Under the Oaks Santa Barbara

Having traveled the world, I appreciate people from all cultures and proclivities. I welcome you, your family, friends and pets to enjoy my family home, which is tastefully curated with art, books and antiques collected for generations. I lovingly tend the 1/2 acre of gardens which you are welcome to explore. One of my greatest joys in life is to offer my piece of paradise to the world.

The county of Santa Barbara has a strict NO PARTIES rule. Max 8 people can gather here.

You will be staying in a farm house built in 1900, which has been consciously updated since 2016. The interiors reflect the bohemian roots of my artistic family. Art work from around the world adorns the walls. Asian carpets cover the original oak floors. There are collections of books in almost every room. A Steinway piano, a six string guitar and a baritone ukelele await being played.

Each bedroom offers beds covered in quality organic cotton or bamboo sheets. There are also ceiling fans, black out curtains, white noise machines, and AppleTvs in each bedroom. The kitchen can accommodate preparations for elaborate meals with all the cooking appliances, bake ware, pans and implements that you may need.

New 8 person Jacuzzi installed in May 2022!

The entire property set up with a mesh ethernet system that provides up to 1 gig mbps on a computer and 400 mbps on a phone, not only in the house but throughout the garden as well, so if you need to work, you can do it inside or outside.

Security cameras watch the parking area and the driveway. There is a Ring doorbell and camera at the back entrance to the house next to the driveway for your security.

***Your safety and privacy are important to me! That being said, this house may not be the best fit for the differently abled. The floors are uneven and the gardens are on the wilder side. Shoes should be worn outside at all times. ***

To enhance your relaxation, I can set up a number of in-home activities and experiences for your party, including massage by skilled professional massage therapists, sound bath, well as babysitting.

LIVING ROOM
Hand knotted gabbeh carpets
Steinway piano, ukulele, guitar
Gas fireplace
65” ultra HD 4k TV
Apple TV
Library - hundreds of books
20 board games

KITCHEN
Modern appliances
Stocked pantry- including s’mores makings and sticks for roasting the marshmallows over the gas fire pit at night.
Stocked refrigerator- eggs, bread, milk, butter, jam, coffee beans and condiments
Gas range
Nespresso
Keurig
Mr. Coffee
French Press
Pour-over coffee funnel
Coffee filters
Coffee grinder Milk frother
Kitchen-aid mixer
Toaster
Microwave
Waffle maker- waffle mix provided
Baking pans
Large selection of spices
Formal table setting for 8

DINING ROOM The dining room gives to 90 degree view of the garden and seats 8.

SUN PORCH The sun porch provides a reading and resting area as well as a work desk with a blue tooth printer and bookshelves filled with cookbooks, art books, poetry books and more. A wall of picture windows looks out upon the tropical interior patio.

BEDROOM DETAILS Each of the bedrooms have blackout curtains, 2 Turkish 100% cotton robes in each closet, white noise machines, a television with AppleTV, Netflix and Amazon Prime.

1st Bedroom
Blue William Morris 100% cotton linens
King bed
1 Chair
2 Bedside reading lights
2 Night stands
Closet
Decorated with paintings by Sir William Russel Flint and woodblock prints by Edward Gordon Craig
En-suite bathroom with shower
French doors to back patio
Door to bedroom 2 with the orange linens.

2nd Bedroom
Orange Yves Delorme Linens
Queen bed
Chair
Private entrance and balcony that exits into the front garden
Decorated with grandmother's collection of Japanese toys, Asian art and philosophy books
Door to main bedroom
Door to the central
Uses shower in central bathroom.

3rd Bedroom
Chartreuse 100% cotton Linens
Queen bed
Attached bathroom with shower
Door to central hall
Door to the fourth bedroom
Decorated with Art Nouveau Belgian poster &
Japanese laquered carved stone screen

4th Bedroom
Botanical Linens
Queen bed
Closet
Private porch with table and four chairs
Mini split for ac and heating
This bedroom has a door to bedroom 3. You can either enter bedroom 2 to use it’s attached bathroom, or you can exit through the porch and enter the house through the living room to use the central bathroom.

DECK
6 chairs
2 tables
2 shade umbrellas

OUTDOOR PATIO
Dining table and 8 chairs
2 Shade umbrellas
Gas BBQ
150 year old oak tree!

FRONT GARDEN
Two Hammocks
2 couches
2 loungers
Gas Fire pit
Giant sandstone boulders!
300 year old oak tree!

In May, the lemons and oranges are ripe. The giant bird of paradise, hibiscus, canna, Mexican sage and geraniums bloom throughout the year. In the fall, persimmons, loquats, pomegranates, nectarines, almonds and grapes are ripe. The garden has just gotten certification as a wild life habitat by the National Wildlife Association. Come relax. Enjoy country life and all Santa Barbara has to offer. The guests have full access to the house and surrounding gardens.

The house entry is with coded keypads.

I am available for any questions you may have or things you need. I have an older miniature pincher rescue and a very friendly cat. I do allow dogs, but not if they like to dig in gardens. Cleaning up after your dog is mandatory to preserve the cleanliness and enjoyment of the garden and yard. Thank you.

Mission Canyon is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. Take a walk around the neighborhood to see the grand homes that started being built in 1880. Some homes are hidden behind stone walls up long driveways, but many proudly display well cared for gardens and impressive architecture.

It is a 10 minute walk to the Natural History Museum and a 15 minute walk to the Santa Barbara Mission. Rocky Nook Park is also about a 12 minute walk away. It is a 10 minute drive to the beach and 15 minutes to the top of the mountains and 10 minutes to downtown.

Trader Joes, CVS, Gelson’s, Renaud’s premium bakery, sushi and Indian food are a 5 minute drive away. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is just a 8 minute drive. You are close to everything but feel like you are far out in the country.

There are taxis, Uber, and Lift in Santa Barbara. There is also a bus service. Rental cars are available at the airport and elsewhere in Santa Barbara. Thank you.