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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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Restaurant
Living area
Shared fridge
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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 (Bramhall)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Cheshire Cat)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Dormouse)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Dormouse)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Duchess)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Duchess)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Eberle)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Eberle)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Jean's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mad Hatter)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mad Hatter)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (March Hare)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (March Hare)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Mobberly)

Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Mobberly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mock Turtle)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mock Turtle)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Prestbury)

Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Prestbury)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Queen of Hearts)

Terrace/patio

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Tweedledee)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Tweedledee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Tweedledum)

Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Tweedledum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (White Rabbit)

Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (White Rabbit)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Woodford)

Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Woodford)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Granada Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • West Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Bed & breakfast near Granada Theatre
Located close to Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 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

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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Reviews

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 672 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at the Cheshire Cat! So much pride exhibited in this family owned and run business. Bed very comfortable, grounds lovely, lots of outdoor spaces which is important to me. And the breakfast and bonus choc chip cookies were delicious! Can’t wait to return to my new Go-to! Highly recommend!! Cheers, Debra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quaint and welcoming place! Look forward to staying here again next time I visit SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lily

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good location. Short walk to State street, beautiful Christmas lights and nice dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very well maintained, nice spacious rooms. The staff were very knowledgable, accommodating and friendly. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful authentic victorian. Charming and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it Beverly & Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Brent

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

Beautiful Gardens

We absolutely loved our stay at Cheshire Cat Inn.!! The room was perfect and having breakfast on our patio every morning was great! The food was delicious and just loved the view of the gardens. It was an easy walk to the heart of Santa Barbara, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Will Return

All the staff were friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Cheshire Cat Inn! It’s a gorgeous property, all the rooms are themed and nicely furnished. We had the ‘Alice’ room which had a balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens. The hosts were all so lovely and they provide a home cooked breakfast, freshly baked cookies and tea and coffee is always available. It’s also walking distance to Santa Barbara shops and restaurants. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Nada

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

A delight

The building was charming. I loved the Alice in Wonderland theme. My room was beautifully furnished,, very comfortable, and big. The staff are friendly and efficient. The breakfasts were delicious. I have reservations for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

A nice BnB

A nice BnB! Lovely little garden. The people's are very nice! Room was nice but needs a little bit of an update and some new/cushions. I was also a little disappointed with my breakfast main course it was very heavy. Good location and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Woodard cottage for our family of 4. Drive way is in front of the cottage’ front door, so convenient. Has a private back patio, full kitchen, King bec and queen bed in the two bedrooms. Soft pillows but very firm mattresses. We would highly recommend this place. The breakfast was included and two choices were given the night before. A text chain is established at check in for your every need to be met. Really great service by Andrea, Carolyn and Simon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita V

Liked: Amenities
I felt for the price. We should have gotten a bottled water in the room. There was only one soap bar. Had to share it for the shower. There was supposed to be robes but there were none. Other than that slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing weekend! My husband (David) planned this weekend for Mother’s Day and included my mom and dad. We brought our e-bikes and ride all over town and up and down State Street. I location is fabulous! Something to note…the customer service. In times like now I feel that is lacking nearly everywhere but when we showed up we were greeted at THE CURB and walked to our rooms, shown all the amenities and explained where breakfast was and what would be served (which breakfast by the way…FABULOUS). The cookies the chef laid out each day we were there is something I still crave! I can’t wait for our next trip to Santa Barbara just so we can stay here! Oh! And they upgraded our room because it was available…for free! 5 stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Cheshire Cat staff, breakfast, convenient and walkable. Unique property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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