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10/10 Excellent
Kate W.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home great location
Kate W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
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Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m
Popular amenities
- Spa pool
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bdrm 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Ensuite to Bdrm 4
Toilet · Shower only
Jack and Jill
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability
Located in one of the most desirable areas of Montecito. A 7-minute walk to the exclusive shops and restaurants on Coast Village Road and another 5 to renowned Butterfly Beach, this modern, bright, warm family home is perfectly located for your Santa Barbara/Montecito getaway.
Professionally landscaped in 2022 and newly renovated in 2020/21, this property has oak floors throughout, 4 beautiful, well-proportioned double bedrooms, 3.5 baths (two ensuite, one jack and jill), two comfortable living areas, laundry. The entertainer's dream kitchen is spacious and bright with a 48" Thermador Range/Hood, Viking Refrigerator, Bosch Dishwasher, large center island, bar with wine fridge, flip-out window with indoor/outdoor bar counter. Upstairs a 600 sq ft Master retreat is complete with ensuite, two private balconies, Zoom space, gas fireplace, Peloton. Sonos in every room. **Note: the master bath has a clean coat of paint and is comfortable and spacious, but has yet to be fully renovated.
Outdoor amenities include private dining area for 8-10 with Loll sofa lounge space and indoor/outdoor bar, modern STL7 spa, gas firepit with additional Loll outdoor seating, orange, lemon and lime trees for your cocktail-making pleasure, corn hole, surf boards, SUP, Bikes, Skateboards, Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue, Traeger Smoker, Sonance outdoor sound (via Sonos).
Take the coastal bike path to Santa Barbara's "funk zone" for wine tasting and cool independent shops and restaurants. Incredible hiking trails, Rosewood Miramar Hotel, Santa Barbara Shops and Restaurants all within a 5-10 minute drive.
Absolutely stunning (and delicious!!!) Santa Ynez wine country 45 minutes away. Quaint and lovely Ojai 45 minutes in the opposite direction.
Perfect climate, beaches, mountains and remarkable sophistication for a town of 90,000... Santa Barbara truly is a little slice of heaven.
Professionally landscaped in 2022 and newly renovated in 2020/21, this property has oak floors throughout, 4 beautiful, well-proportioned double bedrooms, 3.5 baths (two ensuite, one jack and jill), two comfortable living areas, laundry. The entertainer's dream kitchen is spacious and bright with a 48" Thermador Range/Hood, Viking Refrigerator, Bosch Dishwasher, large center island, bar with wine fridge, flip-out window with indoor/outdoor bar counter. Upstairs a 600 sq ft Master retreat is complete with ensuite, two private balconies, Zoom space, gas fireplace, Peloton. Sonos in every room. **Note: the master bath has a clean coat of paint and is comfortable and spacious, but has yet to be fully renovated.
Outdoor amenities include private dining area for 8-10 with Loll sofa lounge space and indoor/outdoor bar, modern STL7 spa, gas firepit with additional Loll outdoor seating, orange, lemon and lime trees for your cocktail-making pleasure, corn hole, surf boards, SUP, Bikes, Skateboards, Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue, Traeger Smoker, Sonance outdoor sound (via Sonos).
Take the coastal bike path to Santa Barbara's "funk zone" for wine tasting and cool independent shops and restaurants. Incredible hiking trails, Rosewood Miramar Hotel, Santa Barbara Shops and Restaurants all within a 5-10 minute drive.
Absolutely stunning (and delicious!!!) Santa Ynez wine country 45 minutes away. Quaint and lovely Ojai 45 minutes in the opposite direction.
Perfect climate, beaches, mountains and remarkable sophistication for a town of 90,000... Santa Barbara truly is a little slice of heaven.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
This property is on a quiet road but unfenced.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Subject to prior discussion/approval.
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
This property accepts credit cards
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Montecito, CA
What's nearby
- Butterfly Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Lotusland - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
- Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 11 min walk
- Blenders in the Grass - 11 min walk
- El Sitio - 3 min drive
- Caffe Luxxe - 11 min walk
- Reunion Kitchen + Drink - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability on 13 July 2025 start from NZ$3,437, 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 Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Walkability located?
Located in Montecito, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Butterfly Beach, Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Cemetery. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and The Easton Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks Kate for the lovely comments and for taking such great care of our home. Love to have you back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent
Brian F.
22 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in amazing location!
This is a lovely property, it has all of the charm of Montecito with the large oak trees and green foliage, while been a stone's throw away from Coast Village shops and the beach. We have three small children and the quaint yard was more than enough to keep their imaginations busy during our stay. The layout of the house was also conducive for multi-aged guests as it felt that there were separate "zones" with privacy. The host, Jennifer was highly communicative throughout the entire process, addressing every question thoughtfully. She was very generous with use of their games closet, bikes, and other amenities on the property. Lastly, we happened to be up in Montecito when most of the shops, beaches, restaurants were closed due to COVID, and Jennifer accommodated our concerns and assured us that we still had many options and would enjoy our stay (which we did!). We would absolutely stay at this property again, top notch location and host!
Brian F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
Laurel thanks so much for coming to stay and for your gracious review :-). You guys were great guests, and it's been such fun getting to know you a bit by text!! All the best!!
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10/10 Excellent
Gia B.
23 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montecito Haven
In these times, it's difficult to find a place where you can forget the troubles of the world for a minute and relax (especially with young children). But the house on Butterfly Lane didn't disappoint. From the start of the reservation process, the host was extremely communicative--letting us know about all of the amenities that were at our disposal like bicycles, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc.. We were two families with 4 kids between us (ages 8-10 years) so we needed to know that there were a lot of activities to keep them busy. She also told us about remodel features that weren't quite up-to-date yet (like window curtains arriving late) and provided the solution (brand new sleep masks to keep out the light). Highlights of the house for us were: the close proximity to Butterfly Beach (a beach frequented mostly by locals) and the village restaurants with patio seating; 5 adult bikes (so we only had to bring the kid bikes) which we rode around the beautiful neighborhood; the huge master suite upstairs which we let the kids take over so that they had a place to hang out (carpeted so very little noise) and sit on their own balcony; and of course the rustic front yard with sprawling oak tree providing a canopy of shade and a playground for all kinds of birds, squirrels, bunnies, and chipmunks for us to watch. We wheeled the grill over to the outdoor dining table so my husband could grill while we drank a bottle of chardonnay left for us by the owner. She also welcomed us with a sweet gift for our girls who were celebrating their birthdays. I highly recommend this home for families. We can't wait to come back!
Gia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2020
Wow Gia thank you so much for taking the time to write this long and lovely review, and for being such wonderful and communicative house guests :-)!!!! All the best!
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
2 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
A beautiful home that helps you relax from the moment you arrive. It's set in Montecito with easy access to the beach and the town (both of Montectito and Santa Barbara). It was a perfect balance of feeling truly away while having all the comforts of easy access to everything you need and want. The property owner is really easy to communicate with and is helpful with finding fun things to do. We had a hard time saying good-bye.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2020
Thanks so much Jennifer for your lovely review and for being such thoughtful houseguests!!!! All the best :-)
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Hulford
After living abroad for 15 years, 7 years ago we moved to and fell in love with life in beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara. We rented around the corner and when this home came available to purchase in December 2019, we jumped at the chance to stay in this incredible neighborhood with arguably the best walkability in town. We reno'd the first half of the property prior to moving in in April 2020, most of the second half in 2021 (all but the master bath), and landscaped in 2022.
Why they chose this property
Location location location!!!!!! Also a lovely, comfortable home with 4 well appointed and spacious bedrooms. Serene outdoor space.
What makes this property unique
Walk to beautiful Butterfly beach with a cocktail stop at Lucky's or Oliver's ...yes please!
Languages:
English, French
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