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Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem!

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Exterior detail
Relax from the adventures of the day and enjoy the private hideaway.
Interior
This fully equipped kitchen is set up for a simple or elaborate meal.
Peek into the garden while you sip your morning coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casa Del Herrero
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, The Easton Gallery
    ‪5 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

About this property

Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem!

This welcoming garden cottage is just a short walk from the upper village of charming Montecito with its neighborhood grocery store, deli, fine dining and casual outdoor bistros. Just a five-minute drive to the beach, or mountain hikes, lower Montecito village and access to Santa Barbara. Awaken to the sound of chirping birds and the bells of the historic Mount Carmel Church.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please do not wash towels and bed linen.
Please leave the string-lights remote and office key in the rattan basket.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No cooking for local catering jobs allowed on premises.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3394638vb
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butterfly Beach and Goleta Beach. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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
  • Lotusland - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪AMA Sushi - ‬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 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 Soma Get Fit are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylin U.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lilla C.

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

8/10 Good

Margot D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tani S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenn H.

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 September 2024
Kenn and Christine, It was such a pleasure hosting you, We look forward to having you back for another visit real soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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 November 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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacey M.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Martha Salas

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English, Spanish

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