Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 2
bathroom	1

Beautiful Riviera Oasis ~ Fiore Della Vita “Riviera Casita” and little vineyard.Beautiful Santa Barbara Riviera Guest House-very Private, Peaceful, Safe & Inviting!Very close to town yet in your own Paradise.This Santa Barbara “Casita” is located on one of the Riviera’s most private and beautiful estates directly across the street from the El Encanto Hotel. It sits on the lower portion of the three acre parcel and is completely separate from the main house-it is free-standing.The Casita consists of the spacious bottom or first floor only with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, hallway and large outdoor patio with lounge furniture, bbq grill and seating area.If you are looking for privacy, peacefulness, and cleanliness, this is a wonderful and central location and place to call home while you are in Santa Barbara. Staying at the Casita is like staying at your own little Biltmore cottage but without the heavy price tag. In addition, the Casita looks out onto a small vineyard with grapes.As the casita is secluded from the main estate this allows our visitors privacy and a sense of retreat while they can relax on the patio with total privacy and no neighbors. Great for a couple seeking a romantic getaway, a writer, musician or painter or anyone looking for a quiet secret spot to rest. Furthermore, the private parking spot is located right next to the back door of the casita allowing our visitors to drive right up to the house without trying to meander through someone’s yard or garden path.The Casita is located in one of the very best Santa Barbara locations. We sit directly above the Mission allowing our visitors to be in the upper heart of town. Driving or walking to your destination is easy and usually very convenient to find. It is within walking distance to the famous El Encanto Hotel (where you can walk across the street to have a nice dinner or evening cocktail), the Historic Santa Barbara Mission, and the Natural History Museum. The closest bus stop is one block away. It is a 5 minute drive down the hill to ‘Downtown’ and the beach.The Casita is small yet it is immaculate. It has a spacious large bedroom-living room with a king size bed, wonderful soft sheets, entertainment cabinet, armoire, small sofa, and breakfast nook small eating table for two. It has two windows allowing for lots of natural light to fill the room. One of the windows looks out to a beautiful fountain and enclosed garden area. Also there are two large French doors that open up to the parking area allowing for wonderful access and more natural light and fresh air.The full size bathroom has a tub/shower, sink with counter and small window looking out to the patio area. It is also stocked with basic necessaries in case you forget something. The kitchen is furnished with a large refrigerator with freezer,small stove with oven, microwave oven, toaster oven, etc, and opens up to a private patio area overlooking a small vineyard & olive tree grove. The bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom all have solid wood entry doors allowing our visitors to close off the rooms for privacy. The wonderful private patio-sun deck is like another large room added to the casita. It is lovely and secluded making it ideal for sunbathing and relaxing or eating outside as it is furnished with round table and chairs and a lounge chair and table all with nice clean cushions.Please note that the Casita consists of the first floor only and that it is much like a large studio with a seperate entry, bath, and kitchen,Because of our upper Riviera location, our Guests have the luxury of enjoying some of the best weather conditions Santa Barbara has to offer. It is commonly known that in the spring and summer months, the city of Santa Barbara is often covered by our costal fog. Often this fog does not burn off until mid-day or late afternoon disappointing many a visitor that stay close to the beach areas. Our Guests are so happy to be staying in Our Casita as they wake up to lots of sun and look down on the city covered with fog below.We welcome your inquiry and look forward to having you as a guest in our beautiful little Casita!Please give us a call with any questions that you might have.Please note that VRBO accidently deleted our listing that we had for over 15 years with all of our guest reviews. For whatever reason they were not able to recover it. Please see some of our reviews from the past below.REVIEWS………Terri B11/01/2019 – 11/11/2019Our favorite VRBO!This property is by far our favorite VRBO. The setting is beyond comparison. It is like having your own private estate in Santa Barbara. They have made very efficient use of the space. There was plenty of storage for two people to completely unpack for a 10 night stay. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and appliances. We texted our host a couple of times and she responded immediately. Simply put, it was a wonderful experience.Melanie Picconi6/30/2019 – 7/31/2019Fiora Della Vita Estate House 180342Charming CasitaThe experience renting the casita was A+! Fully stocked and clean. Owners of the property are quick to respond and incredibly kind to assist.4/13/2019 – 4/14/2019Fiora Della Vita Estate House 180342Perfect SB AccommodationsWe loved our stay in the Casita in the lower Riviera. Arriving we could not believe the beautiful grounds and surroundings. So close to town yet once we entered the gates we felt worlds away. The Casita is perfectly equipped- great wi-fi and easy to access with parking right safe next to the house. The kitchen is basic but has everything you need and the bed is very comfortable. We loved having the shower/tub and the patio for breakfast was just divine! Like south of France.Sandy Hoffmann4/11/2019 – 4/12/2019Fiora Della Vita Estate House 180342Casita on the SB RivieraThe Casita was a lovely place for our stay in Santa Barbara. Close and convenient to everything we needed in SB, yet a private and beautiful place to relax and come “home” to. The Casita is comfortable and efficient with all that is needed, even for a long stay. And just a short walk to the Riviera Theatre. The private off street parking is a plus. We are looking forward to coming back again.Patricia Davies4/10/2019 – 4/11/2019Fiora Della Vita Estate House 180342Swiss dreamMagnificent setting! Nicely appointed garage apt.w/ incredible hosts who went out of their way to make me comfortable! Very private grounds beautifully maintained! Wish I could have stayed longer.Cheryl Falconer8/30/2018 – 9/5/2018Fiora Della Vita Estate House 180342Perfect retreatWe thoughly enjoyed our stay. Every thing was perfect. A big comfy bed, a well equipped kitched. A lovely little terrace to enjoy sundowners, lots of peace & quiet.*This is a non-smoking property* Thank you.

Attraction	Distance
Mission Santa Barbara	17 min walk
Santa Barbara County Courthouse	5 min drive
Santa Barbara Bowl	5 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor	8 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo	9 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Taco Bell	5 min drive
Starbucks	5 min drive
McConnell’s Ice Cream	4 min drive
IHOP	4 min drive
Secret Bao	5 min drive

Transportation	Details
Santa Barbara Station	15 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)	Santa Barbara Municipal)

Does Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fiora Della Vita Italian Garden Estate Guest House next to the El Encanto Hotel located?

Located in Upper Riviera, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, Mission Santa Barbara and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. Alameda Park and Santa Barbara Bowl are also within 2 miles (3 km).

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This cottage is located in Upper Riviera, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria State Beach. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.