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Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths

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A white wooden house with a porch featuring two white Adirondack chairs and a small table.
A white two-story house with a front porch and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. A vase with flowers is placed on the table, and a bookshelf is visible in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a checkered sofa, a lamp, a painting of a house, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated close to a museum, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 4 guests. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation and access to scuba diving. Families can enjoy nearby mountain biking, hiking, and sailing, while Lookout Park and Summerland Beach provide additional attractions. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Summerland, CA
  • Place, Lookout Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerland Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernald Point
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Shared

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths

2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM | 6 GUESTS

This Paradise Retreats home is full of history in one of Santa Barbara County’s “cutest” towns. The small seaside community of Summerland has everything you need within walking distance: the beach and a beautiful oceanfront park, restaurants, coffee shop, wine tasting, general store, art galleries, and antique shopping. A bike path will take you into neighboring Montecito and you’ll be just a short drive from Santa Barbara to the north and Carpinteria to the south.

Built in 1889, this home was on the original stagecoach route for Summerland complete with a welcoming porch and garden. The owners have taken meticulous care of this home to keep it up to date and full of its original charm. The cozy Living Room features a bay window, leading into a formal Dining Room and Kitchen. The two Bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations and the Bathroom boasts a clawfoot tub/shower. The spacious backyard includes dining and lounge space as well as an outdoor shower. The home owners also provide beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Grab your supplies and head down the few blocks to the beach!

HIGHLIGHTS:
-Steps to downtown and the beach
-Outdoor shower and beach supplies
-Large backyard

*PET POLICY: Pets are welcome in this home with prior owner approval only, a signed Pet Addendum, and a non-refundable pet fee. Please reach out to us as soon as possible if you plan to bring your pets. 1 Pet $300 | 2 Pets $450*

*GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)*

SECURITY CAMERA(S): The property has security camera(s) in parking area(s) and/or main entrance(s) to the property. Guest consents to the recording of activity at the property. Guest is prohibited from tampering with and/or disabling security camera(s).

POLICIES:
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- No smoking on property.
- Pet Policy: Call us! Considered w/additional fees.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3894413
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Summerland

Summerland is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Summerland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lookout Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Summerland Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fernald Point - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 12 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths?

As of 27 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$3,462, 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 Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Coastal Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés, Boutiques & Beachfront Paths located?

This family-friendly Summerland holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Montecito Village Shopping Center and Fernald Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Delightful stay! Hope to return sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful getaway

Cute house close to nice cafe, coffee shop. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay here in Summerland. We hope to host you again in the near future. Thank you, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The place gets a nice breeze so no air conditioning was nonissue. It has a well-equipped kitchen & laundry. The bed was comfortable.The wi-fi worked only inside the house so we couldn’t sit in the backyard & read news or do anything that required internet. It was a shame because the yard is lovely.The beach that is walking distance from the house is below a lovely town park. The walk was too steep for us as we are older. However we found a great beach 2 miles south that was easy to access and dog friendly. Made the trip great.On the whole - the only issue is the wi-fi.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Summerland Stagecoach Cottage! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

A cozy little cottage in a perfect location. Right next to the beach, right next to a lot of little shops, restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to welcome you again soon! - Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location

Great place that has everything you need. Perfect location that enables you to enjoy everything Santa Barbara has to offer with all your conveniences within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
That's awesome! So glad you enjoyed this gem and the Summerland location. So close to Santa Barbara. Thank you for your review and you're welcome back anytime. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

funky old house. Great location in the middle of Summerland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Paul, Thank you for the 5* review, we are so happy that you enjoyed the home. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property was large with 3 bedrooms and king beds. Very clean and fully equipped. Fully landscaped back yard with a large back patio kitchen. Close to town and beach.. Enjoyed it with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you for being our guest. So great to hear you enjoyed your stay in Summerland. You are welcome back anytime! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Return Visit Was Great!

This return visit was fun and restful. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Excellent! So glad you got some R&R here in our lovely town. We hope to host you again soon! Thank you for your 5 star review! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summerland Get Away

The cottage was ideal. It was located right in downtown Summerland and an 8-10 minute walk to the beach. Just lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy to welcome you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Barbara trip

It was difficult to find. Very good property and quiet. Easy to get in and around Santa Barbara area. Very close to beach access which was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We're so happy you enjoyed your time at Summerland Stagecoach Cottage. Sorry you had a hard time finding it and we will make note of this. We would love to host you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful beach vibes

Such a cute cozy place!! Had a relaxing stay with family and enjoyed being near the solstice festivities. The walk to the beach is short and rewarding. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The BEST

We will be back !
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and Sweet.

We enjoyed coming home to our cottage after a day of exploring Santa Barbara . It was cozy clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Diane, Thank you for the 5* review, we truly appreciate it and hope to see you again soon! - Paradise Retreats Team -
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice clean home with wonderful backyard but freeway noise terrible

Enjoyed the proper ty
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Mike, Thank you for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Historic cottage in the heart of Summerland

A charming historic cottage in the heart of Summerland, with a beautifully landscaped backyard. Spacious rooms are traditionally decorated, but only one bathroom and no dishwasher. Surprisingly quiet and convenient - just off the main road. Ideal for a small family or a few friends. The cottage could use a deep cleaning and updated bathroom plus a dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historical summer cottage

This small size cottage was sweet and plenty of amenities. A few surprises include the size of the place (it feels much larger with the enclosed back yard). The flow of the place was perfect. Older couples might not like the steps into the cottage or the inclined parking spot, however, it was easily walked and the outdoor stairs have a nice railing. The kitchen’s full size refrigerator and oven/stove were handy for making snacks/meals. Another plus was the town/beach are walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Adorable Vintage

Only one minor suggestion, the home is near the busy road. There is persistent road noise as very common in Santa Barbara, not unusual. Perhaps suggest that for the noise sensitive to bring noise cancelling headphones for sleeping. Great place, loved it, would stay there 50 x over if given the opportunity. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Week Away In Summerland

Property was well maintained, bathroom was a little bit of issue because of the high claw foot tub with shower a little more difficult for older people to get in and out of. There wasn't a dishwasher, not a big deal because just the 2 of us but might be a problem for another group staying. Even with the bad weather that was happening all around us that week, everytime we had planned an outing we had beautiful sunny blue skies!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you for being our guest and we're so thrilled you enjoyed your stay and saw some blue skies. We would love to host you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Decent little house but extra fees are out of control.

The house was nice if not outdated. The clawfoot tub was difficult to use and the shower curtain will touch you the whole shower, but other than that, and the lack of light in the rooms, it was a nice house. Big back yard to sit in. Close to the beach. My biggest issue was with the surprise fees at checkout, don't believe the cheap per night price. Our total price more than doubled with all the fees they tacked on just before checkout. Also, they sent me a ton of texts for extra services I had no interest in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable and cozy

Everything was fantastic. My best friend and I had a girls weekend getaway. The house is so cozy and cute. The town is small but wonderful and the house is a 5 min walk to the beach. And just a 10 min drive to downtown Santa Barbara! I would absolutely come back here again and recommend to anyone visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family with kids

Relaxing, cozy, and unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Dear Andrea, thank you for the wonderful review. Happy Holidays and we hope to see you again soon. Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stagecoach cottage

Great place, had a well supplied kitchen and linens. Close to food, shops and especially the beach!!! We walked everywhere! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Dear Sandra, thank you for the wonderful review. Happy Holidays and we hope to see you again soon. Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway near Santa Barbara

This house was charming, comfortable and so well located. We loved the backyard and the kitchen that was filled with every gadget and appliance we could have needed. Summerland is such a cute town, and the beach was within easy walking distance. The drive to Santa Barbara took under 10 minutes. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Debra, Thank you for the 5* review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxed Short Vacation

The renting process was easy. A nice and quite location despite the fact that it is near the highway. Walking distance to the beach. Nice backyard for the kids. Overall a nice old small house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Gonzalo, Thank you for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Vacationing on the freeway

It’s next to the freeway and has massive and loud construction all night. You can’t sleep at night and the freeway is so loud you never want to be outside. There is one shower- you have to lift your leg very high to get in and you have the shower curtain to the tub clinging to you. If your 6ft your going to hit rhe shower head. The floor boards are a mess and the mattresses are too soft. I’d never return, Ever. My first bad review ever - after doing this type of thing for 21 years..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear that you experienced construction noise during your stay. I don't have any complaints on file from you. Please feel free to reach out to us directly, we are always trying our very best to make things right if issues like this occur. Thank you, Paradise Retreats Team

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