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Nestled in Montecito's upper village, this charming garden cottage offers a serene retreat. Awaken to the sweet songs of birds and historic Mount Carmel Church bells, then stroll through the neighborhood to discover local eats and treats.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Rules

No cooking for local catering jobs allowed on premises.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casa Del Herrero - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Westmont College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬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?

Onsite 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! ?

Check-out 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 Lotusland are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Enjoy the serenity and charm of this hidden gem! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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