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

Loved our stay! Adorable home with lovely furnishings. Location was perfect !!!

Ideal location for walking to town, biking to beach. So many great restaurants and cute stores just a very short walk away. The home was truly lovely!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle m., Las Vegas

18 July 2019

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

Amazing SB getaway

This little house is perfect! Great yard, great decor, the location can't be beat. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the amazing getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine H., Southern California

1 July 2019

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

Perfect

John, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. It was easy to find, located exactly where we wanted. The kitchen was remarkably stocked. I don't think we had to buy anything for the house while there. The house is very charming (though you might think about replacing the carpets}. The bed was very, very comfortable. The pup was as happy as can be with the back yard.. All-in-all it was a great place for two couples to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

24 June 2019

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

Great house in a great location!

Really enjoyed our stay! John was a great host! The house was charming, very clean, well equipped, and an easy walk to State Street and the wharf. We’ll definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

12 June 2019

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

Fantastic Santa Barbara Getaway

This was the perfect place for a couple's getaway. Walking distance to great restaurants and bars.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda M., Mountain View, California, USA

26 Nov 2018

Great place!

Very cosy house. Central location, quiet neighborhood, well-equipped kitchen. We enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kalei M.

17 Aug 2016

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway

This home was so perfect and I appreciate John making things so easy for us. We needed a spot that was centrally located to everything happening in SB during my sister's wedding weekend and this home had everything we needed and more. The two bedrooms were so comfortable and beautiful. The backyard was the perfect spot for our 2 year old son to run around. Thankfully, the house has AC which we totally needed as it was unseasonably warm that weekend. We walked every morning to State St. to grab breakfast since it was a short 5 min walk down the street. We can't wait to stay here again, John!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alysha C.

19 May 2016

Santa Barbara Cottage

We had a great trip. The house was clean and decorated nice. Great location in walking distance to restaurants and shops.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M., Palm Desert

11 Oct 2015

Awesome Santa Barbara cottage

Loved the home, decor, attention to detail and location.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

9 Oct 2015

Fig Cottage

Lovely renovated cottage. A lot of amenities. Nice music system usable with phone app. Well appointed kitchen. Private outdoor patio perfect for breakfast. Easy walk to shops and restaurants and easily accessible to highway. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

29 Sept 2015

Comfortable home, great location!

Comfortable and clean bungalow with all necessary amenities. Relaxing and beautiful yard. Great location, walking distance to so many great restaurants and shops. Great house for dogs with secure fenced in front and back yards. We throughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to SB.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia E., Los Altos, CA

15 Sept 2015

Great spot!

Our third stay in this darling bungalow! Great location and beautifully decorated. Being able to walk everywhere and then come "home" to this cute place made our vacation!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

13 Sept 2015

Walk to everywhere...

A home away from home, this place was lovely! We walked rather than drove to restaurants each day. We enjoyed Jeanines for al fresco breakfast and Hungry Cat for oysters and vino. So many restos are close to this location. We really appreciate the hospitality of John especially. We look forward to returning in the future!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

11 July 2015

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful home, very comfortable beds. 10 minutes or less from points of interest. We had a great vacation. John was in contact throughout to make sure our stay was going smoothly. Will definitely return!

About the host

Hosted by JOHN MCGEE

Enjoy renovating houses and condos in California and Hawaii. Also have a one-bedroom condo on Gold Coast of Oahu, ocean front.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! I chose to buy this house due to the architectural qualities and the proximity, short walk, to downtown Santa Barbara. The house was built in 1910 and has unique charm. I have renovated focusing on maintaining the integrity of the period and adding modern conveniences. Every detail is thought out, from the Donald Kaufman interior paint to the mid-century lighting fixtures, many from Europe, and South America, many of which are pieces of art. I find furnishings from around the globe. No detail is too small. Everything is thought out with focus on aesthetics, functionality and comfort. I want your stay to be truly memorable. This is my seventh renovation/redo, including locations in New Orleans, Hanalei, the Big Island and Honolulu. Artwork includes collectors items from around the US, Europe and the South Pacific.
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need- from daily necessities to thoughtful additions. If you you like to cook then our house has everything you need and more than you would ever expect.
Great spot for remote working.
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What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! So convenient!

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