Name: Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Address: 1908 Bath Street, Oak Park, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, US
Price range: $209–$380 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is a quiet, charming bed-and-breakfast with lovely gardens, warmly hosted stays, and consistently praised homemade breakfasts served in the courtyard or to private patios, creating a peaceful retreat for travelers to Santa Barbara.

The residential location is convenient for exploring Santa Barbara, with a short drive to the beach and main shopping and some dining options within walking distance. Rooms are vintage and cozy, with cottage-style layouts; some include private patios and hot tubs, though a few are small and several guests found mattresses on the softer side. Parking is repeatedly described as very tight, and while cleanliness is praised, occasional age-related wear or minor maintenance issues are noted. Overall, expect a well-hosted B&B best for a relaxed, low-key stay.

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Facilities

Lush gardens and courtyard spaces are a highlight, and some rooms feature private hot tubs; however, multiple guests report the on-site parking is very tight.

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Christopher

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad parking.

10

Thomas

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the hummingbird suite and loved the private patio and private hot tub.

10

Michael

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While I'm glad there's available parking, the parking area is a tight area that makes getting in and out a bit tricky. Sometimes, you need another person to navigate you out of there.

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Lucie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave

10

Hannah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our 4th visit to the Secret Garden. The courtyard where you can eat breakfast is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Breakfast was delicious with very fluffy croissants, fruit, quiche, fresh baked bread like pumpkin bread, and coffee and tea. The rooms are charming.

10

Karen

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved this place! Wish I could’ve stayed for a week. Breakfast was served to my private patio, and it was delicious. The Jacuzzi hot tub on the patio was such a treat. I will definitely come back when I’m in Santa Barbara.

10

Michael

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The only drawback is the parking but it is what it is and can be worked out.

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Michael

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is tight but it is what it is, and Secret Garden has optimized it as best they can.

10

belgin

Apr 22, 2023

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I loved everything about this beautiful house and its gardens. Dominique was an amazing host!!

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Stephen

Jul 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, but a few note age-related wear or minor maintenance issues (e.g., a broken shade).

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Judith A

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our room, very clean & quaint and the bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and nice for an overnight stay. I would have liked bars in the bathtub ti make it safer getting in & out of the tub.

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Richard

Jan 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

One thing the mattress in the Hummingbird needs to be changed. But over all it was great. Very clean and private. We recommend it.

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Lucie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave

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Steven

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dominique was great and responsive. Property and cottages are very old and in need of repair, but overall a pleasant experience.

8

William

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming bed and breakfast. Owner was very welcoming and breakfast excellent. Our only complaint was a broken window shade which resulted in a warm room on a hot day. However, the air conditioning was able to control the temperature, once turned on.

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Sandra

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I fell in love with the country French cuteness of this place. Cozy and clean, exceptional service.

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Rooms

Cottages and rooms are vintage in style and generally cozy rather than large; some have private patios with hot tubs, and a few guests found the mattresses softer than preferred.

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Genise

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really loved our stay at the Secret Garden inn and cottages. It was so peaceful, quiet, and private. We definitely will be staying here again.

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Thomas

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the hummingbird suite and loved the private patio and private hot tub.

8

Rick

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The host is outstanding and very accommodating. The bed was to soft for my liking.

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Lucie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave

10

Hannah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our 4th visit to the Secret Garden. The courtyard where you can eat breakfast is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Breakfast was delicious with very fluffy croissants, fruit, quiche, fresh baked bread like pumpkin bread, and coffee and tea. The rooms are charming.

8

John

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Host was very helpful with suggestions for activities. Breakfast was as excellent. Prefer a firm mattress, Meadowlark room mattress to soft for me.

10

Karen

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved this place! Wish I could’ve stayed for a week. Breakfast was served to my private patio, and it was delicious. The Jacuzzi hot tub on the patio was such a treat. I will definitely come back when I’m in Santa Barbara.

10

Gerald

Jul 5, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property. Cozy cabin. Old style. Great breakfast!

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Stephen

Jul 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.

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Troy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint and charming. Very quiet, dog friendly in a neighborhood

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Service

Hosts and staff are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and responsive, with personalized touches and helpful local suggestions.

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John

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dominique was a very good hostess! This place is amazing. Will definitely stay here again. Quiet,well hidden gem.

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Alejandro

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very beautiful establishment with incredible natural surroundings and the Innkeeper delivering amazing service.

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Steven

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dominique was great and responsive. Property and cottages are very old and in need of repair, but overall a pleasant experience.

8

Sam

Nov 21, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Dominique and her staff are friendly and welcoming. The Secret Garden has a feel of staying at a friends home. Breakfasts are delicious, and location is very convienent to most of what Santa Barbara has to offer, a great and quiet walking neighborhood too. It is important to note there is a sweet cat named Peanut living there, but if you have allergies, be aware!

10

belgin

Apr 22, 2023

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I loved everything about this beautiful house and its gardens. Dominique was an amazing host!!

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Frank

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay, the room is very comfortable and the host was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast really exceeded our expectations.

10

Stephen

Jul 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.

10

Robert

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was such a great stay and the host was wonderful.

10

Mark

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a wonderful host - well looked after in accommodation, wonderfully breakfast- the quiche was amazing and friendly host..

10

Sandra

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I fell in love with the country French cuteness of this place. Cozy and clean, exceptional service.

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Location

Set in a residential neighborhood that feels tucked away; it’s a short drive to the beach and main shopping, with some dining options walkable.

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Genise

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really loved our stay at the Secret Garden inn and cottages. It was so peaceful, quiet, and private. We definitely will be staying here again.

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Lucie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave

8

Ajoy

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very nice and quiet stay. The breakfast provided was excellent home prepared . Loved them . The location is great.

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Siu

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nice quiet cabins 1 mile from the beach.

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Sam

Nov 21, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Dominique and her staff are friendly and welcoming. The Secret Garden has a feel of staying at a friends home. Breakfasts are delicious, and location is very convienent to most of what Santa Barbara has to offer, a great and quiet walking neighborhood too. It is important to note there is a sweet cat named Peanut living there, but if you have allergies, be aware!

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Stephen

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet peaceful aettimg

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Klaus

May 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A hidden and quiet place in town.

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Troy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint and charming. Very quiet, dog friendly in a neighborhood

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety (e.g., croissants, quiche, fresh items), served in the garden or to private patios, with dietary requests accommodated.

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Lucie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave

10

Roger

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodations are quaint, charming, and comfortable. Some family members were in the main house and other family units were in cottages. It was perfect for our needs. We felt at home and welcomed. The breakfast was gourmet faire and absolutely delicious and plentiful.

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Mary

May 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

It was amazing. Danielle was the ultimate hostess. She was from France and the food was outstanding for breakfast.

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Hannah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our 4th visit to the Secret Garden. The courtyard where you can eat breakfast is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Breakfast was delicious with very fluffy croissants, fruit, quiche, fresh baked bread like pumpkin bread, and coffee and tea. The rooms are charming.

10

Karen

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved this place! Wish I could’ve stayed for a week. Breakfast was served to my private patio, and it was delicious. The Jacuzzi hot tub on the patio was such a treat. I will definitely come back when I’m in Santa Barbara.

8

Ajoy

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very nice and quiet stay. The breakfast provided was excellent home prepared . Loved them . The location is great.

10

Volodymyr

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stuff, yummy croissant and fresh orange juice for breakfast. Sorry for mess we’ve done though.🙈🙈

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Frank

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay, the room is very comfortable and the host was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast really exceeded our expectations.

10

Stephen

Jul 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.

10

Mark

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a wonderful host - well looked after in accommodation, wonderfully breakfast- the quiche was amazing and friendly host..

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Month	Average price
January	$220
February	$220
March	$238
April	$268
May	$280
June	$273
July	$290
August	$273
September	$236
October	$219
November	$227
December	$214

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $220	2	3
4 $220	5 $216	6 $213	7 $216	8 $218	9 $316	10
11 $222	12 $217	13 $221	14 $217	15 $214	16 $380	17
18 $219	19 $217	20 $218	21 $213	22 $217	23 $254	24
25 $216	26 $219	27 $214	28 $218	29 $218	30 $256	31

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Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

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