We've stayed in several B&Bs in Santa Barbara, and were really excited about James House. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The first impression didn't help - check-in is from 3-5, but we arrived at 4 to a locked door & no one answering our knocks or doorbells. We called the after-hours number, and Marie walked us through getting in - but... More

We just returned from a practically perfect weekend in Santa Barbara at the James House. My first contact with innkeeper Maria was very efficient. She answered questions with timely phone calls and was most easy to work with. We arrived at 3:00 (check-in time) and our room (The Garden Room) was all ready for us. The accommodations were wonderful and... More

Had a fantastic stay at the James House last week while visiting Santa Barbara. Not only was it in a perfect location to experience all that Santa Barbara has to offer, but the owner is about as welcoming and accommodating as you can imagine. She is very knowledgeable about the area as she grew up there and is enthusiastic about... More

James House is a beautiful villa set in a quiet, suburban street within walking distance of the town. Marie, who runs things at the house (but doesn't live there) is a wonderfully warm host and a truly excellent cook (the breakfasts were a definite highlight). Our room was warm and cozy with a fantastic bath tub (we hadn't come across... More

The James House was a treat in many ways: the Carrillo Room was bright and large had a nice view; our breakfast prepared by innkeeper Maria was excellent; the parlor was a lovely place for a breakfast; and the State Street downtown was easy to walk. However, it was off-putting not to have no innkeeper to greet us, and having... More

As the last stop on our trip down the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco, the James House in Santa Barbara was a welcome refuge for two days during Christmas week. We stayed in the Carillo room, a beautful, extremely large room with a definite Santa Barbara beachy feel. The room and the entire B&B were spotlessly clean. Marie, the... More

We really enjoyed our two-night stay at the James House B&B at the end of August….I thought I had previously posted this but had not and in an effort to start off 2012 in an organized manner I am cleaning up and catching up on things. Prior to selecting the James House for our weekend away I had read all... More

We stayed two nights in August during our Californian road trip. The building was a beautiful Victorian house. Our room was charming and full of Victorian character. The ensuite bathroom was stunning. We made good use of the in-room DVD player and complimentary DVD library. Marie was a wonderful hostess, extremely friendly and warm. She was very helpful in advising... More

Very clean, great breakfast, and great location. All you could want for a great weekend in Santa Barbara More