THE BEST LOCATION-HUGE YARD and PRIVATE COTTAGE- PALM COTTAGE -SUMMERLA

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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Summerland, CA

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Relax with a glass of wine while watching the sunset in the Adirondack chairs from the huge garden! Perhaps the garden is the vacation itself. The delightful Palm Cottage is centrally located in Summerland California. Easy to walk to the beach, dinner or shopping. 1 bedroom and small living and kitchenette complete with full refrigerator and stove, (2 person MAX). Master has queen with a tropical garden view. Hard wood and tile floors. Casa Tropical has 2 kayaks are available for use . There is a fenced back yard perfect for your pooch. This is an historic beach cottage duplex for a perfect vacation near the beach in a safe. Shopping and relaxing on Lillie Avenue is your perfect activity followed by relaxing in your private yard. Private key pad gate goes out for your own entrance. Our bottom floor unit is completely on a level itself with its own entrance. It has a private entrance that is easy walking to multiple locations including antiques, shops, dinner and the beach. It's cottage-y not condo-y. A great place to retreat from the beach or area activities. There is a huge walk in closet as well!

Property manager

Leslie Person

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Ocean view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

No babies or youngsters please

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Absolutely no cats! Sorry!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely none.Thank you!

No guests, ask for permission for any other pet on property. Do not give out gate code. No aggressive or barking dogs. No huge dogs. No parties.

Nothing down the toilet except toilet paper.NO FLUSHABLE WIPES. No taking our dishes 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Summerland

Located in Summerland, this holiday home is 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. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Summerland, CA

What's nearby

Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Stearns Wharf - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
Miramar Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 9 min drive - 10.0 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 - ‬5 min drive
‪Merci To Go - ‬5 min drive
‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Bettina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BEST LOCATION-HUGE YARD and PRIVATE COTTAGE- PALM COTTAGE -SUMMERLA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at THE BEST LOCATION-HUGE YARD and PRIVATE COTTAGE- PALM COTTAGE -SUMMERLA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BEST LOCATION-HUGE YARD and PRIVATE COTTAGE- PALM COTTAGE -SUMMERLA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE BEST LOCATION-HUGE YARD and PRIVATE COTTAGE- PALM COTTAGE -SUMMERLA located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home 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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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

10 Dec 2024

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

Summerland chill

Wonderful spot; an easy walk to the beach; charming little town. Great bookstore. The private garden was a perfect place to chill and in my case, work.

Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Katherine N., Redmond, Washington USA

14 June 2022

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

Great stay

Perfect location and a really helpful host. We’ll be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

29 Aug 2022

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

Completely relaxing getaway with beach vibe

Quaint little cottage in the middle of town close to beach restaurants and many cute shops! Love our times there.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

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17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Little Getaway

The property manager had very specific instructions to follow regarding check-in. However, the unit was not ready at check in time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful stay

This was a lovely, relaxing stay in a tranquil spot. The garden/patio area, particularly, was a real delight. The property was pet friendly and my small dog loved it (and its proximity to a great dog beach). Very highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath H., Philadelphia

9 Dec 2021

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

Summerland in December

Excellent position to explore Summerland. Really enjoyed our stay. Everyone and everywhere very pet friendly

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariem O.

23 Aug 2023

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

Can we move here?

We loved our stay. The town is charming and has lots of character. The fruit stand across the street is delicious and added to the small town feel of our stay. Conveniently located between Santa Barbara and Ventura, but nestled away from the crowds.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

8 Oct 2022

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

Great stay in Summerland

We loved this place in Summerland. The garden area was as advertised, and made for a very pleasant office away from home. We were a close walk to a nice beach and a short drive to downtown Santa Barbara. Plenty of shopping close by, including a great wine tasting room next door. We'd absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

7 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful retreat

Leslie was a gracious host and made us feel comfortable and welcome throughout our entire stay. The location was wonderful and we enjoyed the enclosed patio many times during the week. Close enough for quick trips to monticeto, Santa Barbara and los olivos.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Érico G.

29 Aug 2024

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

Great garden, comfortable home and easy location

To begin, Leslie is great and made the check in easy and we felt very welcomed. The garden is really great, we spent some time reading, eating and relaxing there. It was very easy to get to the beach and to move to other areas around, even if summerland is such a small area. The apartment is simple, we didn't cook but it seemed to have enough kitchen gear to do the necessary even though it didn't have any oil/spices and some other things that would be nice. The only down of the place is the road noise, unfortunately it is non stop.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

11 Mar 2022

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

Charming cottage and a great location

Just perfect! The cottage is cozy, clean and comfortable, and the garden is spectacular. It's very private and a fantastic location. Leslie is a wonderful host and made sure I had everything I needed. Looking forward to a return visit in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi M., Highland, CA USA

1 Apr 2023

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

Quaint cottage/Excellent location.

My partner and I enjoyed our stay. The host, Leslie, is a superb communicator and very helpful i.e. restaurants and locations to visit. The cottage is conveniently located near walkable shops, restaurants and the beach. It is clean and the bed is comfortable. The patio garden is peaceful and private. We enjoyed our stay, and we will definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

30 Sept 2023

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

Heaven in Summerland

Great place and a great location. It is only for two people and my wife and I enjoyed it immensely. Restaurants are very close and every thing is in walking distance. However, you can drive into Santa Barbara if you want. Also a great place to take off on your bike if you would like to do that, also.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Debrah V.

24 Aug 2024

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

Quaint beach cottage

This is a quaint little cottage on the main drag in Summerland. It is private although you will hear street noise. That did not bother us. You can walk to the local restaurants and farm stand the owner has across the street. It's 10 minutes from Carpenteria which has grocery stores and more local restaurants. The pictures are fairly accurate - it's a little more worn for the wear than the photos suggest but not that bad. It's well equipped for making breakfast and lunch. The deck has lots of space and is nice for relaxing. It's just right for 2 people but not more. We would stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy s., Dartmouth Mass

13 Mar 2023

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

Great for one person

The garden was spacious, the apartment clean and bright. But too small for two elders. The highway traffic and Amtrak train noises were cumbersome, otherwise it's a great place, for one.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

estelle a.

13 Apr 2022

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

Fabulous cottage!

Absolutely beautiful cottage, in a wonderful location. It Has everything you could possibly need, plenty of space, immaculately clean. A real home from home. Plenty of bars, restaurants and activities nearby. And the garden is spectacular! Leslie is the perfect host. as a woman travelling alone I felt very secure within the property as it’s so private. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

fredrick k.

14 Aug 2021

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

Summer in Summerland

We had a fantastic time at Leslie’s place. A very quaint home, totally private, secure and still It was close to everything, and parking was a breeze. The beach was a 10 minute pleasant walk away and for most the time there were only a few people there as well. Leslie was very gracious host, gave us a great overview of the area and what it had to offer. We’ll definitely be back in the near future!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

3 June 2021

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

Charming gem

This property is lovely and, while small, is extremely functional. The large outdoor deck is well done and enables indoor/outdoor living. While in the center of tiny Summerland and very close to the beach and restaurants, this oasis is private and very comfortable. And Leslie is very responsive, taking care of anything that comes up in a flash.

Stayed 30 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

4 May 2024

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

Charming cottage and beautiful garden

We had a lovely 12 days in this beautiful cottage in Summerland. The garden is as beautiful as it shows online. The bed is super comfortable! And we found the kitchen and furnishings charming and just to our taste. Leslie the owner is wonderful and gets right back with every need. . It’s small and that suits us. We felt totally private in the cottage. Every single thing in this cottage is well considered and beautifully placed. Everything in this area has some road noise from Highway 101 so that’s a good thing to be aware of. It didn’t bother us and we quickly adjusted and fully enjoyed the beauty of the garden. we never watched TV so cannot comment on that. A really lovely stay!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

kathie C.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not As Expected

Awkward layout and very small rooms; no cross ventilation; no temperature control; extremely low ceilings; awkward and extremely small bathroom; no exhaust hood in Kitchen and oven door does not close; no fire and smoke safety devices; no cable TV--poor working Netflix only, no other channels. The garden/patio was very nice. The Owner was very friendly and informative.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

27 Feb 2017

Peaceful cottage

My husband and I stayed at this lovely cottage for 16 nights in February. We love the beach in the winter and the private garden is so pleasant to sit in. You can get to downtown Santa Barbara in about 10 - 15 minutes depending on traffic so we took advantage of the great restaurants and theater while we were here. Leslie was very friendly and took care of any problems we had very quickly. The WiFi is great but the TV only played streaming Netflix, which was OK with us. The kitchen works for breakfasts and even some simple dinners, we like to cook. Overall we were very happy with our choice.

Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marietta K.

21 July 2021

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

Summerland stay

We had a wonderful time in Summerland. This lower level apartment was very nicely done and in a great location. It was a small space, but very well appointed and comfortable.. The garden was beautiful and large and a nice place to sit and have meals. The beaches were a short walk or drive away depending on which beach you wanted to go to as well as you could walk to different places to have coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner! You can hear the highway 101 but that seems to be the norm in Summerland. We kept the windows closed and the fan on at night and we didn't hear the highway. It's a perfect getaway for two and your dog if you have one. Leslie the owner couldn't be nicer and very helpful and gave us a few of her chicken and quail eggs! Which were delicious by the way! We loved our stay and would definitely come back!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A., Corvallis, Oregon

29 Apr 2021

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

Lovely spot

Although the apartment is small, it is perfect for two people. My niece and I never felt cramped. The kitchen works well and we made most of our meals in the apartment while on the trip. I brought my own stove top coffee maker, but there is a drip cone or one of the pod coffee machines. The fridge and oven are full sized. There are lots of plates and silverware, and spices. There were no oils or dressings, so bring your own. The bed was super comfortable. The garden is so lovely and is a great place to hang out. Although, the apartment was below the owner's house, we never heard any noise from the main house. You can hear the highway and the train, not loud, but if you are sensitive to noise at night you may want earplugs. The owner was super helpful and always responded quickly. The apartment is a very short distance from a lovely beach. I wish there was a barbeque. There is no designated parking and usually we were able to park right in front of the house, but occasionally the spots were full and we had to park further away. Once I had about a 4 block walk from where I could park. I would 100% stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Richard J.

28 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN S.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Person

I wanted a safe place to raise my three children and I found it in Summerland. We couldn't believe how wonderful the beach is, the small school of less than 80 children and how the kids would stop on their way home for lemonade and cookies. Palm Cottage beach house that was one of the original homes in Summerland. We have taken pride in making this up to date with modern necessities yet homey and beachy while making this community our home. Palm Cottage is a way of life: simple and beach oriented in a wonderful community.

Why they chose this property

A short walk to the beach. Buying a house downtown in the commercial district was perfect for us. At night it is like you don't have neighbors-everything is closed. The house stretches from one block to another and it gives us two private yard for sunbathing or just having morning coffee outside. It is close to everything. 3 blocks to the beach and for antiquing, 3 to a fabulous facial or massage, or mani-pedi. The yard is tropical and wonderful. The cottage has been newly painted and there is new kitchen cabinet and top, new lighting and flooring. It is simple and safe. Private and convenient. The yard says it all...relaxing!

What makes this property unique

Palm Cottage environs is in a safe community. We relax outside for breakfast in the garden, enjoy coffee on the deck and wake up to a tropical garden view! We take our kayaks to the private end of the beach and launch right into the ocean. The house is old and charming but well maintained. Close to everything and away as well!

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