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Steven S.
25 September 2025
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Steven S.
Stayed 69 nights in Jul 2025
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Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- GamesA rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
- Discover nearby landmarksWalk to Santa Barbara County Courthouse
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
- Porch or veranda
- Barbecue
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
- Paseo Nuevo MallPlace, Paseo Nuevo Mall2 min walk
- Lobero TheaterPlace, Lobero Theater5 min walk
- Santa Barbara County CourthousePlace, Santa Barbara County Courthouse10 min walk
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Major Boudoir
1 Queen Bed
Minor Boudoir
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Les WC
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis
Ahhh, BUNGALULU, is a stand-alone cottage hiding precisely 800 baby steps from Paseo Nuevo! She is hidden from the street inside a secret gated Oasis. Filled with treasures from far and wide, curated with the utmost attention to detail. You will want for nothing, can shop till you drop, eat till you can't, dance till it's time, drink till you better stop, then roll home to little Bungalulu as she sits in the middle of it all, cozy and warm just waiting for you.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Please share dog's name, weight, age and breed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please remove your shoes upon entering. Absolutely NO SMOKING, vaping etc. Anywhere on the property!
No candles. Pets not allowed in the beds.
Please make sure you have everything before you depart
(Mail service charges $50 plus postage for service to mail forgotten items, if requested).
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1876700vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. 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. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Santa Barbara, CA
What's nearby
- Paseo Nuevo Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Lobero Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Presidio Santa Barbara - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
- Santa Barbara Station - 15 min walk
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
- M. Special Brewing Company - 5 min walk
- Wildcat Lounge - 4 min walk
- The Win~Dow - 3 min walk
- The Press Room - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bungalulu, A Secret Oasis located?
Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
It was pure pleasure to host you both and most especially Chrissy! You are all welcome back anytime.
About the host
Hosted by Mimi Greenberg
I am from Northern California, a small island called Robert's Island. I arrived in Santa Barbara nearly 40 years ago for a 4 day vacation. My second trip was a month later with a moving van. I have been selling real estate ( and buying for myself) for nearly 40 years. If I wasn't an agent, I would work for the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce. Both jobs entail sharing Santa Barbara's beauty with anyone interested. That makes for a fun job.
Why they chose this property
Bungalulu is smack dab in the center of the Historical District. It is perfectly located for those who like to STROLL. What better way to get to know a town, than exploring on foot? Everything is a stone's throw away, the location just doesn't get any better.
What makes this property unique
I am prejudiced, of course, but based on what past guests have said, Bungalulu is located in the perfect place, is a perfect size, and has everything they need. I have several guests who stay year after year. Enough said.
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