Beautiful Refugio Canyon Hideaway, a Rural location in Santa Barbara

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5137 sq m

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Explore the area

Goleta, CA

El Capitan State Beach13 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)28 min drive
Solvang Festival Theater37 min drive
Old Mission Santa Ines37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Come stay in our vacation home away from home...A short drive north of Santa Barbara on Hwy 101, just up the canyon from Refugio State Beach and down the hill from President Reagan's Ranch.

This newly renovated home is spacious and has 2 nice size bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, right in the middle of mountains and two creeks on this 214 acre Ranch. It has a screened in porch for morning coffee or drinks at sunset...It also has a large kitchen and living room perfect for entertaining. This is a surfer and wine enthusiast paradise. Come and breathe the fresh air and drink the cool clear water from our own spring.

I also have a one bedroom cabin that is sometimes available. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHECK IT OUT THE LISTING NUMBER IS: 508816

Sorry the Cabin not available at this time ...

Property manager

Joyce Orsua

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Nearby road and creek so must take close care of k

Events

No events allowed

Small parties/events of 12 maximum. 4 cars maximum

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

Note from host: Small parties/events of 12 maximum. 4 cars maximum

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Goleta

This holiday home is located in Goleta. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gaviota State Park and Goleta Butterfly Grove, while Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House are cultural highlights. Apple Lane Solvang and OstrichLand USA are also worth visiting.

Goleta, CA

What's nearby

Refugio State Beach - 11 min drive
El Capitan State Beach - 13 min drive
Solvang Brewing Company - 37 min drive
Solvang Festival Theater - 37 min drive
Old Mission Santa Ines - 37 min drive

Getting around

UC Santa Barbara Station - 27 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Sunstone Vineyards & Winery - 45 min drive
Kalyra Winery - 43 min drive
BBQ Boot Camp - 37 min drive
Alisal Guest Ranch - 37 min drive
Ben Georges Pool Service - 32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Refugio Canyon Hideaway, a Rural location in Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Refugio Canyon Hideaway, a Rural location in Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Refugio Canyon Hideaway, a Rural location in Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Refugio Canyon Hideaway, a Rural location in Santa Barbara located?

Situated in Goleta, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota State Park. Gaviota Beach and Sandpiper Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Nov 2018

Quaint and charming, ideally situated for the environment.

Joyce was an absolute pleasure, what a sweet woman. Her property is just down the ways from a friends, so it was the perfect location for us. It’s close to the Circle Bar B Ranch as well. Plenty of room for my family of 5, which is what we needed. Would def stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

15 Nov 2018

Beautiful Canyon

This is a lovely location and property. Feels further away and yet close enough to enjoy all that the Santa Yenz wine country and Santa Barbara have to offer. Perfectly located between the two! This property is well maintained with all of the comforts of home. Joyce is a wonderful hostess! Hope to stay again. Thank you Joyce!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

10 Nov 2018

Such a beautiful and relaxing home. Everything you need to relax and unwind. Completely comfort.

Joyce’s place was absolutely perfect for our weekend getaway. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Joyce was so accommodating, helpful and welcoming. Absolutely an A+++ HomeAway experience!!! Very highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

13 Aug 2018

Lovely home in great setting

The place was great, settled in trees just outside of the Santa Barbara area. It’s beautiful, but what truly made the difference was our host, Joyce. She went above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. She is possibly the nicest and most patient person walking the planet today. If everyone was like Joyce, the world would be a much better place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

2 Aug 2018

Wonderfully serene and beautiful!

We stayed a week but it wasn’t long enough. A day at the beach, a day exploring the property and the road overlooking the canyon. I even painted an incredible view a few miles up the road. We went horseback riding and enjoyed the museums in Santa Barbara. The food, wineries and breweries in the area are incredible. After each busy day we came back and relaxed in the house which had everything we needed. Joyce made us feel right at home on her 200+ acres. Although the area is beautiful in the summer we’re hoping to make it back in the spring when everything is green and the water is really running. If you’re looking for a place in the woods a few minutes from the best beach in the area I would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joyce Orsua

I grew up here on this ranch with my 5 sisters and 2 brothers. I am granddaughter to Ramon Mateo Saralegui from Spain, who originally homesteaded this Ranch in 1886. He met my grandmother Dolores also from Spain, here in Santa Barbara and they were married.Together they had two children. My father Bernard and his sister Anne. My dad was a very hard working man. He met and married my mother Maxine in 1946. He was a Rancher and built the main Ranch house while working full time at the Gas Co. My mother Maxine was a homemaker and designer of the Ranch house that my dad built...
As children we spent a lot of time outdoors, especially in the creek and at our Refugio Beach in the summertime...What fun!

I currently live here in the Ranch house where we have had most of our family gatherings throughout the years. We have also had several weddings on the property so if you are interested in having a wedding here or some other small event please let me know. There are many beautiful sites to choose from that could potentially be perfect for you.

Why they chose this property

I own this property because it was passed down to me. We have owned it since the 1800's and I have the honor of being the caretaker of this unique piece of heaven on earth...

What makes this property unique

Not only do I love my home and this property because I grew up here and have so many memories but it's really the perfect location. If you want quiet relaxation it's as good as it gets. It's only a short distance to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. If you want to go horseback riding it's only 5 minutes away. In just 20-30 minutes South you can go to Goleta or Santa Barbara, where you can find any number of activities. You can also go North to the Santa Ynez Valley where there is a nice variety of eatery's and winery's to visit or see a movie...

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