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Serene 2bd, 1ba ocean view home with large yard perfect for a family

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Rates from USD $1375 | Weekly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From July 2, 2026 until August 2, 2026

Description

2 bedroom (one king bed, one queen bed), 1 bathroom home nestled on a ½ acre in Mission Canyon with an ocean view. Quiet and serene but minutes away from the beach, downtown, and everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Next door to the famous Inspiration Point hike, the Botanic Garden, the Mission, and the Natural History Museum. The yard is kid-friendly with a full size trampoline, two hammocks, and a gorgeous climbable oak tree, a ninja course, and tons of deck and outdoor play space. Fully fenced – well behaved dogs welcome. Off street parking for up to 3 cars. Lots of windows, natural light and open air in the house. Washer and dryer, a small kid’s play area / reading nook, a fireplace you won’t need to use in July, a tv with all the apps, reliable wifi, a heated outdoor clawfoot cast iron soaking tub, efficiency A/C in each room, and desk space with forest & ocean view for working from home.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
1,100 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From July 2, 2026 until August 2, 2026

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: start and end dates flexible, let's chat

Location

House in Santa Barbara, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Santa Barbara

Nearby Universities
California State University Channel Islands | Westmont College | Santa Barbara City College | Ventura College
Neighborhood

Mission Canyon

Nearby Cities

Lompoc | Buellton | Solvang | San Luis Obispo | Santa Ynez | Oxnard | Ventura | Camarillo

Comments: Located on a serene 1/2 acre with lots of oak trees, an ocean view, and enclosed safe space for kids and dogs to play just a few miles from the beach, downtown Santa Barbara, and UCSB / SB City College. Feels like a retreat. Off-street parking.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1375 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Well behaved dogs welcome. Perfect housing for a family with kids and/or dogs! Room for gardening if that is appealing.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Walking distance to Botanic Garden and Inspiration Point hiking trail. Biking distance to the Mission and SB Natural History Museum.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with plants or garden

Indoor and outdoor watering of plants.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Two large open decks with turf connecting the two to create a large backyard living space. Two hammocks, climbable oak trees, swings and a trampoline. Outdoor fire pit and clawfoot (heated) soaking tub. Efficiency A/C in each room. W/D in garage.

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Listing Owner

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Individual Outside of Academia

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Member Since 2011

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Individual Outside of Academia
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