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Sanctuary Cielo

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· Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
5 acres hosted by Amber Y.
1 tent site
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Near Channel Islands National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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 and the Santa Ynez River. 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 outdoor access, is avail in inclement weather. We have a variety of games to choose from for the whole family. Kid friendly. We have 2 friendly kitties and a small doggie. 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, an outdoor kitchen set up with amenities including fridge and freezer. There is electricity, WiFi , an outdoor shower, a gas fire pit, porta potty, yummy 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 prefer a 24-48 hour booking policy, you are welcome to reach out directly for shorter notice. It is set up in different ways at different times, so try us if it's not on the right setting!
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Biking
Hiking
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Natural features
Cave
Forest
Mountainous
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22 ratings · 20 reviews
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Darlene R.recommends
September 18, 2024
Sanctuary Cielo
Sanctuary Cielo
We had an overall good trip! The directions were well written and utilized. We had no difficulty finding the property and were greeted by Amber. Upon arrival, we were given very detailed information and were comfortable knowing where things were. We're an active older couple who camp often with our 2yr old pup. We were trying to find something unique, and learned about Hipcamp. This was our first, and enjoyable time with this site. We were looking for a weekend away to enjoy some peace and quiet; off grid and spend time alone together and enjoy one another's company. Nature threw us a curveball; a heat wave with advisory warnings, but Amber's generosity with fans, popsicles, and homemade organic berry & nut muffins made the trip better. The property is amazing. We look forward to returning and hoping for cooler weather to explore a bit more. I think it's important to mention, incase you are envisioning being in the middle of nowhere, catching up on rest. We were woken up several times throughout the night by a local roster. It's not a deal breaker and we are definately returning but good to know. We were looking forward to the typical sounds of nature camping, but had to wear earplugs. Again, this was an amazing place, worth going and our pup even made a friend. Amber's dog was so sweet.
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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.
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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 :)
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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Hosted by Amber Y.

Joined in September 2022
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