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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Fernald Point
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach

1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM | 2 GUESTS

Embrace the Montecito Beach lifestyle with your first step into Paradise Retreats Seaside Cottage.

Completed and restored in 2008, no detail was left untouched in this romantic Montecito vacation rental. The designer furnishings, updated Kitchen, Bathroom, and cozy Primary Bedroom all combined to make this the best in Montecito beach living. Authentic antique touches are everywhere; including 1880's stained glass windows, vintage Roycroft 1903 hand made chandelier, and a 1903 electric fireplace with glowing glass embers.

The beauty and comfort continue as you walk outside to the creek side sandstone patio area, featuring a new Riverstone Fire pit. Lounging and dining are easy in the quality hardwood teak furniture. A grand 200 year-old sycamore tree offers partial shade during the heat of the day. There is an herb garden which is flanked by Meyer lemon and Tangelo citrus trees and which provides rosemary, thyme, chives, and spearmint to be used in the gourmet Kitchen.

The Kitchen boasts a custom cobalt blue Viking range, dishwasher, and many other amenities. Fresh cold drinking water is provided by the Everpure micro-filltration system. The surfaces are beautiful; natural maple wood cabinets are contrasted with colorful and detailed tile work. Even doing the dishes is a pleasure while looking over the patio to the creekbed below.

The Living areas are colorful and comfortable. The Bedroom feels like a fine hotel room and if you want to shut out the sunshine in the early morning or for an afternoon siesta, just use the remote control to operate the "Solar powered" shade in the skylight. The new Bathroom has a special porcelain, oversized claw-foot tub and all new fixtures. The Living Room and Dining Room are well designed and offer plenty of room for lounging and dining.

Two of Montecito's best beaches, Miramar and Hammond's, are just a 1/2 block away and just steps to the Rosewood Miramar where you can wine and dine. Montecito Lower Village is an easy 2 minute drive. Santa Barbara, with its many attractions and beaches, is an easy 10 minute drive.

Seaside Cottage is certain to satisfy your need for the perfect beach getaway. Please consider it for your next Montecito escape.

GUEST HOUSE / SHARED DRIVEWAY / SHARED COMMON AREAS: There is a detached owner’s studio on the property, where the owner may occasionally stay. There is a shared wall with the adjacent Seashell Cottage.

NOTE: Book "Seashore Retreat" to have the entire home! This property can be combined with the "Seashell Cottage" to make a 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom home.
**Lock Off/Access Passage can be separated/locked between both Living Rooms and Patios.**

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

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: No Pets
- 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bike Path are worth checking out if an activity 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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Fernald Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach on 5 August 2026 start from NZ$451, 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 Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach located?

Located in Montecito, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 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. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and most adorable cottage! Within walking distance of Montecito and the beach. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Lovely and charming cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

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

Charming and cozy

I loved every minute of my stay. Great location, charming cottage, tranquil location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all met. satisfaction
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Sweet Cottage by the Ocean

Loved the quaintness of the location. It was nice a relaxing. The frogs sang us a lullaby every night. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin c.

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

Charmed

Cottage is charming. Montecito was relaxing. Enjoyed our stay. Santa Barbara’s beach was 10 minutes drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn H.

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

Seaside Cottage

The location and well appointed furnishings were great. However, some advertised amenities were not operational.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Heavenn Everything was exquisite! This property was beyond my expectations and dreams.

Awesome I enjoyed every second of this home. Thank you, Diane
Stayed 31 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Piece of paradise

I stayed on both properties (houses) and both were amazing! I like how easy it was to access both places on the same property. Everything was well explained in their binder and really cutely decorated! Easy access to the beach and surrounding Santa Barbara! It was also super quiet which we appreciated! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KD

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

Charming retreat cottage

Perfect cottage near the sea. Serene and charming in every way. A couple minutes walk to the ocean and a perfect spot to explore Montecito Village and Santa Barbara. Butterfly beach is within walking distance and a 2 minute drive. Gorgeous, refined part of CA. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

quiet, private little beach cottage

It was a bit hard to find but that was part of the charm and quiet privacy of the cottage. Beautiful furnishings, appointed with everything you could want (fully stocked kitchen, viking stove, filtered water, etc) and a private patio. Quiet and peaceful. Short walk to the beach, easy walk to Montecito downtown. I loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill V.

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

Montecito

Cottage was very charming. Although a close walk to beach, not a walkable section. Proximity to 101 made walking in the neighborhood less appealing. We did find Butterfly beach which was beautiful. The Montecito area has a lot to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Visiting college student for parent weekend

Great location with everything one needs- my college student family member visited and loved it too. We both wished we could stay longer! I would recommend to all . Simple Suggestion: visible direct contact info for owner on Vrbo site or contact oinfo for a live person/ location on Vrbo site so one can contact directly prior to booking - thankful I found you on Vrbo . Can’t wait to return - super close quick walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa B.

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

Beautiful and homey cottage close to beach

Seaside Cottage was an amazing place to stay! Our favorite home away from home to date. We wanted to stay within walking distance to the beach, which is how we found this cottage. The quiet, almost private beach is just a very short walk away. The cottage itself is beautiful and homey, with almost nothing left unthought of. We loved having the backyard to relax in while the front yard provided a place for our daughter to play. The only downside was that we had to drive approximately 30 minutes out of the way to check in with the property management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

neil j.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Very noisy location - not properly disclosed

You get a lot of freeway noise and the windows are old so all the noise comes through. The property is less than 50 yards from the railroad track. Neither the freeway noise nor the train noise are disclosed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

James H.

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

Underwhelmed

Cottage is quite cute and nicely decorated Having stayed in many vacation rentals we were surprised at the lack of attention paid to details: No coffee furnished No oil for cooking Inadequate spice selection and general condiments Lack of quality toiletries for this type of rental Fountain in backyard full of leaves and stagnant water The additional fees make this property quite overpriced
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, but some issues

This is your quintessential wooden beach cottage with lots of charm within a 5 minute walk to the beach (Miramar). If you are concerned about noise, just be aware that the floors are very creaky, the iron bed is also loud, the Ocean Liner train is at the end of the block so you hear the train horn occasionally, and there are frogs in the creek behind the house that are loud in the evening. None of that kept me from sleeping however and if you are fine with those things, this small place could be for you. The furniture and kitchen decor was quaint, but the kitchen had some stains on the floor and rugs. The patio furniture was just updated (while I was there) and the front door lock was hard to get open. The only other thing I wished it had was screens on the windows. When you open the windows to cool off the house and get a breeze, the bugs fly in. Overall, very cute but with some inconveniences. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

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

Perfect get away in Montecito

Wir hatten eine traumhafte Zeit im SeaSide Cottage. Das Inserat beschriebt das Objekt perfekt, wir waren darüber hinaus von dem tollen privaten Garten und der Terrasse hinter dem Haus überrascht. Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist super - gerade die Küche lädt dazu ein benutzt zu werden. Es ist ein sehr romantisches Häuschen - perfekt für zwei. Macht euch wegen des Zugs der so oft angesprochen wurde keine Gedanken, er ist keines Wegs störend und fährt Nachts nicht mehr.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Linda B.

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

Redundant

I have already done this before so it is a bit irritating.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

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

Fabulous beach cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Shabby Chic beach decor and all the amenities of home! Loved the location and enjoyed the peacefulness of the cottage. Check in was easy. I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing escape! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Tiny cottage 4 blocks to beach

Space is very small The “ bed” in the living room is an ancient pullout sofa very hard and had no linens for us to use. Property mangers were nice people but told us since it was after hours they couldn’t come over unless it was emergency. I had to insist they bring linens which finally got there a 9:30 pm. With rentals there is no “ after hours” in my book. This mgmt group services 140 properties so imagine you need something you could have to take a number. The fellows were very nice but had no key to the storage for bedding had to call and ask then went to buy sheets etc. to get things right for us. Don’t try to go with 4 big people as the sleeping spaces are very tight and the rooms are quaint cute but very cramped. It’s a quiet cute little doll house and would work best for two. Or three small ppl. Floor is wavy and you sort if feel like you’re o a boat. Toaster and oven did not work. Neighborhood is quiet Patio has nice fireplace but stones on floor are a trip hazard. Nice washer and dryer outside. Tv remotes are all confusing. Communication was good with property management. They just didn’t have much on hand to help us out. Might go back but not positive
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

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

Montecito paradise

Very impressed by this property. Was walking distance to beaches, kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook, beautiful decor, flowers/garden are amazing, for bath tub/shower may need a step stool.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

Perfect Getaway

We checked in to this wonderfully charming cottage over the holidays to get away and just relax in lovely Montecito. It was the perfect property. The skylights flooded the house with light and the back garden was so relaxing with the fireplace and water feature. On the nights that we did not want to go into town, the kitchen was perfect for preparing a meal. The location is wonderful, just being blocks from the Ocean and a short drive downtown. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Loved the guest house, location, everything about the property was great except for the shower.

Loved everything except for the shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Richard W.

Secluded Cottage for Two

This place was terrific. The patio and creek side location are terrific. Loved the birds and train sounds. Easy walk to Mira Mar and Hammond's beaches.My only suggestion would be to provide some smaller vessels in the kitchen. Bowls, cups etc. to too big for our liking. Also the antique iron bed was not to our liking; wobbly and noisy when you move. Charming to look at, but not enjoyable to sleep in.

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