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Simpson House Inn (Santa Barbara, CA): Yes, with restrictions: up to 20 lb each; $125 per pet per night. Pets are allowed case by case, with prior written approval. An unauthorized pet brings a $500 penalty fee and possibly the end of the stay without refund. Source: Simpson House Inn, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/simpson-house-inn-santa-barbara/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Simpson House Inn

**Yes, with restrictions: up to 20 lb each; $125 per pet per night. Pets are allowed case by case, with prior written approval. An unauthorized pet brings a $500 penalty fee and possibly the end of the stay without refund.**

Type: lodging. Location: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Pets are allowed case by case, with prior written approval. An unauthorized pet brings a $500 penalty fee and possibly the end of the stay without refund. | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Weight limit | Up to 20 lb per pet (20 pounds or less.) | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Pet fee | $125 per pet per night (Strictly non-refundable.) | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Pets per room | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |
| Breed restrictions | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |

## Sources

1. Simpson House Inn, "Policies: pets" (official site, checked 2026-10-31): https://simpsonhouseinn.com/policies/
   > Pets may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, pending prior written approval and payment of a strictly non-refundable fee of $125 per night, per pet. Pets must weigh 20 pounds or less. Bringing an unauthorized pet will result in an immediate $500 penalty fee and the potential termination of your stay without refund.
2. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 121 E ARRELLAGA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2027-01-29. Freshness: fresh.
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