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Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m
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Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse10 min walk
- Santa Barbara Bowl18 min walk
- Santa Barbara Harbor3 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Downtown! OAKtree Cottage - Private Retreat in Santa Barbara
We are in the heart of the Presidio Neighborhood - WALK to shopping, fine dining, entertainment, nightlife, and the beach!
OAKtree Cottage is located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s ‘El Pueblo Viejo’ Landmark District. Our turn-of-the- century folk cottage, transformed into a fabulous modernist jewel, is perfect for 1-4 people. Whether you are in SB for business or pleasure - experience the convenience of being downtown combined with the luxury of a tranquil environment.
Our 2 bedroom, 1½ bath private retreat comes with a fully furnished Bosch kitchen, washer and dryer. Enjoy the light filled rooms, soaring ceilings, large windows, reclaimed wood floors and attention to detail throughout. Full bath with shower + half bath, Annie Selke linens, Raoul Textiles fabrics, Saatva mattress, mid- century modern vintage furnishings, and original art await you!
Take a short stroll to State Street and world-class restaurants, shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions. Or grab our ‘beach bag to go’ and head to the beach, the pier and Stearns Wharf.
Relax on the front porch with coffee or cocktails while you enjoy the 100+ year old oak tree & views of the Santa Barbara foothills. Whether you come by car and utilize our on site parking or arrive via train, bus or plane, you can comfortably 'walk Santa Barbara' (up town, down town, funk zone, and the beach zone). Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!
We look forward to sharing our one-of-a-kind OAKtree Cottage with you!
Be sure to check out our 1 bedroom 'outBACK' Cottage - vrbo #748404 and our 1 bedroom 'Sweet Spot' Cottage - vrbo#1887014.
OAKtree Cottage is located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s ‘El Pueblo Viejo’ Landmark District. Our turn-of-the- century folk cottage, transformed into a fabulous modernist jewel, is perfect for 1-4 people. Whether you are in SB for business or pleasure - experience the convenience of being downtown combined with the luxury of a tranquil environment.
Our 2 bedroom, 1½ bath private retreat comes with a fully furnished Bosch kitchen, washer and dryer. Enjoy the light filled rooms, soaring ceilings, large windows, reclaimed wood floors and attention to detail throughout. Full bath with shower + half bath, Annie Selke linens, Raoul Textiles fabrics, Saatva mattress, mid- century modern vintage furnishings, and original art await you!
Take a short stroll to State Street and world-class restaurants, shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions. Or grab our ‘beach bag to go’ and head to the beach, the pier and Stearns Wharf.
Relax on the front porch with coffee or cocktails while you enjoy the 100+ year old oak tree & views of the Santa Barbara foothills. Whether you come by car and utilize our on site parking or arrive via train, bus or plane, you can comfortably 'walk Santa Barbara' (up town, down town, funk zone, and the beach zone). Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!
We look forward to sharing our one-of-a-kind OAKtree Cottage with you!
Be sure to check out our 1 bedroom 'outBACK' Cottage - vrbo #748404 and our 1 bedroom 'Sweet Spot' Cottage - vrbo#1887014.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located in Santa Barbara, this cottage is in the city centre. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Barbara, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Santa Barbara Bowl - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Third Window Brewing - 7 min walk
- La Paloma Cafe - 7 min walk
- The Press Room - 11 min walk
- Handlebar Coffee - 5 min walk
- Arnoldi's Cafe - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by debbie & jim arnesen
Debbie first came to Santa Barbara in 1974 to attend UCSB. Jim came much earlier when his family owned an avocado ranch in Carpinteria in the 60's. We have a landscape and contracting business and have worked & volunteered for decades with many of our local nonprofits. We consider ourselves 'lucky' because we have been gainfully employed in SB since our early 20's, own our home and have raised our two sons here.
Why they chose this property
We had been looking for 'just the right rental property' for several years. As soon as we saw the OAKtree Cottage on Laguna, we knew it was perfect - great location, plenty of charm and a 'project' to keep us busy now that we have an empty nest.
What makes this property unique
When you first approach OAKtree Cottage, you'll see the beautiful hundred-year old oak at the front of the property. A real show stopper! We love the fact that the cottage has also been around for 100+ years and is part of Santa Barbara history.
And since we enjoy walking and biking, we were especially pleased that our guests can easily 'walk and bike' Santa Barbara. Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!
Best of all, OAKtree Cottage is a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown.
And since we enjoy walking and biking, we were especially pleased that our guests can easily 'walk and bike' Santa Barbara. Walk score of ‘93’ and bike score of ‘97’!
Best of all, OAKtree Cottage is a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown.
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