Title: Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown Vacation home in Santa Barbara with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown ![Smart TV - Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89553000/89552961/w2999h1999x1y1-be1661a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89553000/89552961/94800fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89553000/89552961/21446a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89553000/89552961/246f5cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89553000/89552961/d2cb68bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the Samarkand neighborhood, this lovely home offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the spacious bonus room that opens to a beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered porch, perfect for al-fresco dining and relaxation. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41510 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown Lovely home located in the sought after Samarkand neighborhood. Fully furnished with all utilities included. It features a primary BR with a bright en-suite BA, a second BR at the other end of the hall way ideal for privacy and a spacious BA in the hall way. It has a generous bonus room that opens to a beautiful newly landscaped backyard featuring a covered porch, ideal for al-fresco dining and with enough space to relax and unwind at the end of the day! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,510 square feet ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116180000/116179000/116178980/a1760cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW!!! 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No use of illicit substances on property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Samarkand, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this vacation home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Earl Warren Showgrounds. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. [Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) [View more Vacation homes in Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602277-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.43255%2C-119.73244&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Gz-Zee2FN14lndPGux8peHQj0g=) Santa Barbara, CA ### What's nearby - ![SantaBarbara_EarlWarrenShowgrounds_6326568_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326568/83cf850b-953c-451f-bf20-1aa6faa673b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Earl Warren Showgrounds 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![ENW1XK View from Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336857/90780389-162c-4ad9-9918-f18b839fdb74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Upper State Street 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![In the foreground is the fountain of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e25c3afc-2c72-419c-be2d-1a79acadfdfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mission Santa Barbara 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Santa Barbara Golf Club 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 13 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Getting around - Santa Barbara Station 10 min drive - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 13 min walk - Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch 15 min walk - Presto Pasta 15 min walk - Live Oak Cafe 18 min walk - Los Agaves 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown? ### What time is check-out at Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown? ### Where is Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright Renovated Garden Paradise Minutes to Beach, Hikes, Restaurants & Downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance R. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Property & Host Property exactly as listed, great location, bright and well maintained inside and out, updated and well-stocked kitchen, appliances. Very peaceful backyard for enjoying the Santa Barbara climate.Excellent communication with host Kevin who answered any questions or concerns promptly. ##### Lance R. 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