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8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Montecito, CA

Miramar Beach9 min walk
Butterfly Beach2 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo3 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)15 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, well-equipped one-bedroom guest house. Easy access to freeway and Montecito.

Susan A.

Nov 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Large charming guest house close to Miramar.

https://youtu.be/JnlISEHn-qU
Beautiful, fully equipped, secluded country cottage. It has a bright full kitchen, washer and dryer. Bedroom with a king bed and sofa bed. Patio garden with sitting area and fire pit. 3 cruiser bikes available to use. Walking/ biking distance to Miramar/ Butterfly beach and Coast village restaurants and shops.

Guest will have access to up to two parking spaces on the property (please park on the far right side of the driveway in front of the fence and the covered jet skis /trailer). Guests have a patio area on the side of the cottage with two chairs and a small table. There is also a hammock behind the cottage and a Little Rock retainer wall.

Please enter the walkway to the cottage through the brown fence on the right side of the property in front of the cottage’s parking spaces.

We are readily available to help guests with anything they need if we are in town, and if not we have a nearby property manager who is available in our place.

Welcome to Montecito! Oprah and members of the Royal Family live down the street, literally. Miramar beach is considered one of the beat beaches in Southern California and it is a short walk or bike ride away. The newly opened Rosewood Miramar Hotel is just across the freeway and is unbelievable and very much open to the public and their pets. Fire pits, beautiful meditation gardens, bocce ball courts, several on-site restaurants, and beach access to Mirmar Beach. Hang out there long enough and you’re likely to run into a celebrity or two...

Being so close to the freeway we have easy access to anywhere you want to go. Downtown Santa Barbara is a 10 min drive. Santa Ynez 25mins. Take our beach cruiser bikes or walk over to Miramar Beach and the Rosewood Miramar hotel. Tons of gorgeous hiking within a few mins drive (or bike ride).
Please clean up after your pet. Please be accurate about the # of guests included as part of your stay.

Property manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. 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. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting.

Montecito, CA

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 9 min walk
Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬2 min drive
‪Merci To Go - ‬3 min drive
‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Bettina - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large charming guest house close to Miramar. pet-friendly?

Yes, Large charming guest house close to Miramar. allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large charming guest house close to Miramar.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large charming guest house close to Miramar.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large charming guest house close to Miramar. located?

Located in Montecito, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Soma Get Fit and Hammond's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., Portola Valley, USA

24 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing stay in Montecito

Comfortable, well-equipped one-bedroom guest house. Easy access to freeway and Montecito.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne c.

22 Oct 2023

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

updated, spacious & quiet

This cottage has all you need with spacious rooms, offers several sitting areas in large back yard. The kitchen has modern appliances & TVs, comfortable bed & many windows for an open & light feel. Large parking inside security gate. It's a quiet & safe location. Had a wonderful 5 day stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., San Diego

19 Sept 2023

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

Montecito bungalow

The bungalow was a bit bigger than expected, clean and well appointed. I have a service animal and the accommodation/yard is perfect for families too. We will be returning

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

29 July 2023

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

Nice set up.

My wife and dog I stayed 3 nights and had a great time! Very relaxing cottage and we could let our dog play in the extensive back yard... The only negative was that we were never told the front unit was being by folks who also had 2 much larger dogs who used the same yard..It all worked out because the people in the front unit were super nice and their dogs were great too!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

20 July 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Quiet little cottage with everything we needed for relaxing stay. Lovely yard and close to many restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Fred

9 May 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Scheduled this for my wedding night (Friday) and the following night. Received a text on Friday from the two property mangers (Adam & Geoff) in the afternoon asking when we were checking in and the communication was strange to say the least. This property had a bizarre vibe & set-up and the website made it look much nicer than it was. One of the property managers came over at 11pm on my wedding night and wanted to ask me questions about where I was from and other annoying things that made me think he was not all there. The next day I received a text from one of them saying the power was off so we stayed away for the day and texted at 7pm Saturday night and they said the power had been back on for two hours but never bothered to text me about it. Would not recommend this property unless you enjoy feeling like your personal space is being invaded.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

23 Apr 2023

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

Comfy cottage, walkable to downtown Montecito

Lots of beautiful outdoor space and sitting areas, under gorgeous huge oak trees. Loved walking 0.8 miles to downtown Montecito for meals. Will return!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

2 Aug 2022

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

Loved our stay!

This cute little cottage was perfect for my husband, myself and our dog. The yard is huge which allowed him to run and play. The bed was super comfortable, and despite being close to the freeway, the noise did not interfere with our stay. We enjoyed our time and will return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lovely stay

great cottage off the 101, listing did not mention it was in someone’s backyard. I rarely saw the owners, I didn’t mind. great kitchen and bed !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve D., Sunderland

28 Mar 2022

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location

Bed was broken & removed next day by mother & i. Ehding sleeping on matress on floor last 2 nights.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellyannart L., san francisco

28 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful cottage

Lovely quiet space. Close to Miramar resort and beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Daffnee W.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Review

The property is in a great location and very easy to access. Walking distance to many great restaurants and beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Yas M.

5 Aug 2021

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

Great location!

Great location! Close to everything which is very convenient. Yes, it’s close to the freeway but the noise isn’t as bad as you’d think. If you’re extra sensitive just bring earplugs. Beautiful yard and property. We enjoyed laying in the hammock and gazing into the sky. She even has bikes to use that aren’t advertised. So many cute shops and restaurants just a minute away. My partner and I had lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Daniela P.

22 June 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Misleading information on the property description.

The house is facing the 101 freeway, and is very noisy, cars and trucks passing by at any time during day or night. Jackie, the property owner did not put the basics: bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, clean blanket, and no comforter. I had to call VRBO to let them know, and only after I called, Jackie brought the essentials. The blanket, and the 2 sofas were dirty, and have lots of stains. Also, the cottage does not have any central heating. The only heater is a portable heater that I asked Jackie to bring because on the first couple nights the temperature overnight was low, and got to be cold in the cottage. I forgot to mention, that when we checked in, and I tried to close one of the bedroom window, the window was defective, and would not close. I had to call Jackie and show her, to make sure that she is aware of that window not closing, and we are not blame for it. She mentioned that she will call a handyman on Monday, but she never did call him to fix the window. I wish that the owner of this property will be more responsible taking care of the property, to make sure guests will enjoy their stay at her cottage. Pictures and description of the property are very misleading.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by AJ

originally from NY, moved to Santa Barbara 20 years ago. With 315 days of sunshine and the most beautiful mountains, beaches and cultural & outdoor activities, Montecito is impossible to leave!

Why they chose this property

You will not find another listing of this caliber in Montecito for this affordable price. This is one of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, and the surrounding beauty will leave you wanting to come back again and again…

What makes this property unique

You will not find another listing of this caliber in Montecito for this affordable price. Especially on a half acre that feels like your own private compound in a forest. And when your feeling like a beach day or hiking, they are all a short ride away!