Rose was an amazing guide! she was kind & knowledgeable. Ainsley was also very friendly & helpful! we loved our time here & can’t wait to come back! we came beginning of april & the wisteria was in full bloom! such a beautiful stop we highly recommend.

We had a lovely tour today. The house is extremely beautiful and authentic to the family’s history, with all the original furnishings still on display. Your tour, although slightly more expensive than Hearst Castle ($50 vs $30), is far less crowded as it is only 10 of you going through the entire house and grounds. I found it to be more interesting and authentic than our visit to Hearst Castle yesterday as a result. Although I very much enjoyed the grandeur of that as well. I’m surprised that more people are not coming here, an excellent stop on your visit! Highly recommended.

The Casa Del Herrero (House of the Blacksmith) is a Time Machine back to the 1920’s and 30’s in Montecito, CA. Wrapped in the history, stories, and amazing facts of a time few of us think about. From handmade tiles to ceilings transported from churches in Italy, this home is made of magic. Thought and attention to detail is applied to every inch of the grounds, including the garden used for moonlit strolls under the full moon. A home filled with love, artistry, and community (And a workshop that made me green with jealousy). This place is a reminder of just what a home can be. More than just walls keeping the weather out but a fanciful world that provides rest and creativity, inspiring others even when the owners are long gone. If you get a chance to do the 90-minute tour you need to. It's a magical experience!

A 1920s house built by a famous inventor, the Spanish architecture of a famous architect, decorated with furniture and artifacts from an old house in Spain. The gardens are a National Historic place.

Beautiful spanish furniture inside the home. No pictures allowed inside only outside. Too bad! Great detail went into the customizing the home.