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Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow

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An outdoor patio with a pergola covered in string lights, a wooden table with chairs, and a stone pathway.
A cozy living room with a beige sectional sofa, a small table, and a vase of flowers.
A room with a large window overlooking a well-maintained garden and a street.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and built-in cabinets.
A living room with a beige sofa, a white armchair, a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission Santa Barbara

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oak Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Granada Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Upper State Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$15,956, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the American Riviera in our Charming Santa Barbara Bungalow located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located in Oak Park, within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Public Market. Upper State Street and La Arcada are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way!

Being an UCSB alum, I was excited to head to SB to show my family my old stomping grounds. Landing at this rental made the trip even more perfect than I had hoped. The amenities and care for which the owners provide the home are outstanding. Drew was responsive with any questions and thoughtful to remind us of anything that needed attending to during our visit like trash collection. We walked for breakfast every day to Daily Grind, walked to State Street and everything else was a quick car ride away with easy parking waiting for us back at home. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very cute great location

House was adorable, Drew was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quaint, quiet and peaceful

My family stayed here for a week. The house is well appointed. We had 7 people in here comfortably. The decor and layout of the house are tasteful and well done. My kids loved the video games. We used the boogie boards and beach chairs many times during our stay. The bikes are nice. The house is in a good location. The neighborhood is calm and quiet, there is only noise from street traffic which varies throughout the day. I'd recommend this property to friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent home, great location, everything you need.

Everthing you need is found in this charming home in a great Santa Barbara location. I appreciated the owners attention to detail and responsiveness throughout the process. We had a wonderful weekend celebrating graduation, birthday and Father's Day. A nice find in SB; we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation stay!

The home was wonderful and charming. Great location and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Santa Barbara getaway!

Our extended family - two adult sons, daughter-in-laws and two small grandchildren - really enjoyed staying in this home. Clean and well appointed, the home suited our needs well. We LOVED the private patio and game room. The place was perfectly decorated and the owner took special care to ensure we had the information we need to be comfortable. There is easy access to commerce within a five minute walk. The beach area is just a couple of miles, away, accessible through convenient bus stops if you don't want to drive. Do try out the local ice cream parlor - delicious! We highly recommend this home to anyone considering a Santa Barbara visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Even bettered than pictured!

Such a great home with everything we needed for a great Santa Barbara weekend! The house was spacious and the outdoor areas were so fun. We loved our weekend here and hope to return again. Thank you so much for helping to make our weekend so special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House in Quiet Section of Santa Barbara

The house had everything we needed plus more. This beautiful house was tucked back in a quiet section of Santa Barbara but close enough to the heart of the city with all of the shops and restaurants. Drew and his family did a great job preparing everything in our preparation and providing more than enough information for first time visitors to the great city of Santa Barbara. The property is spacious and had all amenities we needed. The backyard was a great area to relax at towards the end of the night. There were even local places within a block or two to get something to eat or have coffee without having to walk to the downtown area.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great house and location

We had a great time in SB. Drew did a great job in educating us prior to arrival on the details of the home. Love the outside and outdoor heater. Great coffee shop and ice cream stop in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All-Around Great!

The house was perfect in every sense of the word: location, amenities, cleanliness. The bungalow has such charm and the back patio and arcade were great bonuses to this already beautiful house. Being around the corner from McConnell's was also great. We hope to stay here again in the future and we would rent the bikes the next time as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great SB location!

We had a great stay. The owner was responsive and friendly. They are very strict with their rules for the property but it shows with the cleanliness and quality of the property. The only negative is the sofa sleeper isn't sleepable :) but the beds in the three rooms are very comfortable and clean! Walked to state street and coffee shop around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Thanks, Ashley, for taking the time to leave a review and so glad to hear that you and your family had a wonderful visit in spite of the sofa sleeper. This was the first we heard from the guest regarding the sleeper and upon contacting them after leaving this review, we came to determine that the guest simply did not know that the sofa sleeper uses an upgraded air mattress mechanism. Full instructions on how to operate the inflater are provided in our check-in/out instruction document, but I guess it was missed and the guest used the sleeper without inflating the mattress, which would have been very uncomfortable. With proper use, the sofa sleeper is actually much more comfortable than a standard spring sleeper mattress, which is why we splurged a bit to provide the upgrade.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very pleasant stay in Santa Barbara

Five of us stayed at Drew's Santa Barbara Escape for a few nights at the end of January. We came to Southern California seeking some sun and we got it! We came with our road bikes and got in some great riding. This home is located in a great part of town and it was really easy to learn how to get around the neighborhood. Everything in the home was very simple and straight forward - whether it was the coffee machine, television or bluetooth enabled outdoor sound system. Parking is available in the driveway but there always seemed to be an empty spot on the street. We had a very enjoyable time in Santa Barbara and really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, Clean, and Comfortable Home - Great Location

We were very happy here. Listing description was accurate. Located in a convenient location close to both downtown and freeway, the home is clean and well maintained with nice amenities, including off street parking. The owner provided great pre-arrival information about the property so there were no surprises when we arrived and their process for checkin/checkout works well. Fast, friendly, professional response to all our communication via phone, text, and email, prior to and during our stay. We would recommend this property. We made breakfast at the house so the full size fridge was essential. We got groceries nearby at Trader Joes and further away at Sprouts. There's also a nice Whole Foods nearby. Walking state street in downtown was a fun time; especially the shops in the Paseo Nuevo. We got some great juice at Pressed Juicery across the Cinemas. We checked out the views from Shoreline drive and had healthy lunches at ah juice and Natural Cafe. The dinner at Mesa Verde restaurant was so good we had to go back a second night to try the other menu items, wow! We had a great time despite all the rain!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Winter Santa Barbara Get Away Perfect for a Family

The house was everything advertised and then some. We were there between Christmas and New Year with one of our sons and his family. The vintage video games in the garage were a huge hit with our 4 and 6 year old grandsons, my son and husband. Owner is very easy and reasonable to work with. We fell in love with Santa Barbara and found plenty of great things to do even with it being winter. The location is close to so many things, very central including a short walk to a terrific coffee place. We would definitely consider going back and doing it all again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved this quaint home! Fit our needs perfectly.

The owners were very attentive and responsive. We will definitely look at staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

muito bom

Excelente lugar, tudo muito limpo e aconchegante. Adoramos. Recomendo
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, clean and cozy

We enjoyed staying at this cozy house. Although not very big its well planned and has a great location close to Downtown. We stayed for 6 nights visiting our daughter who is studying in Santa Barbara for a year. The house was clean and well stocked. We felt straight away at home. A little minus is that there is only one bathroom with shower but it worked out ok for us. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen with its granite counters is just beautiful. We would definitely rent this house again in the future should we return to Santa Barbara and can warmly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house. Great location. They have stocked the house with everything you need.

Great house. Great location. They have stocked the house with everything you need. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

We were in Santa Barbara for our daughter's wedding. Rather than a couple of hotel rooms, we chose this VRBO to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing week having our family all together. Our expectations were exceeded! Drew was great to deal with, and everything was very organized. The house and yard were beautiful and we would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Santa Barbara!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super cute Santa Barbara house

This house is totally updated, with beautiful wood floors and granite in the kitchen, but it retains some of its original details to make it very charming. Though it's not a large house, the layout is excellent. Our family of four had plenty of room. The '80s arcade games in the garage are a blast and I'm sure if we had been there longer we would have used the barbecue and backyard furniture. The Daily Grind, one block away, is an awesome coffee house. And the ice cream place, also a block away, seems like one of a kind. We went to a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl and it was about a 5 minute Uber ride away. If you're there on a Tuesday night, make sure you don't park on the street like we did. Street cleaners come on Wed. morning and the sign saying this is obscured by a tree branch. So we got a ticket. Otherwise, everything was great and we're happy we stayed there!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, clean, nicely decorated!

The house had everything we needed for our two night stay. And the gaming machines in the garage were enjoyed by all ! Thanks again. Carol and Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing way to end the summer!

I don't usually leave reviews,,, I don't recall ever leaving a review anywhere actually. I was totally skeptical about this place when I found it online but I was immediately relieved of any doubt when I arrived and checked the place out. Everything was literally perfect for us: the two yards - one with a grill; the homey bedrooms with the comfy mattresses; the large 'fridge; the arcades and the ping pong table!; and the beach chairs, boogie boards and umbrella... I've been feeling bad talking about my trip with co-workers 'cause everyone is giving me jealous eyes. What a great find in a beautiful city. I will certainly keep this place on my list of go-back-to-spots.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

We enjoyed staying at this cozy house centrally located near downtown Santa Barbara. There were 8 of us in our family group and having just one shower caused a few delays, but the rest of the house was comfortable. Everything we needed was available in the house with enough bedding and towels for all. When we arrived I had a few questions for the owner and he responded promptly. Within a block there was a place to get coffee and sweets for breakfast and an ice cream store that was a real hit with our 3 and 4 year olds! I would definitely rent this house again and recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and comfortable gem!

This is a sweet little house in a great location. Each of the three bedrooms was very comfortable with roomy closets. The kitchen is nicely updated and is stocked with pretty much everything you could need. My favorite spot was the backyard. There is plenty of seating and we enjoyed most of our meals outside. The neighborhood is quiet and we had no problems parking on the street. Downtown shopping and restaurants are a bit of a hike away, but definitely walkable. My daughter and I made the hike twice. Closer to the house is a great coffee shop and McConnell Ice Cream--our regular morning and after dinner stop each day. Other things I appreciated: quality linens and towels, very clean home, beautiful outdoor space, great communication with Drew, the owner. We had five people in the home, with my college student son stopping by a few times to hang out. The home was the perfect size for us, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute home in a great location!

We enjoyed our short stay in this cute and cozy home. It was very easy to find, and situated in a great location. State street is just a few blocks away, and the beach is a short drive. I'm not sure who enjoyed the video games more--my kids, or me! The house has everything you will need to feel right at home. I found everything I needed to make a big breakfast the first morning we were there. We enjoyed some delicious nearby restaurants for our other meals. There is plenty of sitting room, and the driveway parking was a bonus, as it can be difficult to find street parking in front of the house. The house was clean upon our arrival, and I'm OCD about cleanliness! I would recommend this home to anyone looking to visit Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
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