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The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views

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A balcony with a bottle, flowers, and glasses on a tray, overlooking houses and a sunset.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, grey cabinets, and a window above the sink.
A dining room with a table set for four, large windows with a view of houses and greenery, and a hanging light fixture.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and potted plants on the windowsill.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mission Santa Barbara
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Main Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views

Contact me directly for less than 30 day visits. We are flexible on Dates and Pricing!!. Perfectly located on the Lower Riviera, this property offers spectacular ocean and city views from the living room, breakfast nook and front & side decks. Walking or biking distance to downtown, the historical Mission Santa Barbara, Parks, and Restaurants. Close by car are botanical gardens and hiking (15 min), Solvang (45 min) and wine country (60min). (Includes internet, electric, gas, water and trash.)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, with plenty of great kids dvds.
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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
This is a quite neighborhood and we request no loud parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 909369
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Lower Riviera, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Arlington Theater - 4 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seoulmate Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Santa Barbara Grand with Spectacular Ocean and City Views located?

Located in Lower Riviera, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Alice Keck Memorial Garden, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great host. Well furnished and santa barbara
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was a perfect location and just as described. Had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

A month in a winter warm Paradise

great location with nice views. Needs a few finishing touches but would love to stay again!
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the riveria

Excellent location, comfortable and clean, awesome front deck.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a Lovely Stay!

We loved our stay here. It was the perfect space for us and just had such a peaceful and relaxing vibe. It is a five minute drive to anything you might need, and a 20 minute walk to the "downtown" Santa Barbara area. The location on the hillside made for wide open views and such a light and bright space. We did a lot of relaxing and walking the neighborhood during out stay. We would love to come back stay here again.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

We loved our stay. It’s a very pretty property with a wonderful view and has great amenities. We’ll definitely come back. Many thanks.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

we LOVED it

all the comforts of home and more!! close to everything and beautiful area simply loved it, definitely will rent it again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SB

Great place to spend the summer!
Stayed 83 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and convenient

Worth sharing with 4-6 people, more if you have an air bed. Very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was generally well appointed and very clean. It was slightly uncomfortably warm during my stay (no central AC, which is typical for the area and several atypically hot days) but cooled off readily in the evenings with the windows and fans included in the unit. Street parking was on occasion a bit challenging, however I was eventually able to find a space within a block or two. This unit does have 2 short sets of stairs and a connected unit to the side with shared side patio, but overall the outside space would be very pleasant in less hot weather. The furnishings were cozy and easy driving proximity to downtown (and the Riviera theater!) were pluses. The morning view from the front patio was gorgeous, however somewhat dampened by the lack of coffee options (Nespresso machine without pods, which most likely had been used by the previous guest since there was a bag of recycled pods in the cabinet), and it was an ideal place to retreat back to after a day of adventuring. None of these minor inconveniences outweighed this overall delightful space and probably would have been rectified by the host if I had felt the need to reach out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schönes Appartement auch für WG

Haben uns während unseres Auslandssemester hier wie zu Hause gefühlt.
Stayed 80 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant stay

A bit tired.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riviera view

This is the second winter we have spent in this Lower Riviera home. The neighborhood has easy access to The Mission, the Riviera Theater, and State Street is not far. Fun for walkers. The view above Santa Barbara is a bonus. Just right for a couple or small family.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We had a great month in Santa Barbara. Dan was helpful and always very quick to respond to messages! Ken, who rents the other half of the house, was friendly and helpful. The view was beautiful!!! It was great to have our own laundry. (The washer and dryer are in the garage.) Parking is available on the street and we were always able to park close to the house. I wish we could have stayed longer. We would stay there again! Thanks Dan!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

So nice.

Unfortunately we were unable to come to Santa Barbara over Labor Day weekend due to Hurricane Harvey, and had to cancel at the very last minute. Daniel was so kind and offered to let us come another weekend or refund our money. He didn't have to do that, but it was such a nice gesture at a time when we really needed it. We will definitely rebook his home when we are able to reschedule our trip! Thank you Daniel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Good location for us!

This is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom, but you can use the futon in the living room as another queen size bed. We had 3 couples during the stay, so as long as no one has a problem with sleeping in the living room it works perfectly. Dining room and kitchen were nice sizes, although we didn't really use the kitchen. There is a patio that you can sit on to relax outside in the fresh air, if you want there is a BBQ that you can pull out and use as well. Please Note: This is a large house that has been converted into 2 homes, so there is another resident that lives in the back half. You will see this as you walk up to the front door, as you have to walk in front of his patio & front door in order to enter the house. Super friendly guy, he also takes care of the property and if anything goes wrong in the home you can knock on his door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Santa Barbara Getaway

The house on Grand was perfect for our family of five and our week vacation to Santa Barbara. The location is fantastic, just up the hill a bit to have great views of the city and ocean, but not too far up. It was an easy walk down to State St and the rest of the downtown attractions. It's a small, quaint house, but the layout is perfect and it was well stocked with everything we needed. We'd absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

great place to stay

parking a little tight ,but fit our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!

My two kids and I took a road trip from Orange County to Santa Barbara and stayed in this darling home. The neighbor, Ken, greeted us upon on arrival and was great to show us around and offered his help, if need be. We loved the location as it was close to downtown and a lovely place to walk. We were comfortable and very happy here, we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location and views

Nice quiet area, clean too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view and great location!

The riviera can be difficult to navigate but we had an easy time finding the house. Ken, the property manager showed us around and explained the parking situation for 3 vehicles. He was very nice and informative. The views from the deck are amazing. All in all, there was ample space to cook, entertain, and it was exactly what we needed. I would definitely stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place in a nice neighborhood!

The property was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Daniel was really nice and accommodating with lots of town tips and friendly chat. Luckily we were visiting while the tangerine tree was in season so we had fresh fruit to brighten up our mornings!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home in a nice neighborhood! Enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Our experience was great. We came for a wedding and it was the perfect stay. It is affordable and the view is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

4/10 Poor

Spacious, older property - but beware the ants

Unfortunately, what should have been a really nice stay in a charming older property was marred by the presence of ants in the house. One of us (in the bed in the living room) was bit several times at night by them, and the ants got into our stuff and were tracked into the vehicle. While I'm sure this isn't _always_ a problem, it was for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place, just as we expected.

Daniel, our stay in your place was really a pleasure. The house was very confortable. We enjoyed the terrace with a full moon. Ken who was living next door was really a great host and always ready to help. You were also available by mail when we needed you. Thanks for all. Adriana and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Michalak

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We are a family of 6. We lived here after we got married and before we had kids. We now live in Huntington Beach and visit as much as we can. We can't wait to move back to Santa Barbara. We are so happy to open up our home so others can take in and enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Call for flexible dates and pricing. We offer less than 30 day rentals using a 30 day contract with "leave early" out clauses. Call directly to make less than 30 day arrangements. DAN-714-625-2864

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