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Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.

Secluded Ocean view Tiny House
One mile from downtown Carpinteria and the state beach. Custom designed 320 sqft tiny home with a 400 sqft deck for perfect indoor/outdoor living. A relaxed and comfortable place to stay with full sized appliances, tall ceilings and 2 sleeping lofts. Plenty of space for 1-2 people, a small family, or 4 adventurous people. The large cantina window allows for beautiful natural light and easy access to deck seating. Pets welcome! Large 1/2 acre fully fenced yard surrounding living space.

Park Place Paradise
Beautifully Furnished Large ONE BED studio/suite With private bathroom and entrance . Plush Queen Size Bed, 42" T.V, high speed internet, Large Bathroom, private patio, kitchenette small refrigerator with freezer, microwave, fully equipped. Patio area is for your use only, BBQ. Studio attached wall with the main house. Near Montecito Shopping and dining, only 1.5 miles to beach, 2 miles to downtown Santa Barbara and harbor. Please no smoking, only by your parking. Thank you.

Kick Back in an Iconic 1974 Airstream on an Organic Ranch
A video tour is available on YouTube! You can check out the Tiny Home Airbnb Tour of my Airstream by searching “Beautifully Renovated 1974 Airstream.” Your own private area Start California dreaming in a restored 33-foot Airstream a short drive from Carpinteria. Rincon Point—known as the Queen of the Coast in the surfing world— and Summerland are both a short drive away. No public transportation. Car necessary There will be a welcome manual and various brochures on hand.

Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
Recently remodeled studio. Studio has private entrance and one private parking space. King size bed makes a great place to relax, only 5 minute drive to UCSB, Cottage Hospital and Goleta pier/beach. We have the fastest WIFI internet available in the area so working from the studio is not a problem. Studio shares a wall with the main house but we are a quiet family so noise should not be an issue. New appliances and smart TV. Water softener and filter system throughout.

Ojai Restored Retro Trailer on a Ranch!
Little Moon, fully renovated 1950 Aljo trailer, found buried to its axles in Mojave. Named after her original owner, a Native American woman named Little Moon, whose birth certificate was found in the trailer. She has now been rebuilt and completely restored and placed in a perfect location under oak trees and next to our vegetable garden on our ranch where our numerous animals keep her company. UPDATE: Brand new AC unit installed! Nice and cool for summer months now!

Tiny Cottage in the Oaks, Midtown Santa Barbara
Enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Barbara minutes from beaches, attractions and wining/dining. This tiny Cottage offers a peaceful, cozy and private getaway with a lovely mountain view deck shaded by beautiful oaks. Note the Cottage is tiny, 160 sq. feet. It is simply appointed with a "cabin" feel. It is perfect for a solo traveler or cozy couple with a double (not queen) bed, mini kitchen, and tiny living room. Access requires climbing the stone steps pictured.

Cozy Beach Cottage 7 min walk to the Sea & UCSB!
Take an early morning stroll along the bluffs above the ocean waves in the iconic college beach town of Isla Vista. Our cozy studio retreat is a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara area beaches, Spanish-style downtown, mountain hiking, and coastal foothills. We are a ten minute walk from Devereux beach, UCSB and its lagoon, and only an 8 minute drive from both the Santa Barbara airport and Goleta Amtrak station.

Oakview Place
Oakview Place is a quiet, cozy 1-bedroom retreat in the prestigious San Roque neighborhood. After a day of exploring Santa Barbara, relax with a glass of wine on your own private patio, watching the sun set through the 300 year-old oak trees. Or, walk a few blocks to Harry's, our favorite watering hole. If you like to hike, Oakview Place is one block to Steven's Park and the Jesusita Trail. Off street parking. No pets.

30’ Modern Coastal Airstream.
Discover the gorgeous landscape that surrounds this unit. Greenery, fruit trees and flowers. Private natural flagstone pathway leads to the fenced area w chairs and coffee table. Easy access to beaches approximately 1 mile in either direction. Polo fields are 1/4 mile. The towns of Carpinteria & Santa Barbara are only a few miles drive as well. Come enjoy the nicest beaches in the area and the best weather in the country.

Nogmo Farm Studio
Studio with private entrance, bathroom, Queen sized bed, and sleeper sofa. Walking distance to grocery store. 3 min drive to downtown Solvang. 8 min drive to Los Olivos. For couples, adventurers, and business travelers. Kitchenette has a small fridge, sink, coffee maker and hot water kettle. No stove or microwave inside the studio. Apple TV in the studio. Sorry, no pets allowed. We will provide a pack n’ play for babies.

Airstream Dream 'Blue Agave'
If you love the country and animals this is for you. Nestled among the Oak and Sycamore tree's in the Carpinteria Foothills lies 3 cozy but luxurious fully-equipped Airstream's. 'Blue Agave' sleeps up to 4. (1 bed, 1 couch that makes into a bed) 2 beds total 'White Sage' sleeps 2. 1 bed 'Red Oak' sleep 2 1 bed Ranch life at it's finest. 5 minutes away from the worlds safest beach and 15 minutes from Santa Barbara.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Chemical Free Cottage -3 Queen

$249 Jan. Special Sunday-Wednesday w/ Private Deck

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Retro Modern Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub

Holiday SALE! Condo w patio 150 steps to the sand.

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool

Cozy serene retreat close to beach & downtown!
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Mountain Cottage- Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez- w/Spa

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins

Shoreline Escape

Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach

Chic Boho Retreat | Spa + Sauna + Garden Oasis!

Escape to Casita at East Beach!

Bunkhouse - Cozy Rustic Retreat

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Entire Corner Studio Apartment in Great Location

Montecito 2br Retreat

The Beach Loft- Private, Remodeled, Walkable!

Secluded, private, safe dog friendly cottage

ART + Airbnb in the heart of the FunkZone

Santa Barbara Mesa Studio

Stunning House in the Woods!

Ojai's Howard Creek Camp at Rancho Grande
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