This cozy bungalow was the perfect getaway for a mother visiting a daughter at UCSB. The first thing to greet me inside was a bowl of fresh mandarins from the tree outside the front door. The host, Peter, was super attentive!
The private patio has a huge picnic table, lots of comfy chairs and a virtual waterfall of pink bougainvillea flowers for your selfies. This gorgeous setting leaves no doubt you are in California!
Yes, the bungalows and rentals are very close together, but the private yard really provides a nice respite. I had no trouble sleeping and the unit had keyless entry and felt safe.
I did not have a car but it was an easy three block walk to a coffee shop and Mission ice cream. State Street was farther, but the lovely front yard gardens and storybook neighborhood along the way made the walk go quickly. Beach is about a 2.2 mile walk, one way. Taxis and Lyfts found the rental easily.
House had lots of movie channels for evening viewing on a big TV and, if you cook, the kitchen is very equipped. New Keurig! Throw blankets everywhere to feel like home. Space heaters provided ample warmth.
It was easy for two to find quiet areas to sit separately because master bedroom can be closed off from the den. Bathroom shower does require you to climb over a significant tub wall to get in, so that was more of an adjustment than I had realized., but workable. I did not use fold out couch.
If you want to experience the real deal in Santa Barbara bungalow living, this is it. And those mandarins were delicious!
