Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach
House in Montecito, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM | 2 GUESTS
Embrace the Montecito Beach lifestyle with your first step into 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 an owner's studio on the property that will NOT be occupied during a guest's stay.
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:
- No smoking on property.
- No pets allowed.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
Embrace the Montecito Beach lifestyle with your first step into 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 an owner's studio on the property that will NOT be occupied during a guest's stay.
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:
- No smoking on property.
- No pets allowed.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Montecito, CA
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Great location, beautiful furnishings, quiet and peaceful atmosphere, easy walk to the beach, loved every minute of our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage is charming. Montecito was relaxing. Enjoyed our stay. Santa Barbara’s beach was 10 minutes drive.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved every minute of my stay. Great location, charming cottage, tranquil location.
2.0 / 10.0
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.
6.0 / 10.0
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
8.0 / 10.0
Seaside Cottage
The location and well appointed furnishings were great.
However, some advertised amenities were not operational.
10.0 / 10.0
Redundant
I have already done this before so it is a bit irritating.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
8.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Heavenn Everything was exquisite! This property was beyond my expectations and dreams.
Awesome
I enjoyed every second of this home.
Thank you,
Diane
10.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the guest house, location, everything about the property was great except for the shower.
Loved everything except for the shower.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage, well appointed, nice details, skylights, pretty back yard overlooking creek area.
Love the location! Sweet neighborhood three min walk to beach. You can hear the train go by, which we actually liked! The house is a duplex, which would be perfect for a larger group; we were alone mostly and it was very quiet, though when the other side was occupied, we could hear the occupants.
Property managers were helpful and responsive; communication regarding entry and exit well organized.
10.0 / 10.0
Delightful
My wife and I spent the month of Feb. in the Seaside Cottage and really enjoyed the experience. The location is wonderful, as it is a short walk to the beach and very convenient to the Village. We loved Montecito and Santa Barbara. We will be back for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
Montecito Bliss Weekend
This little cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. It is full of charm and so adorable. The location is perfect; the gardens both front and back adorable. So quiet and peaceful. Love the lemon trees! I was here with my two daughters celebrating my birthday and we had so much fun. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful sanctuary by Santa Barbara Miramar beach
We had a wonderful stay at seaside cottage by Paradise Retreats in Santa Barbara. The beach house is cute with seaside decorating themes throughout, wonderful patio with fireplace and fountain, overlooking a creek. The Cottage is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and another 20 minutes along the beach to Four Seasons hotel Biltmore and Monticeto Village. A great stay to explore the best of Santa Barbara. We also enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen for cooking !
8.0 / 10.0
Great time! Charming!
We've stayed at Seaside Cottage before. Love it's decor and charming ambience. All perfect except double bed still has a very squeaky frame!
10.0 / 10.0
Montecito Seaside Cottage
What a delight to live at an exclusive part of California beach area for a week!
The charm of Seaside Cottage jumps out at you before you walk through the front door!
The blue and white kitchen has state of the art equipment...enticing you to stay home and cook or barbecue! I throughly enjoyed the freestanding bath tub on numerous occasions.
The living room and dining room have plenty of room to entertain. We actually invited over our neighbors next door. The terrace was well used with the barbecue, fountain, fireplace was well used during the day and evening.
I would heartily recommend staying at Seaside Cottage!
10.0 / 10.0
Anniversary
We loved every minute of staying in the Seaside Cottage. This was our 45 Wedding Anniversary.
We spent the evenings sitting outside by the fireplace with a glass of wine, listening to the creek behind us and the frogs. They were singing away.
Walked down to the beach in the daytime. It was only a block away. What a wonderful weekend we had.
The cottage is perfect for a couple. Very quiet area. Good Offstreet parking. The cottage was spotless. The kitchen was full stocked for cooking, lots of spices were there.
The bathtub is hug. It really is a bath tub of two.
Again we just loved it all.
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding Anniversary
We loved every minute of staying in the Seaside Cottage. This was our 45 Wedding Anniversary. We spent the evenings sitting outside by the fireplace with a glass of wine, listening to the creek behind us and the frogs. They were singing away. Walked down to the beach in the daytime. It was only a block away. What a wonderful weekend we had. The cottage is perfect for a couple. Very quiet area. Good Offstreet parking. The cottage was spotless. The kitchen was full stocked for cooking, lots of spices were there. The bathtub is hug. It really is a bath tub of two. Again we just loved it all.
10.0 / 10.0
Train up from SD
My wife and two small children took the Surfliner up from SD for the second time this July to visit "our" beach house in Santa Barbara. What a great experience. This is actually our second trip. (Last time we stayed next door in the Seashell cottage). Both places are extremely clean and well appointed. The beach is a 2 min. walk away, so we were there constantly. Great job on the renovation. Would totally suggest this to anyone wanting a true beach cottage experience.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Montecito?
The average price for a rental in Montecito is $800 per night. This rental is $261 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seaside Cottage - Romantic Haven by the Beach?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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