Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
36 West Valerio Street , Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 316 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent breakfast, warm and comfortable room, and could see the Granada Theater from my window. Was able to charge my plug-in hybrid car in the private lot.

The breakfast, room, and location are all excellent. Very good facilities and staff.

Good beds, good breakfast, good location. Quiet and classy.

Cute and romantic Victorian bed and breakfast - with an exceptional free breakfast.

The place had personality and as just charming. Breakfast was delicious!

Property is located next to State st. Very short walk to the wonderful restaurants. The host were very helpful. They offer a delicious option of breakfast. Free parking.

Scrumptious breakfasts brought to our room daily by Andrea and Simon. Every one of the staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was like staying at a close friends house! The accomodations were exactly what we wanted: cozy, clean, quiet and great location.

Everything was GREAT! The staff, the stay, the hospitality.

We enjoyed the friendly and very attentive staff who made every effort to ensure our comfort and address any special needs we had. This location is quiet, beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. You are walking distance to restaurants, shopping, churches and large city parks and Santa Barbara's Botanical Gardens. The owner Christine, greats guests in the morning during breakfast and shares stories about the unique property, the town or current events and their importance to Santa Barbara. The price of our stay was very reasonable considering the quality of our room, the amenities, the delicious food, the off-street parking and more importantly, the great memories we will enjoy for a lifetime that our experience at the Cheshire Cat Inn gave us.

We loved the ambiance! Being able to stay in a place that is so rich in history was a delight. Facilities are very well kept, staff were a delight, and every bit of the property was charming. Communication prior to our stay, and during our stay was wonderful. This place is close to downtown, and we were able to walk to dinner and shopping. We will be telling others about this place and will definitely stay here again!

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Guests can enjoy a wine and cheese hour every evening at this Santa Barbara bed and breakfast. Rooms are uniquely furnished and feature free Wi-Fi. Stearns Wharf is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each guest room at the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages. Guests can relax in a bath robe with free toiletries available in the each private bathroom. Some rooms feature views of the English-styled gardens and flower filled patios from private balconies.
Massage services can be arranged and a concierge service is available to assist with area attractions.
Downtown Santa Barbara is 1 mi from the bed and breakfast. The Santa Barbara Mission is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
West Beach
8.5 Very good beach1.7 miles from propertyEast Beach
8.8 Excellent beach1.7 miles from propertyLeadbetter Beach
8.6 Excellent beach1.9 miles from property
- What area is this located in?The Cheshire Cat room is located downstairs in the main house.Answered on 1 December 2019
- Is parking onsite and free?We have parking for about 80 percent of the rooms. There is also ample parking on the street. Parking is free of charge. Thank you for your inquiry.Answered on 20 October 2021
- Are their any stairs to negotiate?Yes, Tweedledee and Tweedledum are on the second floor. Thank you for your inquiry.Answered on 20 October 2021
- During Covid, does the rate include breakfast?For the present, we have suspended all food service and our rates have been lowered to reflect this. Fortunately, there are several restaurants in clo..Answered on 26 February 2021
- Are these individual detached cottagesThey are cottages with their won entrances but do share one common wall. Hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions. Tha..Answered on 27 June 2021
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Host Info

- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Express check-in/out
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
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The prices at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is 2,800 feet from the center of Santa Barbara.
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Room options at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages include:
- Double
- Suite
- Studio
- Bungalow
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Check-in at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.