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Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!

Cottage in Summerland with kitchen and patio

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The Ocean View Cottage Awaits!
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Butterfly Beach
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Place, West Beach
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!

This charming home is perched on the hillside of Summerland - blocks from restaurants, hiking trails, antique stores, boutiques, coffee shops and best of all... a short walk to Summerland Beach and Park. King bed downstairs, full size bed in main upstairs living area. Patio; washer/dryer; full kitchen with full size fridge, coffee maker, BBQ, blender, microwave, oven, range; linens & towels provided, 2 flat screen televisions. Ideal for a couple, families.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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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 deadlock

About the area

Summerland

Summerland is home to this cottage. Santa Barbara Bowl and The Easton Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. 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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Summerland, CA

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juice Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach! located?

Situated in Summerland, this cottage 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

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

A wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, comfortable, clean, and charming space. Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Sweet space

We loved our summer land get away- the cottage is so charming and cozy. Such a great locale for walking to town. We loved it and hope to return again. Thank you Ian and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

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

Perfect Getaway

Will be back again. Wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Lovely stay!

This Summerland beach cottage is everything as advertised. The house was perfect for 2 couples - very cozy and all the amenities we needed. Perfect location to be able to walk into town and enjoy Summerland, and an easy drive to anything Santa Barbara. The host Ian was also a great communicator and provided a lot of really good local recommendations. Overall would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg G S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs air purifier

The place is in desperate need of air no problem purifiers upstairs and downstairs. The airborne particulates can be cut with a knife. Air purifiers would probably solve this, but they were nonexistent. Also, the unit is marketed with the outdoor area and fire pit but you can’t really use it as it’s directly in front of another rental unit above it’s unavailable for the lower unit which we rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Little Buyer's Remorse

The Summerland listing opens with a pic of the patio area. That really drew me in. I could see my husband and myself enjoying grilling and having a cocktail there. I should have looked more closely at other reviews because that is NOT private, and in fact, upstairs from the house shared with what looks like a permanent resident. That should be clearly stated in the advertisement of the property. I thought VRBO's were inherently a vacation rental you had all to yourself. Not so with this house. I'm a private person, and did not feel comfortable hanging out in the outdoor patio area; had I known, I would not have chosen this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location and walkability to the beach was great as were the ocean views. The description of the rental didn't portray the property accurately. This was a one bedroom rental with another bed in the living room, the property and out door spaces are shared, all parking is on the street. It The house could use some attention, the bed in the living room sagged in the middle, the air conditioner did not work, outdoor furniture had broken pieces, handles were coming off cabinets in the kitchen, and there were screens missing from the downstairs window. Though all of those issues are not big deals it made it feel like, over all, the cost did not match the condition of the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The house was in a great location. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this place and have returned each summer for eight years. We are looking forward to many more visits.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy spot. We love our time in Summerland.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenysa P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This cottage is super cute! Communication with host was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Clean and exactly as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Easy and comfortable getaway spot

We enjoyed our time here, the house has everything you need in terms of basics and our stay was comfortable. Check in and out was a breeze. Nothing fancy and no frills, but clean and quaint and very reasonably priced as a result.Should note that it is not truly a stand-alone place, as the back patio area is shared with a separate, but connected unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan H.

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

F

Summerland is a fun town & this property is in a great location. We were visiting family living in Santa Barbara and it was close & easy to get there. The house is cozy & welcoming on the inside…... just realize, as stated, you are sharing the outdoor area and laundry facilities with others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolle W.

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

Summerland Cottage

The cottage is super cute and we loved the location to the adorable downtown and proximity to the beach and park. It was peaceful and beautiful! The nearby park was awesome for kids and there was easy access to the beach. There were bathrooms and a dog washing station. We enjoyed Red Kettle Coffee and the fact that we could walk there so quickly. Parking was easy and owners were also easy to communicate with. The view of the ocean from the upstairs is beautiful! We thought the cottage smelled musty and old and needed updates to carpeting and some of the furniture. The pull out sofa and the bed in the living room were very uncomfortable and should be replaced. Some of the towels were stained and should be replaced. There was pet fur on some of the beds. The stairs inside were very steep which was fine for us but could be an issue for older people or anyone with balance or mobility issues. Also one of us accidentally tripped on/kicked the wood separating the kitchen from the living area which hurt a lot. It's not really even and is a tripping hazard. We have been to Santa Barbara many times but had never experienced Summerland before. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would totally go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the house and our stay. Our nephew got married in the area and so glad we stayed her in lieu of a hotel. We enjoyed the barbeque and had a few friends over. It was so much fun. We walked down to the beach each morning and soaked in the beauty. A perfect place and area with the beach in walking distance. Loved the hill to get in a workout. Thank you so very much. We will be back sometime soon. From Sandy and Don McKenzie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Great visit

We had a great visit. The location is very convenient in Summerland, with close proximity to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. The home was quaint and cozy. The kitchen was well stocked. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruch L.

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

Great location-walk to beach and restaurants

Great setting, comfortable space and beds. Clean. Easy check in and departure. Good WiFi. Beautiful views and easy walk to town and the beach. Only thing to note is road noise from Hwy 101, but it’s unavoidable in Summerland, it seems. Location is great. Easy access to Santa Barbara, Montecito. So much to do in the area. We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

60th Birthday Reunion

We loved our experience and our stay was comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Delighted to return

We spent a few days here on an earlier trip and knew right away that we wanted to come back. The cottage has a wonderful view of the ocean and is a comfortable place to read, cook, and relax. Everything is very clean, and the beds are comfortable. Our daughter was sorry to leave at the end of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura W.

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

Functional not Fancy

This property location was a perfect spot for going places. We drove to the beach for sunset, to the botanic gardens, and to the court house. The one thing that we worked around is no dish washer. So cooking everyday for the family just had a slight hassle afterwards.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Weekend Getaway

The cottage is cute and pleasantly decorated. The king bed in the room downstairs was extremely comfortable. The only drawback was the musty smell when we first arrived which can be common for homes near the ocean. After opening the windows upstairs the smell dissipated a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

My favorite place

This was our 7th visit to the Summerland Cottage. It fits my husband and I perfectly. I love everything about the location and the beach cottage. We feel like we're coming home.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt L.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Some mustiness, and sharing with a neighbour.

Cute cottage and comfortable beds, kitchen is well stocked and has proper coffee making equipment - do go to the local coffee shop though, it is excellent. There was a strong musty smell, especially the bedroom on entry to the property. We could not work out the source of the smell - maybe the rugs? We did want to use the advertised washer and dryer, and were surprised to find some wet laundry in the washer - maybe this has happened before, and is creating the odour. We were also a little put out that our washing and drying was taken out and replaced with someone else's, we presume by the tenant who is in a space in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natally W.

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

Peaceful Stay

Great property, walking distance to beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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