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With main house and cottages surrounded by a uniquely lovely and enjoyably calm garden setting, we found this is a welcoming environment for our special visitation back to Santa Barbara on the occasion of our wedding anniversary. Our room and its features were very pleasant with no expectations unmet. Of particular note is Dominique, proprietor of the inn; a warm and wonderful person, not to mention a cook of uncommon quality who provided the most beautiful breakfasts that "made our day." Yes, my wife and I could not have been more pleased with our stay and we recommend this establishment most highly.
Very nice place. Quiet n peaceful. Just what I was looking for. The owner and staff made us feel at home!!
Clean, comfortable, cute room with good quality bed linens and pillows. Mini frig, good run with ample hot water & pressure. A patio to enjoy coffee in a quiet natural setting. Parking available with easy check in and check out. A calm and pleasant reprieve.
Love this place. My fiance and I had a great trip here over Labor Day weekend, and found it to be exactly what we needed. There was no noise from the neighbors, and it was an extremely peaceful getaway. Great location with easy access to State St. I recommend unloading your car and using street parking, because the parking lot can get very tight.
The cottages has the countryside ambiance which is lovely. Dominique & crew are warm and hospitable during our weekend stay. Breakfast was delicious which we opted to be served on their patio - homecooked quiche, croissant, jam, coffee, and juice. Thank you Dominique for accommodating our last minute change.
I adore this little hidden treasure just blocks away from the down town area but nestled in a vintage SB neighborhood. It is quiet, and center on its block. There is plenty of parking in the rear with access via an alley. If you are familiar with Santa Barbara you know everything you need is within walking distance. I regret not bring my bicycle to leave the noisy jeep parked the majority of the time. Dominque makes an authentic European breakfast every morning with juice, coffee, fresh fruit and a frittata. All of the villas have beautiful bathing area and some have small hot tubs. I adore the vintage styling each room comes with, very tastefully done. They also all have a bird theme. The sheets are alway clean and actually have patterns on them instead of that same lame white found in every other hotel/motel. On this occasion I had an early boat trip to this island and was going to miss breakfast. While communicating this Dominque indicated a Togo option was available and would be delivered the evening before, surprised I gratefully accepted. It was beautiful with the croissant filled with egg, did I mention there is a croissant included with every breakfast….shhhhh I think they are homemade 😉 and delicious. I would book this B&B before any other in town and as a former local I have been to them all.
(Translated by Google) Dominique was very kind and welcoming. The accommodations are great and Santa Barbara is beautiful. (Original) Dominique a été très gentille et accueillante. Les logements sont supers et Santa Barbara magnifique.
(Translated by Google) A very welcoming B&B in Santa Barbara, in a slightly bohemian atmosphere which contrasts pleasantly with the large, anonymous hotels. The rooms are in small pavilions grouped around a garden, where breakfast is served. The area is very quiet, a little away from the city center but not too much. Your host will be able to tell you the places to visit in the region and the best restaurants according to your tastes. (Original) Un B&B très accueillant à Santa Barbara, dans une ambiance un peu bohème qui contraste agréablement avec les gros hotels anonymes. Les chambres sont dans des petits pavillons regroupés autour d'un jardin, où le petit déjeuner est servi. Le coin est très calme, un peu à l'écart du centrev ville mais pas trop. Votre hôte saura vous indiquer les endroits à visiter de la région et les meilleurs restaurants selon vos gouts.
A little worn around the edges but I still give a 5 star rating because Dominique and her small crew work very hard. Room was clean, breakfast was a yummy homemade vegetable quiche, warm croissants, coffee and juice. Location was very close to all the wedding festivities we were attending. Price is very reasonable compared to other lodging options. We had a wonderful stay and would love to return. Thank you for your hospitality Dominique!
Had the loveliest stay in the Hummingbird cottage. Very peaceful and private, cozy amenities, and the homemade breakfast in the morning was AMAZING! Location was fantastic (I was in town for a wedding) and would definitely stay here again.
We experienced warm hospitality at Secret Garden Inn! Dominique & crew provided warm hospitality during our brief stay, including a delicious breakfast served on their patio. The entire property was gorgeous. We stayed in Cardinal and liked that it included a small living room. What prevents this being a perfect review was that the electric wiring should be updated, so that we can run our devices and make a pot of tea at the same time. We'll stay at Secret Garden during our next trip to SB.
Beautiful and cozy room. The location was perfect for the event I attended. All the staff were friendly and attentive.
Loved the bed and breakfast ambiance and experience.
This is a dream vacation come true! This is a family vacation and Santa Barbara is always one of my favorite travel destination. I have always wanted to stay at a B&B cottage with lovely garden. Dominique is a great host and so patient and accommodating! We enjoyed the European style breakfast and got myself some wonderful gifts to share with my family and friends! Thank you again!
We loved our time at the Secret Garden inn. Dominique was such a lovely host and made the entire experience so memorable. The breakfast each morning was 10/10.
Secret garden was so fabulous! I stayed with a group of friends for a wedding and had the most wonderful time. Dominique and her team are incredibly attentive and generous. The breakfast was lovely and the garden and other amenities were great. I especially loved the fact that there was a coffee station and mini fridge in each room, plus complimentary breakfast delivery to each room (but I recommend eating in the main garden). Thank you Dominique! Can’t recommend this place enough. And one more thing- it’s within a 10 minute Uber of anywhere you want to be, plus 20 minute walk to the lovely downtown.
We enjoyed that the location was not in the middle of the touristy area. The property was well-maintained, and the room we stayed in was very lovely and perfect for us. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! The only suggestions we have to make our experience even better would be better pillows (ours were really flat!) and a less saggy bed. We would definitely return!
Restful, very nice garden.
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Super good! Love the breakfast ( blueberry pudding and coffee and croissant) there!