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4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A beach with a curved shoreline, grassy dunes, and a clear sky.
A single-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a small garden with red flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a view.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Goleta, CA
  • Place, University of California, Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Camino Real Marketplace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Goleta Butterfly Grove
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Goleta

Located in Ellwood within a 5-minute walk of University of California, Santa Barbara, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Elings Meadow. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Camino Real Marketplace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ellwood Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Goleta Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Coal Oil Point Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

Enjoy the Santa Barbara coast from this newly renovated 4-bedroom home in a quiet Goleta neighborhood near UCSB. You can walk to Ellwood Mesa and Ellwood Beach for bluff-top trails, ocean views, beach days, and beautiful sunsets. After a day out, come back and relax in the private backyard hot tub, fire up the BBQ, or enjoy the outdoor seating area.

The home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and works well for families, friends, UCSB visitors, golfers, and longer stays. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, fast Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free driveway parking is included.

Guests also have access to community amenities, including a seasonal pool that is typically open from May through September, as well as tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. Pool opening and closing dates are determined by the HOA and may vary.

Like many homes along the Goleta coast, the house does not have central air conditioning. Ceiling fans and portable fans are provided, along with a portable A/C unit in the main living area. Coastal evenings also tend to cool down nicely.

The location is especially convenient for UCSB graduations and campus visits, beach trips, golf weekends, family gatherings, and exploring Santa Barbara. You’re close to UCSB, Santa Barbara Airport, Sandpiper Golf Club, shopping, restaurants, and downtown Santa Barbara, while still enjoying a peaceful residential neighborhood.

Nearby attractions include:
• Ellwood Mesa Open Space
• Ellwood Beach
• Sandpiper Golf Club
• UCSB
• Campus Point Beach
• Sands Beach
• Goleta Beach Park
• Santa Barbara Airport
• Camino Real Marketplace
• Girsh Park
• Downtown Santa Barbara
• State Street
• Stearns Wharf
• Santa Barbara Harbor
• Santa Barbara Zoo
• Old Mission Santa Barbara

Whether you’re visiting for a family vacation, UCSB event, golf trip, beach getaway, or an extended stay, this home gives you an easy place to settle in and enjoy both Goleta and Santa Barbara.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 2026-0145

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Ellwood within a short 8-minute walk of Camino Real Marketplace and also 16 minutes on foot from Ellwood Beach. You'll also find Sandpiper Golf Club and Isla Vista Beach within a short drive.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 5.2 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 16.7 mi away.

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