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Patio
Treehouse and Deck
Bedroom
Bedroom
Interior Den -  Direct Tv, Blu Ray/ DVD, Roku TV and electric fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Buenaventura, CA
  • Ventura City Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ventura Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Loft + Den

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views

The 'Hummingbird Cottage (dubbed by our guests) is a Storybook Property above the Heart of Downtown Ventura. Detached Guest house with private bath, den and kitchenette on property with owner's main house. Treehouse is also a separate structure and sleeps one.

Private lush flower garden with full mountain views and a peek-a-boo of the ocean with the Channel Islands on clear days, deer grazing at Grant park at sunrise on the hill. Just steps to Historic Main street and it's trendy shops and restaurants, night clubs and galleries to fresh produce at Farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Take the beach cruisers down miles of boardwalk past Surfer's Point, the Fairgrounds, several campgrounds, the longest pier in California to the Harbor and beyond. Hiking, Surfing, and nightlife are all walking distance. Ojai and Santa Barbara are quick drives away. The rooms are very small but charming, the accommodations are for people who want to explore what the area has to offer. Fire Pit, Fountain, Barbecue, Porch Swing, it is romantic and subtle for the perfect get-away. So close to what you wanna see but feels like the perfect jungle Hide-Away.

Historic house built in 1880's, perfect for Instagram photos!

Keywords: cottage, garden, view, ocean, mountain, downtown, pet, dog, hike, surf, romantic, private, kitchen, family, lush

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
$45.00 per pet per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
No clean up required, just make sure nothing gets left behind, put the keys on the magnetic cloud, leave it unlocked and let me know when you are out. 😊
I do ask you clean up any doggy doo 🐶🎼
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Ventura

Located in Downtown Ventura, a neighbourhood in Ventura, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Museum of Ventura County and Rubicon Theatre Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10. Ventura Botanical Gardens and Ventura County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Buenaventura, CA

What's nearby

  • San Buenaventura Mission - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ventura City Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ventura Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 5 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 16 min walk
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cajé - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Ventura - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bank Of Italy Cocktail Trust - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kaapicat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views located?

Located in Downtown Ventura, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ventura City Hall, San Buenaventura Mission and Albinger Archaeological Museum. Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 and Museum of Ventura County are also within 15 minutes. Ventura Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Nice garden !Couldn't sleep ......
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hummingbird cottage is a delightful getaway with a peekaboo view of the sea on a clear day. There is a beautiful garden to explore which is teaming with birds. Although it is a small house, it has everything. Plus it’s a 5 minute drive or a 12 mins to walk to downtown Ventura
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This the mosr adorable little cottage. It's small, but very comfortable and it has everything you need. Down some steps there is a nice seating area eith a fire pit. We sat and watched the sunset and just relaxed with greenery all around. The owner lives in the front house, and she is really nice and ready to help with anything you might need. My husband's back was acting up, and Sandra gave him some ice packs. We stayed here last November, and now we are already planning a return stay. 10 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mateo S.

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

Despite a short stay, I had a great time!

The cottage is clean, quaint, and beautiful, it was perfect for my trip. I spent a lot of time in the tree house which was very quiet and cozy. Thank you Sandra for the lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent j.

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

Lovely stay!

Beautiful little get away cottage with easy walks to downtown main street and the beach. Cozy with a quiet, pretty backyard, we did not use the fire pit but it was nice to see it there for next time! The tree house bedroom room is tiny but fun. Everything very clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming Cottage

We had a wonderful time at the Hummingbird Cottage. Although small, the quaint and adorable lodging had all of the amenities that you need for an overnight stay or a whole week! Sandra was very responsive to our inquiries and so accommodating throughout our stay. The location was perfect for our stay; we walked everywhere we needed to go. I give it an A!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

The cutest most comfortable cottage!

I absolutely loved this property and all it's unique decor. I had a small dog with me. The back yard was perfectly fenced to keep her in. The host was so sweet and left snacks and drinks in my fridge when I arrived she was easy to communicate with and worked with my needs. I will stay here any chance I get to come to Ventura.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

What an Amazing and Lovely Stay

My husband and I had the most amazing stay! The cottage was so lovely. We loved all the beautiful touches, including the treats! We really enjoyed sitting outside with our morning coffee in the quaint settings while breathing in the ocean air. Everything was clean and cozy, including the comfy bed and hot shower. The treehouse was such a serene place to meditate, too! It was also nice to have the kitchenette. Thanks, Sandra, you couldn't have been lovelier!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

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

Cozy Garden Paradise

Very comfortable place. Small but has everything. Lovely garden and birds. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Birdwatchers Delight

Amazingly cozy cottage with the best landscape for bird watching from your bedroom windows! Sandra went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and offered suggestions from local attractions to the best places to eat. Fabulous location for all the Ventura area hotspots- downtown Ventura, Channel Island ferry, Santa Monica Mountains, and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona H.

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

This was the very best stateside vacation I have ever had! The amenities were unparalleled.

This will long be my favorite stateside vacation Sandra was amazing in providing amenities above and beyond expectations The area available is a paradise You can not go wrong choosing this as your destination spot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Delightful

Spent a few days exploring and enjoying. The Hummingbird Cottage is a great place to stay! We will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Hummingbird Stay

Loved the place. Easy five minute walking distance to downtown Ventura. Very clean place and the host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro R., Covina, CA

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

Coastal Cottage

Had a great time in this cozy little cottage that’s a short walk into Main St and the pier. It was a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Magical space for relaxation and reflection!

We had an amazing stay at this property and found everything to be extremely comfortable, clean, and charming! Sandra was a very kind and responsive host- incredibly hospitable. We will definitely be coming back!

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Small house with very nice gardens

The cottage was in a nice location, easy walking distance to Ventura downtown. The rooms were small but ok for a solo traveler like me or a couple. The gardens around the cottage were very nice and I felt like it was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Summer getaway

The cottage was perfect for my wife and I, it was close to both Main Street with the shops and restaurants, as well as it is within walking distance to the beach. Wonderful time, and Sandra was very helpful in responding to our questions and needs.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

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

Beautiful spot in the heart of Ventura

This cottage was perfect for us. It was just what we needed for our stay in Ventura. We really loved it, and next time we come here, we would stay again. The garden and mountains were beautiful. There is never a moment when you won't have a hummingbird around you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

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

Very relaxing!!

What a special place this was. The yard was beautiful and so many hummingbirds! We had fun just hanging out together in the cottage. Thank you Sandra ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LOLITA L.

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

Great stay! Peaceful and lovely

Close to town. Can walk anywhere. Sandra is a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

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

Even More Charming than the Photos!

We were amazed! Everything from watching the birds bathe in the fountain, to the comfy beds and the fabulous fire pit area! We walked down the steps to a coffee shop every morning. The location is fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Magical Cottage

We had an INCREDIBLE stay! This was one of our favorite vacations ever, and it truly was because of the beautiful space we got to call home for a few days. Sandy was so welcoming and generous, having fresh baked cookies for us upon arrival and giving us tips to the best places in town. Overall it is so peaceful, and the care and attention to detail that went into creating the space does not go unnoticed. We WILL be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Rolling Hills Estates

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

Cozy Cottage

This was a perfect place to stay for a quick overnight stay. Small kitchenette with all amenities you wanted to make small meals. Spacious bathroom with complimentary toiletries. I bring everything I need but if you forgot something Sandra had you covered. Will definitely stay here again if traveling to Ventura in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Short but sweet stay!

Hummingbird Cottage was lovely. We also loved the treehouse in the yard. Ventura was our last stop before catching a flight out of LAX. I would definitely stay here again. Sandra was easy to communicate with. The bed was comfortable. The cottage was decorated in an eclectic vintage style. The backyard and gardens were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Quaint, natural and private

Quaint indoor spaces and ample outdoor spaces. Sandra was easy to reach for questions and requests. We didn’t use the bikes or sauna but they were nice perks! Hummingbirds, butterflies fountain and mountains in the distance were quite wonderful. Walkable to downtown restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandra

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I am a business owner, a mom and a former art director in the film industry. I love Ventura and all it has to offer in the way of daytime adventure and nature, nightlife and art. Forbes magazine lists Ventura as one of the top four places to live in the U.S.! I agree. I have been surprised and pleased with the lovely guests we have had to enjoy the property and all Ventura has to offer..

Why they chose this property

Just one hour North of Hollywood, one half hour South of Santa Barbara, and twenty minutes West of Ojai, we have the best of the ocean, the city and the mountains right here and a quick hop away. Pets are also welcome in the cottage. Securely fenced and ready to roam, the large garden and wild lower yard are, as recent guests described it, 'Dog Heaven'.

What makes this property unique

The treehouse is tiny and enchanting. Completely wired, WIFI friendly and heated, it is perfect for naps for adults or children to sleep in. Best view on the property of the green, untouched mountains to our North. Some guests have had to draw straws to determine who gets the treehouse!

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