2965 Glen Albyn Drive Hobbit House, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
#7 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Santa Barbara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 23 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.0
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Reviewed: August 24, 2024
Dominic
United KingdomIt was all amazing!
Beautiful place to stay that has been lovingly created.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 30, 2024
Garibay
United StatesBeautiful scenery
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 13, 2024
Fnu
United StatesNothing at all. This place was a great experience.
I honestly cannot praise this property enough! Steve has built a wonderful little escape on a residential property. I was very surprised by how spacious, well resourced and comfortable this place was. Even the bathroom and showers were superb, better than a lot of hotels. So you can be a clean Hobbit during your stay. The location is great too. Heads up: there's no door separating the room from the toilet and bathroom..so you're going to reach a whole new level of intimacy with whoever you're choosing to stay here with 😅
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Drew
United KingdomThe bed was a little uncomfortable and there is only a net curtain providing "privacy" between the toilet and kitchen area.
The Hobbit Haven is exactly what is described, its not built for comfort or to compete with a hotel. You get a real Hobbit house to stay in. Great for 1 night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Jason
United StatesThe shower was a little difficult to use.
It was amazing! Cute and functioning and had everything for a stay, even if it was all hobbit sized.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Gabriel
United StatesGreat place to stay highly recommend to anyone who loves Lord of the Rings. You won't be disappointed. They had all the movies available to watch on the TV inside. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Victoria
United StatesShower was drippy and didn’t get hot
So cute and well decorated, lots of amenities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Randy
United StatesEverything it was a great experience, and the hosts were very kind and helpful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Keogh
United StatesWe loved it! N/A
This property was excellent. It was super themed with the Hobbit style fittings and fixtures, all fit within a tiny home with a bed, kitchen and bathroom. We loved the location, which made seeing Santa Barbara super easy. Our host was friendly and helpful. It made our trip something a little more special! We were worried it might be cold but there was a heater inside.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Iulia
United KingdomLovely little hobbit house, full of small treasures inside
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
M
United StatesSomething to keep in mind is that the hobbit haven faces the front house's back porch, so you can hear whatever is going on out there (like music, tv) and see the tenants (owners?) just a few feet away. Not a deal breaker for some, but something to note.
Super quaint & adorable space. I loved all the details in the decor. The bedding was comfortable and cozy. The location was perfect, just a few minutes from trails and the botanic garden.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Olf
United StatesBeds
Great little spot. Very cute. Safe. Had everything we needed except for a very important bed. The twin and double bed were small sofa beds, not real beds. The double was not big enough for two people so we had to sleep separately, which was extremely sad for us.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Diana
GermanyNothing. Everything perfect.
We had the honor to be the first guests in this beautiful hobbit house. We were warmly welcomed by Steve and he makes sure that we have anything that we need and was really helpful. You can see how much effort he puts into the house. Everything is lovingly furnished down to the smallest detail. It was truly an unforgettable experience. When you have the chance than book it! Untortunatly we were very late and he waits until we arrive, even though he had to drive home an hour late at night. Thank you for all. It was perfect and we never forget this stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Eric
United StatesIt is very small and for hobbit size people, not advised for tall ones, I am 5”4 and did not fit under the shower head.
Fun place to stay for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: July 22, 2024
Markielowski
United StatesVERY small. The pictures really don't show how small it is. Also fairly inaccessible if you have any mobility issues.
An adorable little hobbit home. Quaint and cute.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Cathy
United StatesWas very small and access inside difficult due to low entry and step down ladder
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: October 8, 2023
Dawn
United StatesParking was interesting.
I loved how cute it was. The property owners were very nice and made changes that we needed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Sarah
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Dylan
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Michael
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Jean
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Jean
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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