Old Yacht Club Inn Vacation Rentals

"This place was attractive when I booked it last year in early March via Expedia. I love Santa Barbara and the people. The B&B is only steps from the beach. Amenities include bikes, community kitchen and a community porch with a nice view of the city’s residential area. Dwelling is aged, however it’s embraced by its vintage charm with an Edwardian look. I really did appreciate the unique appeal. I booked for two nights because I wanted to make the most out of my Santa Barbara beach trip. However, one morning me and my boyfriend were getting ready to bike ride to Stearn’s Wharf where the property manager appeared and asked who we were. I told her my name, room number and length of stay. Then she was able to pin point who I was. We laughed it off with her because we knew it was just a misunderstanding. Then she said, “Sorry, I’m just xenophobic.” Then my smile turned serious. I couldn’t believe she openly said that. It’s very discriminatory. Unfortunately I had another night there. I did not feel comfortable there for the remainder of my stay. We stayed longer out on State Street and the boardwalk than enjoying the amenities offered. It’s definitely a cute B&B, but because of that comment I felt unwelcomed and out of place, I do not recommend it here. I would never return here, but definitely yes to the City of Santa Barbara. Just elsewhere. However I was there a year and a half ago so it’s possible that management has changed. If so, I’d consider returning. Just goes to show Customer Service outweighs amenities and appeal."

"HIGH CRIME AREA The place is cute and close to the beach but wish I had been warned of crime. Our bikes were stolen off of our truck within hours of arriving. Ruined our trip and cost us thousands of dollars. Also bed is super hard and I didn't sleep at all here."

"Comfortable, clean, and the staff was very helpful. We stayed in three rooms (Belle Caruso, Gallaher, San Miguel) for one night. All three rooms were like walking into a friends home. They were clean, and awaiting their guest(s) with complimentary snacks included....This is not a hotel type lodging but more like visiting Aunt Lisa at the lake house! A quick stroll down the street and you are on the beach..."

"We stayed at the Ocean Breeze Mesa House, one of the Old Yacht Club Inn properties, and it was terrific! It was plenty of room for 3 adults and 2 small children. The location was perfect for us: quiet, in a nice residential neighborhood, safe, close to the beach, and a very short driving distance (within a few minutes) to the main beaches and downtown area. It was also wonderful to be able to see the ocean from the house, and we could walk to shops and restaurants. The house itself was comfortable, clean, and very nicely decorated. The kitchen was especially nice. It had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner (we ate lunch out) and had top notch appliances—very modern. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the living room and dining room were great places for the group to hang out. We also loved the back yard and the hammocks! All in all, this was a terrific place, and we hope to be able to visit again someday!"

"Great little hidden gem. My family was looking for a more homey feel that doesn't feel like a big hotel. I loved the coffee cart they had on the weekends! Location is awesome, we got to downtown easily on our bikes. Santa Barbara doesn't allow airbnb so we were so glad to find a place that felt like staying in someones home."