Large, beautiful home within walking distance to ocean and downtown. | House in Santa Barbara
3 Bedroom House in Las Positas, Santa Barbara
A gorgeous kitchen, beaches nearby, hugely expansive yet very private environment. Your family will be very peaceful and happy here!
Our house is a beautifully designed and crafted large home in the rural-feeling Los Positas valley only 2 minutes from Hendry’s Beach and 5 minutes from downtown. 3 bedrooms upstairs, finished basement, 3.5 baths. Huge high quality kitchen with large Wolf stove. Kitchen opens to spacious living room surrounded by windows. Total privacy once you enter the home.
Henry David Thoreau would have loved to have done his writing from our living room, kitchen, dining room, or balconies. This home is beautifully designed and crafted with the highest quality materials. The architects and builder put primary effort into creating a natural, open environment that connects very well to the gorgeous outdoor space, which is a natural corridor down to Hendry's Beach. At the same time, the home is located only 5 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, and less than a mile to the beach.
Architectural details include a sensitivity to light and space that makes the interior of the house appealing at all times of day, high end stonework and woodwork, mahogany floors, arched custom-built wooden doors, hand made stair banister, and a gorgeous master suite.
The kitchen features a granite countertop island with second sink, soapstone countertops, beautiful walnut cabinets, and a six-burner Wolf range/stove with a built-in griddle. Other built-in features include a high-quality hi-fi system with speakers in each room, a recreation room entertainment center with large flat-screen TV, and a high quality surround sound system.
We purchased the home because of the natural setting. Arroyo Burro Creek (a trickle in the summer) wraps around two sides of the property, down a steeply sloped 30' stepped bank lined with eucalyptus trees. The outer part of the yard is frequented by birds and lizards, and the evening resounds with owl hoots and the chirping of tiny frogs. We have also seen a beautiful bobcat, herons, a coyote, a beautiful gopher snake, and multiple other bird species. We share a driveway with four other houses, but you hardly know they are there, as the backyard is huge, wraps around the house, and is very large and private.
Given the open forest feel of the property, it might be surprising as to how close we are to downtown Santa Barbara and to many Santa Barbara attractions (5-10 minutes). Hendry's beach is a five-minute bike ride away and one of the best local surf spots. The Boathouse restaurant here serves a great meal (fresh fish, salads, burgers, desserts), and you are just 50 feet from the water as you eat. It's our favorite place to take our kids.
Eilings park ( is across the street and down about 100 yards. It is full of mountain bike and hiking trails, tennis courts, a BMX course, and athletic fields. All the attractions of down-town area Santa Barbara (Mission, Courthouse, other historic downtown sites, State Street restaurants & shopping, harbor, zoo, art museum, Natural History Museum & planetarium, farmers markets) are within biking distance or a five to ten-minute drive. Although you would never know it, we are 2-3 minutes from the freeway, which makes getting anywhere (to the airport, other beaches, shopping centers, UCSB, or City College) extremely easy and quick.
Because we are a real family who lives here some of the year, we have some other things that might interest some guests, including bikes, boogie boards, and surf boards, and a warm, outdoor warm water shower for rinsing off after a trip to the beach.
Large, beautiful home within walking distance to ocean and downtown is located in Las Positas. Large, beautiful home within walking distance to ocean and downtown provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Large, beautiful home within walking distance to ocean and downtown has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Las Positas has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Las Positas, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Jetted bathtub
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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3+ bathrooms
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3 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Toaster
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Griddle
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Oven
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Blender
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Kitchen island
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Near laundromat
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Car required
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Fishing nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Jet skiing nearby
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Surfing/body boarding nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Tennis on site
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Marina nearby
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Golfing on site
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Water sports equipment
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Stereo
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Games
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Video library
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Books
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Music library
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DVD player
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Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)
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Spanish
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English
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Near a hospital
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Near a zoo
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In a rural location
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Playground
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's toys
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Children's books
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Phone
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Yard
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Barbecue grill
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Balcony
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 71608 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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