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Sanctuary Cielo

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· Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

5 acres hosted by Amber Y.

1 tent site

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Near Channel Islands National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.

Find your inner calm. Quiet and beautiful 5 acre, mountain forest retreat with walking paths, seating areas, yoga platforms, swings, caves, boulders and a hammock. Our sanctuary is more like a bed and breakfast, with touches of being in a warm home environment....an outdoor living room and kitchen. Easily accessible to cliffside hiking, caves or / rock climbing and the beach. Close to the Lizard's Mouth recreational area that has acres of exquisite cliffside boulders overlooking the ocean. Close to the Playground Recreational hiking area. And close to the Chumash Painted Caves. Multiple places to sleep, including on outdoor bed, a tent, ( we have one if you don't) a treehouse, or open air platforms. Room for a camping van. An indoor bedroom with fridge is available, with outdoor access, in inclement weather. We have a variety of games to choose from for the whole family. Kid friendly. We have 2 friendly kitties. Full outdoor kitchen with grill, outdoor shower, fresh water, fire pit, electricity and wifi. Hot tub is available for a small charge. Spa upgrades such as massage are available.Come chill in a quiet, mountain, 5 acre wooded sanctuary: nature trails, sitting areas, caves, boulders, swings and more. Easy access to recreational cliffside hiking and rock climbing, as well as a short 20 minute trip to the beach. There is also a river close by for cooling off! We only allow one set of campers at a time, but there are 2 official spots to choose from, so you rule the roost! We have an occasional house guest that may enjoy the environs as well. We have a very large front yard. The Beyond Eden Campsite is on this upper floor, tucked back down the road and around the side of an out building, cradled with privacy barriers. This campground has access to all amenities. And is ‘accessible to all’. It has an outdoor living room, outdoor grill, a full outdoor kitchen set up with amenities including fridge and freezer. There is electricity, WiFi , an outdoor shower, a gas fire pit, porta potty, potable water from a private well. Calm and well behaved pets allowed with prior approval of host. When booking site, kindly share about the temperament of your pet. While this is a magical space, we typically only allow one child as this is a quiet and calm sanctuary. You may inquire for 2 if they are quiet and well behaved. It is not a great place for toddlers as there are a few set of steps going down. Enchanted Forest Campground is in the valley forest. It has access to power, water, a toilet and a kitchen area. There is room for a standard size van on this property. Please advise beforehand. An indoor room and bathroom, with its own entrance, may be available upon sudden inclement weather or upon request. TBD. The hot tub is under a towering ancient pine and avail for a small up charge. This forest is a magical get-a-way. Our trees create a community that surrounds us , and they evoke a sense of peace. Come bathe in the solace they provide. Please let us know if you are celebrating a special occasion. Choose from a list of spa upgrades, including hot tub , massage, gentle yoga and meditation class. While we have a 48 hour booking policy, you are welcome to reach out directly for shorter notice.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Climbing

Natural features

Cave

Forest

Mountainous

98%

20 ratings · 19 reviews

Meg M.recommends

August 20, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

Lovely piece of paradise! Amber has created such a neat space full of everything you could want and need (kitchen appliances, a fridge/freezer, potable water, compost toilet with a little vanity area) as well as lots of whimsical touches. You can tell a lot of time, effort and creativity has gone into the space. Amber was so wonderful - very communicative and super nice.

Ariana L.recommends

August 15, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

Sanctuary Cielo was an awesome experience in Santa Barbara. Amber and Greg were very welcoming. They showed us around the property and were accessible to us if we needed anything during our stay. Sanctuary Cielo has many things you may need during your stay like an outdoor living space with lights, multiple seating and lounge areas, a refrigerator, bbq & cooking equipment. It was great for us because we have just starting out camping so we don't have everything we need yet. There is even a tent set up that you can use if you don't have your own. It's a beautiful serene property with great views. It was so awesome waking up to nature and the sunrise beneath the oak trees. We didn't have a chance to explore all of the property and trails but there are maps and walking sticks available. We were a quick 20 minutes drive to the beach and downtown area with many shops and restaurants. Thank you Amber and Greg for opening up your property to us, we hope to visit again :)

William T.recommends

August 12, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

I loved this tent site and amber is super welcoming and accommodating for all of our needs. There is a lot of cool trails on the property to explore and lots of activities to keep you entertained nearby. We loved our visit and would recommend it for others!

Michele C.recommends

July 27, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

Cielo Sanctuary

A beautiful and tranquil spot! We loved our stay! The hosts have thought of everything that could possibly be needed to make the stay comfortable and easy. Looking forward to visiting again! Amber’s muffins were an extra special treat! Highly recommend!

Richard D.recommends

July 27, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

We loved our camping experience at Amber’s place. It was a perfect location for our boys who loved rambling around. Amber kindly organized a scavenger hunt for them. The campsite itself was spacious and extremely well-equipped. We chose the location closest to Amber’s house which came with a grill, fire pit and access to cooking equipment and much more besides. We loved using the outdoor shower. The location itself was beautiful. It was only a 20 minute drive to Santa Barbara but felt much more isolated. We loved star gazing at night. Amber was a great host; really friendly and accommodating. We hope to return again one day!

Lori A.recommends

June 9, 2024

Sanctuary Cielo

Local getaway

Loved all the relaxing places to hang out! Beautiful place , nice hiking trails.

Location

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash and Barbareño Chumash First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking