Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio with fountain in Foothill Estate.

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1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

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Parking available
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Sea view

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Santa Barbara, CA

Upper State Street
‪3 min drive‬
Mission Santa Barbara
‪7 min drive‬
Santa Barbara Bowl
‪11 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Land Use Home Stay County permitted. This large studio looks on to a beautiful fountain courtyard at the entrance and to the front of the property, to a lush large succulent oasis! Inside is a hand-crafted queen-size bed, couch and chair with foot rest, desk with chair and lamp, large walk through closet, cork floor, flat screen TV with cable, newly renovated bathroom with caesar stone countertop, fold-out cot, fridge and cupboards. Enjoy Santa Barbara from this central location! You can also enjoy excellent hiking trails behind the property on the San Marcos Foothill preserve!

Property manager

Christina Burton

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, no pets, no parties.

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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

Property Registration Number 683895

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Earl Warren Showgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Mission Santa Barbara - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio with fountain in Foothill Estate. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio with fountain in Foothill Estate.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio with fountain in Foothill Estate.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, spacious, sunny courtyard studio with fountain in Foothill Estate. located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Upper State Street, La Cumbre Plaza and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kamala D.

4 Jan 2025

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

Loved staying here

This is a beautiful property. The studio was spacious and clean. You can sit in the garden and have a cup of coffee. The unit is next to the owner’s main house but you still have total privacy. It’s quiet and near a preserve where you can hike. We would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pramodini G.

1 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful retreat

We were there for my friend's daughter's wedding and had a great time at "the palace", appreciate Michael and Christina!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nisa C.

20 Aug 2024

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

Casita

Gorgeous area and cozy casita!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otto M.

8 Aug 2024

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

Comfortable and Nice

We very much enjoyed our stay in this comfortable little studio. Walking the nature preserve was nice and the neighborhood featured many beautiful houses and flowers.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

18 Jun 2024

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

Comfortable and peaceful

A great place to stay during UCSB’s graduation weekend. Not too far from Goleta, close to downtown, roomy enough for hanging out a little with extra family members between events. The accommodations are homey.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F., Seattle, Washington

30 Oct 2016

Great Stay

Beautiful property with a convenient location and gracious hosts. I hope to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

21 Oct 2024

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

Lovely Stay at The Palace

We had a wonderful time during our stay at "The Palace." The location was tranquil and peaceful outside of the busy-ness of downtown, while still being close by and convenient. The space was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. There was room to relax while we were there and we loved the beautiful courtyard and fountain out front. The hosts were friendly and kind without being intrusive. We enjoyed chatting with them and they gave us good recommendations for breakfast restaurants. I would definitely recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

29 Aug 2024

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

Delightful stay!

Such a delightful place to spend a few days! I met Christina the night I arrived and she was very welcoming. The property was very clean, had a well-appointed small kitchen area and bathroom, and had room to relax indoors and outside. It is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood and surrounded by gardens and a patio. It had a large area set apart in the driveway for guest parking. I hope to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris (Christine) E.

8 Apr 2023

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

quiet and beautiful

I appreciated the quiet, privacy, and beauty of the setting

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

10 Nov 2023

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

Great VRBO

The Palace fit our vacation needs perfectly. It is very comfortable, has beautiful views and the location is great. Christina and Michael were very welcoming and knowledgable about Santa Barbara. We will come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meera V.

6 Aug 2023

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Lovely SB stay

We loved the Palace - beautiful and comfortable space in the gorgeous backdrop of the Foothills. It felt just enough ‘away’ to be peaceful but a quick 10 min to downtown. Our hosts were also very helpful and communicative. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmel V.

5 Jun 2023

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Great space for weekend stay!

Clean and well stocked stay for a weekend trip my boo and I had for the Memorial Day weekend! Location was beautiful and close enough to many sites within Santa Barbara. Check in process was super easy. Would absolutely recommend this place to others in the future or even stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

16 May 2024

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

Quiet and comfortable

We left the hosts a very detailed review in their register on the desk of the unit. All positive.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol t.

15 Oct 2023

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

Enchanting abode.

This is an magnificent property and comfortable studio to spend a few restful nights in. The setting is quiet and well located to enjoy Santa Barbara. Christine and Michael were very attentive and welcoming and we plan to return. Carol and Fred

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

9 Jul 2024

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

Lovely Studio Apartment in the Hills Above Santa Barbara

This is a studio apartment next to their main home, but the hosts have created a space that feels very much like its own little oasis. The apartment gets lots of natural light, and it is a decent size with a separate walk-in closet on the way to the bathroom. The location is wonderful, only a few minutes from the highway (and so about 15 minutes for virtually everything) but still very secluded and tranquil. The only caveats are that it is a studio apartment: the bed is a pull-down Murphy bed and the kitchen is not set up for serious cooking (small fridge, no oven, etc.) We were there for a two day escape, and it was perfect for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Karen L.

28 Jun 2023

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

Charming Studio in Delightful Foothills

We loved our time in Santa Barbara! This studio was in a great location because one felt far removed from any busy streets or busy nightlife, but we could drive within minutes to great restaurants, the botanic garden and even the ocean. Plenty of room for a couple—really enjoyed the extra space near the bathroom to store our luggage and clothes. Although we dined out each evening, the kitchen was stocked so that it would be easy to prepare dinners etc. The neighborhood was very pretty with lots of beautiful landscaping. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen F., Ottawa

18 Apr 2017

great location

Very peaceful and comfortable space. We really enjoyed our stay. If you cook I would compare the kitchen to camping except for the microwave/oven. The fridge is small and you have a plug in two small burner stove top. Pots and pans are few but I am sure if you needed something Christina would accommodate you. The evening walks up the hill delight you with a great view.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Derek M., Bay City, Wisconsin

10 May 2021

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

Great neighborhood

Nice spot, just don't miss the driveway. I missed the turn and went up the road to turn around and had a neighbor in a jeep block the road and harrass us about where we were going. My wife was scared by this encounter, but once we ended up getting there everything was fantastic.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

28 Sept 2015

Just What We Needed

A very comfortable, spacious studio with everything we needed for a weekend getaway to visit family in Santa Barbara. Comfortable bed and well designed bathroom w/ a stall shower & lots of counter space. Kitchen is well equipped, (except there are no wine glasses-odd for a wine destination area), w/ enough appliances to satisfy our needs. The owners are friendly & make the experience easy & enjoyable. We'll be back. Thanks C & M

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

19 Jul 2024

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Wonderful getaway on the outskirts of Santa Barbara

My wife and I very much enjoyed our 3-night stay in this very comfortable studio in the foothills at the edge of Santa Barbara. It was as described and depicted in the photos, and very clean. The courtyard was a wonderful place to sit and do some reading. The landscaping all around the yard is gorgeous. Although it's several minutes drive away from downtown Santa Barbara and the harbor, that's as much an advantage as a disadvantage. And right at the bottom of the street is the San Marco Foothill Preserve with access to a number of hiking trails. When we walked down there to explore, we bumped into our hosts, Christina and Michael, who were just finishing their hike and generously lent us their hiking poles (and did so again the next day--thanks!). Except for that chance encounter, we did not see them during our stay, so the whole visit felt very private. But Christina was very responsive whenever I communicated with her. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

24 Jul 2023

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

Cozy Getaway

We had an amazing time staying at this studio! It is very spacious and extremely cozy. Check in process was very easy. We arrived later in the day, unloaded our bags and had a look around, the pics in the listing do not do it justice. We had plans for the evening and could not wait to get back. Someone was at the main house during our stay but they did not bother us at all and had the garage door not been opened we wouldn't have even noticed they were there. During our stay it was very quiet and peaceful. The place was clean, plenty of blankets, towels, and it had the basic necessities to cook a meal (we didn't cook during our stay). We did use the fridge and it worked perfectly fine. There was only two of us but there is lots of room for maybe a total of 3-4 people..... We would love to return and stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simone J.

27 Sept 2015

Serene Weekend Staycation

I had a wonderful stay at the Palace. I traveled to Santa Barbara from Long Beach for a Death Cab concert at the Santa Barbara bowl (only a 15 minute drive away). The property hosts were extremely welcoming but not too overbearing. Although they live right on the property I barely saw them which enhanced the seclusion. The property looks exactly like the pictures. Everything you need is provided in your cozy guesthouse. OMG, the bed, linens and pillows are to die for. I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud in. There are lots of cooking utensils if you want to prepare small meals. The waterfall shower head was lovely as well. Truly an enchanting place to be. I loved the seating area next to the fountain. I got a chance to sit out there to moon/star gaze. The views are breathtaking. The property is conveniently located to downtown Santa Barbara and the beach. I thoroughly enjoyed my staycation and I would definitely recommend this property to friends/family. Perfect for a solo vacation, romantic excursion, or a getaway with your favorite travel buddy. I will definitely be visiting the Palace again in the near future. Thanks for being so accommodating, Christina and Michael! I felt like a queen this weekend. See you guys soon! :)

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

29 Nov 2022

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

Super neighborhood and very private. Tesla superchargers nearby and convenient.

Nice size studio. Nice amenities. Super clean and a terrific location.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

9 Nov 2022

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

Cozy!

We enjoyed our stay at this unit. The location is great because it is close to downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta, where our college daughter lives. Yet, being up in the hills with a gorgeous succulent garden and fountain makes it feel secluded, private. (We were the only people there in the house as far as I could tell.) The unit had everything we needed kitchen-wise and it had enough furnishings (a chaise and a couch) so our family of four could have family movie night. (We brought our Roku stick from home.) The bed is a Murphy bed, so it’s adequate in terms of comfort. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

22 Oct 2022

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

Fun getaway

Great location - wine tour picked us up at the property (sometimes you have to meet at a central location), easy to get to everything in and around Santa Barbara, close to great hiking. Beautiful neighborhood. Great communication with hosts - gave us privacy but also quick to respond to our requests. Restaurant recommendations were spot on. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina Burton

Michael and I are a very happy couple engaged in many local activities, but our favorite is hiking. I am a registered nurse, Michael is in finance. We have been in Santa Barbara for over 25 years. Together we have four children, two who live in the area and one grandchild. We fully embrace the wonderful Santa Barbara lifestyle and are eager to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

We love this property for its beautiful spacious gardens, foothill and mountain views, Mediterranean style architecture, quiet upscale, very safe neighborhood and easy central access.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, private, beautiful, pristine and accessible to central amenities.

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