We loved the James House Santa Barbara. The rooms were very cozy, clean and nicely decorated, with especially spacious baths. Marie was very nice and hospitable and provided excellent home-cooked breakfasts that were about 3 times the food I would normally eat, but finished every bite! The social hours were equally enjoyable with good food and wine. Too bad we... more

I arrived in town so very lost! Upon calling the B&B, Marie, the proprieter, talked me through the maze of streets right to her door. What an incredible home, absolutely beautiful and welcoming. The accomadations were very comfortable and the food delicious. Marie is so dedicated to seeing that all her guests have all the information needed for dining, sightseeing,... more

My boyfriend (finance to be) surprised me with a trip to Santa Barbara where he ended up proposing to me and chose the James House to stay at. We stayed in the Chapala Room, June 16 - 18. It was the perfect place to stay. The room was VERY clean and the bathroom was looked very new, clean, and cute... more

We found James House Santa Barbara on Trip Advisor and chose it because it was rated #1. We were not disappointed in any way! We celebrated our 9th anniversary the day we arrived. We were delighted with our room, the Chapala Room, which was huge and had a huge bath with shower and a balcony off the bath. Marie and... more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The James House in late May. The room was very spacious and beautifully decorated, as was the bathroom. Our hostess, Marie, was extremely helpful and a great cook as well! Breakfast was delicious and very generous. We would highly recommend this inn to anyone looking for a charming, comfortable place to stay in a... more

The James House most certainly deserves its #1 rating. The house and rooms are impeccably clean. The breakfasts are gourmet with fresh ingredients. Marie, the innkeeper is wonderful. I have stayed in many fabulous B&Bs and this is by far the best! more

We just spent two nights at the James House with another couple who are old friends. We all had a terrific time. The location is perfect for walking around beautiful Santa Barbara. The breakfast and social hour were both outstanding...great food. Great wine for the social hour. Marie is the perfect host. We highly recommend the James House for a... more

This B&B is clean, comfortable and spacious with the addition of great hospitality from Marie, the owner, and her son Mitch. It is located near to State Street and is close to several restaurants. There is a comfortable downstairs parlour/ lounge. The accommodations are upstairs. Our bedroom was spacious and well appointed, with a comfortable king size bed. The bathroom... more

My husband and I recently stayed at the James House on our honeymoon in Santa Barbara. After reading the great reviews on Tripadvisor, we decided it looked like a charming place to stay. Luckily this wonderful B&B did not disappoint in any way! From the entire property to the breakfasts, everything was fantastic. We stayed in the Chapala room and... more