# The Grand Retreat Goleta - Chosen Collection https://www.wander.com/property/the-grand-retreat-goleta-chosen-collection-685571944346551605 > Luxury vacation rental in Goleta, CA ## Property Overview - **Sleeps**: 8 guests - **Bedrooms**: 5 - **Bathrooms**: 2 - **Square Footage**: 1,000 sq ft ## Pricing & Availability - **Nightly Rate**: $675 - $1350 (before taxes and fees) - **Next Available**: August 9, 2026 - **Available Days**: 61 days in the next 90 days - **Daily Pricing (Next 90 Days)**: - Aug 8, 2026: $1099 (Not Available) - Aug 9, 2026: $944 (Available) - Aug 10, 2026: $994 (Available) - Aug 11, 2026: $1015 (Available) - Aug 12, 2026: $1143 (Available) - Aug 13, 2026: $1394 (Not Available) - Aug 14, 2026: $1537 (Not Available) - Aug 15, 2026: $1292 (Not Available) - Aug 16, 2026: $1034 (Available) - Aug 17, 2026: $1022 (Available) - Aug 18, 2026: $1022 (Available) - Aug 19, 2026: $1022 (Available) - Aug 20, 2026: $1226 (Available) - Aug 21, 2026: $1430 (Not Available) - Aug 22, 2026: $1211 (Not Available) - Aug 23, 2026: $991 (Not Available) - Aug 24, 2026: $990 (Available) - Aug 25, 2026: $990 (Available) - Aug 26, 2026: $990 (Available) - Aug 27, 2026: $1252 (Available) - Aug 28, 2026: $1514 (Not Available) - Aug 29, 2026: $1273 (Not Available) - Aug 30, 2026: $1011 (Available) - Aug 31, 2026: $833 (Available) - Sep 1, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 2, 2026: $1013 (Available) - Sep 3, 2026: $1350 (Available) - Sep 4, 2026: $1350 (Not Available) - Sep 5, 2026: $1350 (Not Available) - Sep 6, 2026: $1350 (Not Available) - Sep 7, 2026: $1350 (Available) - Sep 8, 2026: $1013 (Available) - Sep 9, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 10, 2026: $803 (Available) - Sep 11, 2026: $930 (Not Available) - Sep 12, 2026: $803 (Not Available) - Sep 13, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 14, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 15, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 16, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 17, 2026: $855 (Not Available) - Sep 18, 2026: $957 (Not Available) - Sep 19, 2026: $777 (Available) - Sep 20, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 21, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 22, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 23, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 24, 2026: $782 (Available) - Sep 25, 2026: $888 (Not Available) - Sep 26, 2026: $782 (Not Available) - Sep 27, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 28, 2026: $675 (Not Available) - Sep 29, 2026: $675 (Available) - Sep 30, 2026: $716 (Available) - Oct 1, 2026: $907 (Not Available) - Oct 2, 2026: $1127 (Not Available) - Oct 3, 2026: $961 (Not Available) - Oct 4, 2026: $736 (Available) - Oct 5, 2026: $745 (Available) - Oct 6, 2026: $767 (Available) - Oct 7, 2026: $790 (Available) - Oct 8, 2026: $1079 (Available) - Oct 9, 2026: $1140 (Available) - Oct 10, 2026: $906 (Available) - Oct 11, 2026: $900 (Available) - Oct 12, 2026: $845 (Available) - Oct 13, 2026: $790 (Available) - Oct 14, 2026: $790 (Available) - Oct 15, 2026: $1020 (Available) - Oct 16, 2026: $1177 (Available) - Oct 17, 2026: $948 (Available) - Oct 18, 2026: $782 (Available) - Oct 19, 2026: $774 (Available) - Oct 20, 2026: $774 (Available) - Oct 21, 2026: $833 (Available) - Oct 22, 2026: $1070 (Available) - Oct 23, 2026: $1248 (Available) - Oct 24, 2026: $1070 (Available) - Oct 25, 2026: $873 (Available) - Oct 26, 2026: $854 (Available) - Oct 27, 2026: $854 (Available) - Oct 28, 2026: $854 (Available) - Oct 29, 2026: $947 (Available) - Oct 30, 2026: $1040 (Available) - Oct 31, 2026: $947 (Available) - Nov 1, 2026: $857 (Available) - Nov 2, 2026: $859 (Available) - Nov 3, 2026: $859 (Available) - Nov 4, 2026: $874 (Available) - Nov 5, 2026: $1068 (Not Available) - Nov 6, 2026: $1245 (Not Available) ## Location - **Address**: Goleta, CA, US - **Coordinates**: 34.4365686, -119.8929287 - **Timezone**: America/Los_Angeles - **Local Area**: Beautiful destination with local attractions ## Amenities - Free parking - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Fire place - Garage - Hair dryer - Heating - Wifi - Bed linens - Bath linens - Tv - Coffee maker - Dishes - Dishwasher - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Fridge - Spices - Stove - Toaster - Carbon monoxide detector - Fire extinguisher - First aid kit - Smoke detector ## Dining Recommendations - **Jeannine's | Restaurant & Bakery**: Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery offers local breakfast favorites like French toast and benedicts in a casual, elegant setting with outdoor patios overlooking Santa Barbara’s beach and pier. Family-owned for over 30 years, it’s the perfect spot for brunch by the water with great food, service, and vibes. - **The Club & Guest House at UC Santa Barbara**: Served in a newly refurbished, architecturally striking building overlooking the UCSB lagoon and Pacific Ocean, The Club & Guest House offers beautifully prepared, sustainable California cuisine with seasonal, local ingredients. Its tranquil, lagoon-side ambiance and fine-dining luncheon setting make it a welcoming spot for both campus visitors and the public. [1][2][4][7][9] - **CAJÉ Coffee Roasters**: CAJÉ Coffee Roasters is a cozy, artistically beautiful café in Ventura and Santa Barbara offering expertly roasted coffee, creative specialty drinks like honey lavender lattes and strawberry matcha, plus sandwiches and acai bowls. The calm, informal ambiance features both indoor and outdoor seating, with latte art that looks gallery-worthy and a unique evening transformation into a speakeasy-style social spot. - **Los Agaves**: Los Agaves offers authentic, well-crafted traditional Mexican cuisine elevated through thoughtful preparation in a pleasant, charming atmosphere that makes it a memorable culinary destination. Nestled in Cuernavaca, this distinct dining spot sets itself apart from typical franchise fare with mouthwatering entrees and carefully curated flavors. - **The Ellwood at Goleta Beach**: Perched on Goleta Beach, The Ellwood offers ingredient-driven coastal cuisine paired with breathtaking ocean views in a setting where fresh flavors, good company, and golden sunsets come together. Its chef-driven menu and thoughtfully curated atmosphere transform dinner into a sensory oceanfront experience along the Santa Barbara coast. - **Nikka Ramen | Japanese Restaurant**: Nikka Ramen is a traditional Japanese ramen house in Goleta, Santa Barbara, serving delicious Tonkotsu pork bone broth ramen with all the classic toppings[1][9]. Located in an award-winning shopping district, it offers a cozy, unassuming spot perfect for travelers and locals seeking authentic, hearty Asian soups[2][4]. ## Activities & Attractions - **Girsh Park**: Girsh Park is Goleta’s vibrant 25-year community hotspot featuring basketball courts, a playground, and expansive grassy areas perfect for kids to run and families to picnic. Anyone who loves active outdoor fun, little league sports, or local festivals like the annual Goleta Lemon Festival will enjoy this welcoming space for all ages. - **Stow Grove Park**: Stow Grove Park is a diverse, historic retreat with redwood groves, volleyball, softball, and inclusive playgrounds, perfect for families, birdwatchers, and anyone seeking shade and relaxation. - **Lizards Mouth Rock**: Lizard's Mouth is a quick, free hike to a unique sandstone rock shaped like a lizard's mouth, offering sensational ocean views and fun rock scrambling perfect for travelers, families, and nature lovers exploring Santa Barbara. - **Coronado Butterfly Preserve, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County**: Visit the Coronado Butterfly Preserve from November to February to witness over 100,000 Monarch butterflies migrating in a stunning natural spectacle, making it a perfect, free outing for nature lovers, families, and photographers seeking an easy, scenic adventure. - **Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park**: Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park is a special 4-acre hub featuring splash pads, a skate plaza, and nature-themed play areas perfect for active families, sports enthusiasts, and kids who love outdoor fun. - **Sands Beach**: Sands Beach features almost pure quartz sand that feels like stepping onto a cloud, making it perfect for nature lovers and families seeking a quiet, cool retreat with gentle waves ideal for shell collecting. [1] - **Goleta Beach Park**: Goleta Beach Park is special for its 1,500-foot fishing pier, sandy beach, and miles of paved biking trails, making it a perfect family-friendly spot for fishermen, bikers, and anyone seeking relaxed coastal fun. - **Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa**: This free, sunrise-to-sunset grove offers a magical chance to witness over 15,000 monarch butterflies clustering in eucalyptus trees, making it a perfect escape for nature lovers, hikers, and families visiting between October and February. - **Art, Design & Architecture Museum**: This guided tour of the Art, Design and Architecture Museum reveals how its striking architecture and curated exhibitions shape visitor engagement, making it a special experience for art lovers, design enthusiasts, and architecture students. ## Local Services - **Smart & Final Extra!**: Smart & Final Extra! is a specialty grocery store that combines discount prices with a wide assortment of fresh produce, bakery items, and bulk essentials, offering a unique mix of high-quality local growers and warehouse-style convenience. - **Isla Vista Market**: Isla Vista Market is a full-blown community grocery store since 1961, offering a wide selection of international food items alongside fresh produce, meat, dairy, and a great variety of alcohol. - **Target Grocery**: Target Grocery is stocked with much more than mere essentials, featuring specialty brands like Goodles Mac and Cheese, Graza olive oil, and Fly By Jing chili crisp alongside healthier snack choices. With competitive prices on premium items and a diverse array of beloved food enthusiast favorites, it’s brimming with culinary delights at reasonable costs. - **Albertsons**: Albertsons offers exclusive seasonal specialties like pumpkin maple fig and thyme mini artisan crisps, brown butter sage popcorn chips, and white chocolate pumpkin cookies. It also features fun limited-time items such as pizza and Cool Ranch Doritos, Gatorade, and Chips Ahoy cookies tied to Stranger Things. - **Chevron**: This Chevron grocery store specializes in fresh, single-serving meals like hot breakfast burritos, hummus plates, and quality meats, offering an elevated yet quick dinner option for busy shoppers. - **CVS**: CVS is a trusted pharmacy offering unique specialty medications like injectables, inhaled drugs, and oral treatments that may not be available at local pharmacies, with convenient home delivery or in-store pickup at nearly 10,000 locations. - **7-Eleven**: This 24-hour convenience store specializes in iconic frozen Slurpee drinks and Big Gulp beverages, offering large drink sizes and hot snacks like pizza and egg salad sandwiches for life on the clock. - **7-Eleven**: Discover 7-Eleven's specialty Slurpee frozen drinks and Big Gulp beverages, available at this 24-hour convenience store known for its large drink sizes and endless late-night snacks. - **The Arbor**: The Arbor is a specialty grocery in Ann Arbor offering unique handmade pasta, gourmet sauces, hand-crafted jams, and hard-to-find hot sauces alongside fresh organic produce and artisan baked goods. - **Isla Vista Food Cooperative**: Isla Vista Food Cooperative is Santa Barbara County’s only community-owned grocery store, offering a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce and a fully stocked bulk section with grains, beans, nuts, and spices. For over 50 years, it has provided residents and students with affordable, organic, and sustainably sourced foods while promoting community autonomy and environmental justice. ## Additional Information - **Shipping to**:

Shipping Items to the House
Can I ship some gear to the house before my stay? Absolutely! However, please note that deliveries are at your own discretion; Wander will not be held liable for lost, stolen, or tampered items or packages.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that delivery will fall during your stay dates in order to prevent disturbing the guests at the house before and after your trip. Should your package arrive on a day that doesn’t fall during your trip, a $50 fee will be charged for our runner's fee.


Need Something at the Home?
If there is anything you want in your Wander Home that you can’t find, simply let Concierge know so they can help out (no need to buy anything). You may contact them through the app or by texting +1-737-377-3205.

- **Occupancy notice**:

This home follows a strict maximum occupancy rule. Please make sure that the total number of guests accompanying you (including both children and adults) doesn't exceed the indicated maximum occupancy above to avoid cancellation of your stay and additional fees.

- **No smoking**:

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

## Guest Services - **24/7 Concierge**: Available through the Wander app - **Housekeeping**: Professional cleaning service - **Maintenance**: On-call support for any issues - **Local Recommendations**: Dining, activities, and experiences ## Property Details - **Property ID**: 685571944346551605 - **Hero Image**: https://assets.wander.com/685572754103077816/2440.webp --- *Last modified: 2026-08-08*