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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Tweedledee)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Queen of Hearts)

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Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Prestbury)

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Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mock Turtle)

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Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Mobberly)

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Balcony or patio
Yard
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (March Hare)

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Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mad Hatter) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed (Mad Hatter)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Eberle)

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Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Duchess)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Dormouse)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Cheshire Cat) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Cheshire Cat)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Caterpillar)

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Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Bramhall)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Alice's)

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Furnished balcony
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Woodford)

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (White Rabbit)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Tweedledum)

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Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Station - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Food Co-op Downtown Market - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Bed & breakfast near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Located close to Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Bowl, Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages provides a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Private yards, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1884
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Cheshire Cat Inn
Cheshire Cat Inn Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Bed Breakfast
Cheshire Cat Hotel Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Inn
Cheshire Cat & Cottages
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Bed & breakfast
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Bed & breakfast Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages located?

Located in Oak Park, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Bowl and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 659 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was very nice. I felt very safe...the safest for our whole vacation. It was within walking distance of downtown and we did do this for shopping and dinner. We were leaving early the next day and the staff asked if we would like to-go bags for breakfast. We really love that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Absolute gem of a location. Gorgeous victorian style home. The staff are super star with that infamous southern hospitality charms. Cannot recommend this place enough:
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

A unique bed & breakfast stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful place to stay. Great location to the Santa Barbara Bowl and college
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Beautiful authentic victorian. Charming and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it Beverly & Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

This property features several very old homes which have been maintained in excellent condition. The room we had was clean and spacious, and it had all the necessary items like shampoo, soaps, and so forth. The owner greeted us in person was very pleasant and enjoyable to talk with breakfast was in a lovely room and food was excellent. We would definitely go back again. The on-site parking lot was very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

We had an absolutely fabulous time as guests for a wedding this weekend. Everyone on site made it very special for us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Very hospitable staff and owner, close to everything yet in a quiet residential section.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

beautiful tiny rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent place all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Such a wonderful staff!! Food was fantastic and room was comfy and clean. Great location as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very well maintained property - houses built in late 1800s. Andrea and the staff were very warm and friendly. Would definately stay here again. One block off State Street and 2 mile walk to ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Not only is this B&B super adorable, their service is so welcoming! Perfectly situated right near the town, great breakfast, and so cozy! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

its a pleasant stay and we like the property. Thx for ur host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We loved our stay! Our cottage was beautiful and comfortable. Our breakfast was outstanding. It was a perfect visit. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We loved out stay! The hosts were accommodating to our odd schedule and the breakfast was amazing. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Such a cute hotel. The owners and staff create a really personal, welcoming experience. Room was clean and comfortable, the property is gorgeous, there were cookies every day, breakfast was delicious, to name just a few things that stood out. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great B&B! Lovely staff and wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Loved this little hidden gem. Walking distance to main shopping and dining but quiet with a neighbourhood feel. Staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Super nice staff and easy 10 minute walking distance to the restaurants on State Street. We loved our evening stroll back after dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Just the most charming property with the most pleasant staff and comfortable stay I've ever had. Anywhere at anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024