Very nice, felt at home & pampered.

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Innkeeper Dominique makes her B&B a welcoming, homey place. The gardens front & back are lovely -- with fruit trees and unusual flowers. Breakfasts & snacks including late night were delicious. We stayed in main house, but cottages... read more

The owner was nice. it was private and clean. the breakfast was outstanding over the top!

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The cottages set in the garden are a world apart. Dominique's hospitality transports you to the French countryside. Both evening apertif and hearty breakfast will beckon you to return again and again.

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This B&B is a delightful place to stay. the hostess is charming and cooks an excellent breakfast -- we're going to try some of her recipes. Our cottage was pretty and quiet and we breakfasted and had wine and cheese in the garden.

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The Secret Garden Inn was a delightful and beautiful location. The French breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect.

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Our room was very nice and clean, but the maid service left a half-full bottle of shampoo in the bathroom and never replaced it during our 3-night stay. We love the wine hour and home-made hot breakfast.

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Domingue was delightful and helpful. Enjoyed the ambience.

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The Secret Garden is a charming inn in a residential area of Santa Barbara. The inn and cottages are surrounded by lovely gardens and brick walkways. Leafy trees and colorful blooms make a cozy outdoor eating area. Owner, Dominique, and her staff... read more

Beautiful B&B located in Santa Barbara- Dominique, the owner, was very hospitable and extremely friendly. Came for honeymoon and will return! read more

Gorgeous garden views out of every window! Awoke to bird songs every morning. Cozy, friendly, relaxed country French atmosphere. Lovely touches like glass bottles and cold water always available. read more

The little cottages at Secret Garden take me back to my childhood. This is a very cozy and quiet inn. Food great, and hot tub for private use is a bonus! read more

What a wonderful B&B. Dominique is a generous, attentive host. Great location, even better multi-coursed breakfast. Beautiful garden with a cozy cottage. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our 8th year anniversary. Dominique was very helpful with restaurant suggestions and places to see. The breakfasts were outstanding, we particularly enjoyed the french toast and claoufuti both were delicious! What... read more

very cozy- great place to relax- access to downtown Santa Barbara, yet private. read more

My husband and I stayed in the tiny Kingfisher room and it was absolutely wonderful. The room is very small, but the weather was gorgeous, so we kept the french doors to the private, jacuzzied patio open all day. The food was absolutely amazing and... read more

The Inn is very pleasant but perhaps the decor is a little tired. None the less a pleasant experience. The food offerings, breakfast, wine and cheese, cookies and hot cider were very nice. The Inn Keeper and all of the staff were very helpful and... read more

We loved our day. Friendly cottage with private courtyard. The nighttime snacks and home-cooked gourmet breakfast make this place feel just like home. We will be back! ps. very comfy beds! read more

I found the place met my expectations and Jill recommended it. I plan to visit again. The wine and cheese service was excellent and the atmosphere very relaxing.

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we loved our stay. A warm, and welcoming place and management/staff. read more

A great getaway location - great breakfast and snacks - try the French soda. Accommodations were charming. Stayed in the Whippoorwill Cottage. Staff was very accommodating - left breakfast in fridge as we were up & out very early on Sunday.... read more

On a lark we chose to stay just slightly off the main drag, chancing this very mod. Priced cottage collective. So charming! So accommodating! Quiet, safe hood; knowledgeable & courteous stuff - incredible "hidden" amenities. Will... read more

Not only was the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages in Santa Barbara, CA a relaxing peaceful getaway for my boyfriend and I during a birthday weekend, it was also a great place for our dogs. If you have two large dogs, as we do, finding a place to... read more

We had a wonderful time spending our first anniversary weekend at the Secret Garden. The breakfasts were simple, but really good, the staff was hospitable and friendly and down to earth and the room was on the small side, but pleasant. Wine and... read more

Wonderful peaceful room, charming decor. The breakfasts were delicious and the setting far exceeded what we were expecting. Can't wait to go back!

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This is a B&B what has all the charm on expects, and yet, a pleasant switch - on a residential street, set back from curb, around the block from restaurants, shops & the famous ice cream shop! French owner & staff are very nice, rooms... read more

The secret to enjoying this B&B to its fullest is not being tempted to spend all your time at S.B.'s many attractions. Check in & stay in these serene surroundings & relax!

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Fabulous food and a lovely garden setting added to the charming comfort of our cottage to make for a wonderful stay. Our favorites? Gourmet breakfasts on the shaded patio, wine & hors d' oeuvres, delicious brownies in the evening. It was a... read more

First time at a B&B. My wife really loved it which was my main concern when booking it for her B-day. The Cardinal room is great with its separate sitting room and deck overlooking the main rear garden. The breakfasts were great with a homemade... read more

I loved my stay at the Secret Garden Inn so much that I didn't want to leave! We stayed in one of the cottages with the private hot tub and it was so private and romantic. The food was delicious, the host was friendly, and the main house was cozy... read more

Superior service that matches the best Santa Barbara has to offer. Top of my list to consider when visiting Santa Barbara.

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the garden welcomes you to a state of relaxation and the room and service our friendly and cozy like family

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Gorgeous, lush grounds, kind innkeeper, delicious gourmet breakfasts. What more could one desire from a honeymoon. Will be back!

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hostess is charming and thinks of everything. Cozy cottages-main house inviting with areas to relax. Great food!!! Unpretentious. Hostess feels like a good friend.

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Had a very wonderful stay in one of the cottages. Very clean, staff friendl and helpful. Exceeded my expectations for a Bed and Breakfast. Garden is beautiful and the themed cottages are very nicely decorated. Marvelous breakfast. We will be back!... read more

Room is pretty and clean Friendly host Delicious breakfast

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The garden welcomes you to a state of relaxation and the room and service our friendly and cozy like family

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This moderately priced B&B is conveniently located near down town Santa Barbara (walking distance for those of us used to walking a mile or two). The staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were satisfactory, albeit not large. The best... read more

xlnt experience from arrival to departure. wonderful food and even better people.

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Spacious, very clean bedrm. & bathrm.; exquisite taste; abundant, unobstrusive hospitality everywhere: lovely breakfasts, snacks, chance to talk with guests (your own or the B&B's) for hours at a time, solicitous staff, a welcome on every... read more

It's was a pleausure for us to stay here we was so happy to discover this place .If you go to santa Barbara go here .

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This is a wonderfully quiet, secluded B&B in a beautiful residential area of Santa Barbara, CA. Wonderful prices, cottages & terrific food – 3 times in 24 hrs food is provided! read more

The Secret Garden is very charming and cozy, great breakfast and nice staff.

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Very comfortable bed. Extremely clean and updated plumbing, yet quaint and very French. Super great breakfast. Hospitality extra special.

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I went based on the Internet photos. The property is not well maintained, the room that we stayed in had a window unit a/c that I (asked for) did not operate well at all, hence little sleep. I feel this property is VERY VERY OVERATED. Even at... read more

This B&B has a beuatiful garden, and it looks very cute and quaint. The cottage rooms and main house were filled with antiques and period details. The Inn Keeper was a bit eccentric, but she was passionate about the business. Going into our room, it... read more

Cozy cottages decorated with French charm and elegance, uncluttered and gracious. Speaking of gracious, innkeeper Dominique personifies it! Great location on a quiet residential street, and most rooms open to the eponymous garden patio. Excellent... read more