Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem!

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A house with two red doors, a small porch with a table and chair, and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a framed botanical print, and a modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed botanical illustration on the wall.
A garden with a large tree in a pot, surrounded by smaller pots of plants, gravel ground, and a white fence.
A house with a red door, number 4282, and a small porch with steps leading to the door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casa Del Herrero

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Del Herrero
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Montecito Village Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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Map
Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Easton Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Casa Del Herrero - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! ?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! on 25 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! located?

Located in Montecito, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, The Easton Gallery and Casa Del Herrero. Montecito Village Shopping Center and Lotusland are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and immaculate property. Lovely fenced yard and very private. We liked our ability to walk to the shops and restaurants in Upper Montecito Village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
Peggy, thank you for your lovely review! You were wonderful guests, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property- easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property; great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Martha, was fabulous. We got an hour early check-in which was great after driving from San Diego. The cottage has everything you need and it’s in a beautiful neighborhood. Unfortunately, I had a severe sciatica flareup before our stay so was not able to enjoy the beautiful and relaxing courtyard. The cottage is literally minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara, the wedding venue (SB Courthouse and reception blocks away) and the beach. Would definitely stay in this gem again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great visit

Had a great stay! Good location to walk around and enjoy Montecito. Quaint backyard, small rooms but perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha gave thorough instructions and quickly answered questions. The cottage is as pictured, very clean and comfortable. Lovely patio/garden area. Quiet neighborhood with quick access to restaurants, shopping, beaches. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha was an amazing host and attentive to all our needs. Her cottage is a perfect little spot to stay for exploring Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. The outdoor space is great and neighborhood is beautiful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

The cottage was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the location and outdoor area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

We were in town for a few days for a family birthday. The property and clean, cute, and has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charm

Our host was the kindest woman and her place was so charming and well equipped. It felt like you were staying at your mom’s house. It was perfect for our two nights day with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay of night Nights In This Charming Montecito Cottage the owner could not have been more helpful kind and professional. We love the location and especially love the Charming private garden. private yard.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Kenn and Christine, It was such a pleasure hosting you, We look forward to having you back for another visit real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Very clean and worked good for 2 very tired daughters and husbands! Only slept there so didn’t try cooking anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy gem

Beautiful, peaceful private space, perfect to tuck away in for Christmas. Extra work space and spacious beautifully tended patio (with lemon tree) a plus. Martha was kind and easy to communicate with. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We were in town for a wedding. We stayed with our 2 mo baby and our cousins. The cottage was a bit smaller than anticipated but the outdoor space more than made up for it. Plus we were out at wedding festivities for most of it. Everything was clean and it was conveniently located!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to stay again!!

Adorable cottage in Montecito. So cute inside & out. We needed a place close to UCSB & it was perfect- about 10/15 mins. away. Kitchen very well equipped. Beds comfy with great linens. Great water pressure. Our favorite part was the charming courtyard. Completely fenced in for our pups. The whole place is very pet friendly. Our host, Martha, was fantastic and her communication was quick. We can’t wait to book again when we visit to see our daughter!! Thanks, Martha!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2023
Hi Amy. Thanks so much for your comments. I truly enjoyed hosting you and your family and would be so happy to have back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Garden Cottage - Dog Friendly

This was our first time staying here and we are so glad we did. We will go back. The Cottage is set in a wonderful location about a mile from Butterfly Beach and walkable to the Upper Village. We stayed 11 days extending it an additional 2 days once we saw it. We would have stayed longer if it had been available longer. The Garden is beauty and fenced-in if you’re bringing a dog. There is plenty of seating outdoors with a fire pit and you’re surrounded by many different plants and flowers that are very well maintained with charming string lights that create a nice ambiance. The cottage was exceptionally clean which is important to us. It is very comfortable. There are TV’s in both bedrooms with Netflix and other streaming apps. It was great to relax in there in the evening. The kitchen is stocked well and we prepared many meals. There is A/C if needed and fans in the bedrooms. Plenty of hot water for showers and a vanity to put your things in. The parking is next to the gate. Martha was very responsive for any need we had. One personal tip: Tre Lune (my favorite restaurant) located in the lower village is the one of the best restaurants in Montecito. Enjoy!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy property. Quick drive or a short walk to the beach. Martha communicates promptly and clearly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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