
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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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.

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.

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.

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!

Luxury Downtown 2bd With Patio and Spa and Air Con
Be wowed by this newly remodeled abode in downtown Santa Barbara. Features include, gourmet kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and stove, hardwood floors, fireplace, soaking tub, modern touches like dual flush, Nest thermostat, air conditioning, high end linens and an outdoor spa, BBQ and eating area in the Spanish patio. One block from State St., three blocks to the Public Market, downtown and a mile from the beach, SB Mission, and Rose Garden. Note - Weekend stays must be a min of 3 nights.

Cozy Boho Jungle Cottage | Spa, Sauna & Ice Plunge
Ask about our discounts! Welcome to the Boho House Collective! A healing hostel-styled stay in the lush garden oasis of a residence. Enjoy a garden room w/ private access, full bed, desk, WIFI & shared bathroom. Access to a shared modern home, kitchen, WD & spa. Communal hot tub, infrared sauna, cold plunge, tea lounge, outdoor shower & fire pit. Enjoy the Barbara Romain art gallery, instruments, chickens, or our on-site events. By downtown, beaches, UCSB & the Bowl. Pets <25lbs welcome.

ART + Airbnb in the heart of the FunkZone
Something special is happening here. It's all about creativity, inspiration and fun, with some of the city's most amazing food, wineries, boutiques, and galleries just outside your door. The loft itself, is a living gallery, filled with thoughtfully curated art and design to experience first hand; connecting guests with talented and unique makers of every kind. Only a few blocks away beach aficionados can feel their toes in the sand. This is a magic spot to base any SB adventure.

Baby Dux - Hip Hideaway on the Urban Wine Trail
Sweet cocoon in the heart of fun, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Baby Dux is an artist-designed, boho chic, STUDIO APARTMENT with comfortable queen-size SOFA BED ideal for one or two people, with KITCHENETTE: microwave, toaster, coffee maker, toaster oven, heat-induction hot plate, High Speed WiFi, HDTV, full bathroom, washer, dryer, AC, Heater, on-site parking for one car. The three rooms: living/bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom cover 260 square feet (24 square meters).

Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
Recently remodeled studio. Studio has private entrance and one private parking space. King size bed makes a great place to relax, only 5 minute drive to UCSB, Cottage Hospital and Goleta pier/beach. We have the fastest WIFI internet available in the area so working from the studio is not a problem. Studio shares a wall with the main house but we are a quiet family so noise should not be an issue. New appliances and smart TV. Water softener and filter system throughout.

Downtown charmer in the heart of Santa Barbara
A charming house located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The newly remodeled 1,100 square foot house offers a state-of-the-art kitchen, bamboo wood floors and a lush and sunny front and back yard. The house is perfect for all types of travelers that are looking to experience Santa Barbara to the fullest. With State Street and dozens of restaurants, bars, wineries, theaters, shops and museums within 4 blocks, you won’t need a car to get a feel for the city.

Oakview Place
Oakview Place is a quiet, cozy 1-bedroom retreat in the prestigious San Roque neighborhood. After a day of exploring Santa Barbara, relax with a glass of wine on your own private patio, watching the sun set through the 300 year-old oak trees. Or, walk a few blocks to Harry's, our favorite watering hole. If you like to hike, Oakview Place is one block to Steven's Park and the Jesusita Trail. Off street parking. No pets.

Stay in spacious studio in SB Hills
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space with great mountain views. In this very large private studio, with a king bed, twin bed, living room, bathroom, and kitchenette (fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and 2-burner electric cooktop). We live on the property (separate area from Airbnb) and can assist with any needs. We're on a quiet mountain road, while easy to get downtown and freeway.
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Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool
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| Avg. price | £277 | £277 | £277 | £277 | £304 | £313 | £382 | £299 | £276 | £277 | £214 | £160 |
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Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals start at £115 per night before taxes and fees

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5 Average rating
Santa Barbara Downtown stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 5 out of 5!

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Santa Barbara Downtown’s top spots include Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Fiesta 5 Theatre
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