Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage - Santa Barbara

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Gym

Enjoy the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County Courthouse12 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl2 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor6 min drive
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage

‘outBACK’ Cottage is located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s ‘El Pueblo Viejo’ Landmark District. Our turn-of-the- century folk cottage is perfect for 1-2 people. Whether you are in SB for business or pleasure - experience the convenience of being downtown with the luxury of a tranquil environment.

Our 1 bedroom, 1 bath private retreat comes with a fully furnished kitchen, washer and dryer. Enjoy the light filled rooms, soaring ceilings, large windows and attention to detail throughout. Full bath with shower, Restoration Hardware linens, Raoul Textiles fabrics, Saatva mattress, unique 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 large covered porch with coffee or cocktails while you enjoy the garden and views of the Santa Barbara foothills.

'outBACK' Cottage has a Walkability Score of 93! - a 'Walker's Paradise' rating. 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).

We look forward to sharing our one-of-a-kind 'outBACK' Cottage with you!

Be sure to check out our 2 bedroom OAKtree Cottage - vrbo #1167055 and 1 bedroom Sweet Spot Cottage - vrbo#1887014.

Property manager

debbie & jim arnesen

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Photography by Roe Anne White & Bill Dewey

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

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 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. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. 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 - 12 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl - 2 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Third Window Brewing - 7 min walk
Dune Coffee Roasters - 11 min walk
Arnoldi's Cafe - 6 min walk
Apna Indian Kitchen - 9 min walk
Press Room - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Retreat - Fabulous 'outBACK' Cottage located?

Located in Laguna, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rafael Gonzalez House and Santa Barbara Bowl. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

9 March 2023

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

Just Perfect!

We have stayed at rental properties throughout the world and have never felt more “at home” than here at this wonderful property. This classic California cottage is absolutely charming, artistically furnished and thoughtfully equipped. The mountain view from the dining room and porch will long linger in our memory. The house is perfectly situated in a lovely neighborhood… just minutes from Santa Barbara‘s beautiful downtown which teems with interesting shops, excellent restaurants and outstanding cultural assets. Truly a heavenly spot for walkers! Finally, our hosts, Debbie and Jim, were absolutely terrific – – friendly, generous and super responsive. In sum, our whole experience was a “10-strike”… we greatly look forward to a return visit in the future.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., Berkeley, California

19 January 2023

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

Centrally located, adorable cottage

We biked or walked daily around SB. The cottage was lovely and the host friendly and responsive. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

24 December 2022

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

peaceful, quiet cottage

I enjoyed my stay at Debbie & Jim's little cottage. Everything was just as described. Internet was plenty fast enough for me to teach several classes on Zoom during my stay. The only glitch was a problem with the washing machine, but Debbie was lightning-fast communicating about it, and it was fixed as promptly as possible. Excellent host and excellent stay in downtown SB!

Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terryl R.

24 August 2022

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

Comfy in the cottage

I spent two weeks in the cottage trying to escape the heat in Arizona, I couldn’t of had a better experience. The cottage was clean, I thought the decor was fabulous! Debbie the owner met me to say welcome. I will absolutely be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

3 April 2022

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

Very Special Cottage

The Outback Cottage is perfectly put together and organized and is decorated beautifully! An altogether wonderful accommodation. Also, the location is ideal--just a few blocks from downtown Santa Barbara and within walking distance to numerous restaurants and theaters. Debbie and Jim were very responsive to our questions and needs.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

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 outBACK 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 the property, you'll see the beautiful hundred-year old oak at the front cottage. A real show stopper! We love the fact that 'outBACK' Cottage has also been around for 100+ years and is part of Santa Barbara history.

Best of all, 'outBACK' Cottage is a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown.

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