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Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.

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Spanish mission style home with views.
Large pool, (can be heated for a fee for cooler months). Pool fencing available.
Comfortable, poolside chaises, tropical landscaping and views.
House seen from above. Mountain backdrop.
Large , 24'x 15' family kitchen with poolside table outside. Counter seats 4.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.

AS FEATURED AS A BACKDROP FOR FASHION SHOOTS,
TV INTERVIEWS AND FINE LIVING CHANNEL.

This is a peaceful Spanish Mission style retreat on a spectacular site with a large, private pool in the foothills of Santa Barbara. It has magnificent views, wonderful sunsets, and a tropical landscape that lends an exotic resort feeling.

The property is at the end of a private road.

With no through traffic, a tree house, pool and swings it is an ideal place for families with children.

HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THE PROPERTY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR LOUD GROUPS WANTING TO PARTY. The outside area is off limits after 9 pm. There is a limit to no more than 3 cars overnight parking unless arranged with owner permission. (Location shoots by arrangement).

Mission Santa Barbara is only one and one-half miles away. It is less than ten minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and four miles from beaches .

This artistic house is light, open, and comfortable. Interiors are colourful (Hacienda meets Mid-Century). The combined kitchen/dining room is large, 26 feet x 16 feet. The adjacent poolside dining area is an ideal place to watch the sunsets or enjoy lunch in the warm sunshine. The large living room, 20 feet x 25 feet, has a wood burning fireplace and wonderful mountain views. There is a home office and wireless internet, ideal for working remotely.

No smoking and no pets, please.

Swimming season typically April - October. The pool is heated by the use of a solar blanket which increases and maintains the water temperature. Owners require this to be reeled on at night and during times pool will not be used for several hours. Typical summer water temperature is in the mid 80s. To minimize evaporation, pool covers are required by the City of Santa Barbara's Water Smart program. There is a winter pool heating option, available for an addition charge by arrangement with owners.


The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and many hiking trails are nearby.

Rates discounted for weekly stays.
Off season weekly rates available for January - March. Please enquire.

Our cancellation policy is firm but we are willing to issue a full refund if we are able to re-rent the property for the same time period, for the same rate. There will , however, be a $150 cancellation charge.

Cleaning fee included in nightly/weekly rates

$35 cleaning fee for use of gas barbeque (available for guests staying more than 5 nights).
Charcoal barbeque available for shorter lengths of stay and no cleaning fee.

$25 nightly fee for EV charging.


Keywords: Private, tropical, views, large pool.

Property manager

Hilary
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If renter wishes to cancel this reservation, notice of cancellation must be in writing and received more than 60 days prior to the check in date.
We will refund the amount paid, less a $150 cancellation fee. Re Coronavirus & late cancellations. Owners will allow a postponement without loss
of paid fees. See rental agreement

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Upper State Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Belly - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Mission Home with Pool - Away from Coastal Fog, in Quiet Neighborhood. located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Seven Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable home

We had a lovely stay in this gorgeous home that really felt like we were away from the city, Beautiful views in an older but well maintained home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Santa Barbara house!

Wonderful house in Santa Barbara. Comfortable beds, super quiet house. Great view and easy to work with property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lisa

So peaceful and tranquil - beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay. Property was in ideal location to access Santa Barbara and have a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ZACHARY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

The place exceeded expectations. The views are phenomenal and it was tucked away enough to feel like you got out of the city. The home has so much character and the landscaping is a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house fascinating landscaping

Great accomidations for extended family. The property is a botanical garden. Fascinating landscaping maintained by the owner. The location was great for us, close tothe Santa Barnara Womans' Club
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

This beautiful Spanish style home has spectacular views of the mountains and ocean. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the poolside setting. The home is uniquely appointed and the kitchen brings you back in time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

From the second we arrived; we felt right at home! This place was the perfect place for our family. Cozy and comfortable and a great place to relax. Very quiet location and close to town. We all loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay with my family, the place was really beautiful, clean and the check in was easy. Thank you,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aelish G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with gorgeous views!!

We could not have been more impressed with the location, views, cleanliness, and communication by the owners. We absolutely loved our stay in this amazing home and will always recommend it to people visiting Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This property is stunning, quirky, full of character. The house is spacious and worked very well for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Littleton, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderfull week

Our stay was great! There were 7 of us, and had plenty of room both inside and out which made this roomy and relaxing! The kids loved the swings, but to all of us the pool was the best, when we weren’t at the beach, we were in the pool. We all very much enjoyed our stay, and would love to return in the future 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views from a vintage mission style property

The views and the location with mountain range behind and ocean to the front are astounding. The house is vintage 50's/60's with original art, furnishings, and even appliances and cast iron pans. If you are looking for a unique and quiet spot close to Santa Barbara city and mountains, this is a gem. The hosts are knowledgable, friendly and happy to show you the beautiful gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter’s wedding on Pacific Ocean estate

Loved the view; high on a mountain and exciting back road. The landscaping was amazing. No need to visit Botanical garden. Large space, had everything we needed. To cool to swim but did not sign up for pool. Enjoyed sun bathing around the pool. With our daughter’ wedding we were very busy but it was a beautiful place to get away from all the wedding activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Giuliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The home and property was beautiful and accommodated a large group. Check-in and check-out was easy and the hosts were easy to reach when needed. We truly enjoyed staying here and overall it was a very positive experience. We did not get to use the pool due to cooler weather but the fantastic views from the back patio made up for it. My only neutral comment is that the hosts stayed in another house on the property and accessed the connected garage during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa en el Cañón de la Misión

We spent a week at this lovely house tucked away in the hills above the Santa Barbara Mission. It was wonderful! The owners, Hilary and Michael were very tentative and helpful with anything we needed and we felt very comfortable during our stay. Beautiful views, fun property to our family to explore, close to the Botanical Gardens, and a few minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back at a different time.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property in a very quite location

All was just as described in the listing. The only thing my adult children mentioned was the abundance of notes and signs left in virtually every room of the house (and outside). These reminded us of the things listed in the 20+ page rules notebook on the kitchen table. It's not a big deal to me, but it can be off-putting to some. We ended up making it a running joke. Also one of the owners found reasons to come into the property and pool area each day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis for friends

This was a perfect house for our group. The location is classic SB and was up in the hills enough that the mornings were fog free. The art and vibrancy of the space was so fun and enjoyable. We had the best time at Hilary's home. She was so communicative through every step of the process that our arrival and stay was perfectly prepared. She lives on the property but it is so separate from the rental there is no issue. Highly recommend staying here for a family or friend gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1000/10!

What a fantastic stay! Hilary and Michael are lovely hosts (willing to go above and beyond), and I can't say enough about their wonderful home. Santa Barbara hills, a great pool, and a house full of character and charm—it doesn't get better than that. My friends and I only left Sunday, and we already miss it. If you are looking for the perfect Santa Barbara getaway, you found it. Thanks again for having us; we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor T., Santa Monica, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical oasis in Mission Canyon

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Michael and Hilary’s meticulously maintained home in the canyon. Our daughter enjoyed taking in views from the tree swing and drawing in the treehouse while we lounged poolside. The property abounds with scents from blooming citrus trees, and cactii and succulents abound. There are instructions and recommendations in a binder and throughout the house that are helpful in exploring Santa Barbara as well as in preserving this gem for the next guests. We’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger P., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Rental Property

We are swimmers, so finding a place with a good pool was the focus of our search. This property was way much more than a lovely pool. Outstanding landscaping and views, quiet location, attentive owners nearby which was very helpful. Nicely decorated with a great art collection, good beds and nice and spacious. We are foodies and like to cook so the only struggle was with the outdated retro kitchen and grill though we made it work for the other wonderful assets. We'll return!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia L., Inman, SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views - great location!

Beautiful place nestled in the hills. Cool decor and a retro kitchen with interesting features! We all felt really relaxed here. Only comment is the beds really need updating. The king and the two twins specifically. Communication with host was good until last day when we had an issue - and it took 3 days to hear back. Other than that - very lovely and gracious people.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home and Property

We had a wonderful time at this home during our weekend trip to Santa Barbara. The drive up to the home can be a bit intimidating at first but Hilary gives very detailed instructions so we had no problem finding the home. It is an older home but well-decorated and comfortable. Be sure to read the binder! It provides lots of useful information for navigating an older home. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to use the pool during our stay due to being so busy with other activities in Santa Barbara but Hilary was kind enough to show us how to roll back the pool cover. All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Canton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem

This vintage Canyon Home is a hidden gem, so much more than pictured and far beyond the description. It is spacious inside and very comfortable. The views of the ocean, the canyon and the mountains from the patio and from the extraordinary gardens are beyond spectacular. That said, the home is fully equipped, uniquely decorated and the owners are very easy to communicate with and most interesting to talk to. The weather did not cooperate the 10 days of my stay so we were unable to enjoy the beautiful pool. If you are seeking privacy in quiet paradise this is a place for you. My family loved it and my granddaughters got to observe so much beauty in nature in an environment so different from their home in CT.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of paradise in the hills of Santa Barbara

The photos in the listing did not disappoint. The property is ideally situated in the hills above the mission, away from the coastal fog and surrounded by the mountains. The pool and home are nestled within a lush, beautifully landscaped yard with views above and below. We spent a good portion of our time here in and around the pool, soaking the sun or eating together at the dining table in the shade. The house itself is quaint, full of life, quirky and inviting. We felt so at peace, so relaxed and sort of fell in love with this place. We all felt like we’d found something truly unique and special. I’m a quadriplegic and use a manual wheelchair and I was able to navigate in and around the property with relative ease. The owners Michael and Hilary are genuine, welcoming and accommodating. They agreed to have a wooden ramp built for me to overcome the step to the front door, which gave me full access in and out of the house. They even removed the door to the bathroom in the main bedroom to make it wide enough for my wheelchair. There was ample parking, on flat, paved ground in front of the property, which sits alone at the end of a windy road. I certainly hope to have another opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hilary

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This is a family home of well traveled, English design professionals, (parents and grandparents) who love California.

Why they chose this property

More hours of sunshine than coastal properties, it is designed to be its own private Shangri La and children's paradise. It feels peaceful and remote yet is only minutes to downtown and beaches.

What makes this property unique

Private tropical resort.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests