The Craft House Inn

Hotels
9.3 (65 reviews)
1327 Bath Street , Santa Barbara , US
1-8056598468

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

All en-suite bathrooms
Premium Casper mattresses
Luxury bed linens
Complimentary Nespresso coffee
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Smart TVs with streaming services
Public Goods bath amenities
Premium Steamery garment steamers
Free on-site parking
Available daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, walkable location
Spotlessly clean
Comfortable, large beds
Modern, stylish renovated rooms
Fully equipped kitchen and Nespresso machine
Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
Attentive hosts (when on-site)
Self check-in working well
Great outdoor space for groups
Cons:
No on-site staff / slow remote support
Centralized AC control causing some rooms to be too cold
Check-in delays / waiting to drop bags
Occasional creaky floors and noise from neighboring suites
Missing small items in room (e.g., cups for tea/coffee)
Smoke detector issue reported in one room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.7
Multiple reviewers explicitly called the property 'spotlessly clean' and said 'everything was very clean,' supporting an excellent cleanliness rating.
Service
8
Mixed: several guests praised the hosts as 'exceptional' and 'attentive,' but there are notable negatives—no on-site staff, slow/remote support, and check-in delays—so service is rated lower to reflect inconsistent support.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised as 'great location,' 'walkable,' 'short walk from town centre' and in a quiet residential street, justifying an excellent location score.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms described as beautifully renovated, modern, very comfortable with 'huge' beds; minor issues noted (creaky floors, occasional noise, lack of luggage table) but overall very strong.
Amenities
9.4
Positive mentions of a fully equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine and smooth self check-in; some shortcomings noted (no cups in one stay, central AC control causing temperature issues) but amenities are overall very good.
Value for Money
9.2
Several guests called this one of their favorite stays and 'top choice,' indicating strong perceived value despite limited explicit pricing comments.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Limited mentions: guests appreciated the Nespresso coffee machine in the suite. No on-site restaurant reported; rating set to target with note of available in-room coffee provisions.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall sentiment is highly positive with multiple recommendations ('would definitely recommend', 'highly recommend', 'one of the best places'), peaceful and charming atmosphere noted by many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:09

Property Description

The Craft House Inn is a 100-year-old bed & breakfast that has been thoroughly reimagined and painstakingly renovated for today's travel, with contactless check-in and on-demand staff. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, every inch of the Craft House's five beds and five-and-a-half baths has been thoughtfully designed to blend old-world charm with modern amenities and comfort. Designed for families traveling together, available accommodations include the individual guest rooms or full-buyout options. The Main House features four bedrooms — Granada, Harbor, Rose and Butterfly — each with an en-suite bathroom; the attached Lotus Suite is a privately accessed suite with a full kitchen, living room and bathroom. The property is part of the Hearth Hospitality family, with a culinary program led by Michelin-recognized Chef Julian Martinez of Barbareño.

Important information:

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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 10:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.7
Service: 8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Terry • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location…comfortable

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Stanislaw • couple • us
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • us
10
Central and comfortable, updated design
Pros:

Fresh design, clean, quiet, walkable neighborhood, and close to city center

Cons:

Air conditioning control for all rooms was in hallway. My room was too cool.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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sophia • couple • fr
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • family_with_children • us
10
I highly recommend this charming inn.
Pros:

The hosts were exceptional. Attentive and accommodating.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Anosha • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
10
Pros:

Well appointed, quiet.

Cons:

Couldn’t find any cups for tea or coffee

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Analisa • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent, one of my favorite experiences.
Pros:

Beautiful and peaceful

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • ch
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Artemie • couple • us
10
best over 500 another places I’ve been
Pros:

This place deserves to be in top list. One of the best places I’ve ever been. Clean, interesting, designed, modern. That was TOP CHOICE

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Stani • family_with_children • es
9
A beautiful little home away from home in Santa Barbara. More like a stylish apartment than a hotel room.
Pros:

We stayed in the Lotus Suite for one night while passing through Santa Barbara and really enjoyed it.

The suite has its own private entrance from the side of the main building, giving it the feel of a little wooden cottage. While the exterior is older, the inside has been beautifully renovated with a modern design. Everything was spotlessly clean, the bed was huge and comfortable, and the air conditioning worked perfectly.

The fully equipped kitchen, especially the Nespresso coffee machine, was a great bonus. It has everything you need to prepare simple meals, making it perfect for a longer stay, even though we were only there for one night.

As it’s an older wooden building, the floors do creak and you may hear some noise from neighbouring suites or upstairs, but during our stay this was only noticeable during the day. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The location is excellent—on a quiet residential one-way street, yet just a short walk from the town centre.

Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend the Lotus Suite, especially if you’re planning to stay for a few days.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • us
10
My daughter and I had a lovely stay at the Inn.
Pros:

Beautiful room and location was ideal.

Cons:

The room and bed were comfortable. I was able to walk to restaurants, cafes, and shopping.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lea • couple • no
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Abby • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The house interior decor was beautiful and every room had it's own unique theme. Everything was very clean and in it's place. Location was great, very walkable to coffee shops and restaurants. The outdoor space was stunning, could not recommend more for a group of friends to spend a weekend at.

Cons:

Check in process could have been better. The team did everything they could to turnover the house quickly, but there were a few hours we were waiting to drop our bags off that could have been done sooner, so we could have explored the city more. Overall the team tried their best to accommodate all guests (checking in and checking out).

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ann • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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DAPHNE • solo_traveller • br
9
Pros:

Casa bem localizada
Tudo lindo e confortável
Cama e chuveiro excelentes
Self check-in funcionou super bem

Cons:

Ar central na casa, porém haviam 4 hóspedes (4quartos) o q dificulta escolher a temperatura ideal para todos.
Nosso quarto apresentou problema com o detector de fumaça (ficou apitando durante a noite)
Faltou mesinha pra apoiar as malas/mochilas no quarto

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • pl
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sami • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
10
Pros:

Cute and well decorated home in a nice residential location but close to restaurants and coffee shops.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee