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Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

Apartment in Santa Barbara with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

This peaceful retreat with ocean and mountain views is a perfect Santa Barbara getaway. Whether you are in the mood for a hike to Inspiration Point or a walk on the beach, a picnic on the historic Mission lawn or the various delights of downtown, it is all just a few minutes away from this cozy hillside fully equipped villa. Tastefully furnished, with Italian inspired, old-world themes, complete with a full kitchen, shower bathroom, pull out sofa bed, separate entrance, designated parking, and laundry facility, you will have everything that you need to call Santa Barbara home for a time. The sunsets are stunning, and with your private deck, you can enjoy both ocean and mountain views, along with city lights that decorate the horizon.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please leave towels hanging in the bathroom. We will collect later.
Please leave shower door and bathroom door open when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest is required to answer a series of questions via inbox within 24 hours of booking acceptance.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 4972070vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Golf Club and Cabrillo Bikeway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Public Market. 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 ecotours nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seven Falls - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 19 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Plaza Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway?

As of 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$480.41, 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 Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway located?

Located in Mission Canyon, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Seven Falls. Mission Santa Barbara and Upper State Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a lovely stay. The host met us when we arrived, was extremely helpful and had a lot of great recommendations for us. We loved the apartment, and the views from the balcony of the ocean and mountains. We hope to stay there again someday soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and a very gracious host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place! Best spot in Santa Barbara! Would recommend this to every person I know!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It brings great joy and peace to have spent such a wonderful night at this amazing place! We are behind blessed and grateful for the hospitality shown here. The Villa Floresco is a well-refined and welcome respite. It is no small wonder that this home deserves its praise. Like the Wi-Fi name, this spot is a slice of Rivendell itself. The Paningsoro Family shall without doubt be eager to return once again. Until then, we depart with thankful hearts and warm smiles - Cameron and Lizet Paningsoro
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ms. Sue's A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, host Mindy was excellent, place is quiet and wonderful, my wife and I very much enjoyed our stay, will definitely come back. Thanks Mindy
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

SB Wedding weekend

This was a fantastic place for my husband and I to stay while attending a family wedding. The check in instructions were spot on. The studio is beautiful, very warm and inviting. The view from the balcony is amazing. We highly recommend as a great place to getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful space with many small details thoughtfully curated by the owner to make this an extraordinarily charming and cozy space. We were here to drop our daughter off at college, so we didn't spend much time in the space, but the host was fantastic and accommodating. Would definitely rent from her again. It's very quite, with a dark, starlit night sky and a serene view with a cute balcony to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The host left us a bottle of wine, which was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our time at the villa! The check in was smooth and easy as Mindy greeted us upon arrival and walked us through what we needed to know. She was very easy to communicate with and immediately responsive. The location is secluded and private. Bed was comfy, shower hot, kitchen had everything we needed. We loved it and would recommend anyone to stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was beautifully situated on a hill with valley and an ocean view, The room was clean, the host lovely and warm. The bed was so comfy! We slept well! We were met by Sena who oriented us to the property, then later by Mindy, the host. It was VERY quiet and private. You couldn’t walk into town but it was a short 5-10 minute drive into Santa Barbara. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine provided by Mindy and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The kitchen had what we needed, small but functional. We would definitely stay here again! Mindy was wonderful and we felt very safe and cared for!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Restful.. a place to flourish

Comfortable, relaxing, and amazing hospitality! A tranquil oasis surrounded by the beauty of Santa Barbara.Thank you Mindy, Ian, and Sena for all of the special touches that made it a home away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A incredibly beautiful property with amazing views. Very clean & well appointed with all you needFran even brought me flowers for my birthday We were sorry we didn’t see her to say good bye This was a memorable time for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Beautifully decorated and extremely clean space with a perfect balcony with a view. Very considerate and hospitable hosts. We appreciated all the extras… wine, lemons and welcome on arrival, beach towels and chairs and the use of the laundry room. Everything we needed or even wanted during our stay was thought of and was there for us. Convenient location. Great recommendations. What a peaceful stay. Thank you, Mindy, Ian and fam!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Great Stay

Perfect location and awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely room and exactly as it is pictured. The host thought of everything! Beautiful views! Only concern was the steepness and length of stairs. Although I'm fit, at 78 yrs. and carrying down a suitcase, it was a challenge! The host was unable to be there when we arrived but she was immediately available by phone. However it took us awhile to work out how to operate the TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick h.

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

Perfect Santa Barbara stay

Villa Floresco is a fantastic spot to base out of when exploring the Santa Barbara area. The unit is spotless, well provisioned, impeccably decorated and has unbelievable sunset views, and we were even tipped off by Mindy about an early morning rocket launch that was easily visible from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful view and lovely place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

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

Stunning Views in quiet neighborhood

Lovely well appointed studio. The owners have optimized the space through tasteful furnishings, kitchen supplies and decor. My husband and I were quite comfortable and able to easily prepare simple meals (mostly lunches). The balcony is quite lovely to sit outside. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Far Beyond Any Expectations

Can't say enough positive about Mindy and her amazing property. Beautiful views, and everything is the highest quality. Honestly, it has the feeling that you have traveled to another country and discovered a beautiful villa. Thank you Mindy for a perfect experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

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

Accommodating Host

Mindy was very accommodating when we had to reschedule our visit to Santa Barbara. We’re looking forward to our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Excelent stay

We had a fantastic experience. The host was exceptionally welcoming, thought about every detail, and was willing to help with any request. Had an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was great, with a nice view and great amenities. Additionally, Mindy was a fantastic host, providing us with everything we needed to enjoy our time in Santa Barbara. Definitely looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was beautiful with outstanding views. Awesome getaway! Mindy was an amazing host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Santa Barbara Weekend

The property was lovely, very romantic, European feel. The owner, Mindy, was delightful and very helpful with recommendations for hiking and restaurants. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Your host

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Ian is from Missouri, and Mindy is from Virginia. We met on the Arkansas River where Mindy was a river guide, and Ian was a mountaineering guide, taking his campers down the river where Mindy was guiding. Since then, we have loved being in the outdoors, and nature, and we love hosting friends and family far and wide from all over, and look forward to having you come stay with us! We have three grown children, whom you may see frequent Floresco Farms on occasion. Together Ian and Mindy run Floresco Farms while carrying on full-time fruitful jobs in Santa Barbara. Ian works in Philanthropy, MIndy is a Doula and ceramicist, and Sena works in healthcare at a local non-profit in Santa Barbara. We are delighted to have you! Floresco is Latin for flourishing. And it is our hope that anyone who comes to stay here is refreshed and rested in their time here.

Why they chose this property

Floresco Farms is a special spot because it is quiet and peaceful yet close to everything. It is wonderful too, as you have views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, and the sunsets, over the ocean as well. We have avocado trees, lemon, kumquat, olive trees, and peach trees on the Floresco Farms property. And you may hear the friendly barks of Jackson and Oliver, our loving Vizslas. We love calling it home here, and while you stay, we hope it feels like home to you as well.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because it is quiet and peaceful, yet close to everything. We have views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the ocean, and the sunsets are amazing.
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