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Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown

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A room with large windows, a wooden cabinet, and a view of mountains and trees.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pergola with vines.
A small, single-story house with a large window and a door, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a tree.
A garden with a pergola, stone pathway, and a view of mountains.
A dining area with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Franceschi Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Upper Riviera, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Franceschi Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 14 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 14 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Super-Rica Taqueria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arnoldi's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage w Glorious Views on the Riviera - 10 minute drive to downtown located?

Located in Upper Riviera, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Franceschi Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Bowl and Alameda Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and the host was very hospitable.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get-away

private, perfect get-away from the world's troubles. Spectacular view of the other side of Santa Barbara and a well-appointed, very comfortable house.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet cottage

Very comfortable bed, lots of light, quiet. Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1625 Hillcrest Road

It was wonderful! The cottage is darling - had everything we needed and was in a lovely location. Danielle, the owner, was very nice and available if we needed anything (but we didn't). Highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and Serenity

Quiet location with a beautiful view of the mountains. Comfortable and clean. Thoughtful details such as a selection of pillows on the bed, tea in the cupboard and bottled water in the refrigerator made it feel like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Quiet clean. Everything we needed was in this cottage. We enjoyed the beautiful yard. Listening to the birds in the morning and the night sounds at night. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
It was a pleasure having your both here. You are welcome anytime Virginia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

The property was very private. The wildlife was welcome and made the rustic surroundings even more pleasant. The constant construction noise was annoying; however, it was not on Virginia’s property, so we are not placing blame on her sweet property. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Riviera Cottage

Very sweet cottage located 10 min past the Mission. Quiet setting with lovely gardens. The cottage is next to the main home which you walk past to enter/exit. The home is comfortable and has the bare essentials including a well functioning combo washer/dryer. We did vacuum and clean to our standards the first day there to clear out cob webs etc and had to purchase shampoo/conditioner/body wash but enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic, Charming, Quiet

This place was a well stocked as any VRBO we have ever stayed in. The place is rustic, sits on a large piece of property and is both quiet and private. Yet it is close to both Montecito and Santa Barbara proper. The roads are narrow but traffic is very limited. We would easily return. The house offers is much more than a single hotel room. For however long you stay it become “your house.”
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Home away from home

We very much enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely location. The one significant exception was the access to the cottage. My wife has mobility issues and the walk way was uneven and dark at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Guest Cottage

Great Property Manager and a Beautiful Home in a Quiet Location not far from town.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem near Santa Barbara

This cottage was perfect for an extended stay. It was clean and well appointed. It also had some surprising amenities including a brand new combo washer / dryer and a beautiful back patio with a pergola. My host, Virginia, was most hospitable. She was quick to respond with information and greeted me in person at checkin. (She’d opened up the cottage for my arrival.) in addition, when I needed help with something, Virginia was extremely responsive. I highly recommend this cottage and this host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very private and picturesque

We loved the property and the gorgeous views. The hosts couldn’t have been nicer. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay!

Beautiful property, wonderful accommodating hosts!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022
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