Secret Garden Hideaway- Walk to Town, SB Mission – Home 3729633 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 9 sleeps
- 30 nights min stay
Secret Garden Hideaway- Walk to Town, SB Mission – Home 3729633
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 9
- 30 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 3 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Starting January 1, 2017, all bookings must be 30 days or more.
Walk Downtown--convenient to town and beach!We received "Top Vacation Rental" Award by FlipKey & are rated "Excellent" by TripAdvisor for three years in a row! "Lily Haven" is a secret garden hideaway retreat near downtown Santa Barbara. Close enough to walk to the Mission of Santa Barbara and downtown and yet nestled in a garden setting with flowers and outdoor lounging areas with great privacy. All windows look out on the garden helping you unwind after a busy day exploring all Santa Barbara offers.Just a short walk to coffee shops and Santa Barbara's signature McConnell's ice cream. Several restaurants, Cajun Kitchen, Taffy's Pizza are also blocks away. It is an easy walk to enjoy the scenic Mission of Santa Barbara and it's spectacular lawn and historic rose garden. Oak park with a great play structure and children's wading pool is only a few blocks away. It is a pleasant stroll through residential neighborhoods to get downtown. Arroyo Burro Beach, the best beach with free parking, showers and a great restaurant, is just a few minute drive. All this makes this one of the most convenient locations in town, while at the same time, you are on a quiet street with your own private outdoor area.All bedrooms are very separate from each other and each enjoys its own bath and each is equipped with it's own TV. The (King Bed) Master suite has a huge walk in closet and a large custom tiled bath with jacuzzi tub and separate glass enclosed shower. A double vanity with seating area completes the relaxing atmosphere. Upstairs (Queen Bed) suite has a full bath, and an outdoor balcony with lounging area to enjoy the sun in private. The third Queen bedroom also has lovely windows, great space and a desk (a feature in all bedrooms). The front sun porch has a door, so it also doubles as a fourth bedroom with a Twin hide-abed in the comfy couch/chair. The Queen sofa bed in the living room gives additional sleeping area. All bedrooms have their own TV with cable. Keep connected with included wireless wifi network.This the perfect place for a group of nine or a romantic retreat for two or three couples. The living room is huge with great seating for all to enjoy the 46 inch large screen HDTV. Access your Netflix, and enjoy a movie together. If there is a musician in the group maybe they can provide something fun on included piano. A fireplace and game table complete the atmosphere. A lovely large wood chess set, is out on the game table or bring out other board games, cards or puzzles, for downtime while hanging at the house. Separate dining room with seating for 8. It has a lovely bay window and is just off the kitchen and living room. A great place to spend time together sharing a meal.Walking through to back of the house you can shut the doors on the group in in the living/dining area and enjoy a chef's dream kitchen. Plenty of counters, pull outs in all cabinets and everything you need to whip up a lovely meal. Those that want to visit or help can utilize the seating area in the kitchen. Or they may pull up to the breakfast bar and give a helping hand to preparations. Open the french doors to the back yard and enjoy the view of the garden as you cook. The large french doors make bringing the meal outside easy. The patio and beautiful Santa Barbara weather is right there outside.Cuisinart grinding coffeemaker provided as is a single serve Keurig machine. Bring your favorite Kuerig beverages to enjoy!The Secret Garden backyard is the Crown to the house with its area for outdoor 'fresco' dining and barbecuing on the gas barbeque. Take in the sun on the provided lounge chairs. Lovely wisteria arbor gives a great ambiance for sitting and watching all the local birds as they frequent the magical garden setting. You will not regret your time at Secret Garden. In fact you may be like others, have difficulty leaving, and hope to return in the near future.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 1 King Beds, 2 Sofa beds
- 3 Full baths, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Wendy R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 20 Oct 2022
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 25 reviews
Excellent
25 reviews
- Excellent
- 22
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“The perfect house”
My son and I stayed here during the last three months on 2021 as he completed his doctoral work at UCSB. Wendy is a wonderful host and her home is perfect in every respect. The house is located in a… More
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Response from the owner Larry, Thanks for being such a great guest! You are welcome back anytime and we wish your son all the best with his studies. So glad you had a great stay
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“Lilly Haven is a very comfortable home with a beautiful and secret garden, the perfect place to recover from surgery”
Our stay was of 9 weeks, during Fall of 2018. My 20 year old son and I spent the whole time at the “Secret Garden Hideaway “, which allowed him to recover from the jaw surgery at the Golet… More
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Response from the owner Thanks Maria, you and your family were a joy to host! So glad you all were comfortable in a stressful time. Come visit again! Happy Holidays!
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“A lovely home”
Secret Garden Hideaway was a great fit for our family reunion. The kitchen was perfect for cooking together and the back yard was an ideal spot for hanging out. I would recommend this home for sure!
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“The comforts of a house with the amenities of a fist class hotel.”
Wow! We expected a very nice house because of the TripAdvisor reviews, but the Secret Garden Hideaway (Lilyhaven) surpassed our expectations. It has all the comforts of a large, well kept house, plu… More
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“Perfect vacation spot, great location!”
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay at Lilyhaven, joined by a daughter, son-in-law and toddler, plus another adult daughter and her boyfriend. Each bedroom had its own bathroom wi… More
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“Quaint Home in a great location in Santa Barbata”
We had a great stay in Lilyhaven. It is an older very clean home in downtown Santa Barbara that has a great ambience. The home is clean and well-maintained. The beds are very comfortable and the home… More
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“Luxury getaway in comfortable home”
We had a wonderful second stay here. It is the only holiday rental we have ever revisited, and will certainly return. It may not be the cheapest option, but still good value bearing in mind the high s… More
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“Santa Barbara 4 month Getaway”
My family and I stayed in Secret Garden Hideaway for four months and we loved it. Wendy, the landlady, was always available and helpful. It is close to everything downtown: shopping, dining, explori… More
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“Great family get together.”
Our adult children, and grandchild, live in distant cities. We all gathered at the Secret Garden for a week and had a wonderful time. The house was large enough, and everyone had their own area, an… More
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“Private, charming a bit of old word with modern conveniences.”
Wendy was extremely helpful and accommodating. My son Eric shares those sentiments. The cleaning crew who awaited my arrival were helpful too and took time to let me try my hand at the lock-box to ret… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Wendy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Wendy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Wendy (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Wendy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Wendy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Wendy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Wendy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Wendy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Wendy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Wendy (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Wendy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Wendy (the owner) a message.
If Wendy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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