Vacation rentals in Santa Ynez Mountains

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Guest favorite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviews

Mi Casita- a sweet Mesa Suite-walk to beach!

A bright, comfortable studio with high ceilings, and a full sized kitchen which includes a butcher block counter seating area for working or dining. Gas stove, Fiestaware dishes, Revere ware pans, silverware, microwave, coffee maker, hot water kettle, toaster, microwave, blender, and refrigerator. Fully fenced in yard with private gate, patio, and lawn. The secluded Mesa Lane Beach is 2 blocks away, and the Douglas Family Preserve with beautiful bluff views is a 5 minute walk from the house.

Oct 23 – 30

G$35,630 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Home in Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach

Shoreline Retreat is your newly renovated Santa Barbara getaway, just a 6-minute walk to the beach. This breathtaking home features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, an open floor plan, and 9-ft bifold glass doors that disappear in the living room for California indoor/outdoor living. Step outside to a private oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit and beautiful landscaping. Just minutes away from the beach, ocean and walking paths -- this is Santa Barbara beach living at its finest.

Oct 7 – 14

G$135,370 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Montecito

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews

Montecito Magic Full Suite Mountain Views and Pool

Experience a Montecito mountain view paradise. Peace, beauty, tranquility, privacy, gorgeous cactus gardens-minutes from everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Private guest suite with separate entrance and a private patio-hummingbirds, foxes, coyotes visit daily. Suite has a full bath and use of a pool, as well as a lovely private sitting area with a fountain. Onsite parking, 5 minutes from incredible hikes and the most gorgeous beaches. Easy going/extremely responsive host. Come to paradise!

Jun 8 – 13

G$38,769 GYD per night

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Farm stay in Lebec

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 477 reviews

The Alpaca (A Lone Juniper Ranch Cabin)

The Most Amazing mountain cabin retreat on a Camelid Ranch! Enjoy the llama and Alpaca right by your window and pet them from your private fenced patio! The private, 100 + acres, mountain-top experience offers a 360-degree view of beautiful Southern California scenery. Ideal for star gazing & hiking, miles of trail access. Amazing sunrises/sunsets. This is a 4 seasons paradise! Situated only 8 minutes off Rt. 5, this retreat is quite accessible (4-wheel drive necessary during wintertime snows).

Feb 25 – Mar 4

G$25,781 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 772 reviews

Tiny Cottage in the Oaks, Midtown Santa Barbara

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

Dec 11 – 18

G$25,249 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Peaceful Garden Studio For Low-Key Guests & Pets

Peaceful studio suite with private entrance, queen bed, kitchenette, and bathroom, looking out into our garden. Family neighborhood, close to 101, 10min drive to downtown SB and Goleta, beaches, hiking areas, dog parks, great restaurants. All pets are welcomed; no additional fees. Pet sitting & rental car available. Looking for low-key guests as the studio is attached to our main house where we live with our three cats. Please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm. We look forward to hosting you!

Jun 27 – Jul 4

G$36,594 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Ballard

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 817 reviews

Rustic retreat

This cottage is very comfortable and cute. It is rustic but we have AC and heat for every season. The outside has a lovely courtyard with fire pit and string lights. This cottage is very centrally located with Los Olivos just a mile up the road and Solvang 3 miles down the road. There are many wineries in every direction walking distance and a bike ride away. It sleeps two comfortably in our queen size bed. Please let us know the duration of time in which she would like to stay.

Jan 15 – 22

G$20,016 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Goleta

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews

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.

May 12 – 19

G$38,217 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Cozy Stone Cottage

Our property is a collection of former out-buildings for the Glendessary Manor estate of poet and composer, Robert Cameron Rogers. The Cozy Stone Cottage was originally a pump house for the beautiful water tower which you can see from the front garden. You’ll love its rustic atmosphere and the warm cozy feeling of The Stone Cottage, separate bedroom, small gas fireplace stove, and sweet patio to sit and relax or eat a meal. Come enjoy this wonderful retreat!

Jul 4 – 11

G$78,429 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews

Beautiful and private one bedroom apartment

The one bedroom apartment is centrally located and nested in the Santa Barbara foothills. It is close to the city center, beaches, hiking trails, shopping, and airport. This apartment is private, quiet, looking out on a lovely garden and orange trees. The living room includes a kitchenette. The bedroom is sunny and the bed is wonderfully comfortable. The newly remodeled bathroom completes this great vacation rental.

Nov 11 – 16

G$54,943 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

Tropical Getaway w/Patio Entrance#2

Please read the whole description and message me before you book. Minimum age to book is 25. Centrally located in a quiet upscale residential neighborhood between downtown Santa Barbara and UCSB. An affordable, clean and quiet place in a beautiful setting for a Santa Barbara stay. This is my smallest unit and most popular for a single person or a couple who just wants a nice place to come back to in the evening.

Apr 18 – 25

G$35,905 GYD per night

Guest favorite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 1547 reviews

Private studio in garden setting

Very small rustic studio has relaxing, peaceful vibe. Super comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Outdoor brick patio with seating, private enclosed shower. In the foothills above SB Mission, 10 minutes from downtown & beach. Safe, quiet neighborhood.

Feb 26 – Mar 5

G$17,963 GYD per night