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Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito!

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Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Westmont College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito!

This private bungalow is set on 1.3 acres of lush oak and fruit trees in the heart of Montecito. The property is completely secure with a gate at the entrance and fence around the property. The gate is shared with the main house, however, there is a private driveway and bridge that leads to the guest bungalow. The guest cottage has a fully renovated kitchen, washer, and dryer, private deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ. King size Aireloom mattress and queen size American Leather pullout sofa. Enjoy a private deck with high end outdoor furniture and BBQ. Walking distance to LotusLand, and under 5 min drive to Butterfly and Miramar Beaches.
**There are two older dogs that roam the property freely, they are friendly but if you are not comfortable with dogs, this is not the rental for you.

Property manager

Mark

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only one parking spot is available. Additional cars need to find alternative accommodation off-property.

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number 1134

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria State Beach. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Lotusland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westmont College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Westmont Dining Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private oak tree bungalow in the heart of Montecito! located?

Located in Montecito, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lotusland and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Westmont College and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew k.

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

Excellent

Great place, location and hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN M.

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

Excellent all- around

Quiet, clean, welcoming. Perfect location. Everything you could ask for in a vacation rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa M.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Charming comfortable Casitas with all the amenities. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nemesis R.

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

Stay here

My best friend and I had a perfect Montecito weekend and this home had a lot to do with it. Clean, quiet, thoughtful, comfortable and cozy. They’ve thought of everything and more. The entire time we just kept repeating how much we loved this place. I could go on and on but just stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Serenity Plus

Beautiful grounds with serene deck for relaxation. Clean and spacious. Close to town and beach. Comfy bed with all the towels and bedding you could use. The sound of the fountain was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie G.

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

Perfect and quiet

Everything about our stay was perfect and easy. Peaceful and beautiful property. I would choose to stay here over a hotel in Santa Barbara any day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had an incredible time at this beautiful home. It was everything we expected and more. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Amazing space and location

I so enjoyed my stay, beautiful pristine space in a great location. Would highly recommend. Host was very accommodating and responsive. Hope to visit this gorgeous property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus R.

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

Lovely Guest House

The guest house was very clean, modern and offered a lot of privacy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

lovely stay

This property was even nicer than we imagined. The casita was clean, nicely decorated, kitchen had what we needed. The casita is very private considering it’s on a homeowners property. The host responded quickly to my inquiry. If you love nature this is the place. Overall, we couldn’t be happier. We will definitely return for another stay Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Best stay in Montecito!

The property and rental was absolutely gorgeous! The host was very accommodating and provided all essentials in the rental. I will definitely be staying here again for the ambiance and location. Also, Burke and Harley were a delight and the bestest boys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Wonderful Home

My wife and I came here for a second time and absolutely adore it. It's in a great area, beautiful property and the unit itself has everything you could possibly ask for. A comfortable bed and morning wakeups with the son streaming through the gorgeous skylight. A truly delightful experience all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Great and quiet stay.

Great communication about check in and facts related to rental. No confusion at all about getting in and out. Very quiet. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brennan H.

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

The Cozy Casita

A great base camp for a visit to Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. Comfy bed, kitchen if need be and a big bathroom with a great shower. Everything you’d like to see and places to eat are a 10-15 minute drive away. Owner is super responsive if you’ve got a question — thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F., Austin, TX

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

Perfect retreat

Perfect hidden retreat for a long weekend. Beautifully appointed and tucked into the trees. The entire stay felt like the best kept secret. Great bed, bathroom and kitchen with a wonderful deck. Never heard the road with the fountain bubbling in the background. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D., La Canada Flintridge

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

Peaceful Spot

This guest house is just as described. It's quite lovely with beautiful light in the house and windows which look out onto a forested quiet area. Although I went in the winter, I think the deck would be a perfect spot to read and relax in the nicer months. The interior is modern, clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Private and peaceful

This lovely casita has it all. A short walk through the fruit trees brings you to this private scenic secluded hideaway. It's a large studio with full kitchen, laundry, TV, music, large bathroom. Everything we could want and very nicely done. Just a 5 minute drive from the many great restaurants in Montecito.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

A quiet oasis

My husband and I stayed here during a long weekend visit to Santa Barbara. It was a beautiful location and dwelling. It’s a bungalow set apart from the main house by trees and a creek, so it feels quite private. There was a bit of road noise (and frogs by the creek! What a delight!), but my white noise machine drowned it out. The bungalow was clean, pretty, elegant and functional. The deck and yard outside were lovely. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Home Away From Home

Surrounded by fruit trees, the casita is nestled into the forest. It is literally over the river and through the woods, but this is not your grandmother’s house. It is perfectly remodeled & decorated, with all the comforts of home away from home. The house is not large, but it had all the space we could have needed, even when converting the sofa full time to our child’s bed. The host was very responsive when needed something; we appreciated the attention. The 2 dogs on the property would come over for pets most days, they were very sweet. The location was great for us, a short drive up the hill away from the busyness of Santa Barbara or Montecito. It was the perfect extended stay for my family. We hope to return!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat

This is a beautiful and private hillside bungalow perfect for a quiet retreat. I wish I had time to extend my stay. I booked this on a whim while visiting Santa Barbara for work. Communication with the host was exceptional via VRBO and text. This is a new listing and did not have any reviews. The cottage is situated on a hillside surrounded by trees and vegetation. The bit of road noise is balanced by the lovely water feature just off the front deck. The host has two lovely dogs who quietly roam the property. They are very gentle and polite dogs. Like many Santa Barbara areas, parking is a bit snug but this rental is well worth exercising your parking skills. This would be a lovely couples getaway, the space is beautifully designed with a fantastic blend of textures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ronda S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

One Room Cabin in the Oak Trees

I was very disappointed in this place and the description is not accurate! First, the listing states that it is situated on 1.3 acres-- which sounds wonderful. But when I received instructions, there was a circle drawn around the cabin indicating guests were only to be in that area and under no circumstances near the main house. This is a one room cabin, the bed, kitchen and living room are all together. The deck was filthy and I was told by the owner that the oak tree just sheds leaves constantly. But the leaves are green this time of year and there are piles of debris on the roof that blow onto the deck furniture and the deck itself, making it unusable. The owner offered a refund if I left but it was not possible to book another place in such a short time frame. I don't even know if the refund offer was sincere, but I gave an extra star because of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floyd E.

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

Perfect hideaway!

Everything was perfect. Beautiful setting among the oaks. The beds were like sleeping on clouds! Thank again, Brian.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M., Newburgh NY

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

Sweet quiet retreat

This was one the best places we’ve stayed—a private standalone cottage tucked into a fruit grove on a beautiful property with friendly owners. Quiet, serene, yet super accessible to everything we wanted to visit in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Excellent hotel alternative

Best location to get down to Montecito and out to Santa Barbara. Serene grounds and very easy to get in and out. Will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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