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Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres

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Property grounds
and gate is the guest yurt.
Private kitchen
modern, well maintained hot tub. stunning views all around by day stars by night
Pool
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view
  • Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationUpper State Street7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMission Santa Barbara12 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres

PURE MAGICAL LAND & WELL LOVED HOME off private drive. Extremely serene, quiet setting with peaceful gorgeous energy, green growing things and fine air. This stunning 11 acre property graced with oak, pepper, sycamore and walnut trees is surrounded by more land and national forest. Santa Barbara is stunning ALL year round! The incredible thing about this place is that it's a mere 2 miles to shopping malls, Whole Foods and restaurants (5 minutes) and 10 minutes to just about anywhere downtown Santa Barbara. We're also 30 minutes from the wine country... Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Solvang. The land is unique because it feels like you're very remote and off the grid out in nature (which you are) but then it's just minutes to get anywhere in Santa Barbara. Very find rare to find such a spot with so much surrounding private serene land!

Bringing people to this land is a total love and passion of mine.. this isn't just some financial exchange.. but something that comes from my heart and it's a great honor to be blessed with this amazing piece of Earth and get to share it with people. I take great pride in my land and making the experience incredible for those who visit! To play a small role in creating the setting for peoples life memories.. eloping or having their first romantic get away after having children my heart glad! I think because I truly LOVE, love opening my home and land up to others, it makes for a very different kind of experience energetically. It's been a real honor for me to be hostess!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in staying, I always like to connect by phone for a brief hello, answer questions and make sure it's all feeling in alignment. I want people getting just what they need, wherever that may be.

Now, back to why this place is UTTER PARADISE!...
The house has it's own private gated entrance and parking.. it's a beautiful, very open, light 1 bedroom, 1 bath space with a modern living room/kitchen, mountain views and a wood back deck with a wonderful claw footed bath tub under a sweet pepper tree. Modern, bright, soulful and homey with skylights, Bose surround system for phone input or CDs, glass french doors and numerous windows (very open and light) looking out to the Santa Barbara mountain range, beautiful hillsides and open nature... all STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!

The open door ways expand out to the land which becomes an extension of the living space. The birds that land on the outside fountain are amazing.. birds of every kind.. sparrows, humming birds, blue scrub jays.. there's the sound of hawks, crows, laying chickens (fresh eggs for you!) and horses. The sun is supreme here, the air quality medicinal and the weather has a habit of being a perfectly kind 73 degrees and sunny. Hang out by day or by moon with the countless places to dwell.

There is a true home feeling here... clean, soulful and modern with gorgeous wood floors, a two headed hand tiled shower, organic California king mattress, claw foot bath tub off the back deck outside, a chef's kitchen and other good things you'd want in a dwelling, not to mention an UPRIGHT ACOUSTIC PIANO in the bedroom!

We also happen to have on the top tier of the property a beautiful POOL (minimally fenced in/ NOT childproof!) and an awesome HOT TUB surrounded by a canopy of gorgeous oak trees. Incredible under the stars!!

Wireless internet yes... for your laptop. And cell phones usually work great.. internet you might need to find the sweet spots ... a good break for the nervous system! The setting is ideal for two adults + up to 1 maybe 2 little ones which I can provide pads for if needed. ($40 extra per child per night to support setting them up properly!) I also welcome pets (please see doggy ground rules below)

Again, I so love having people here.. part of the unfolding story of this special dwelling and have appreciated how everyone has treated this place with honor, respect.. all of us taking good care with it so it's here for everyone's enjoyment. Makes me glad!!!

I am present on the land in my 'own neck of the woods' with three other 2 person guest spaces on the property gated and like separate properties from the house. Very not likely you'll cross paths with anyone except at the common spaces like the pool/ hot tub or giant trampaline. Remember 11 acres is A LOT of land,, you can fit a neighborhood in it.. not to mention the open land surrounding the property. So it's very rare to find such a remote spot and very close to town besides! If you are interested in sharing the property with your people, please inquire and I can link you to those guest offerings.

I always do my best to welcome people in person briefly with a welcome hug and dial in so you feel at home and so your stay goes smooth.

As beautiful as the images show.. there are aspects of being here.. the beauty that can't be captured in photos.. the stillness, the very open, natural setting but with a feeling of complete safety. It's a very special zone in which to unravel the nervous system, revise and renew. The reviews on other sites in particular in which I have over 700 5 star reviews as a super host, will give you a deeper sense of peoples amazing experiences here. Hope to share in it with you!

P.s. OTHER OFFERINGS:
I have chickens who are fed very well laying all organic epic EGGS! When they are laying (not so much in the winter months. chickens will take a break when it's 'cold')... I will be showering you with them for your breakfast making pleasure. I also provide organic whole bean coffee, teas, usually cream or milk, butter, salt and pepper.. basics like that. Also of course the best natural shampoo, conditioner and soap! Thanks for reading!

Property manager

Jennifer

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Ocean view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min drive
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, natural, beautiful retreat home residing on 11 natural acres located?

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Los Padres National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Upper State Street. La Cumbre Plaza and Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, Quiet but only 10 minutes to Santa Barbara
The house is perfect for a couple, with a nice-sized master bedroom, kitchen, living room and bath. It's rustic and homey, but clean; and the owner is very accommodating. It's very quiet and secluded, with birds bathing in the fountain in front of the house, and various paths to walk. There's a short hike to the top of a hill, also on the property, where you can relax and take in view of the surrounding hills and the ocean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sidney m., Culver City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed:
We were looking for a comfortable, quiet, and secluded getaway place for a couple of days away from LA (and honestly, away from Santa Barbara proper too), and this place was just right. It felt like a hundred miles away from everywhere. (No mobile service helps!). Very comfortable inside and around the property. Highly recommend. Jennifer T was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Porter D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Quite What It Seemed
The property manager was very responsive and provided good directions for getting to the property. The property overall is really pretty. A thorough cleaning before guests arrive would have been great (e.g., the freezer was stocked full of frozen things and there was used food in the refrigerator which is a health hazard, the pulls on the cabinets were sticky, etc.). The electricity was touchy and the wifi worked intermittently. Many of the amenities were not working on our arrival and some, not all, were fixed the following day. The rest were fixed on the 2nd day. It’s not super quiet or super private as we found people looking into the windows at various times and parties starting pretty early in the morning. If you enjoy glamping, you will definitely enjoy this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous landscape with such tranquility.
A perfect getaway to reset, unplug and just enjoy nature. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Costal Mountain Retreat
This peaceful and quiet oasis gave us the opportunity to become reunited with nature. It was a wonderful place to practice mindfulness and get reconnected. We stayed on the property often for meals, bird watching and to watch the sunrise and sunset. If you are a road biker it is a great launching pad for great climbs. If you are a runner you have a 10 minute drive to the beach. It is a short distance to wine country and restaurants in Santa Barbara. Both my husband and I would highly recommend this retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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I'm a sounder of music, spinner of words, musician/ recording artist passionate about nature, being in the moment, local organic food, running, yoga, biking, meditation and being a mom.. It's my total passion and joy to share this land with guests, creating an inspiring environment for people to reconnect with each other and nature... get back to the basics of being alive!

Why they chose this property

This property is unique for it's off the grid spaciousness (we're on 11 acres!!!) surrounded by properties with greater acreage and national forest. It's a stunning natural land and a HOME- the combination of which allows one's nervous system to truly RELAX. Ahhhh! I treat this place as a nature preserve for visitors to experience. YET we are only a few minutes from the wonderful city of Santa Barbara... rich in culture, entertainment, art, great food, Santa Ynez wine country, (which is another world in itself!), mountain trails and beaches both private and local. This place is basically in the center and has the best of all worlds at the tip of your finger tips. But the truth is, it's so beautiful and relaxing here.... many just choose to bring their food and never leave the land!

What makes this property unique

Here you are coming into a well loved home with a host who is passionate about creating the most magical soulful experience for guests, which is a VERY different energetic experience than what any hotel or resort could offer. All income from sharing this space with the good folks who come, go right back into beautifying and nurturing the property.. Very welcoming, soulful, spacious and private.
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