Charming small Spanish cottage in foothills

United States - California - Santa Barbara

Home exhange in,United States,Santa Barbara,Front door
Front door
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Living room
Home exhange in,United States,Santa Barbara,Dining room
Dining room
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Looking toward living room from kitchen
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Patio adjacent to office/guest room
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View of patio from master bedroom
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Bedroom
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Guest bath, tub/shower
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Dressing area, guest bath
Home exhange in,United States,Santa Barbara,Main bath, tub with shower
Main bath, tub with shower
Home exhange in,United States,Santa Barbara,Patio and barbecue
Patio and barbecue
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View of front porch area from west side patio
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John and Shelley in New Zealand, 2007
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Sunrise from morning walk, 1/2 mile away
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Queen sofa bed in den/office
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is possible

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Hawaii, USA | Maui, Hawaii, USA
May 25, 2025 - Jul 15, 2025 Paris, France | Norway | Tuscany, Italy

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

NO SUMMER EXCHANGES IN 2024, SORRY! Charming comfortable Spanish-style home on a private road in a lovely setting, in the foothills not far from the Mission. Large garden and sunny walled patio with barbecue and outdoor dining area. Great kitchen, huge master bedroom opening onto patio. Another room with comfortable queen sofabed is combination office and TV room, has an ensuite bath, opens to another patio with lovely native landscaping. The property is 2/3 of an acre, plenty of space, bearing fruit trees, friendly neighbors.

Feels very rural but only 5 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to the beach. Car necessary, closest bus stop 1 mile away. Fruit trees, roses, vegetables. WiFi.

Open to short exchanges in USSW, excluding Southern California. Open to Hawaii any time. During 2024 our house will be undergoing construction and we are unable to plan exchanges for 2024 very far in advance. In 2125 we hope to travel to Paris and also to other European locations than those specified, either close to major cities or in beautiful rural areas, near mountains or the coast, with opportunities for hiking. We love architecture and history.

We don't have cable or broadcast television, only Netflix, HBO MAX and Amazon Prime. House not suitable for small children.
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Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our neighborhood is called Mission Canyon, sunnier and warmer in summer than other parts of town, close to hiking trails and the Mission, ten minute drive to downtown and the beaches. The neighbors are friendly, we are on a private road with no through traffic, southern exposure, lots of light. The view is of a tree-covered hillside with a few houses. Sunsets are beautiful. Santa Barbara is a very special place to live.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • None

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Museums and gardens, art and theatre, music--Santa Barbara is full of interesting cultural activities. The Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys wine regions are a short drive away, and of course there are many beaches with all the related activities in town. It's a lovely town to visit at any time of year, with festivals and celebrations in summer, a well-regarded film festival in the winter, great restaurants at any time! Los Angeles with all its attractions is two hours away by car, but a world away in terms of the pace of living.

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

The house is not appropriate for small children.

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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