Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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Summerland, CA

Miramar Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Butterfly Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Santa Barbara Zoo
‪5 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Garden

About this property

Our ocean view studio is located one block to restaurants, the Red Kettle Coffee Shop, shopping and the beach. Our studio is furnished with a queen bed, a trundle bed, full bath, view deck, TV, and off street parking. Pets are welcome-max 2 pets. ($75 one time pet fee.)

Provided:
Linens
Towels (Shower & Beach)
Coffee maker/coffee - kpods, tea and creamer included
Microwave only (NO stove/oven)
Refrigerator
Surfboard (1) & Boogie Boards (2)
Beach Toys
Ear Plugs - Summerland has great views but it does have freeway noise.
Pet needs - just ask if you forgot anything.
$75 one time pet fee. 2 dogs maximum.
There is NO fenced yard.

Property manager

D'Arcy Cornwall

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Full deposit charged if you smoke on premises.

If pet fee is not paid at the time of booking, it will be taken out of your deposit. $250 will be taken from deposit if more than 2 dogs are brought.

Total max occupants are 4 people. If more than 4 people stay in the rental, you will be charged the full $250 deposit and will be reported to VRBO .

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Summerland

Located in Summerland, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Summerland, CA

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
Stearns Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬4 min drive
‪Merci To Go - ‬4 min drive
‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Bettina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summerland Guest Cottage just steps to downtown and the beach! Pet Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Summerland, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Fernald Point and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

15 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest home away from home!

We adored the accommodations and gardens! The place is easy to get on/off the highway and minutes from downtown. The information binder had just what we needed to find things to do and places to eat throughout the area. We will definitely visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summerland is a cute town

This place is a hidden gem. It was perfect for our five day stay. We visited Solvang and Santa Barbara. D'Arcy was very friendly and even surprised me with a bottle of wine for my birthday!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice!

The cottage was as described, clean, spacious, comfortable. Communication was great. Look forward to staying there again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

26 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, clean, close to the beach and Santa Barbara

We really enjoyed staying here. The host has thought of so many things you would want being close to the beach. It is walkable and our dog loved frolicking in the waves.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a beautiful town

Very kind owner who had wonderful recommendations. Clean and comfortable home.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Summerland

Located in the heart of magical Summerland, we love this studio for both its charm and its walk-ability to shops and beach. We did a couple of the trail walk suggestions provided by D'Arcy and loved the views. Truly a magical getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

6 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Evac booking !

Such a cute little spot with easy parking and access to everything in the cute town of Summerland and the beach. D'Arcy goes above and beyond to make you feel at home with coffee, water, sodas, snacks waiting for you... Amazing ocean view and adorable little deck. and walking distance to all the best food spots in Summerland and great little hiking trails. It's close to the freeway, but the place is surprisingly quiet at night with the windows closed. She also has a noise machine for you if needed.I forgot my laptop, and D'Arcy went out of her way during work to wrap it up, take it to Fedex, and send it back to me. She was so accommodating to us during a very stressful time and we would love to go back.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

24 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Spot in Relaxed Summerland

Property was immaculately clean and well appointed. Had pretty much everything we needed (including our dog). Easily accessible to all of Santa Barbara and environs (beaches Montecito, Downtown and Goleta/Isla Vista!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

16 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Respite

The Summerland Guest Cottage was a lovely landing spot for us to have a few days of quiet by the beach and with our pup. D’Arcy was a wonderful host. We hope to be back soon for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

25 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a very special place. It is roomy and very comfortable for a couple, and the hosts have thought of everything to make your stay easier. They were kindly, communicative, and helpful. We came to do some bike riding, and the cottage is right at the base of a beach trail that goes up to the northern sections of SB. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem!

A great location, great view, and a perfect spot to stay in when visiting the Santa Barbara area. Some really great restaurants, shops and a beach all within walking distance. The unit was stocked with just about everything you could need and the host was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

16 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return happiness

Second time experience was just as wonderful as the first time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summerland Great Location

Stayed here two nights: it has a wonderful aura. Everything I needed was thoughtfully provided: good coffee, soft drinks, snacks. Enjoyed the deck in the afternoon sun. I loved being walking distance to restaurants and shopping— saw the Dodgers win the first night of the World Series at the Nugget, breakfast at the Summerland Beach Cafe… I felt like I was part of a friendly, delightful neighborhood!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie K.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summerland loft

Easy, breezy private little hide away for sleeping & showering after sunshine hours on the beach and evenings at great restaurants in SB and Carpenteria.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh dan

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice owners, clean, basic unit but comfortable and well situated near the main street and lots of restaurants and shops. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Santa Barbara get away!

This cottage is lovely! It's located walking distance to restaurants and the beach and only 5-10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. The space is large, with a very comfortable bed. The owners make you feel very welcome with a generous basket of snacks and a variety of beverages in the fridge. I would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had such a lovely stay at this property. Pretty views, comfy, spectacular location, kind property owner. We’ll be back.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat

Cozy place to stay. Close to many amenities. Perfect for a quick getaway (and not a problem with a pet!). D'Arcy is very communicative. I loved the binder which listed restaurants, hiking trails, and places to visit both locally and in Santa Barbara. There are thoughtful touches. We would love to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

19 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KL

Just as advertised!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place and convenient location

The place was extremely clean, convenient, and perfect for a weekend in Santa Barbara! Its a 10min drive from the Amtrak station which makes for an excellent home base for anything you may want to do around the area. Aside from the great quiet location, its also an incredibly cute guest house with a kind a helpful host. Highly recommend and would gladly stay again myself!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Wonderful place to stay- just as advertised. Close to the beach, clean, and a great place for doggies. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammy L.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

House was a short 2 min walk to the beach, loved how cozy and stocked the place was.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Perfect size for two people. Super clean and thoughtful attention to detail. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Retreat

A very clean, comfortable, peaceful and pretty quiet (except for a little 101noise, which didn’t bother me, I’m from L A) also thoughtful and useful extras everywhere. There was a trail two doors down that was great that took you on a loop with a fairly good incline to a beautiful meadow with wild flowers and gorgeous views I’d say the loop was just over a mile, perfect for me and my dog, we hiked it 4 times and never saw a soul, we loved it. Thank you D’arcy and Mark

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

This was our second stay here. It is close to the beach. Our dog loves it. Only downside is some traffic noise, but we think the trade off of being blocks from the beach is well worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by D'Arcy Cornwall

We are Mark and D'Arcy Cornwall. We have 2 dogs, Casper and Rocky. We both graduated from UCSB and went to law school in Santa Barbara. We are retired now and love to travel in our RV when not in Summerland. We decided to rent out our guest house as a vacation rental so we could share the joy of this special place with special people. We hope you love Summerland as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Conceived in the Gamble House tradition of Greene and Greene architecture this home is art. After four years of planning, this house was constructed in 1994 with a meticulous eye for detail.

What makes this property unique

Two miles of sandy beach from Summerland to Padaro;
Mountains behind Summerland offer hiking trails maintained by Montecito Trails;
Beaches below Summerland offer year round aquatic recreation including dogs and horses.

Languages:

English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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