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Guest favourite

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.

1–8 Oct

$1,145 NZD per night

Guest favourite

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!

8–13 Jun

$337 NZD per night

Guest favourite

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.

8–15 Nov

$217 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews

Mission Canyon Cottage Studio

We offer a bright, simple, Scandinavian inspired, 2 level, attached studio including; a spacious living area with kitchenette, a private bathroom with tub, and stairs ascending to a cozy full height loft sleeping space with a European queen size bed. There is a private parking space available and from there the entrance to the Studio is through a private gate, down a few steps and through a garden area. There is patio seating and an outdoor shower to rinse after a day at the beach or a hike.

26 Jul – 2 Aug

$550 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Bohemian Art House Santa Barbara. Read Reviews.

Having traveled the world, I appreciate people from all cultures and proclivities. I welcome you, your family, friends and pets to enjoy my family home, which is tastefully curated with art, books and antiques collected for generations. I lovingly tend the 1/2 acre of gardens which you are welcome to explore. One of my greatest joys in life is to offer my piece of paradise to the world. Airbnb and the county of Santa Barbara have a strict NO PARTIES rule. Max 8 people can gather here.

28 Jan – 4 Feb

$1,413 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Montecito

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 498 reviews

Montecito Secluded Serene Retreat

The sunny and peaceful romantic suit is 717 sf fully equiped with queen size comfy bed, big living room with comfy single sleeping sofa bed, fireplace and kitchenette, private guest's laundry room with w/d. The retreat is located on the first floor of our tri-level house with private entrance at side yard. Large wooden deck around the entire unit which surrounded by seasonal creek, you will feel like being in the forest. All the pictures you see on the list are for guests exclusive use.

14–21 Oct

$494 NZD per night

Bungalow in Santa Barbara

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Tranquil 3 bedroom remodeled house with central AC

Relax in this calm, stylish space with a woodsy feel. There are 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths in a fully remodeled house complete with a fireplace and a dedicated work area. Central A/C is provided! We are surrounded by parks and tons of trees hiking trails are nearby. Parking and laundry are provided! We are located very close to the Santa Barbara Mission and Museum of Natural History. The downtown promenade, beach, and 'funk zone' areas are very close. We are dog friendly!

7–14 May

$562 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 241 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!

6–13 Jul

$652 NZD per night

Guest favourite

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.

1–6 Oct

$466 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Santa Barbara

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Mission Canyon Casita Sunny and Bright

Private guest cottage located in the sunny Santa Barbara foothills. Walking distance to several popular hiking trails. 10 minute drive to the beach (3 miles) Beautiful mountain setting surrounded by Oaks and boulders. 3 minute drive to Santa Barbara Mission, the Natural History Museum and The Botanic Gardens. 2 minute drive to Belmond El Encanto Hotel.

8–15 Jul

$560 NZD per night

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews

Mission Canyon Pied-à-terre

Beautifully and newly remodeled one bedroom guest suite with a private deck and landscaped garden located on a quiet street. Situated above the Santa Barbara Mission in Mission Canyon. Only a 5 minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara and 10 minutes from the beach...

22–29 Dec

$335 NZD per night

Guest favourite

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.

28 Nov – 5 Dec

$150 NZD per night

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Stay near Mission Canyon's top sights

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History118 locals recommend

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden136 locals recommend

Flavor of India21 locals recommend

Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara4 locals recommend

BevMo!4 locals recommend

Rocky Nook Park9 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Mission Canyon

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviews

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

8–15 Nov

$339 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Goleta

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 663 reviews

Private Studio Near Beach 1

28 Jan – 4 Feb

$231 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Hope Hacienda

16–23 Feb

$476 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Cottage in Santa Barbara

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

The Lamb Stone Cottage

9–16 Sep

$546 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Carpinteria

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews

Coastal Private Guest House on 1 Acre.

22–29 Nov

$284 NZD per night

Apartment in Santa Barbara

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Apt w/jczzi 10 min 2 twn pet

8–15 Dec

$226 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Santa Barbara

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

Getaway by the Mission

30 Jun – 5 Jul

$432 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Santa Barbara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

Upper East SB- cozy, charming furnished studio

20–27 Sep

$325 NZD per night

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Mission Canyon

Total rentals
160 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
90 properties have a dedicated workspace
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
50 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
90 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
9.6K reviews

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