House in Santa Barbara, CA
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
Welcome to the Painted Pony Bungalow. Take a step back in time in this century old bungalow secluded from the street by a giant oak tree. With two bedrooms and one bath, it accommodates three long term guests in comfort. The master bedroom with the queen bed, has a newly installed air conditioner (window style) that states it cools up to 400 plus sq. feet. The dining table is set for four people but can easily expand to serve six guests. Dog friendly, please inquire.
Our bungalow is located on a quiet, three block long street in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood that includes a large number of intact Craftsman-era bungalows in a four block square area. It's only six blocks from State Street, close enough for an easy walk and far enough to escape traffic and noise. We are twelve to fourteen blocks from the beach.
At State Street you'll find the Museum of Art and the newly rebuilt Granada Theater. The Santa Barbara County Bowl is three blocks away. The beach is two miles by car or bicycle. It’s only a mile to Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden.
Painted Pony Bungalow features these amenities:
Charming kitchen with original cabinetry, and a 50’s era Wedgewood stove, microwave, bright red corner booth, a microwave, a coffee maker & grinder, with a washer & dryer tucked away in a cabinet. The kitchen has a new kitchen sink with a drinking water filtration fully installed, and generously equipped with pots and pans, utensils and tableware for the inspired cook.
A new sliding glass door opens to the backyard garden and deck with a patio table for outdoor dining, complete with a natural gas barbecue, and a nicely tucked away private hot tub/spa that seats six.
The relaxed garden filled backyard is fully enclosed and dog-friendly. The patio table is there for your morning cuppa, and for easy entertaining. There is also power source in case you'd to take your laptop out on the back patio for a change of work space & some fresh air.
Regarding access and mobility preferences, as you can see from the photos of the front of the house, there are five steps up the front porch from the front yard walkway. From the backyard there is one step from the back deck through the sliding door to enter via the kitchen. The interior of the bungalow is all on one level. It is not , however, wheelchair friendly. Your off street parking spot is located in a small back lot, with easy access to the front door or back yard.
VRBO Pet fees are for each pet by the month. Longer stays can be discussed.
High-tech goodies include broadband Wi-Fi, 40” HDTV with Cable. The living and dining rooms feature early 20th century cabinetry and trim, oak floors and a gas fireplace.
The master bedroom has a queen bed with a new window mounted air conditioner, the front bedroom has a full size bed. Both beds have memory foam toppers, and are extremely comfortable. Both bedrooms have shades and /or curtains for a good nights sleep. Fresh cotton bed linens and towels are provided. The Jack & Jill bathroom has a low-flow toilet, refinished full size tub and shower tub, and vanity located between the two bedrooms.
Keywords: bungalow, cottage, craftsman, painted, pony, house, hot tub, garden
Our bungalow is located on a quiet, three block long street in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood that includes a large number of intact Craftsman-era bungalows in a four block square area. It's only six blocks from State Street, close enough for an easy walk and far enough to escape traffic and noise. We are twelve to fourteen blocks from the beach.
At State Street you'll find the Museum of Art and the newly rebuilt Granada Theater. The Santa Barbara County Bowl is three blocks away. The beach is two miles by car or bicycle. It’s only a mile to Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden.
Painted Pony Bungalow features these amenities:
Charming kitchen with original cabinetry, and a 50’s era Wedgewood stove, microwave, bright red corner booth, a microwave, a coffee maker & grinder, with a washer & dryer tucked away in a cabinet. The kitchen has a new kitchen sink with a drinking water filtration fully installed, and generously equipped with pots and pans, utensils and tableware for the inspired cook.
A new sliding glass door opens to the backyard garden and deck with a patio table for outdoor dining, complete with a natural gas barbecue, and a nicely tucked away private hot tub/spa that seats six.
The relaxed garden filled backyard is fully enclosed and dog-friendly. The patio table is there for your morning cuppa, and for easy entertaining. There is also power source in case you'd to take your laptop out on the back patio for a change of work space & some fresh air.
Regarding access and mobility preferences, as you can see from the photos of the front of the house, there are five steps up the front porch from the front yard walkway. From the backyard there is one step from the back deck through the sliding door to enter via the kitchen. The interior of the bungalow is all on one level. It is not , however, wheelchair friendly. Your off street parking spot is located in a small back lot, with easy access to the front door or back yard.
VRBO Pet fees are for each pet by the month. Longer stays can be discussed.
High-tech goodies include broadband Wi-Fi, 40” HDTV with Cable. The living and dining rooms feature early 20th century cabinetry and trim, oak floors and a gas fireplace.
The master bedroom has a queen bed with a new window mounted air conditioner, the front bedroom has a full size bed. Both beds have memory foam toppers, and are extremely comfortable. Both bedrooms have shades and /or curtains for a good nights sleep. Fresh cotton bed linens and towels are provided. The Jack & Jill bathroom has a low-flow toilet, refinished full size tub and shower tub, and vanity located between the two bedrooms.
Keywords: bungalow, cottage, craftsman, painted, pony, house, hot tub, garden
Amenities at Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
It’s a home away from home for us as this is the 2nd year we’ve gotten to stay here while escaping the blustery winter cold of our Alaskan home. This sweet house is clean, sensibly organized and welcoming the minute we walked through its door. We love the privacy of the enclosed back yard, not to mention the fabulous hot tub always ready for us at our whim! The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, easy walking distance to the little local store for treats. And Peggy, she’s the best! Always available if needed but respectful of our privacy, while subtlety keeping the grounds tidy & the hot tub happy.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
The host was great, hot tub fun, and the environment was very quiet. (Though this was a winter rental so windows were mostly shut). We appreciated grab bars in the shower and our own parking spot.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Hot tub was perfect, clean, well maintained, temperature good as host set it, private with a fence and lovely foliage Quiet neighborhood, felt safe walking our dog at night, local market was welcoming…love the frozen (whole) raspberry bars (can’t find them in Ak)Pet friendly? Perfect space for our fuzzy girl, easy access to the yard, a bed was even provided for her insideEverything we needed was there, nice and clean, with unique touches only this lil bungalow can offer. Very delightful! We are already booked for the Spring. A big thank you to Eric & PeggyThe host, Peg, is a gem
5 / 10·Dec 2015
This met our needs perfectly. As 2 adults and our teenage daughter, everything about the place which is adorable, charming and the location, were perfect. We walked downtown or to the beach every day and when we got tired, we took the bus or shuttle which only costs 50 cents. Eric and Peggy were lovely hosts, the time they spent ahead of time giving us the rundown and the few minutes we spent visiting Eric at the Bookstore were great. This is a wonderful place to stay if you want the true Santa Barbara experience.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
"It’s a home away from home for us as this is the 2nd year we’ve gotten to stay here while escaping the blustery winter cold of our Alaskan home. This sweet house is clean, sensibly organized and welco..."
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