
Private suite holiday rentals in Santa Barbara
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 120 holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

Nightly prices starting at
Santa Barbara holiday rentals start at $71 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
70 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
120 of Santa Barbara holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Santa Barbara rentals

4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara's top spots, include Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Paseo Nuevo
Top-rated Self-Contained Units in Santa Barbara
Guests agree: These Self-Contained Units are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Luxury Getaway with Ocean/Island Views & Big Deck
This modern farmhouse-style luxury suite boasts a stunning outdoor deck with cozy seating around a fire pit. Inside you'll find a bright, open-plan kitchen & living area with chic decor and state-of-the-art appliances. Enjoy meals in the elegant dining space or unwind in the spacious living room with a large TV and fireplace. The bedrooms offer plush beds & ample storage. Immaculate bathrooms feature stylish fixtures. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this retreat promises comfort & tranquility.
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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.
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Downtown Treehouse-Vibe, Mountain Views, Bikes
This 1 bedroom, 1 bath place has a full kitchen and the Interior Designer owner has created a unique, artistic treehouse vibe. Enjoy the balcony with a mountain view, delightful gardens, and outdoor seating area. Walk to restaurants and downtown. Free bikes and coffee/tea! EV charging available. Legal Airbnb/includes taxes. The City has started aggressively enforcing on 1,000+ illegal operators, look it up. See details at the bottom to avoid the risk of booking a place that may cancel on you!
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Edgewater Escape: Private Guest Suite by the Beach
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara from this beautiful 1-bedroom guest suite (attached to our house) in the Mesa neighborhood. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this unit is perfect for a nice getaway retreat. We are a short distance (3.5 blocks) from the beach stairs (241 steps); a beautiful bluff-front park (Douglas Family Preserve); Shoreline Park; close to great restaurants; a lovely organic market; and just a short drive (~7 minutes) to State Street and Santa Barbara's famed Funk Zone.
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Carpinteria Beach Suite
You are actually just a 2 minute walk to an amazing beach where you can watch surfers, spot dolphins, swim, or just chill. Hike along the bluffs of the historical nature reserve or walk into town full of restaurants and shops. Perfect for that low-key, relaxing experience you've have been waiting for. The suite has been remodeled with a private entrance and patio for lounging. The interior includes a remodeled bathroom, queen bed, frig , microwave, coffee maker, TV, and WIFI.
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Beach/ Natural Preserve, Multi-Room
Newly renovated rear unit of house. Separate entrance, bedroom, living room/2d bedroom, secluded yard. Spacious, high-ceilings, sparkling clean. Upscale bathroom, 55”-Smart-TV, hi-speed WiFi, new bed, new full-size futon. Located 100 yards from 75-acre Kirk and Michael Douglas Preserve, 1-mile of beach. Very safe, quiet "Mesa" neighborhood, two shopping centers. Downtown is 2.5 miles. Backyard now features sunny sitting area. Concrete floors now restaurant-style polished.
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Undervalued Gem!
Enjoy hotel-quality accommodations but with the comfort and privacy of home. Has brand new full kitchen. The bedroom has two comfy beds, a queen and a day bed for up to 3 guests.Outdoor activities are endless! Lounge in your private yard with the hot tub. Enjoy the many local activities including parks, pickleball courts, hikes, bike paths, beaches and more. Just 10 to 15 minutes away get to Downtown Santa Barbara, UCSB, restaurants, the pier, museums, zoo and so much more!
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Private entrance bedroom with private bath & patio
Newly remodeled bedroom (with cal king bed), attached bathroom, patio with private entrance, and self check-in. Across the street there is a nature preserve with a 1.5 mile walking path offering bird watching, Los Carneros Lake, and the historic Stow House. The house is 2-stories with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms above the unit. The bedrooms above are carpeted, and we insulated the ceiling above you in an attempt to mitigate the noise, but the 60 year old floors can squeak.
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Summerland Nest, Ocean + Canyon Views
Amazing romantic getaway! Walk to the Beach and Hiking Trails from The Summerland Nest. Our beautifully remodeled studio is a 5-10 minute walk to restaurants, coffee, shops and the beach! A short drive North to Montecito's Coast Village road shops and eateries. Or South to the quaint town of Carpinteria. Or, just stay in and enjoy the views and sunsets from your own private deck! The Nest has a Queen Size bed and we are pet friendly but we only allow dogs.
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Beautiful 1 Bedroom - Beach Side Guest Suite
Enjoy the ocean breeze and sunshine at this beautiful 1 bedroom guest suite, located only 1 block from the beach and Shoreline Park. As you walk through the private entrance, you escape into a lush gardened yard with outdoor seating, fruit trees and peaceful sunshine; it's the perfect place to relax and unwind. You're a quick walk to the beach and a 5min drive into the downtown area, this is the perfect home base to enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
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Mountain View - Serenity Minutes from Downtown
Amazing view of mountains and undeveloped coastal hills. This quiet studio situated in natural setting, was once the master suite for the original house. It is separated from the house by a breezeway with looked doors at both ends. Unit has private parking and entrance. Floor to ceiling window take advantage of the view, but design of the structure and the landscaping maintain your privacy. Unit has separate kitchen, bathtub, shower, washer and dryer.
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Nogmo Farm Studio
Studio with private entrance, bathroom, Queen sized bed, and sleeper sofa. Walking distance to grocery store. 3 min drive to downtown Solvang. 8 min drive to Los Olivos. For couples, adventurers, and business travelers. Kitchenette has a small fridge, sink, coffee maker and hot water kettle. No stove or microwave inside the studio. Apple TV in the studio. Sorry, no pets allowed. We will provide a pack n’ play for babies.
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Popular amenities for Santa Barbara Self-Contained Units
Family-friendly private suite rentals

Cute Studio Downtown
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Private Studio Near Beach 1
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Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio.
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Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
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Casa Limon
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Garden Studio near the beach
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Studio by the Beach with Separate Entrance
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Ocean Oaks Studio-Carpinteria Foothills
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Self-Contained Unit with a patio

Montecito Farmhouse Studio-walk to Coast Village!
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Oakview Place
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Cozy studio with sunny backyard
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Amazing mountain views in Montecito
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Sweet King Retreat in Downtown Los Olivos
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Charming Montecito Garden Suite
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Beautiful Private Guest Studio
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California Dreamin’ near Beach
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Modern Private Santa Ynez getaway
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Sunrize Destinations - Modern Mesa Studio
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Old Town Goleta Unit B Near UC Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Mesa Studio
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Butterfly Beach Retreat
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Blue Heron Retreat Santa Barbara
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Canyon Escape close to UCSB, the beach & golf.
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Historic Stay at Former Home of 6xCamarillo Mayor
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | $220 AUD | $227 AUD | $231 AUD | $232 AUD | $235 AUD | $258 AUD | $254 AUD | $248 AUD | $239 AUD | $241 AUD | $234 AUD | $227 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 14°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C |
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