Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals

Because of Santa Barbara's temperate climate, beautiful beaches, and extensive shopping and dining, it is a very attractive tourist destination. As such, the hotel prices are extremely high compared to most areas. Vacation rentals began on the very high-end of the market, but now many less-expensive houses and condos are being rented out as such and doing extremely well. The offer great affordable alternatives to local hotels, especiallly for larger groups/families. Occupancy rates range from 60-95%, depending on location, amenities, price, etc.  Many owners self-manage using popular internet sites like: VRBO.com (Vacation Rental By Owner) while other decide to use professional vacation rental management companies. 

Vacation rental management companies, of which there are several reputable ones here in SB, charge between 12-20% to manage your vacation rental.  The 12% typically includes marketing, booking, and transferring the money.  The 16-20% fees typically include those services plus managing maintenance and cleaning, labeled full-service management.  All vacation rentals need to have Cable TV, internet, etc and be fully furnished, most of which you would already have for your own use, so it’s a great way to help pay for those utilities as well.

Here is a sample scenerio: For a standard 2 bedroom condo with good furnishings and a decent location, you could probably get $100-200 a night or $700-1000/week, with the same condo renting on a month to month basis at only $1400-2000/mo.

ZiaGroup Vacation Rental Management 

Do you have a home in the Santa Barbara area that you rent out on a weekly or monthly basis to travelers?  Allow Daniel Zia and the ZiaGroup team to assist you in the management of your property and rental income.  We have the tools to provide excellent service to both you and your rental clients so they will continue to come back to your Santa Barbara vacation rental year after year.  Please contact Daniel to request information on the vacation rental services provided by the ZiaGroup team.

Affordablee Santa Barbara Vacation Homes

Hidden On Treasure:  Rates: $99/night, $650/week, $2300/mo (GREAT VALUE)

This charming vacation rental has a convenient location in a popular residential neighborhood called Samarkand.  It is a 10-15 minute walk from State Street Restaurants & Shops, and a 5 minute drive from popular Ellings Park and Hendry's Beach.  This beautiful studio unit has a king size bed, Queen size sofa couch, and a fouton, as well as a kitchenette, beautiful bathroom, and a flat screen TV. The owners, Matthias & Olita, who self-manage the rental, are extremely friendly dog-lovers who enjoy helping visitors maximize their Santa Barbara vacation experience. Tell them you found their rental on our site and receive 10% off your stay!