Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft - Santa Barbara

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6307 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Stearns Wharf11 min walk
Santa Barbara City College12 min walk
Santa Barbara Harbor14 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Private Ensuite 1

Private Ensuite 2

Private Ensuite 3

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft

Unique Downtown Luxury House

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, is a hidden gem overlooking urban life with stylish flair. We do mean it when we say you’ll be in the heart of Santa Barbara, just mere steps away from world-class dining, trendy bars with live entertainment, and just four blocks from the beach and Stearns Wharf. There's no better place to experience downtown than here.

Blending modern art deco and classic Spanish style architecture is the aptly named “Pistachio House” for its vibrant use of color. Designed by local architect Jeff Shelton, known for imaginative interpretations of the Spanish Colonial Revival, this house won the rarely-given George Washington Smith Award. Three large Bedrooms offer adjoining Baths in a home that fully embodies the indoor/outdoor living concept. With seven different finished outdoor terrace areas, all complete with fire pits, there’s always a place to enjoy the cool ocean breeze and a fresh margarita.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Downtown location!
- 4 Blocks from the beach!
- Elevator access to every level
- Indoor / Outdoor living
- EV Car Charger

FAQ's:
- Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: 65"(1), 50"(1), 40"(1)
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: K-Cup
- Pets: Not suitable for pets.
- Bedroom & Bathroom Details: See "Rooms & Beds" tab above
- Parking Max: 2 Cars (Garage-2 / Driveway-0 / Street-0)
- # of King Size Beds: 1
- Air Conditioning (A/C): NO
- Party Rentals & Hosted Events: Prohibited

POLICIES:
- No smoking on property.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm – 9:00am, please be respectful of our neighbors.
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed to Guest 24 hours after booking).
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 40 years or older.
- Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Property manager

Paradise Retreats

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Barbara

This holiday home is located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Stearns Wharf - 11 min walk
Santa Barbara City College - 12 min walk
Santa Barbara Harbor - 14 min walk
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 16 min walk
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

The Cruisery - 2 min walk
Institution Ale Co - 3 min walk
EOS Lounge - 4 min walk
Santa Barbara Roasting Company - 2 min walk
Sandbar - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pistachio House - Unique Downtown Luxury Loft located?

Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Reagan Ranch Center, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is only a 5-minute walk.

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo F.

7 March 2024

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

Wonderful week at the Pistachio house

Our sisters trip turned into a wonderful week in Santa Barbara with our husbands too. The house is an architectural gem— beautiful yet cozy and fun. The location can’t be beat as we were just off State street and near the funk zone. We had a problem with dishwasher and it was totally replaced within a couple days- very prompt and we were kept informed of their progress. Only downsides is the third BR is very disconnected from the main living area and one BR is downstairs from the living area with no door so if you’ll want your early birds there or noise from above can be an issue in the morning. I highly recommend the Pistachio house!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Klaus L., Carson

14 November 2023

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

Great Location but a little noisy

Great location, very clean well appointed, kitchen was well stocked, and everything worked There was a concierge there to meet us and give us a tour when we arrived. Also, an elevator to help with luggage and stairs. Each bedroom had its own bathroom with a private shower. The location, was one block from the 101 freeway and the train station so we could hear traffic pretty much all night long and the train horn periodically. Quiet time was said to be 9:00 PM but there are night clubs in the vicinity and you could hear that music and the bass until the wee hours. The concierge didn’t seem to be 100% familiar with the property as she didn’t know where the third bedroom was, we found it after she left. It turned out to be a separate apartment behind the garage on the ground floor. The other two were on the second floor and you could access the east bedroom by going through the west bedroom or using the out-door stairs or elevator. The west bedroom had a stairway to the third floor which was the main living area which didn’t have a door so privacy in the west bedroom was limited. The elevator was a little weird to work and was very slow so we ended up using mostly the stairs. The parking garage, has a very tight turn to get in because of cars that park across the alleyway. I had to back in because of the other cars that were in the way. All in all, we had a great time and the pistachio house suited our needs perfectly but did have an eclectic layout and was a bit noisy.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy d.

15 October 2023

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

wedding trip

Great

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Case C.

27 September 2023

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

Spear Wedding

The house is as amazing as listed. The layout has lots of stairs but the multiple patios were great to hangout on. The location was in the heart of State street and only 5-10 minute walk to the beach. Only issue was late at night you can hear music from the bars on state street but the house offers speakers in each room that can be used as a sound machine. I recommend this house and plan to stay again if ever in Santa Barbra

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

26 July 2023

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

Good stay at the Pistachio House

We enjoyed our stay at the property. The property manager met us in person for check in and gave us a walkthrough of the entire house. They were very responsive throughout our stay. The garage is enormous, the interior and exterior living spaces are well appointed and well maintained. There is no a/c and it got a bit hot as we stayed during a heat wave but with all the windows open we were just fine. The location on State Street and the Funk Zone is amazing. The only item that I don’t believe is mentioned in the listing: the home is accessed through the alley behind state street and shares the building structure of 2 retail stores that face State Street. As such, the 2nd floor outdoor area/first floor stairwell has doors that lead into those State Street businesses. I assume they didn’t have A/C either because the businesses kept their doors open during the day. The businesses are instructed never to come onto the patio/into the stairwell, but if their doors are open, you’re looking into/hearing a tattoo parlor (first floor) and body piercing location (second floor).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023