Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! | House in Santa Barbara

9.8 (250 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Lower State House | Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

2 Bedroom House in Lower State, Santa Barbara

Charming and cozy little house in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara built in 1915. The rooms are small (Think Parisian Hotel for a size comparison) but well-appointed and quaint. You'll find a place to hang your hat, charge your phone, rest your fee, set your glass and simply relax.
Great for guests who want to experience a genuine downtown local experience. A few blocks from the Saturday Farmer's Market. Two blocks east of State Street and Joe's Cafe (highly recommended), French Press Coffee, theaters, shopping...
The back yard is the sanctuary and my favorite place to take afternoon naps under the wisteria.
Because the house is in the middle of downtown, it is not as quiet as a country mouse. If you want 100% quiet, you will not want to stay here. That being said, I haven't lived in this neighborhood for many years and I have rarely been bothered by the traffic. But the house IS located on a city street and there ARE cars on this street.
The parking spot in my driveway is very small. Guests have fit a Land Rover in and I fit my Tahoe in (very snugly). If you are uncomfortable backing into a tight parking space, you can park overnight on the street. There is a City lot two blocks away for longer, overnight parking for a small fee.
The house is not air-conditioned. There are a few days out of the year when one might want air-conditioning, but I provide fans for the rooms and the dutch door in the front and french door in the back, as well as a few windows provide cross-ventilation on those few hot days. If you need air-conditioning, you may not want to stay here.
My travels around the world have taken me to some incredible hotels and I owned and operated a yacht charter business for 12 years (as Chef, Steward, First Mate and Cruise Director), taking guests to the from the Channel Islands in five star luxury so attention to comfort is of upmost importance to me. The house is equipped with a full kitchen, quality linens, towels, comfortable rugs and furnishings, and if you've forgotten your toothbrush, razor, sunscreen, hair dryer, or shaving cream, you don't have to walk the (one block) down the street to the store.
There are bicycles (and helmuts/locks) for your use, a BBQ for backyard entertaining, a Bose portable music system that connects to your music library so you can have your music in any room, a game table for an impromptu chess, backgammon, or card game, and a new TV with Netflix and Wi Fi.
A few times per year, my neighbor has a party in his backyard. I never know when it's going to happen. Although they have generally been good about abiding by the noise curfew of 10 pm, I cannot guarantee that there would be some noise coming from the backyard at some point throughout the year. If that happens, a call to me and me stopping by to speak to them generally brings the noise level down! They are very respectful. They just like to have fun sometimes.

Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! is located in Lower State. Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lower State has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lower State, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • No elevators
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only in the backyard
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 680 sq ft (63 sq m)
  • Italian
  • French
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed;the house is too small for events unfortunately.
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: additional cleaning fee if you leave a mess/hair pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking allowed only in the backyard

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: the house is too small for events unfortunately. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

jinko g.
Sep 2, 2025 02:14:46 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The place is beautiful and charming. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor living space. Convenient walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach.
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