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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.

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.

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!

Cute & Cozy 2bd/1ba SB Homestay
Welcome to our charming and recently updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest suite, perfectly situated in the heart of Santa Barbara! Our cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm, ideal for anyone seeking a relaxing getaway. Note: there is no indoor common area. There is no AC in the unit. The space is just the bedrooms and one bathroom. If you're looking for a comfortable, central, private spot to explore Santa Barbara, this is the place for you.

Casa Limon
Welcome to Casa Limon, a private and romantic garden retreat nestled in the foothills of Santa Barbara. Originally designed as the master suite of our home and located on the lower level with its own private entrance, Casa Limon offers a peaceful escape surrounded by citrus trees, lush gardens, and mountain views. Enjoy your morning coffee on the secluded patio, then explore downtown Santa Barbara, beaches, wineries, hiking trails, shopping, and exceptional dining-all just minutes away.

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.

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.

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!

Santa Barbara Hilltop Hideaway
Beautiful, romantic, inviting guest room centrally located in Santa Barbara. It is a newly decorated, large spacious room, surrounded by trees and views from every window. Completely private, clean and quiet. Convenient parking and a charming path leads to your guest room. It is full of natural light. Minutes away from beaches, shopping and restaurants. Fast wifi, a fabulous bed and cable TV. We look forward to making your visit to Santa Barbara comfortable!

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.

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.

Ocean/mountain/city views from bath, bed or patio.
Welcoming Homestay Apartment located in the SB foothills with great views of the mountains, ocean, and islands. Semi private as hosts live on property. Has its own entry/patio. About 15 minutes to beaches/town. Close to the Mission, Botanic Garden and trails. Our aim is to provide you with a memorable stay. Guests have commented on the views and peacefulness. Min weekend/holiday stay is two days. All we ask is you abide by the house rules.
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