Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California

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A small house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A grassy hillside with trees and a clear blue sky.
A kitchen with green cabinets, a central island with stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a skylight.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California

Light, open, soulful home residing on a beautiful large land outside neighborhoods with trees, sunshine, birds, wild life, gorgeous views, outside clawfood bathtub, exclusive privacy. A "far away" retreat a mere 10 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara. Rest, recalibrate, renew. Be. Happy!

Pure magical land and well loved home off private drive. Extremely serene, quiet setting with peaceful gorgeous energy, green growing things and fine air. This magical home resides on a larger 11 acre property graced with oak, pepper, sycamore and walnut trees is surrounded by horse trails, more land and national forest. Santa Barbara is stunning ALL year round! The incredible thing about this place is that it's a mere 2 miles to shopping malls, Whole Foods and restaurants (5 minutes) and 10 minutes to just about anywhere downtown Santa Barbara. We're also 30 minutes from the wine country... Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Solvang. The land is unique because it feels like you're very remote and off the grid out in nature (which you are) but then it's just minutes to get anywhere in Santa Barbara. Very find rare to find such a spot with so much surrounding private serene land!

Bringing people into nature is a total love and passion of mine. It would be an honor getting to have you part of the unfolding story of this sacred land.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in staying, I always like to connect by phone for a brief soulful hello, answer questions and make sure it's all feeling in alignment. Love this exchange to feel human and from the heart. And I want people getting just what they need, wherever that may be... so ya, let's talk! In order to do this though as the site is a little tricky, please send your coordinates and we so as to be sure the offering is the right fit for you. Want you landing in the right place wherever that might be!

More on the space.
The house has it's own private gated entrance and parking and a large fence at the back, so it's very private. The layout is very open and light with modern living room/kitchen, mountain views and a wood back deck with a wonderful claw footed bath tub. Soulful and homey with epic views of the mountains.

The open door ways expand out to the land which becomes an extension of the living space. The birds that land on the outside fountain are amazing.. birds of every kind.. sparrows, humming birds, blue scrub jays.. there's the sound of red tail hawks, crows, laying chickens (fresh eggs for you!) and neighboring horses. The sun is supreme here, the air quality medicinal and the weather has a habit of being a perfectly kind 73 degrees and sunny. Hang out by day or by moon with the countless places to dwell.

There is a true home feeling here... soulful with wood floors, a two headed hand tiled shower, organic California king mattress, claw foot bath tub off the back deck outside, a chef's kitchen and other good things you'd want in a dwelling, not to mention an UPRIGHT ACOUSTIC PIANO in the bedroom!

Wireless internet yes. Cell phones usually work great though you might need to find the sweet spots.

OTHER OFFERINGS:
I have chickens who are fed very well laying all organic epic EGGS! When they are laying you may occasionally be graced by the best eggs you can get anywhere.

p..s.s. as this is a nature connection offering, to understand the full range of the ecosystem. Birds cannot exist without insects, growing things cannot exist without Earth. As I long for you to get exactly what you need, please be sure you are one who can welcome nature as a whole understanding this before you book. While we do everything in our power to remove daddy long legs and certainly the space is CLEAN, still the occasional spider or moth can enter the spaces especially with doors open (i DO recommend doors open!). And to understand it is benign and safe here to do so. IF you prefer a sterile hotel room, do go that route. Nature connection is not for everyone and I want you happy wherever you land!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a retreat offering.. a place to unravel, renew, reorganize. Though community is a lovely thing, this is not the time or place to invite guests

Important information

You need to know

Property # 640834vb
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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Kiwanis Meadows - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Upper State Street - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 24 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Bakeshop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Magic Retreat Home on Large Nature Preserve in Santa Barbara, California located?

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Upper State Street and within 6 miles (10 km) of La Cumbre Plaza and Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center. Santa Barbara Golf Club and Jesusita Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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I'm a sounder of music, spinner of words, musician/ recording artist passionate about nature, being in the moment, local organic food, running, yoga, biking, meditation and being a mom.. It's my total passion and joy to share this land with guests, creating an inspiring environment for people to reconnect with each other and nature... get back to the basics of being alive!

Why they chose this property

This property is unique for it's off the grid spaciousness (we're on 11 acres!!!) surrounded by properties with greater acreage and national forest. It's a stunning natural land and a HOME- the combination of which allows one's nervous system to truly RELAX. Ahhhh! I treat this place as a nature preserve for visitors to experience. YET we are only a few minutes from the wonderful city of Santa Barbara... rich in culture, entertainment, art, great food, Santa Ynez wine country, (which is another world in itself!), mountain trails and beaches both private and local. This place is basically in the center and has the best of all worlds at the tip of your finger tips. But the truth is, it's so beautiful and relaxing here.... many just choose to bring their food and never leave the land!

What makes this property unique

Here you are coming into a well loved home with a host who is passionate about creating the most magical soulful experience for guests, which is a VERY different energetic experience than what any hotel or resort could offer. All income from sharing this space with the good folks who come, go right back into beautifying and nurturing the property.. Very welcoming, soulful, spacious and private.

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