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Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!

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Dining
Saarinen marble table with seating for 6 and bar seating for two open to kitchen
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hammond's Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Detached Sleep shed or office space

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! Pristine, well stocked home with a 3 minute walk to all beaches, restaurants, shopping, wine tasting and 5-star hotels including the Rosewood Miramar, The Four Seasons Biltmore and Coast Village Road. You won’t find a better-located cottage to enjoy the Montecito lifestyle. This updated, private 1200 sq ft 2 bed 2 bath main house and detached sleep shed can be used as an office or third bedroom. The home is very clean with brand new, quality furnishings, amenities, and a backyard jacuzzi. The third bedroom or office is a detached converted sleep shed with no bathroom attached. (It's about 20 feet from the house). Cozy so best suited 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 and you will hear it but it’s only seconds and doesn’t run at night. Everyone (even Oprah:)) hears the train in Montecito.

The sunny Butterfly Cottage has a beachy, uncluttered modern palette with a great floor plan, quality furnishings, light oak floors, enough seating for everyone and pretty windows and light streaming throughout. Stainless appliances in the cook's kitchen and a well stocked pantry. 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog allowed with an additional fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bike Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fernald Point - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private home w/private path to beach & jacuzzi. Walk to everything! A+ Location! located?

Located in Montecito, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach. Miramar Beach and Fernald Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dimitri m.

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

Loved the place

Great cottage. Great location, hosts were very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wide, two adult daughters and I enjoyed this property, loaded with many appreciated amenities, over the rainy 2025 Christmas holiday.We made great use of the fully equipped kitchen to prepare a perfect prime rib Christmas roast. Local sea bass fired quickly on the gas grill. Usually we would mostly eat out on this type of trip, but we really enjoyed hunkering down together through the storms, preparing meals, playing board games and catching up on some streaming content.We loved the property and wont hesitate to rebook for another visit. Also, communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

great home, great location, great host

Stayed here with my with, our 18-month old daughter, and my mother-in-law. The location is fantastic. The home itself was spacious and comfortable and clean. The host was helpful and communicative. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilton T.

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

Gem in Montecito

Very comfortable cottage an easy walk to beaches. One of best equipped properties we’ve rented. Excellent host and great communication. The train is very close but fades into the background as the days go by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

A July 4 Getaway

This is a sweet little cottage just a short walk to the beach, with everything you could want right at your fingertips. Justine was out of town but easily reachable and very accommodating. The kitchen is fully stocked, the TV has all the premium channels, and the location is a very short walk to Coast Village Road. No complaints, only praise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Amazing Montecito Cottage

We had an amazing time. The hosts were attentive and helpful but the cottage itself was the best. Clean modern and very comfortable. This is the best part…. Very easy walk to town for dinner drinks coffee breakfast groceries etc. Very easy walk to the beach. A few beaches actually. This is our favorite location in the area. Can’t miss. You’ll have an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 Butterfly Cottage

The beautiful Butterfly Cottage in Montecito is the perfect home base for a family or couples vacation in Santa Barbara. The Host, Justine, is gracious, accommodating, very accessible and responsive to her guests. The Cottage is extremely comfortable and well-appointed. There is a lovely outdoor area for relaxing in the sun or lounging in the hot tub. An easy walk to Butterfly Beach, the area is very dog-friendly with easy access to great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed our stay so much and look forward to returning soon. Kate & Savannah
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is a stunning property in an amazing location. The home is very comfortable and has everything you need. Top notch amenities and lots of proactive. The host, Justine, was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

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

Wonderful Experience from Start to Finish!!

I loved everything about the experience of staying at this property. My teenage daughter and I found it so welcoming and proximal to all the things we wanted to do. Essential items for cooking were on hand and beach towels, charging cables, and coffee were thoughtfully placed where we could find them. I was not familiar with the area when booking, and the property owner described the location and helped me feel comfortable with my choice from the first email through the final one when we left. I hope to return again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

The perfect getaway

We are so happy we had the opportunity to stay in this lovely cottage for a week! We had the perfect vacation and this house along with it's location made it possible. A bonus is the outdoor space is so peaceful and acts as an extension of the house; we ate almost all our meals out there. We stayed here with our 4yr old and 2yr old so we ended up driving to the beach on most days but one would not have to. I hope we can stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Wonderful time in Montecito

We spent two wonderful weeks at this charming cottage, ideally located a short stroll from the lower village in Montecito. The house is well furnished and equipped and the back and side yards are inviting places to spend time on a sunny afternoon. The kitchen was functional and spacious and unusually well stocked. Best of all were our hosts who were chock full of restaurant and other local suggestions. We felt more like we had borrowed a friend's house than renters. We could not recommend this property more highly and hope to return next year for an even longer stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Great location as far as walking to town for dinner, or heading to the beach or going for a bike ride. The cottage is very well done and we enjoyed the hot tub too. The only negative is the proximity to the train as it can be a little loud when it passes by, but that seems to be a daytime thing only.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan N.

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

Great rental in a great location!

We had such a great stay here! It was so nice being able to easily walk into the lower village and to the beach. The house was so cheerful and airy - great light! Really enjoyed the beach vibe and decor. Justine was wonderful to communicate with and was super helpful during our stay. And she let us check-in early in the day as there hadn’t been renters right before us. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Outstanding standalone cottage, updated, quiet, near everything!

We have traveled to Montecito for years but have never experienced this little neighborhood near the beach and walkable to town. This is a well appointed, clean and up to date cottage with a small but very private back yard with great seating area and hot tub. Appreciated the fresh decorating, clean and streamlined look - even a Sonos system set up for guest use. Nicely appointed kitchen with newer appliances. Neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Yes, occaisional trains go by, but not between 10pm-7am, and they are relatively few, quick and pretty quiet. Great for a small family or couple. And the owners were wonderful and easy to reach if needed but also left us alone to enjoy the place. Great experience!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Josiah and Justine Hamilton

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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 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.

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