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    Simpson House Inn

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    121 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1903
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    5.0
    590 reviews
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    “b b”(95 reviews)
    “hors d'oeuvres and wine”(13 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Nice lipstick, but a pig of a room

    The good is that they do the Inn stuff very well, the wine hour, the super helpful staff, nice gardens to look at. The bad is that the rooms are much too small. Per square foot central San Francisco or NYC are cheaper. There is...More

    Thank Clive59
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Absolutely First Class Across the Board! 10 stars!

    Just spent four glorious nights at the Simpson House Inn. If I could give it 10 ratings I would. Incredible service by EVERYONE on the Inn team---from breakfast to early afternoon cookies and refreshments to the exceptional nightly hors d'oevres and wine to the later...More

    Thank Charles R
    Response from Tony P, General Manager at Simpson House InnResponded yesterday

    Dear Charles R, Thank you so much for staying at the Simpson House Inn. You are so kind with your words about the staff and overall experience here. We are lucky to have had the pleasure of serving you as our guest and we look...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    OMG

    Magnificent. Service: Amazing. Accommodation: Amazing. Location: Amazing. Grounds: Amazing. Atmosphere: Amazing. Food: Amazing. What more can I say? We stayed in the Pendleton Cottage for the weekend. We lit wood fires in our room, we enjoyed nighlty appetizers and wine, we chatted with other guests,...More

    Thank tadders
    Response from Tony P, General Manager at Simpson House InnResponded yesterday

    Dear tadders, Thank you for staying at the Simpson House Inn. We are so glad you enjoyed the real wood burning fire place and amenities that we offer that are included with the room price. Thank you for staying with us to celebrate your anniversary...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Place

    Just stayed two nights in Santa Barbra, Simpson House was wonderful! We usually stay at upscale larger places, however Simpson House Inn was no disappointment. Very quaint, quiet and cozy. Reminded me of the nicer Inns of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Staff was very helpful,...More

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    Response from Tony P, General Manager at Simpson House InnResponded yesterday

    Dear Andrew S, Thank you for staying at the simpson House Inn. We look forward to your return.

    Reviewed March 3, 2018
    Best Inn experience EVER!

    Simpson House Inn was an incredible experience. Rooms were beautiful with all comforts - the linens were especially nice. The gardens were so peaceful, we were drawn to spend time outside (in January)! The best part is the free white tablecloth Breakfast - the food...More

    Thank Vls40atl
    Response from Tony P, General Manager at Simpson House InnResponded yesterday

    Dear Vls40atl, Thank you for staying at the Simpson House Inn. We are so glad you recognize all that is included in the room rate and see the value associated with our rates. We hope you can stay with us again and let us welcome...More

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    Dizzy_gal_linds
    October 5, 2017|
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    Response from Tony P | Property representative |
    Hello, we are 1.5 miles from the beach.
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    Erika S
    May 19, 2017|
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    Response from franc0file | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure if all rooms have a fridge, but the one we stayed in did ( small, but it did the trick)
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    sunny77us
    February 1, 2017|
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    I did call and they got back to me immediately. They don't have a room with 2 beds for me and my sister sadly. Such a beautiful place though – I would love to visit with my husband!
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    "Loved the Abbeywood Cottage with fireplace and small patio; tucked away; private"
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    "Best value, yet quality stay in Santa Barbara. Lovely gardens and quiet grounds."
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    "any of the cottages are the GREATEST"
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