10/10 Excellent
Hilton T.
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in Montecito
Hilton T.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Montecito, CA
- Butterfly Beach6 min walk
- Miramar Beach15 min walk
- Santa Barbara Zoo4 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Detached Sleep shed/office
1 Double Bed
Office 1
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!
Private path to the beach out your back door! New pristine vacation rental- 3-minute walk to beaches, restaurants, shopping, wine tasting and 5-star hotels including the Miramar. You won’t find a better-located cottage to enjoy the laid-back, Euro-style Montecito lifestyle. This updated, private 1200 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath cottage is very clean with brand new, quality furnishings, amenities, and a backyard jacuzzi. The third bedroom/office is a detached converted sleep shed with no bathroom attached. (It's about 20 feet from the house). Cozy so best for a teen or single traveler. Great floorplan with room for everyone and lovely outdoor space for dining, relaxing and barbequing. Live the Miramar/Montecito lifestyle where nearby hotel rooms are $2000-$6000 per night. Near the train.
The sunny Butterfly Cottage has a beachy, modern palette with a great floor plan, quality furnishings, new light oak floors, enough seating for everyone and pretty windows and light throughout. Stainless appliances in the cook's kitchen. The primary features an extra comfortable King bed, an ensuite bathroom with a tub. The second bathroom features a queen sized bed, bay window and large closet. Desks in both rooms for working. The fully gated, wrap-around yard features a private patio with an outdoor dining area, plenty of comfortable seating, a peak of the mountains, a jacuzzi, and a BBQ. There is a private path straight to Hammonds Beach for a great sunrise and sunset viewing right out your back door where you will find an empty beach.
The sunny Butterfly Cottage has a beachy, modern palette with a great floor plan, quality furnishings, new light oak floors, enough seating for everyone and pretty windows and light throughout. Stainless appliances in the cook's kitchen. The primary features an extra comfortable King bed, an ensuite bathroom with a tub. The second bathroom features a queen sized bed, bay window and large closet. Desks in both rooms for working. The fully gated, wrap-around yard features a private patio with an outdoor dining area, plenty of comfortable seating, a peak of the mountains, a jacuzzi, and a BBQ. There is a private path straight to Hammonds Beach for a great sunrise and sunset viewing right out your back door where you will find an empty beach.
Property manager
Josiah and Justine Hamilton
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog allowed with an additional fee.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 848
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Montecito, CA
What's nearby
- Butterfly Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Miramar Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Stearns Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 17 min walk
- East Beach Tacos - 5 min drive
- Blenders In The Grass - 18 min walk
- Merci To Go - 3 min drive
- El Sitio - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
dimitri m.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place
dimitri m.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas T.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great home, great location, great host
Nicholas T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alan W.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A July 4 Getaway
Alan W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
George C.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Montecito Cottage
George C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gillian G.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience from Start to Finish!!
Gillian G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
Jessica S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jay C.
2 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time in Montecito
Jay C.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kate B.
26 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 Butterfly Cottage
Kate B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Mark L.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stefan N.
20 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental in a great location!
Stefan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
2 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding standalone cottage, updated, quiet, near everything!
Scott S.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
About the host
Hosted by Josiah and Justine Hamilton
We love Montecito (and vacations)and hope you will too! We are here if you need anything and will try to make sure your visit is special.
Why they chose this property
You will not find a better-located private vacation home with access to 3 beaches, plenty of clothing and home good shops, wine tasting and restaurants around the corner, just a five-minute walk. Coast Village Road offers multiple dining experiences from Sushi, Italian, great breakfast and coffee shops, Lucky's Famous Celebrity Steakhouse and more.
What makes this property unique
Once you arrive put away your car keys, and you will see this location can't be beat. Down a private ficus-lined lane along with 5 other cottages, the Butterfly Cottage is close to everything Montecito has to offer including 3 local beaches, dining, shopping, and plenty of outdoor trails. Feel like surfing the local’s favorite Hammonds Beach? Take the 3-minute private path out your back gate. Want to watch one of Santa Barbara’s sunsets? Walk 5 minutes to The Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel and Butterfly Beach. Or stroll over to European- inspired Coast Village Road to shop, wine taste, or choose among the many restaurants such as Lucky's, Tre Lune, and the Honor Bar to dine. End the evening with a walk to the famed Mirimar Hotel for a nightcap and a soak in your backyard jacuzzi. If you tire of Montecito, Downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive away.
Note-Everyone in Montecito hears the passenger train a few times during the day briefly. Oprah, the guests at the nearby 5 star hotels, and you will too. It runs between 7 am and 9:30 pm a handful of times. It truly isn't bad and lasts 5-10 seconds.
Note-Everyone in Montecito hears the passenger train a few times during the day briefly. Oprah, the guests at the nearby 5 star hotels, and you will too. It runs between 7 am and 9:30 pm a handful of times. It truly isn't bad and lasts 5-10 seconds.
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