Holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

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Guest favourite
Guest suite in Santa Barbara
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.
11–18 SeptIndividual Host,
£156 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Santa Barbara
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.
29 May – 5 JunIndividual Host,
£531 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest house in Santa Barbara
Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.
25 Apr – 2 MayIndividual Host,
£76 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Popular amenities for Santa Barbara holiday rentals

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
Shoreline Park65 locals recommend
Paseo Nuevo112 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

Guest favourite
Guest house in Ventura
Private Studio in Ventura Bungalow
12–19 AprIndividual Host,
£93 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 431 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Santa Barbara
Serene & cozy retreat, easy walk to the beach!
15–22 AprIndividual Host,
£571 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest house in Solvang
Adorable Cabana with hot tub
5–12 OctIndividual Host,
£122 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Santa Barbara
New comfy spacious back unit w/ separate entrance
6–13 NovIndividual Host,
£150 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 452 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Oasis (Guest Suite w private entry)
2–9 JunIndividual Host,
£160 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Goleta
Private Studio Near Beach 1
5–12 FebIndividual Host,
£107 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 650 reviews
Guest favourite
Cottage in Santa Barbara
The Lamb Stone Cottage
18–25 OctIndividual Host,
£249 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Goleta
Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
18–25 AprIndividual Host,
£201 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 356 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Carpinteria
Zen Retreat
15–22 AugIndividual Host,
£559 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews
Superhost
Guest house in Santa Barbara
Adorable studio guest house with hot tub and sauna
30 Jun – 7 JulIndividual Host,
£114 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Santa Barbara
Upper East SB- cozy, charming furnished studio
15–22 NovIndividual Host,
£135 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews
Guest favourite
Flat in Santa Barbara
Super clean duplex
11–18 AugIndividual Host,
£119 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Santa Barbara

Total rentals

1.8K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

1.1K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

230 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

540 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

920 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

97K reviews

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