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Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission

“Fortunate indeed is the person who can live in Santa Barbara, and doubly blessed if his home is located in Mission Canyon”
– Ethel Barrymore

A peaceful home, hewn from local stone by Italian masons a century ago, recently remodeled to provide a wonderful combination of Santa Barbara history with modern conveniences.

While secluded and private it is close to the mountains, beaches, downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Within walking distance is the Santa Barbara Mission, the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, and Rocky Nook Park.

There are three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. A lovely outdoor space offers room to relax, explore, with a dining area for meals to linger over. The house was blessed years ago by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and we like to think of it as quintessential California living at its best.

King bedroom, with marble lined en suite bathroom. Beautiful, light-filled room with a luxurious space.

Queen bedroom, with adjacent private 1920's style bathroom. This room offers lovely views into the garden.

Bunk room, with two twins and one full bed. Plenty of space for children, or a family to share. Bathroom just steps down the hall.

The kitchen and breakfast-nook overlook the outdoor dining area, which includes a BBQ grill for outdoor cooking and entertaining... or just relaxing by the fire pit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Noise levels must be lowered between 10pm and 7am.
No Smoking or vaping of any substance is allowed in the house. Violation of this rule will result in automatic forfeiture of damage deposit.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 3043250vb

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Santa Barbara Golf Club and Cabrillo Bikeway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper State Street - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Seven Falls - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Presto Pasta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Historic House Near the Santa Barbara Mission located?

Located in Mission Canyon, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Mission Santa Barbara and Upper State Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

The best VRBO

Such amazing guests and home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

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

Gorgeous Retreat

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. Not only did we have a great host but it really felt like home. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic Santa Barbara experience and super close to the Mission and Rose Garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Beautiful home, lovely neighborhood

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful home. Immaculate, very kind hosts - will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Outstanding!

Absolutely outstanding property. Quality, cleanliness and support by the owner is right up there with staying at the El Encanto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Great stay!

My friends had a great time staying at this beautiful home. Jana and Dru were excellent communicators and made the whole process seamless. The house is very well appointed and the backyard is truly magical. Also they left us a whole baskets of treats, wine, coffee etc which was so generous. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Magnificent stay in Mission Canyon!!

Host Dru made certain that our stay was indeed truly magnificent. He reached out in advance, welcomed us upon our arrival, and made himself available for anything we might need thought our visit. The Stonehaven property was incredible with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, expansive group areas and a beautiful yard to enjoy. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

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

Perfect Santa Barbara Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed everything about this property (in fact I would give my left arm for this house lol) The property owners are absolute gems and if you need anything they are more than willing to help out with whatever questions you have or anything you need. The house was spotless. The backyard is STUNNING and the layout worked for our event perfectly. Since it was November we rented 4 heaters from Super Party Rentals they were timely and it was a good amount of coverage that kept us and our guests comfortable. I would highly recommend this property for couples or families looking for a good time in Santa Barbara :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Peace and quiet at Stonehaven

The property is perfectly located on private lane in the oaks on a hill just up from the Mission and its beautiful park (ten min walk). But is only 1.25 mile from the action on State Street. Stars at night and QUIET. Maybe an owl's hoot. Garden is spacious and well maintained; handy BBQ. 3 lovely bed rooms and bath rooms all right up to date. Brand new kitchen. . Managers are right next door. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

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

Amazing Property and Owners

I cannot say enough good things about Jana and Dru and their property! First off, the house and grounds are beautiful. It is actually even bigger in person. There are also two indoor dining areas and a laundry space which is really nice. But what was truly outstanding is how above and beyond Jana and Dru went with our stay. We actually used the house as the home base for getting ready for my wedding and for the rehearsal dinner. They were so accommodating and really did everything they could to make sure we had the best experience possible. I highly recommend this VRBO, and I’d definitely recommend looking into it if you are getting married at the SB Woman’s Club!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Serene beauty and comfort at Stonehaven

If there were a way to rate beyond "10," we would! This home was not just a place for our family of three generations to stay and gather for our daughter's graduation from UCSB, it was an integral part of the wonder and magic of a beautiful weekend celebration. There are no better hosts on VRBO than Dru and Jana. The home is historic and classically Santa Barbara - wonderfully updated while maintaining the integrity of the home's history. Dru met the first guests to arrive (the "grandparents") and shared the history of the home and other details. Since they had just arrived via the airport, it was thoughtful that our hosts provided wine, snacks and coffee for weary travelers who had not been to the store yet. The airy, open, well-appointed home with fabulous bed linens could only be surpassed by the spectacular, secluded, shaded backyard. We spent most of our time visiting outside in what felt like a private, lush oasis. The home was spotless, spacious, cozy and fresh. We will talk about our special time spent at Stonehaven for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G., Grass Valley, CA

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

Incredible House, Wonderful Stay!

One word can certainly describe this house...Outstanding! The house was clean and comfortable, along with being charming and quaint. We utilized the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day and absolutely loved it. We enjoyed all the interior decor and the outdoor space immensely. The backyard was incredible with the trees, plants, faux grass, tables/chairs, and fire pit! Jana & Dru went above and beyond with their communication and availability during our stay. We certainly will be back when we need a place to stay in SB!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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Hosted by Jana Byrne

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