Hey, I'm Deidre!

We have known Barry and Deidre Dubin for about 30 years. We have travelled together, partied together, read together, and have stayed at their home on the Mesa numerous times. The house is comfortable, fully equipped, and a short walk to a lovely park-preserve or the beach. Super accommodations and super friendly and gracious hosts. Centrally located in Santa Barbara, easy access to shopping. Cheryl and Michael Stern

I have known the Deidre and Barry since 1980 - They are the most creative, kind and generous hosts I know! I can't believe how inexpensively they are allowing people to stay at their awesome pad on the Mesa, one of the very best parts of Santa Barbara, California, the town I grew up in. Their house is a few minutes walk from one of my favorite beaches, Mesa Lane - fishing, surfing, sunbathing - a terrific walk or run at low tide and beautiful sunsets/sunrises. The Mesa is also home to some... More »

I have known Deidre for some 30 years, since she tutored my then 5 yr. old son. Her wisdom, loyalty, dependability and great sense of humor has insured our lasting friendship. Our homes are open to each other as family, so I know how welcoming and comfortable hers is . Her love of new experiences and adventure, plus her adaptability make her an ideal travel companion. We once shared a wonderful trip to a family-style, ski-in cross country ski resort in the CA Sierras that was... More »

To Whom It May Concern, I have had the great pleasure and opportunity to know Deidre Dubin for over two decades. She is a warm and generous friend, a humanitarian, and professional educator of the first rank. Her work as a special education leader and innovator has been widely celebrated in her community and among her peers. As a former community college instructor, I always welcomed her commentary and found it boundlessly useful. A gracious hostess and participant, her social universe... More »