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Rear deck overlooking secluded natural creek bed

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Montecito, CA

Miramar Beach4 min walk
Butterfly Beach18 min walk
Santa Barbara Zoo3 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The stay at Seashell cottage is a joy for the soul. Perfection. The house is lovingly restored by the friendly owners,Dr...

Hannah T.

Jan 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach

Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach

A romantic, secluded, and charming beach hideaway a half block from Montecito's favorite beaches and just steps to the Rosewood Miramar where you can wine and dine. This lovely cottage was beautifully updated and remodeled in June 2007. The designer furnishings, bright open floor plan, modern appliances, and peaceful rear deck combine to make a wonderful vacation escape. The rear deck overlooks Montecito creek, and is shaded by 200 year old sycamore trees. It is an easy stroll to both Miramar Beach and Hammond's Beach. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach toys, and a beach wagon are available for your use. Montecito's Coast Village Road is a 2 minute drive away. Downtown Santa Barbara, with its beaches, museums, boating excursions, and other attractions, is about 10 minutes away. Please consider this private and romantic cottage for your next retreat from the pressures of everyday life. You will not be disappointed!

NOTE: This property can be combined with the adjacent cottage "Seaside Cottage" to make a 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom home. Access passages can be opened between both Living Rooms and patios. Book "Seashore Retreat" to have the entire home!

POLICIES:
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement.(emailed within 24 hrs of booking).
- No smoking
- Not suitable for pets
- No parties or events
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 35 years or older
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Property manager

Paradise Retreats

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

This holiday home is located 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. 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.

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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 4 min walk
Butterfly Beach - 18 min walk
Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seashell Cottage - Charming Hideaway at the Beach located?

Located in Montecito, this family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

24 Apr 2024

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

Great Stay!

The cottage was really lovely. It was a really nice size for my husband and I. There were so many thoughtful amenities that made the stay really nice. Communication with the property manager was really fast and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb F.

18 Apr 2024

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

April break

Great rental

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimie N.

11 Apr 2024

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

Cozy Cute Cottage

Secluded Cute and cozy cottage duplex with a creek running out back. Close to shops, restaurants and grocery stores.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

5 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful, perfection beyond words. Exceeds all expectations

The stay at Seashell cottage is a joy for the soul. Perfection. The house is lovingly restored by the friendly owners,Dr Susan and Michael. They’ve spared no effort or expense in providing every imaginable amenity for the comfort of their guests.Starting from the state of the art fireplace and modern kitchen, to the comfortable bed. Everywhere you look there’s beauty combined with functionality..The kitchen- well stocked. The laundry place with every cleaning product provided. The beautiful antique stain glass windows have been transported by the owner from his own home to install here. The antique furniture is exhibition worthy and cozy The house is in a quiet lane, a stone’s throw from the fabulous Miramar beach. And there’s a garden tended to regularly And to top it all off, a brook runs behind the private porch. It was truly a privilege to be able to spend several weeks in this exquisite, quiet, private place Thank you Susan and Mike for creating a home of caring and beauty.

Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

14 Nov 2023

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

Cute, owner’s treasure

Cozy, comfortable, well appointed, lovely theme. Small place has everything needed, including relaxing deck above riverbed.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

6 Sept 2023

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

Lovely

Adorable cottage, lovely garden, great area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

8 Aug 2023

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

Charming cottage in beautiful Montecito

We particularly enjoyed the antiques and charm. Great extras like available beach chairs and a stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

2 Aug 2023

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

Last minute family trip

Great location, very responsive to our last minute family vacation. Kids enjoyed the home and local to the beaches and downtown Santa Barbara.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN L.

21 July 2023

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

Great location in montecito

Walk or bike to everything in montecito and even SB by bike

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 June 2023

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

Great stay

Quaint cottage in great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 June 2023

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

Montecito beauty

We enjoyed this cute cottage in Montecito while vacationing and moving my son to Goleta. It was very quiet and we enjoyed the peace of the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay H.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful

My family with 2 young kids had a wonderful time at Seashell cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

28 Mar 2023

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

Great location - Walking Distance to the Beach

Our family loved the Seashell Cottage for our spring break trip to Southern California. The cottage sits along a pretty little creek, which provided great ambiance for sleeping. The weather was a a bit rough for us and the surrounding community, but the location was still wonderful. Quick access to the beach and quick drives to downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito allowed for amazing restaurant and shopping options. The setup worked well for my wife and I as well as our two teenage kids. We would definitely stay here again, if the opportunity were to arise, and hopefully the weather would cooperate to take advantage of the backyard deck and close beach access. Thank you for allowing us to stay, we had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

23 Jan 2023

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

Great get away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s was a cute and very clean place. We will go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AILEEN H.

6 Dec 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Cute beach house

Nice rental

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

22 Nov 2022

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

Cute cottage in great location

Clean, walkable, simple check in.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

25 Aug 2021

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

Fun getaway in a great location

We had a really fun beach trip and enjoyed the house and location. Had everything we needed and I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryl K.

3 May 2021

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

Family reunion

Lovely stay with adult children. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Oct 2020

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

Nice little beach cottage. Not modern but functional and well located.

Spent a week getaway here.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

30 Sept 2020

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

Classic beach cottage

Seashell cottage is a unique, classic beach cottage, enlivened by distinct nautical antiques and souvenirs tastefully arranged by the owner. It feels like a well-loved retreat. Sitting on the back deck overlooking Montecito creek is almost as enchanting as strolling down to the beach. Peaceful delights await either way.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Tammi D.

14 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but could be great

Darling cottage with a great location. Both patios were an added bonus. Cottage needs a bit of updating. and more thorough cleaning. Pillows on chairs and couches were stained. Kitchen drawers had crumbs of food in them. There were no screens on any of the windows which was a bit of an inconvenience since the cottage has no AC. Overall a good experience but definitely could be improved.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

22 Nov 2019

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

Charming

Quiet, peaceful, and charming. Fantastic location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Texas, USA

29 Oct 2019

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

perfect location for a beach holiday

The Seashell Cottage was perfect for our weekend stay in Santa Barbara. We loved the proximity to the beach (4 min walk)! The master bed was comfortable and they porvided lots of extra pillows and bedding. The washer and dryer on the back patio was definitely a bonus as well. Loved this charming little cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Oakland, CA

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach, love the quiet neighborhood. 10/11 yo loved it too. We'd come back for sure!

Clean, well appointed. There is more little pieces of furniture in the bedrooms than needed, but this was an easy fix for a family who likes space vs. little tables and chairs. Would recommend and return! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019