We missed the apparently popular wine social as we were out sailing, and the inn itself fell short of our expectations. The room was very small- just a bed (which was uncomfortable) and a couple of small tables. There is literally nothing to do and nothing near by, and you don't want to sit in your room and look at walls all evening. We did walk several blocks to the Doubletree just to have something to drink. I suppose it would depend on what you are looking for - and if you want to drive around to experience Santa Barbara, and return to a residential area for the night. I can see it would please many travelers, but it was just not right for us.
The breakfast was unimpressive for a B&B, which usually wow you with the breakfast. Also, apparently there are 14 bedrooms, but in 3 different houses - only 4 or 5 in the house which is shown as the "Old Yacht Club Inn", and where we were. Other guests stayed next door and I don't know what those rooms were like.
I think in the future we would prefer being closer to town where you can walk to restaurants, etc., although I admit it would be perfect for some people, and probably more desireable in the summer as it is only a couple blocks to a beach..

The Inn itself is quite nice. The location is lacking since it is next to two motels (one is Motel 6). Plenty of parking. Breakfast is ok. The room was clean, large and with plenty of storage for clothing. Bed was comfortable. Evening social time furnished time and place to share with other guests and host. We had an enjoyable stay and, in comparison with many other B & B's we have used, it rated higher than average. We stayed in the main house (portifino room) which is more historic and convenient to breakfast and fireplace. It rained a bit during our stay so we could not use the bicycles. We found the proximity of the train not problematic since it only traversed the area occasionally. The inn is quite close to the beach. All in all a good experience.

Nice place and I would stay there again. They add a nice touch by hosting a nightly wine social from 5 to 6 pm. Nice way to meet other folks that are staying at the B&B. Good time to share information about Santa Barbara.

We stayed in the Santa Rosa Suite....the Suite was clean and neat and although the B&B is older, it seemed to be well maintained. Plenty of parking and they provide bicycles for their guests. There is also accommodations made for glasses, ice etc...if you bring champagne or wine to drink during your stay. The house hosts were accommodating and nice. I would stay there again, it was nicely located to downtown.

I stayed at this B&B about 12 years ago and it was great! So, when I had to return to Santa Barbara, I looked it up and on the website it appeared as though it was still great!

Unfortunately, things began to slip from there onwards. I never received a confirmation email, despite leaving two phone messages. When I arrived the room I was shown to did not have any outside sitting area, as I had requested (athough the room looked nice). The good news is that the day manager showed me two other rooms that were available and had the space I wanted. She upgraded me to this accommodation, at no extra charge, which was great!

But the room, although spotlessly clean, had seen better days. Little things showed that the owners are running the place on a shoestring. For instance, the caulking in the bathroom was shot. The towels were frayed around the edges. The wallpaper hasn't been changed for at least twenty years, and its age is showing. And the jacuzzi tub must have been one of the originals made in the 1950's! And, in a B&B charging 'off-season rates' of $200/night, you would expect at least a shower cap and decent soap in this day and age!

So, all in all, would I stay there again? Probably not. It's a nice enough place, and convenient for the beach. But the staff is only there part-time, so if you need something, you have to wait until they return! There was coffee available, but if someone else used it in the evening, then the guests in the morning had nothing at all!

With a bit of effort on the owners part, this B&B could be great again - but it really needs some loving care and attention to compete in this era.