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charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping

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An outdoor patio with a table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden fence.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, and a herringbone-patterned rug.
A landscaped garden with a circular water feature, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and a wooden fence in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Butterfly Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this apartment. 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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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Cemetery - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • East Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Miramar Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Java - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping on 15 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,527, 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 charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is charming Montecito residence close to the beach, restaurants and shopping located?

Located in Montecito, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Butterfly Beach, Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Cemetery. Cabrillo Bike Path and Municipal Tennis Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We especially enjoyed the spacious backyard which is nicely landscape. Also, the location is great. We walked the neighborhood often and enjoyed the many restaurants and stores in Montecito. The VRBO host, Kyle, was very helpful and friendly. It was a pleasure having a chance to talk with her. Our stay was pleasant and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room. Beautiful home. Great location and amazing host!Will stay again if I travel to this area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!!! Great location, easy parking, comfortable, amazing backyard, host was so kind and easy to communicate with. Will stay here again in in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful host. We had a really nice time staying in Montecito.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location that was quiet with easy parking. The unit is attached to the main house, on the lowest level, so you do hear the upstairs people throughout the day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shops and restaurants are all within walking distance.Very nice and relaxing accommodations.Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Perfect location and a great host! We will be back! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic find!

Amazing little place with incredible location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Beautiful patio and garden
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great 8 days in Montecito

Lovely property, very close to Coast Blvd. and all shops and restaurants. Great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Pie-de-Terre in Excellent location

Great Pie-de-terre, with lovely yard in excellent location. Wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely space!

Kyle was a wonderful host! Love the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, close to town

We enjoyed our recent trip to Montecito and would recommend this unit to anyone. It was lovely, clean, and the host was very responsive. We were able to walk into town for meals, coffee and some shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great bungalow

I enjoyed my visit. The home is one level and the expansive backyard was very enjoyable. Kyle is a gracious hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in an excellent location

My husband and I had a great stay and look forward to visiting again in the future! Kyle made the check in process easy and was available if we needed anything. The place was very clean and well appointed with everything we needed. You can’t beat the location which is an easy walk to all the shops and restaurants in Montecito. The back yard was stunning and we had plenty of privacy. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Pretty and well-equipped garden flat with beautiful, quiet back yard. Short walk to beach and restaurants. Exceptionally kind and helpful owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Montecito apartment

We have NO complaints. The property and the host could not be better. I think the shower/ tub could use a grab bar for the older folks or those with balance issues. We had a great stay. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

This property gets 5 stars in every category. We loved the location. It’s located near Coast Village Road in Montecito. Beautiful Butterfly Beach, shopping and restaurants are around the corner. Santa Barbara Harbor, hiking trails, golf, sailing, surfing, fishing, and kayaking are a short drive away. The property is beautiful. It is clean and very stylish. We spent a lot of time outside in the garden. It is the best part…There is a covered seating area with cushy outdoor sofas where we drank our morning coffee. There are lounge chairs in the sun. There is even a fire pit. Kyle, our hostess, made sure we had everything we needed. She left a list of her favorite hikes (don’t miss the Hot Springs Trail), restaurants and other “must do’s” in SB. Some reviewers mention the train and street noise. We did not have an issue with either. Yes, train tracks are nearby. As it was summer, we slept with the windows open. There was a fan in the bedroom. The white noise of it drowns out everything. We had a great time in Montecito and this property had alot to do with that. We will be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely residence with gorgeous outdoor space. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and conveniently located near local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect relaxing, retreat for me and my husband. The space was immaculate and thoughtfully designed with fresh cut flowers for the cherry on top. Pictures don't do the garden space justice. We loved enjoying a glass of wine outback in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

The absolute best!!!

We can say enough about how wonderful our stay was. Our host was exceptional - very warm and welcoming. From lovely flower arrangements placed in the pied-a-terre to the amazing courtyard - everything was beautiful. The location could not have been better. We enjoyed walking to dinner most nights. With a grocery around the corner and beach access close by we had everything we needed close by. The bedroom was very comfortable as well as the sitting area. However, we spent most of our time in the courtyard. We hope to pay a return visit in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss in Montecito

We found the location to be perfect with short walk to the town of Montecito and Buttery beach and quick access to the highway. When not out and about, the lovely backyard with comfortable seating area provided the ideal place to relax. The accommodations were comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

Such a beautiful property with a lovely backyard area to enjoy. Very easy access to both Montecito and Santa Barbara (right off the Highway). Great space for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and location

This little gem is ideal for a solo traveler, like myself, or a couple. I enjoyed this place so much, I didn’t want to leave. It’s a short walk to the village and Von’s grocery. The host is very accommodating and responsive. The garden is magical. I look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

City chic

This place is very high quality and super chic. Photos are perfectly accurate. Backyard is nice with lots of seating. Note: When outside or if window is open, you can hear the highway. This was a bummer as I love to hear nature sounds in this area-prevented a more relaxing environment. A nice surprise was Kyle’s awesome cat, Sugar, who basked in the sun with me on the outdoor couches. Love a friendly cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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