Holiday houses in Santa Barbara

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Top-rated accommodation in Santa Barbara

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Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 325 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.

16 – 23 Mar

$2,168 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 220 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.

28 May – 4 June

$7,263 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

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.

31 May – 7 June

$1,036 AUD total

Popular amenities for Santa Barbara accommodation

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 accommodation in Santa Barbara

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Solvang

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Adorable Cabana with hot tub

30 Oct – 6 Nov

$1,665 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Goleta

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Quiet &Close to everything &Private Entrance Q bed

25 Nov – 2 Dec

$1,583 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Montecito

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Pet & Family Friendly Cottage

3 – 10 Jan

$5,492 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Goleta

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 783 reviews

Suite Life by the Sea!

4 – 11 Nov

$2,006 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Montecito

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Montecito Miramar Beach Cottage

7 – 14 Aug

$5,174 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

Entire Guest Suite Luxury Retreat

27 Aug – 3 Sept

$1,953 AUD total
Guest favourite

Cottage in Santa Barbara

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

The Lamb Stone Cottage

27 June – 4 July

$3,605 AUD total
Superhost

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Santa Barbara Mesa Studio

19 – 26 June

$1,627 AUD total
Superhost

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Adorable studio guest house with hot tub and sauna

30 June – 7 July

$2,079 AUD total
Superhost

Guest suite in Carpinteria

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

THE LOFT in Carpinteria | walk to Beach.

26 June – 3 July

$1,902 AUD total
Guest favourite

Tiny home in Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Hobbit Haven

$204 AUD per night
Guest favourite

Holiday home in Santa Barbara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

A Dream by the Sea

27 May – 3 June

$10,772 AUD total

Quick stats about accommodation 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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