We had a wonderful stay! This charming home is full of character and rich history, making it such a unique and memorable place to visit. Maya was an exceptional host, warm, thoughtful, and incredibly welcoming. She truly thought of everything, from coffee and creamer to a partially stocked refrigerator with helpful essentials. Every detail made us feel right at home. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Absolutely stunning. If you love art, books and a piano/guitar to jam on, then this is the place for you. It was so peaceful, the hot tub was wonderful, and the whole home is absolutely stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Santa Barbara. We had room for the whole family, and it was very pet friendly. We had a wonderful time.
Amazing we loved this place. So authentic, easy for multiple couples. We had a great time.
Maya’s place was a dream! The house was perfect for 8 girls and even more beautiful than the photos. We loved all the outdoor spaces to lounge in the sun. We would 10000% stay here again!!
Great spot to rest after long day of work out of town.
This cozy rental was exactly as pictured and described by Maya. It felt like staying at a well traveled Auntie’s home in a private, safe and convenient location. Great space for a family get together. Seamless checkin and checkout. Household items easily located in fully stocked historic home. We also enjoyed looking through the many curated books. Thank you Maya for sharing your home.
We loved this house, tucked in the bend of a sweet neighborhood with off-road parking. It was a wonderful pick for a large group of people, (there were 7 of us), with plenty of comfortable seating, a large table in the dining room, 4 unique bedrooms, and 3 baths. The house was bright and creatively decorated. I especially appreciated that it didn’t look like every other house, feeling cozy, like a real home rather than a common rental. If you are a minimalist, this may not be the house for you, but we loved the shelves of books and eclectic art.
This place was perfect for our family. Loved how everything was labeled. The house had every need. Felt like home. Would definitely stay here again.
Enjoyable stay and there was a great collection of books, instruments, and artifacts around the world. The s’mores, jacuzzi, and front yard were great.
Stayed for a night while visiting family. Loved Maya’s place! Well stocked, well appointed, fun house to stay in and in a very convenient area of Santa Barbara.
This place had so much character, we all really enjoyed it and how quiet it was.
Maya was a wonderful host, and provides an absolutely beautiful home! Maya was very friendly and responsive during our stay. Thank you!
We had a wonderful weekend staying here. The house was super comfortable and full of personality. The eclectic decor made every room fun to explore and you could tell a lot of thought was put into the spaces. We were especially surprised by how many amenities were provided. From board games to s’mores supplies, Maya had thought of anything we might want. Tiny details like that made the stay feel special.
Loved this place! Super fun and interesting house with an amazing garden + hot top and so close to everything in Santa Barbara. couldn’t recommend it enough!
Beautiful, eclectic and spacious place!
Great, unique home with Santa Barbara charm. Outdoor space is beautiful. Our host was helpful and responsive, and flexible with my check-out needs. My friends and I had a great time staying here.
We had a great weekend. Nice place. Had everything we needed for a group of 8.
This home was magical! It is beautiful, charming, warm, and perfectly situated. The home is filled with books and curious collected over generations, which lends it an extremely inviting aura. My 6 year old was almost in tears upon our departure. She said she didn’t want to leave “Fairy Tale House.” I completely agreed and cannot wait to return to this accessible fantasy.
This place has character just as described. Beautiful old house with Santa Barbara charm. Beds are very comfortable, and all bedrooms have my favorite white noise makers:) Kitchen had everything we needed, and all cabinets are labeled so everything was very easy to find. I was able to host a nice dinner and serve it in the dining room…there are even table linens available! I really appreciated the huge selection of coffees and that basics for breakfast were provided in the refrigerator. The house is full of interesting art pieces, cool old books, musical instruments, games and a garden that I wish I was able to stay longer to poke around. Maya was a wonderful host and was very easy to reach. It is clear that she puts a lot of thought and effort into making her guests feel at home. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We were four women on a girl’s trip and we had the best time. The vibe is Miss Honey’s house from Matilda. Truly it felt like what Airbnb had in mind when they started the company. We felt so at home! Everyone had their own bedroom and enough bathrooms to never have to wait for someone else. The outdoor space is magical and there are so so many thoughtful touches – kids items. robes, white noise machines, fireplace, all the coffee makers. Hot tub was excellent at the end of the day. Beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen is better stocked than my own. Felt very private. Cute and walkable area. Good Internet. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! Plan your trip so you have enough time to enjoy everything the house has to offer!
Our family group (3 adult couples) enjoyed our stay here. The place is not going to be to everyone’s taste: if you’re looking for the generic, spartan Ikea look, it’s not for you, but we liked it a lot. It’s a rambling old house that has been added onto over the years, with old house quirks. It’s full of books (well organized), interesting art, and artifacts. With beautiful plantings you feel like it’s out in the forest — very quiet and private. Comfortable beds, good bedding. The bedroom layout is as described: to access some of the bedrooms you need either to go through another bedroom or across an outdoor patio. Excellent kitchen, very thoughtfully provisioned with coffee, a few snacks, cooking oil, spices, etc. Good WiFi. Excellent, large Jacuzzi. Don’t be put off by the strict-sounding rules: Maya was friendly and welcoming and seems to genuinely want her guests to love the place.
My family and I came up to spend the Christmas week at Maya’s beautiful home. It was the perfect space for our two families with two toddlers, the grandparents, and our dog. Maya was super responsive and easy to communicate with – we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to stay here: A couple stand outs – the house is meticulously labeled. It was the first time at an AirBnB where we had no trouble finding things! The kitchen was fully stocked and the beautiful dining area was great for family dinners. Her collection of children’s books is legendary and many cute nooks (inside and out) to read. And the magical hike by the creek to the museum was stunning. A fantastic getaway for young families!!!
Great place great location. We used Maya’s place for an early holiday gathering with our grown kids. Maya has thought of every amenity- the kitchen is better stocked than my one at home. There was even Christmas plates and linens to make our meals more festive. The gas fireplace made it feel even more homey and the hot tub was a big hit! The location is perfect- a quiet neighborhood that is close to everything. The layout is a bit unusual requiring you to walk through one other bedroom or exit to the outside, but this worked well for us- especially as it provided an easy way to get the dog out. Lastly there is plenty of outdoor space, both in the front and back. It exceeded our expectations!
Really enjoyed our stay. Maya was a great host, stopped by to see if everything was okay, there was a minor issue with the outdoor lighting which she fixed immediately. Very unique property, wonderful furnishings and art. Very well stocked kitchen with multiple types of coffee makers.
We loved staying at Maya’s little paradise under the oaks! The house has so much character and charm. We went for a UCSB Alumni event with some friends and our two kids (6 and 3) and there was plenty of space and things to enjoy for everyone. We all enjoyed the hot tub at night. And the beautiful foliage all around the property. The kitchen is fully stocked with all you could ever hope for. Maya is so incredibly responsive, friendly, and quick to help out should you need anything or have any questions. There’s also plenty of parking. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
This stay is amazing. Maya’s house is beautiful and eclectic and filled with so much culture, history, art, and hundreds of books in almost every room, most that were vintage. I wish I had enough time to stay here for a week just to be able to read them and spend all my time there to relax. All of the rooms are extremely clean but comfortable and really cool to explore. Out of the four bedrooms I picked the Asian art room (maybe different name I can’t remember). I’m Asian and it was filled with amazing cultural Chinese and Japanese books and art and Geisha figurines and partitions which I loved. All the other rooms and bathrooms were just as wonderful. The kitchen is fully stocked. I brought stuff from home & felt very silly realizing she had everything we could have needed and more. The jacuzzi is amazing and private. You’ll catch yourself just staring out her windows watching hummingbirds and butterflies. Maya greeted us right when we arrived and was very nice and we love her home.
The house was matching exactly the description provided and offering a wide range of comforts. Maya was a wonderful host, reactive and available for any necessity. Definitely recommended.
Maya is a wonderful host. She shares her childhood home and the space truly looks and feels like a home! The location is very quiet and green. Best to have a car to drive around but walking distance to the SB Natural History Museum. Instructions were very clear and every single thing is the house is labeled. On a hot Day, the bedrooms take a bit longer to cool but the AC works well. I hope we get to come back and stay there again.