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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

3.0 star property
This cozy Santa Barbara B&B blends historic charm with modern conveniences like express check-in, perfect for exploring the city's cultural treasures.

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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is steps from the historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Guests can relax by the lobby fireplace or visit nearby Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Bowl. The property offers in-room WiFi and a computer station, with staff ready to enhance your visit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Bramhall)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Caterpillar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Cheshire Cat)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Dormouse)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Duchess)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Eberle)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mad Hatter)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (March Hare)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Mobberly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mock Turtle)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Prestbury)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Tweedledee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Tweedledum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (White Rabbit)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Woodford)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Oak Park, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is in the suburbs. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Leadbetter Beach, while Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Bowl are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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Map
36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    Mission Santa Barbara
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05
    Santa Barbara Bowl
    7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arlington Theater
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Granada Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Santa Barbara Public Market
    8 min walk
  • Corazon Cocina
    8 min walk
  • Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
    7 min walk
  • CAJÉ
    9 min walk
  • The Daily Grind
    9 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 690 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Air Conditioning was good. Breakfast was tasty and hosts were very friendly. Good location to walk to restaurants in the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely cottage. Staff was very nice. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the owners/staff couldn't have been friendlier. The breakfast was excellent. The location was very good-very walkable to good restaurants and town. We felt it was a little overpriced, which is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Cheshire Cat Inn. Everything from the easy check in, our cottage was adorable and spotless and the delicious breakfast delivered to our door every morning. The location is great, close enough to state street but also quiet and peaceful. We have stayed in Santa Barbara many times, usually closer to or right on the ocean which is beautiful but can be very noisy since the highway runs along the shoreline. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for visiting family in Santa Barbara. Feel like your staying with friends
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a two-bedroom suite for one night. The location is great, walkable to State Street and all the great food options. Street parking is pretty easy. Feel very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a couple of busy days in LA, we checked in at the Cheshire Cat Inn & cottage, we stayed in one of the 2 bedroom cottages, we felt straight away that 1 night is too short, so extended with another night. The owners of this place really do care and go over and beyond. The interiors is gorgeous, so clean, comfortable beds and amazing breakfast! We travel a lot and have stayed in many hotels, but this accommodation is definitely one of my top 10 stays!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff-- nice, personalized breakfast and environment. Quiet neighborhood feeling but still in an easy central location with parking and walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everywhere we needed to go was walkable. Lots of shops, restaurants and everything you need are close to hand. Anywhere else is just a short and very pretty drive away. Room was clean and quirky. Staff extremely helpful. Breakfast is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the proprietors to the premises, the entire stay was exceptionally charming. They’ve thought of all the comforts at this well cared for, quaint and establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Great location to the Santa Barbara Bowl and college
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and owner, close to everything yet in a quiet residential section.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trong Nhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time to Santa Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff, superb walkable location, great breakfast, and comfortable room and amenities. We enjoyed being in the historic district away from the noisier sections of State Street. Highly recommend for a Santa Barbara visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay.

The staff was incredible, the breakfasts amazing and the ground beautiful. I would definitely stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Cheshire Cat. The staff was great and the breakfast were great with a different offering every day. One our most pleasant B&B stays ever. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and service here. Breakfast was amazing!!! Room was clean and spacious and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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