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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m
Popular amenities
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Summerland, CA
- Place, Lookout Park10 min walk
- Place, Summerland Beach13 min walk
- Place, Santa Barbara Bowl12 min drive
- Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Balcony
About this property
Gillian`s Cottage Room (dog friendly)
Welcome to Gillian’s Room — a charming hotel-style stay in beautiful Summerland, CA! This cozy unit is perfect for a quick coastal getaway, featuring a comfy queen bed, private full bathroom, and an easy kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates & cups. Step outside to enjoy the shared outdoor patio, then explore downtown Summerland just minutes away for cafés, dining, and local shops. Ocean views are right around the corner!
Enter from the parking lot side, where beautiful vines wrap the exterior and set the tone for a charming coastal stay. Inside you’ll find a comfy queen bed, a private full bathroom, and a convenient kitchenette stocked with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee setup, plus plates and cups for easy meals and morning pick-me-ups.
Step outside to enjoy the shared outdoor patio, perfect for sipping coffee and relaxing after a beach day. We also provide complimentary bottled water upon entry and coffee to help you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
Disclosures: Please note this unit shares one wall with another tenant and sits near the road, so you may hear some outside noise at times.
Pet rules:
- Pets must stay off furniture, use restroom outside, and not be left alone in the unit. Violations or damages may result in a fee.
- 1 dog welcome (no other animals without prior host approval)
Notes
- Enter on the parking lot side of the unit (see photos)
Summerland is a laid-back seaside town just south of Santa Barbara, known for its charming cafés, boutique shops, and stunning coastline. Everything here feels slow and relaxed—morning walks to the beach, sunset ocean views, and friendly local spots around every corner. It’s the perfect place to unwind while still being just a few minutes from Montecito and Santa Barbara’s dining, wine tasting, and coastal adventures.
*This is a Driftwood Club location with VIP Perks - please see website for details!
Please treat this home as if it`s your own :) This is a family home and neighborhood, and our neighbors kindly allow us to list the property as a vacation rental. With that, we ask all of our guests to adhere to our house rules for their stay.
HOUSE RULES
Quiet hours - 9pm - 8am - this is strictly enforced in Summerland
No parties, events or smoking allowed
Pets - please clean up after your furry friends and we kindly ask no pets on the furniture!
Trash Day is Friday mornings and Gardeners come by every other Friday in the mornings
Enter from the parking lot side, where beautiful vines wrap the exterior and set the tone for a charming coastal stay. Inside you’ll find a comfy queen bed, a private full bathroom, and a convenient kitchenette stocked with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee setup, plus plates and cups for easy meals and morning pick-me-ups.
Step outside to enjoy the shared outdoor patio, perfect for sipping coffee and relaxing after a beach day. We also provide complimentary bottled water upon entry and coffee to help you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
Disclosures: Please note this unit shares one wall with another tenant and sits near the road, so you may hear some outside noise at times.
Pet rules:
- Pets must stay off furniture, use restroom outside, and not be left alone in the unit. Violations or damages may result in a fee.
- 1 dog welcome (no other animals without prior host approval)
Notes
- Enter on the parking lot side of the unit (see photos)
Summerland is a laid-back seaside town just south of Santa Barbara, known for its charming cafés, boutique shops, and stunning coastline. Everything here feels slow and relaxed—morning walks to the beach, sunset ocean views, and friendly local spots around every corner. It’s the perfect place to unwind while still being just a few minutes from Montecito and Santa Barbara’s dining, wine tasting, and coastal adventures.
*This is a Driftwood Club location with VIP Perks - please see website for details!
Please treat this home as if it`s your own :) This is a family home and neighborhood, and our neighbors kindly allow us to list the property as a vacation rental. With that, we ask all of our guests to adhere to our house rules for their stay.
HOUSE RULES
Quiet hours - 9pm - 8am - this is strictly enforced in Summerland
No parties, events or smoking allowed
Pets - please clean up after your furry friends and we kindly ask no pets on the furniture!
Trash Day is Friday mornings and Gardeners come by every other Friday in the mornings
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 484-H
About the area
Summerland
Located in Summerland, this cottage is near the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and The Easton Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Soma Get Fit. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting.

Summerland, CA
What's nearby
- Lookout Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Summerland Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
- Santa Barbara Bowl - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Blenders in the Grass - 6 min drive
- Caffe Luxxe - 6 min drive
- Red Kettle Coffee - 12 min walk
- Summerland Beach Cafe - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lindsay R.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lindsay R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little getaway
Richard K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William W.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Retreat!
William W.
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summerland Getaway
Michele M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Martha S.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood up on a hill but in need of alittle TLC.
Martha S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Noah V.
2 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noah V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann M.
23 June 2025
Ann M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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