When my husband and I arrived in Santa Barbara we needed a place to stay for a week. We wanted to have a kitchen area so we didn't have to eat out all the time. We found this wonderful bed and breakfast which had the Country Suite and had a full kitchen in it, that was great. But the greatest thing was the wonderful reception we received from all the staff, their knowledge of the area and all their exceptional help. Not to mention their love of baking and providing us daily with delicious food - from the breakfasts every morning to the cookies, tea, wine and cheese. What a wonderful stay. Like I said in the title, we felt like we were home with our family.

Stayed here with my girlfriend for 1 night in Santa Barbara.

Pros: Very helpful and friendly hostess/staff, fantastic breakfast, very comfortable room.

Cons: The movements in the room above were quite noisy, even normal footsteps, not really walking distance from the heart of State Street but great if you have a car (only 5 mins drive).

On a recent trip for pleasure, relaxation,site seeing, and shopping: a friend and I stayed at a Bed and Breakfast, called the Bath Street Inn. What a pleasure our stay was. The hostess/owner was delightful, insightful, and such a helpful guide to our stay in Santa Barbara. Actually all the staff were quite excellent, efficient and very friendly. The rooms were all decorated so beautifully and thoughtfully with great views, patios, and balconies. I stayed in two different rooms, as well as did a tour of many of the other rooms. It will be hard to select which room for my next visit.

There is also a common sitting/reading/media room with a wide array of videos to watch. There are also t.v.'s in the room - although I never personally felt the need to watch them. Some of the rooms were even accesssible for those with physical limitations ( I am a kitchen and bath designer so I notice these things). Our room had a fireplace and a Jacuzzi Tub - How relaxing!

I can't tell you how DELICIOUS the food was and how plentiful. In the morning you are served (waited on) with a delicious breakfast. The first day we were served a delicious omelet and the second day croissant french toast! Yummy! Also the meal includes fresh brewed coffee, tea, fresh juice, a delicious cereal(granola- muselix type) fresh fruit etc. all beautifully presented. Obviously you are full for quite a while after this great meal. Later in the day is Afternoon tea including absolutely beautiful presentation with simply delectable desserts. Then there is the Wine and Cheese Hour, which is a wonderful way to share stories with other travelers on great places to visit in Santa Barbara. Then there is always the midnight snack(more delicious home made treats) that are available all night for someone who has a late night sweet tooth with a choice of coffee, tea, etc..

The Inn is just a short walk from State Street - the hub of endless great shopping, theaters, historic sites, art museum. and outstanding array of restaurants that have some of the most innovative and awe inspiring presentations and tastes I have ever had.One thing that particulary struck me was how absolutely friendly all of the restaurant workers, sales people, taxi drivers, bus drivers(only 25 cents) and people in general were. They all were so helpful and seemed very glad to have you in there city. Believe me I have been to many tourists towns where tourists are treated like outsiders, or with indifference or plain rudeness.

I would highly recommend The Bath Street Inn for its beautifully decorative rooms, delicious and plentiful foods, convenient, relaxing atmosphere, and most of all for its perfect service - knowing how to be friendly, efficient, proffessional, and knowing how to "read" a guest perfectly to the type of service wanted - is truly a gift the Innkeeper and her staff has.