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Guesthouse in Goleta

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 842 reviews

Santa Barbara's El Capitan

Located in a secure, gated ranch community, the Guesthouse at El Capitan provides modern comfort, world class panoramas and Nature's quiet and sounds, with the best area beaches and mountain hiking within view, and just a 20 minute easy drive from downtown Santa Barbara. With its own private entrance and living area, new king bed and modern full bath , the detached 800 sf Guesthouse is light filled with 10 foot ceilings and 360 degree views of the Pacific, the mountains, the sunsets, the stars.

16 – 23 Oct

$2,168 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews

Mi Casita- a sweet Mesa Suite-walk to beach!

A bright, comfortable studio with high ceilings, and a full sized kitchen which includes a butcher block counter seating area for working or dining. Gas stove, Fiestaware dishes, Revere ware pans, silverware, microwave, coffee maker, hot water kettle, toaster, microwave, blender, and refrigerator. Fully fenced in yard with private gate, patio, and lawn. The secluded Mesa Lane Beach is 2 blocks away, and the Douglas Family Preserve with beautiful bluff views is a 5 minute walk from the house.

29 Jan – 5 Feb

$2,096 AUD total

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach

Shoreline Retreat is your newly renovated Santa Barbara getaway, just a 6-minute walk to the beach. This breathtaking home features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, an open floor plan, and 9-ft bifold glass doors that disappear in the living room for California indoor/outdoor living. Step outside to a private oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit and beautiful landscaping. Just minutes away from the beach, ocean and walking paths -- this is Santa Barbara beach living at its finest.

5 – 12 May

$6,035 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Montecito

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews

Montecito Magic Full Suite Mountain Views and Pool

Experience a Montecito mountain view paradise. Peace, beauty, tranquility, privacy, gorgeous cactus gardens-minutes from everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Private guest suite with separate entrance and a private patio-hummingbirds, foxes, coyotes visit daily. Suite has a full bath and use of a pool, as well as a lovely private sitting area with a fountain. Onsite parking, 5 minutes from incredible hikes and the most gorgeous beaches. Easy going/extremely responsive host. Come to paradise!

14 – 19 July

$1,496 AUD total

Guest favourite

Farm stay in Lebec

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 482 reviews

The Alpaca (A Lone Juniper Ranch Cabin)

The Most Amazing mountain cabin retreat on a Camelid Ranch! Enjoy the llama and Alpaca right by your window and pet them from your private fenced patio! The private, 100 + acres, mountain-top experience offers a 360-degree view of beautiful Southern California scenery. Ideal for star gazing & hiking, miles of trail access. Amazing sunrises/sunsets. This is a 4 seasons paradise! Situated only 8 minutes off Rt. 5, this retreat is quite accessible (4-wheel drive necessary during wintertime snows).

11 – 18 Jan

$1,354 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1341 reviews

Private and Cozy Studio

Our private studio is great for couples or single professionals who need a quiet place to work. Studio is furnished with one Queen bed and a two twin beds (trundle bed comes from underneath the twin bed in the picture. Private bathroom and access to our backyard, some guests have used it for Yoga, Meditation and for their kids to run around 10 minute drive to downtown and/or main beaches. Private parking space included for one vehicle. Only minutes from hiking trails, UCSB, Beach, etc.

20 – 25 May

$1,275 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 774 reviews

Tiny Cottage in the Oaks, Midtown Santa Barbara

Enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Barbara minutes from beaches, attractions and wining/dining. The tiny Cottage offers a peaceful, cozy and private getaway with a lovely mountain view deck shaded by beautiful oaks. At 160 square feet, the little cottage is simply appointed with a "cabin" feel. It is perfect for a solo/a traveler or cozy couple with a double (not queen) bed, mini kitchen, and tiny living room. Note that it is very very small. Access requires climbing the stone steps pictured.

16 – 23 Feb

$1,357 AUD total

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Home in Goleta

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Quiet &Close to everything &Private Entrance Q bed

Studio, Private Entrance, Medically clean. Private room / Bathroom in the side of our home, we live here. Let us know your needs. Self-check in, great parking, comfy bed, Beach bag/towels/sun screen. Mini fridge, Coffee Keurig, Tea Kettle, Microwave, Study desk! Goleta Beach 6 min. UCSB, Santa Barbara Airport, car rentals, Amtrak train, LAX Airbus, Santa Barbara. 5 to 15 min drive. 5 min. walk to MTD Bus-lines/15 walk to Starbucks, Traders Joe. Lock bikes in your yard.

17 – 24 Apr

$1,279 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Cozy Stone Cottage

Our property is a collection of former out-buildings for the Glendessary Manor estate of poet and composer, Robert Cameron Rogers. The Cozy Stone Cottage was originally a pump house for the beautiful water tower which you can see from the front garden. You’ll love its rustic atmosphere and the warm cozy feeling of The Stone Cottage, separate bedroom, small gas fireplace stove, and sweet patio to sit and relax or eat a meal. Come enjoy this wonderful retreat!

6 – 13 May

$4,077 AUD total

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Large Sunny studio with ocean breezes

Light filled large studio in quiet neighborhood. Private beach access 1/2 mile walk away through our quiet neighborhood. Less than 1/4 mile away you will find over 200 acres along the beach bluff with many trails. UCSB is close, in fact you can bicycle there along the bike path just outside our community. The studio is ideal for business or vacationing as it is located between the many businesses in Goleta and the numerous attractions in Santa Barbara.

30 Nov – 7 Dec

$1,576 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Carpinteria

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

Coastal Private Guest House on 1 Acre.

Peaceful private seaside escape! Surrounded by greenery, fruit trees, birds and colorful garden flowers. Close to the ocean, best beaches, polo fields, shopping, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Safest beaches in America w waves and small cozy beach town feel. Enjoy the best sunsets on the Westcoast, surf lessons and wine tasting. Hide away from the demands of the world in our tranquil modern detached guesthouse. Easy beach, hiking and polo field access.

25 Oct – 1 Nov

$1,794 AUD total

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

The Captain's Cottage on Shoreline Drive

The Captain's Cottage exemplifies the California beach lifestyle at its finest. Tastefully remodeled and situated on its own private grounds, the cottage sits across the street from one of Santa Barbara's best beaches. With a tropical garden setting, modern amenities, and convenient proximity to the beach and Santa Barbara's State Street, a getaway at The Captain's Cottage is the quintessential Santa Barbara beachside experience.

28 Feb – 7 Mar

$7,069 AUD total

Holiday rentals for every style

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Quaint homes, peaceful surroundings

Popular amenities for Santa Barbara holiday rentals

Free parking on premises

Air conditioning

Stay near Santa Barbara's top sights

Santa Barbara Zoo169 locals recommend

Stearns Wharf48 locals recommend

Santa Barbara Bowl122 locals recommend

Santa Barbara Harbor90 locals recommend

Paseo Nuevo112 locals recommend

Shoreline Park65 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Ventura

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 440 reviews

Private Studio in Ventura Bungalow

24 – 31 July

$1,427 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Solvang

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Adorable Cabana with hot tub

4 – 11 July

$1,641 AUD total

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Guest suite in Goleta

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 788 reviews

Suite Life by the Sea!

7 – 14 Oct

$1,940 AUD total

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Guest suite in Oxnard

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 626 reviews

Studio by the Beach with Separate Entrance

5 – 12 Oct

$1,568 AUD total

Guest favourite

Tiny home in Santa Barbara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

The Gardener’s Cottage. (No Wi-Fi)

22 – 29 July

$2,200 AUD total

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Fabulous Studio/Suite W Private entrance and Patio

23 – 30 Oct

$1,823 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviews

Santa Barbara Oasis (Guest Suite w private entry)

22 – 29 Oct

$2,029 AUD total

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Beach retreat for families and dogs, EV charger!

24 – 31 Oct

$9,190 AUD total

Quick stats about accommodation in Santa Barbara

Total rentals
1.8K properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
1K properties have a dedicated workspace
Rentals with a pool
230 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
540 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
940 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
96K reviews

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