Architectural Downtown View home -4 bed/ 5 bath










Vacation House in Santa Barbara

In South of Cota, near the Funk Zone
About a 5-min walk to Funk Zone wineries and the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Whimsical architectural home
A Jeff Shelton-designed home with custom glass fixtures, colorful tiles, and a private courtyard
A warm first impression
One guest described it as a lovely home in a great neighborhood
About this space
Where you'll stay
What this place offers
What this place offers
Comfort & Essentials
- Air conditioning
- Bed linens provided
- Heating
- Towels Provided
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Stove
Entertainment & Connectivity
- Balcony
- DVD player
- Internet & WiFi
Parking & Guest Services
- Parking available
Location Type
- Beach
- Golf course
- Mountains
- Ocean
- Waterfront
Nearby Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Scuba diving & snorkeling
- Shopping & relaxation
- Tennis
- Water Sports
- Winery & brewery tours
Categories
- Adventure Trips
- Long Term Rentals
- Luxury Rentals
- Romantic Getaways
- Family & Kid Friendly Rentals
Minimum 3 night stay
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Things to know
House rules
- children welcome
- no smoking
- events not allowed
- no pets
Safety & property
- smoke detector
- carbon monoxide detector
- fire extinguisher
- first aid kit
Cancellation policy
Additional notes
Note events and parties are sometimes allowed but its a separate booking fee- contact owner or go through Santa Barbara Venues.
1.Quiet place- others live here. No parties. If disturbing neighbors you will be asked to leave immediately.
2.No smoking or pets.
3.Use little water- short showers- we are in an EXTREME drought
4.No more than 12 occupants (only those approved to rent)
5.Treat the house respectfully and let me know if anything not functioning.
6. Leaving: Please leave windows shut and
Put garbage and recycling in trash receptacles
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT RATES
Refundable damage deposit - $500.00
Cleaning Fee - $325.00+ tax
Property Damage Protection Fee - $500.00
Tax Rate - 12%
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5.0 · 11 reviews
OverallOverall rating
5.0
11 reviews
Katherine
August 2024
A lovely home in a great neighborhood!
Hugh
July 2023
In a word: unique. We have stayed in a converted coal warehouse loft in Bologna, a yurt in Portland Oregon, and a fairy cottage near Mt Ranier, but this house that Carla commission…
Becky
December 2019
We really enjoyed our stay here!
The house is absolutely beautiful with amazing views of the city! The design of the house is whimsical and fun--gorgeous tiles and ironwork! Everyday we discovered something new ab…
Randolph
October 2019
Home away from home
There’s nothing like staying in an art object, albeit a big one. The kaleidoscopic collars give homage to Gaudi’s Park Guell home in Barcelona, which we visited last year. The arti…
Michael
September 2019
Wonderful
Our stay at El Zapato was our best experience to date. Our host Carla was wonderful and helped us with every step of the planning, booking and enjoyment of her home and all it had…
Healdsburg
August 2019
What a wonderful house and experience.
If you ever wanted to live IN a work of art, this would be your opportunity! Custom tile and metal work abounds, creating an atmosphere to please your senses! With close proximity…
Where you'll be
302 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Important Information
Check-in
- 3:00 PM
Check-out
- 10:00 AM
Pets
- Not allowed
Tax
- 12%
Cleaning fee
- $325
Damage deposit
- $500
Meet your host

Carla Trott
11
Reviews
5.0
Rating
5 Years
Hosting
Response rate: 95%
Responds within a few hours
Available: Anytime
About Carla Trott
Welcome to my little corner of the world! I’m a widow with two grown sons, an incurably curious traveler, and a lover of culture and architecture. I split my time between my home in Maine and El Zapato, my colorful, whimsical shoe-shaped house in downtown Santa Barbara, designed by artist Jeff Shelton. It’s filled with playful details, including lobster tiles celebrating Maine. I call it “Red Shoe Living”: live for today, be happy, and give back!
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