
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Goleta
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Garden studio with queen bed, bath and kitchenette
Pass through Mediterranean style patios and enter into a comfortable, private studio with private bath and kitchenette. Relax in one the multiple shared outdoor spaces. Enjoy the antics of the quirky chickens. Soak in the tranquil hot tub or invigorate by dunking in the outdoor cold plunge bathtub! Wifi indoors and out. Trails through the Evergreen Open Space are across the street. Convenient to Goleta, Santa Barbara and UCSB. Our precious rescue pup, Luna, might bark a greeting on your arrival.

Panoramic Views, Patio/ BBQ - Endless Summer
Breathe California and immerse yourself in Santa Barbara's majestic beauty at the Cielo Suites. An intimate collection of 2 brand new suites thoughtfully curated for those seeking a quiet retreat in one of California's most sought-after travel destinations. A peaceful and serene reserve for the discerning guest who values tranquility and comfort. Reconnect, relax and rejoice in Santa Barbara. Beautiful sunsets, panoramic views and star-lit nights await you. STVR#: 2024-0177

Private entrance bedroom with private bath & patio
Newly remodeled bedroom (with cal king bed), attached bathroom, patio with private entrance, and self check-in. Across the street there is a nature preserve with a 1.5 mile walking path offering bird watching, Los Carneros Lake, and the historic Stow House. The house is 2-stories with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms above the unit. The bedrooms above are carpeted, and we insulated the ceiling above you in an attempt to mitigate the noise, but the 60 year old floors can squeak.

Quiet &Close to everything &Private Entrance Q bed
Studio, Private Entrance, Medically clean. Private room / Bathroom in the side of our home, we live here. Let us know your needs. Self-check in, great parking, comfy bed, Beach bag/towels/sun screen. Mini fridge, Coffee Keurig, Tea Kettle, Microwave, Study desk! Goleta Beach 6 min. UCSB, Santa Barbara Airport, car rentals, Amtrak train, LAX Airbus, Santa Barbara. 5 to 15 min drive. 5 min. walk to MTD Bus-lines/15 walk to Starbucks, Traders Joe. Lock bikes in your yard.

Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
Recently remodeled studio. Studio has private entrance and one private parking space. King size bed makes a great place to relax, only 5 minute drive to UCSB, Cottage Hospital and Goleta pier/beach. We have the fastest WIFI internet available in the area so working from the studio is not a problem. Studio shares a wall with the main house but we are a quiet family so noise should not be an issue. New appliances and smart TV. Water softener and filter system throughout.

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub
Relax in our remodeled home in a quiet, mature neighborhood nestled in farmland between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Gaviota coast. Enjoy our landscaped garden with pool, hot tub, pergola, BBQ, and firepit. 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, 10 from UCSB, and 5 from the nearest beach (there are several to choose from within 20 minutes). The Sandpiper golf course and Bacara resort are minutes away. Off-street parking at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Beach Cottage Walk to the Sea & UCSB!
Take an early morning stroll along the bluffs above the ocean waves in the iconic college beach town of Isla Vista. Our cozy studio retreat is a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara area beaches, Spanish-style downtown, mountain hiking, and coastal foothills. We are a ten minute walk from Devereux beach, UCSB and its lagoon, and only an 8 minute drive from both the Santa Barbara airport and Goleta Amtrak station.

Suite Life by the Sea!
Very clean 1BR (10x10’), 1 small BA, small LR(10x14’) and private patio! 1/2 mi from the bluffs! All essentials: microwave,smartTV, WiFi, minifridge, coffee,snacks. Very comfy beds, even sofabed, safe quiet neighborhood. One cal king bed in br+ sofabed in LR. Peaceful serene patio. Perfect for 2, ok for 3. BA is compact, with shower, toilette, sink sharing same tiled floor, but still well stocked with amenities.

Stay in spacious studio in SB Hills
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space with great mountain views. In this very large private studio, with a king bed, twin bed, living room, bathroom, and kitchenette (fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and 2-burner electric cooktop). We live on the property (separate area from Airbnb) and can assist with any needs. We're on a quiet mountain road, while easy to get downtown and freeway.

Stunning House in the Woods!
Amazing guest house experience on an acre lot with your own house surrounded by trees. Tastefully remodeled, complete with a full kitchen and a washer and dryer in the unit. Wood beam ceilings and along a creek create the perfect retreat to Santa Barbara. We also provide ideas for beautiful beach walks / sunset walks / amazing dining options, take away food and more!!

Private Studio Near Beach 1
Attached studio dedicated to guests only. Studio features: Private entrance, private parking, private bathroom and is close to the beach, Cottage hospital, UCSB, Zodos Bowling, and many other local sites and restaurants. Our goal is to create the perfect environment for solo travelers, families and couples, etc. we have a $100 pet Fee

Private studio in garden setting
Very small rustic studio has relaxing, peaceful vibe. Super comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Outdoor brick patio with seating, private enclosed shower. In the foothills above SB Mission, 10 minutes from downtown & beach. Safe, quiet neighborhood.
Popular amenities for Goleta family-friendly rentals
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Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach

Bunkhouse - Cozy Rustic Retreat

Opals Acres En Suite

Dreamy Beach Cottage Spa and Sauna~ Walk to Beach

1 bd condo steps from the sand

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Ojai Airstream Oasis

Cozy studio with sunny backyard

Secluded, private, safe dog friendly cottage

Cozy Stone Cottage

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Summerland Studio. Steps to downtown and beach.

Private and Cozy Studio

Rustic retreat
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Hillside Getaway w/ pool

Magical Mountain Ranch Pool, Hot Tub under stars !

FairView Lavender Estate

Ojai Oasis

$299 wk day special, steps to sand with priv. deck

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Ground floor condo w patio 100 steps to the sand.

Cottage by the Sea steps to beach with heated pool
Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in Goleta
Total rentals
70 properties
Nightly prices starting at
R689 ZAR before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
4.3K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
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20 properties have a pool
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50 properties have a dedicated workspace
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