Cheshire Cat Inn

This B&B was OK but I probably wouldn’t return. It has a pretty exterior, is a charming older building, and is a short walk to restaurants and shops. We were there during the holidays and enjoyed the holiday decorations at the B&B. We stayed in the «Duchess» room and had plumbing problems, requiring us to walk thru the dining room and ask for a plunger during breakfast… The «Duchess» room is over the dining room/​kitchen, so the morning was a bit loud as staff was preparing to cook breakfast. The food was OK and Danish inspired, but not our favorite. They are trying to be gourmet, but the taste falls short. We appreciated the evening wine hour with simple hor d’oeuvres (mostly cheese-​based items), but again we were a bit underwhelmed. The staff was nice and accommodating.

Spacious room (Caterpillar), clean, great view out balcony. Caring staff. Food enough for the hungriest traveler. A must stay if near Santa Barbara. We’ve stayed in many B&B’s and this one was top four.

We came here for our honeymoon this last weekend and it was amazing! We arrived late at night and there was a bottle of wine chilling for us with a note that said congrats! We got breakfast delivered to our room that morning and it was delicious! The wine and hors d’oevures were really good too. They truly made our honeymoon relaxing and enjoyable. We stayed in the dormouse room and it was so cute! We are definitely coming back.

Wonderful place to stay! Very charming and the hospitality is 5 star. The rooms are appointed very nicely with fluffy robes and comfy beds. The complimentary wine and cocktails in the evening was a nice touch. The breakfast was outstanding and of course the hostess was very personable and friendly. If ever in Santa Barbara, make The Cheshire Inn your choice for your accommodations!

Just had a weekend trip to Santa Barbara for fun. Stayed at this wonderful B&B for the first time. Great location for piddling around downtown Santa Barbara. Close to many very nice restaurants and places of interest. Parked the car and never moved it until we left. The staff was extremely friendly and very efficient. Our suite was wonderful and clean and quiet. Also had a very nice cozy breakfast in the morning. Plan to revisit the Cheshire Cat again in the future.

My first B & B ever and I was thoroughly impressed! First of all I love Alice in Wonderland and they did a great job incorporating the theme throughout the Victorian style B&B without overdoing it and making it cheesy.
I loved that when we showed up late night to check-​in they had cookies and brownies (and candy because of Halloween) laid out for us. And we had our own bathroom and shower in our room. And an awesome balcony with a great view of the property and neighborhood.
Location was perfect walking distance to where everything was along state street and it was so nice and easy staying there. I want to go back.

Had so much fun staying here… great B&B.great room… balcony…great location from state street… mile from funk zone… you will be happy with your stay:)

I would have gave it 5 stars, but my boyfriend & I couldn’t get online, even though we put in the correct code they gave us. We tried a few times with no success. Plus, there was no soap for the shower. We had the Doormous room. Other than that, the room was nicely appointed, charming & comfortable. And the manager was very nice!

We recently stayed at this lovely Inn for a wedding. The accommodations were charming and the breakfast was delicious. The staff is what really made the difference, though. The mother of the bride ended up in the hospital and one of the owners, Jack, actually drove us to the hospital to visit her! Now that’s hospitality! We would definitely stay here again & recommend The Cheshire Cat Inn to our friends and relatives.

I highly do NOT recommend staying here.
The price for what you actually get is appalling! The lack of privacy, space, and busy body nosy staff does not add up for a romantic or pleasant setting. The rooms are tightly packed together with thin walls and doors so you can hear everything. The Alice in Wonderland theme is a bit extreme and tacky. The rooms are really small with tiny bathrooms. There isn’t much counter space around the sink for your toiletries.
Breakfast is not impressive — 1 piece of french toast with a table of go get it yourself scones, English muffins, ham, cheese, cereal.
Hot tub is not in service because of the drought.
Sheets are only changed every 3 days because of the drought. Sensing a theme?
The staff are rude, nosey, and ask copious questions.
All together make you feel extremely unwelcomed.
We would never stay here again.
I am shocked at the good review this place has.
This place is NOT:
Charming
Cute
Romantic
Nice
Pleasant

We stayed here the day before and our wedding night. And fell in love with the Decour of the room, we stayed in the Tweedledum suite. The wine hour was lovely and so were the breakfast! It had plenty of room for guests to come help me get ready the morning of the wedding and loved the Jacuzzi tub in the bedroom. Wish we stayed more days! It’s a very secluded part of the hotel and we like the privacy. The staff is also very friendly and gave us a couple and a bottle of champagne and chocolates.

Gorgeous house, extremely sweet owner and the best scones I’ve ever had!
We stayed in Alice and it was nicely appointed and very clean. It has a mini fridge, private balcony and air conditioning.
Very close to State Street and the Mission and other attractions.
We unfortunately had to leave early due to a home emergency, but we recommend it whole heartedly.

Came here for our 1^st anniversary. We stayed in the Queen of Hearts room for both our wedding and now our anniversary. We were sad to see the jacuzzi tub had been taken out but the remodel looks nice. We were very disappointed however because the hot tub was not running due to the drought. We were also told to take 5 min showers. I understand that the drought is a real problem and maybe I’m an a**hole for saying this but I was REALLY looking forward to a soak in the hot tub and for spending over $ 300 a night that doesn’t seem like a lot to ask. It’s still a charming place, I just wish our second trip lived up to our first. If we come again, we might stay in one of the rooms that still has a jacuzzi.

Wonderful place to stay.
Cute garden and very friendly people!
Cute little hideout place highly recommendable! :)

This place is great for couples. Every room is unique. Victorian style. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast in the morning is fresh, flavorful and not too heavy. We had the, «Tweedledum» suite. The fireplace and spa tub were a nice touch. Some of the high wear areas of the room are showing some age, but everything was clean. Parking entrance in the back is a little tight. We have a small car, but I could see a large truck or SUV having issues. At night you can hear some car whiz by. Maybe not the room for you if you’re a light sleeper. You’re a block away from Sate street. If you don’t mind a little bit of walking you have access to a lot of shops and restaurants. Overall, just a wonderful place for couples. Great staff and food. I would stay here again in the future.

My father was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and our world was turned upside down. He was in the hospital doing chemo for months and I think staying in the hospital made him sicker than the actual disease. Once my father was out, my husband came up with a brilliant idea of taking him on a spontaneous trip. Nothing too far because of his illness but far enough to feel like a vacation. So I searched for hotels when I ran into Cheshire Cat Inn.
Booking was amazingly easy, especially because we have never stayed at a B&B before and I didn’t know what to look for. We only needed to stay for one night and lucky for us, they had the cottage we wanted on the night we needed it!
Check-​in was awesome! I got a tour of the place and given proper instructions as far as door codes, etc. I was given an itinerary and was on my way to check out our cottage. We stayed at the Woodford Cottage.
All in all, from the cleanliness to the service, to the décor and more importantly the food (yum!) — this won my heart over! My father enjoyed the beautiful scenery and made this trip so worth while! He loves photography so he had a blast shooting photos all around the property. The staff were so nice, they really made us feel at home.
We brought along our 3 lil girls (ages 2 – 6) there was plenty of room for us 5 in one room and my parents in the other room. There were moments of embarrassment when my kids were overly excited and ran around the property yelling and laughing. But the staff smiled at them and practically embraced them with a warm welcome. Thank you so much for being extra patient with them!
Oh and my 6 year old insisted that I write how yummy the late night brownies were! We’ll be back soon!

It was our first experience with a B&B and it was totally perfect. The room (we stayed in White rabbit) was great with an own small balcony and a lot of small details which made the room really cozy.
The breakfast was great, fresh fruits, yoghurts, bagels, Quiche with veggies etc. and the guys were really friendly and gave a lot of Information and recommendations if needed. They have also a small Jacuzzi in the garden. The place is close to the main street in Santa Barbara, its a walk distance and you can easily go for dinner without using a car. If we will visit again Santa Barbara we would definitely stay in the Cheshire cat Inn again.

This was my first experience staying at a BnB and I think I may be addicted. You could stay at a run of the mill hotel or you an have all the comforts of home in a century old beautiful house with fluffy robes, comfy beds, and the most amazing continental breakfast here at the Alice and Wonderland themed inn. The hostess Louise was a doll and the innkeeper Connie was very warm and inviting. The wine and cheese hour is all you can eat with plenty of wine and at night they set out cookies and brownies. We stayed at in the Mad Hatter room in the Eberle house (the BnB is made up of three houses that are all connected by a courtyard). We loved the hot tub (closes at 10pm) and the cozy garden is perfect for lounging in… or doing morning yoga like we did!
The breakfast was delicious and all made on site– housemade granola, fresh scones, fresh fruit cups, veggie quiche, toast, cereal, muffins, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea. On the weekends I think they have even more options and also have the option for breakfast in bed.
The location is fantastic with a quick walk to State street and about a mile and half walk to the beach. They offer onsite massages as well!

I spent one night here at the Mobberly Cottage for an anniversary and birthday I was celebrating. I loved my cottage, there was a full kitchen for the past part, good for doing some cooking.
I recommend that you stay here if it’s more than one night, you need at least 2 nights to get the most of of the experience. Also, take advantage of the wine hour and breakfast!
Loved this place, will most definitely be staying here again. It’s near Downtown Santa Barbara and the Mission.

If you are after an authentic American experience, this B&B is it! An absolute beautiful home inside and out, with lovely rooms and a garden to enjoy and wind down in.
Plus don’t forget the amazing service and the local wine and odourves at 5!