Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this lovely home! The setting and landscape design were spectacular. We enjoyed going on hikes and walks from the property and it was convenient to get to and from downtown SB. Communication with and instructions from the home owner were clear and simple to follow.

Great place to stay in a perfect location. Would definitely stay there again! The only things keeping it an "A" instead of "A+" were: 1) hard to lock front door from outside 2) jacuzzi didn't work great Everything else was amazing!! Highly recommended.

This was an absolutely beautiful place. The gardens were such a delight to sit and relax in. We used the fire pit, played cornhole, and sat in the hot tub. We walked down to the beach quite a few time and walked out on More Mesa. It was large enough to have all of our family over and we never felt crowded.

Stay was lovely, although the unit was a little less secluded than I anticipated. It sits above a somewhat noisy road, but the view was amazing. The apartment is the bottom floor of the owners’ home with their (blinded) windows overlooking the patio. They were great - we never heard them and they gave us total privacy - but it’s not a separate building, which I didn’t quite surmise from the listing details. We did have a relaxing time and the location for exploring the area is perfect. Lots of care went into this property - small details like providing tea/coffee, comfy seating, and cozy lighting and decor. Hosts were great communicators. Happy we stayed here and would recommend!

I don’t have enough great things to say. I like the house. I liked the location. I liked the morning fog and the afternoon sun. The patio views were awesome. Anne was amazing. Morning walks at the Douglas Preserve. Rent this property with confidence and have a great trip to Santa Barbara.

Nice quiet place at a great location with very comfortable beds. And so close to the beach!

I cannot say enough great things about both the home and the information and responsiveness that Todd & Jodi provided during our stay. We were fortunate to find their place available at the last minute and could not have been more pleased with the experience. Home was beautiful and on a great piece of land, peaceful, quiet and convenient. We felt right at home, almost better than right at home, which was the whole purpose of our visit. Beds, bathrooms, kitchen and all the accessories of the home were top notch. All the recommendations and help in finding last minute winery visits and dinner reservations were incredibly helpful as well. We will be back.

We had a wonderful stay at Aldo’s place! The space was exactly as advertised—spotlessly clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. Aldo was an incredibly responsive and kind host, taking the time to show us how the TV worked and making sure we had everything we needed. The location is fantastic—so close to Santa Barbara and the cliff walk, yet still peaceful and private. Having a dedicated parking spot was a huge plus as well. Truly a lovely experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

The unique layout worked for our group (2 bedrooms (one is a walk-through) are separated from the rest of the house). Beautiful backyard and deck. Super quiet and peaceful. You need to descend a full flight of outdoor stairs to get to the main house and deck. Lovely outdoor spaces in a super convenient location.

Outstanding location, two blocks from the ocean and two blocks from State Street. Highly walkable neighborhood. Beautiful Santa Barbara-Spanish style home, very clean and comfortable and perfect for a relaxing getaway.

very nice place to stay, super cute, easy street parking. Was perfect for a few days with half kitchen and studio feel. 10 mins from the harbor.

We will definitely be returning! Waking up to sweet horses and chickens, surrounded by nature and feeling completely relaxed and at home. Nan was a delightful host who helped us with everything we needed and made our kids feel like they were her own.

Hummingbird Cottage is adorable. The bed was so comfortable and the sound of the fountain was soothing. The house is very small, so not suited to someone really tall. Our daughter stayed in the treehouse and loved it. The location was great for catching the boat to the Channel Islands.

Jeanne’s cottage was an excellent place for our little group of 3 and 2 dogs, a quick drive to SY and perfectly located for road biking. There is so much wonderful space to wander on the grounds and perfect lawn for dogs to romp around. The cottage is thoughtfully furnished and the kitchen is well stocked. Jeanne and her husband were so nice and made us feel right at home. Without question one of the most dog friendly Airbnb I’ve ever stayed!

The house was beautiful and in a peaceful place. I appreciated how big the place was for my group of friends and I.

We had such a great stay. The studio was quiet and peaceful, but still just a short walk to the beach and everything we needed. We loved the ocean view from the studio and the beautiful yard surrounding the property. We’ll definitely be back!

Small but efficient for us two. Great location in Carpinteria. We usually camp at the state beach but opted not to this year. Had everything we needed. Pool and spa were great. Complex was peaceful and other residents and office staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking in gated lot and the spots had plenty of room for our truck and there were bike racks inside the parking lot for locking up our bikes that we took. We only used our vehicle once it was too dark for bike riding, otherwise we biked or walked. Husband fished everyday for several hours while I got to sleep in, relax, watch tv, or walk up the street for shopping. Farmers Market on Thursday was great for buying fresh fruits and veggies and flowers.

We thoroughly enjoyed this sweet town of Carpenteria and Pam and Paul’s place was a wonderful place to enjoy it. The beds were very comfortable and was accurate in the pictures. We didn’t have a car and thoroughly enjoyed walking the town, beach area and salt marsh. Very quaint and picturesque setting. We loved seeing the Amtrak California Surfliner train and platform for people to board. On another visit we hope to explore more of the coast via the train as it snugs the coastline. There are multiple stops during the day and seems a fun way to do day trips elsewhere when having more time. Thanks for a great stay!

We were in town for a wedding for the weekend and this spot was perfect for us. We are a family of 5, we had a ton of space to relax in. The kitchen was stocked with coffee and water in the refrigerator which is really nice. There was also a delicious party to enjoy with our coffee the next morning. The property was absolutely beautiful as well. Highly recommend.

Julie’s place is amazing!!! Better than expected. College friend reunion. We really enjoyed the pool and the yoga studio and outdoor area. Julie is a delight!

So relaxing to stay here! Nice to be away from phone service and close enough to the hot tub. We were sharing the space with another couple in the glass house, with whom we had very minor and lovely interactions. easy to feel a sense of privacy even when sharing the land. Would love to come back and stay longer!

Joanie was a great host. We were ghosted by our original reservation and customer service was able to get us with Joanie. Joanie was extremely responsive and everything matched with the description on the listing. I'm extremely grateful with Joanie and her home was great. My husband and 2 children were extremely comfortable and relaxed during our stay. Thank you!

We enjoyed our week stay at Frank's place. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect! Easy access to the beach and walkable to many great restaurants. We walked to the nearby Amtrak train station to take a quick 15 minute ride to Santa Barbara. Frank provides beach chairs, umbrella, table, cooler, ect for a relaxing day at the beach. Frank was a great host.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay for 4 nights for my daughter’s graduation from UCSB. The place is extremely clean. It may be quaint, but it really was perfect for what we needed. Modern vibe, lots of storage, great furniture, and loved the staircase! Loved how close we were to the beach and the town of Carpenteria was absolutely adorable and fun with very friendly people working in all the shops and restaurants. Very safe place and neighborhood! I had booked an Airbnb over a year ago in Santa Barbara for my daughter’s graduation. I had paid in full and they cancelled on me 6 months later! So, I booked another Airbnb in SB, paid in full, and they cancelled on me a couple months ago. At that point SB was completely sold out, which is how I ended up in Carpenteria. I was bitter!! But, I truly believe things happen for a reason! Had we not been cancelled on, we never would’ve discovered this Airbnb and the town itself. I will definitely come back & stay in this wonderful place!