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Cozy 2BR/2BA cottage retreat near downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Rates from USD $4100
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Monthly
House
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Entire Home
Available Dates:
From September 15, 2024 until January 1, 2025
Additional Dates:
From March 24, 2025 until June 15, 2025
Description
Classic 1925 California bungalow. Helpful neighbors, near downtown, steps from N-S and E-W bus lines to State St. and central terminal. Easy access to freeway, 10 min. walk to UCSB express bus, 6 min. drive to beach. E-bike station 1 block away. Close to grocery store, restaurants, bakery, walk-in medical and dental clinics, hardware & several small retail stores. The Westside is a residential neighborhood, but close enough to walk or drive to all the attractions of the downtown core in a few minutes. Inside: Original wood floors, fully-equipped cook's kitchen with cookware, bakeware, microwave, Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, gas range, Vitamix. High efficiency, front-loading washer & dryer, tankless water heater, central heating, iron, Dyson vacuum, Dyson HEPA Hot & Cool air purifier, ceiling fans, portable A/C, electric fireplace, California shutters. 43" smart TV, blu-ray/DVD player & FiberOptic internet. Desks, printer, scanner, OMI organic queen memory mattress in main & gel memory queen (Murphy) in second bedroom. Fully furnished with bed linens, quilts, duvets, towels. No stairs in house. The second bedroom can be used as either an office or a bedroom. Outside: Fenced and locked yard. Private, sunny garden with comfortable retro-glider seating, fountain, fruit trees (lime, avocado, peach, tangerine, grapefruit, apricot). Sunny redwood front porch with chairs and unobstructed view of Mesa. Redwood back deck with patio table, umbrella & chairs for outdoor working or dining, BBQ and view of mountains. Beach umbrella & chairs, cruiser bikes & helmets available in storage shed. Wifi is accessible from all areas. Off-street parking for 2 cars. Electronic entry & Ring security system. Gardener included. Regular housekeeping available. Ideal for visiting scholar/ post-doc/ writer or researcher. Occupancy not to exceed 2 adults/ a couple, or a couple with an infant. No pets, no smoking. Please let us know who is coming and the nature of your visit. We have welcomed guests from: France, Italy, Germany, the US, Japan, England, Canada, Wales, Poland, Brazil, India & Sweden. Available dates are flexible but could be up to four/five months, in both spring and fall. We are always interested in exchanges with central Paris, Bordeaux and the Dordogne.
Availability
From September 15, 2024 until January 1, 2025
Additional Dates
From March 24, 2025 until June 15, 2025
Minimum Stay
30 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing
Location
House in Santa Barbara, California, United States
Closest University
UCSB, SBCC
Nearby Universities
Brooks, Westmont, Fielding, Antioch
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Pacifica Graduate Institute
Neighborhood
Westside
Nearby Cities
Goleta | Montecito | Ojai | Carpinteria | Ventura
Explore the Area
Surroundings
- Off Campus
- Bike to Campus
- Urban
- Writer's Sanctuary
- Near Ocean or Lake
- Near Park
- Near Restaurants
- Near Shops
- Near Public Transportation
Rental Rates and Terms
Rates from USD $4100 Monthly
Utilities are included
A cleaning service is not included
Comments: Monthly rate based on 30 nights. Utilities are included. A rental agreement, security deposit and cleaning fee required. A regular housekeeping service can be arranged.
Considerations
The home is not suitable for young kids
Pets are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
A car is not available
Comments: We love dogs but cannot allow pets on the property.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Printer
Exterior
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Dedicated Parking
Temperature Control
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Security
Security System
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: BBQ; Smart TV, blu-ray player, bikes & helmets and beach supplies in shed.
Reviews
7
Listing Owner
Member Since 2013
Comments: 30 days is the legal minimum in Santa Barbara. Available for 1 - 5 months.