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Walkable to Butterfly Beach Upper Cottage

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Butterfly Beach
    9 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    14 min walk
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
    3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    21 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Walkable to Butterfly Beach Upper Cottage

Incredibly charming and stylish, board & batten, upper level DREAM cottage with two bedrooms, and two baths is flooded with natural sunlight.

Recently renovated inside and out, Beachside Cottage offers high-end furnishings and art, with a full kitchen, newly remodeled baths, and a cozy fireplace for chilly evenings.


Guests will interact with Truman throughout their stay.

One of the most sought-after areas in Montecito, this property is located within a short walk to Butterfly Beach (five minutes), Miramar Beach and the Rosewood Miramar Resort (ten minutes) and the restaurants and shops of Coast Village Road, (five to ten-minute walk). Enjoy cocktails and fish tacos or burgers at the beach bar of the Rosewood, sushi at the new AMA, Lucky’s for a legendary local scene any night of the week or pick up a pizza to enjoy at the beach from the Michelin star-rated Bettina in the Montecito Country Mart. Please see our guidebook for more recommendations.

Renters will be given lockbox code prior to arrival. Lockbox is located by the front door of the upper unit.

With traditional architectural features and eclectic creative and contemporary flair, this California cottage is a clever and cozy retreat to relax and unwind, offering not only an ideal location but everything one would expect in a luxury vacation rental. Whether a busy professional traveler seeking quiet on a working vacation or a family seeking fun in the sun, this rental is the perfect retreat for every traveler. Come and Enjoy!

Uber & Lyft easily accessible.

Amtrak station is 3.6miles away. Once at the cottage everything is easily walking accessible.

Location:
.4 miles to Butterfly Beach
.6 miles to Coast Village Road
.3 miles to Lucky’s
1 mile to The Rosewood Miramar Resort
2.7 miles to The San Ysidro Ranch
1 mile to Miramar Beach
1.6 miles to the Montecito Country Mart

Inquire about Montecito Beach Cottage Downstairs if you are interested in a second two-bedroom, two-bath space on the same property. Also newly renovated and beautifully furnished, it offers a full kitchen and a private garden hot tub to accommodate friends or family.

Your large, private deck is furnished for lounging, reading, or outdoor dining and includes a gas grill for your stay-at-home enjoyment.

Additionally, a gated, private, garden courtyard with a hot tub under the canopy of trees and stars awaits your arrival.

Montecito Beach Cottage Upstairs and Downstairs are part of a group of luxury Montecito rental properties each with unique features and spaces. Inquire about availability for large groups.

This cottage is the upper unit of a duplex. Each with private entrances and private courtyards. Book just one cottage or you have the option to book both for your stay.
Furnished with every amenity one would expect in a luxury vacation rental including television and high-speed internet.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Butterfly Beach. You'll find features like a spa tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 9 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor
This apartment offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Santa Barbara apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Truman Davies

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Gas grills
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Montecito Beachside Upstairs
Montecito Beach Side Cottage
Montecito Beachside Upstairs Cottage Apartment
Montecito Beachside Upstairs Cottage Santa Barbara
Montecito Beachside Upstairs Cottage Apartment Santa Barbara
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Walkable to Butterfly Beach Upper Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meta V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, charming property
The upstairs unit is clean, stylish, and very quiet. We walked to the beach and downtown Montecito. Very close to everything. Comfy beds, great hot tub and a giant TV. We did not receive any check in info from the host before we got there, causing some stress and frustration. Turns out the VRBO platform wasn't sending me messages and texts from the host. VRBO should update their system to work with whatever the management company uses. Once we got that settled, the host was very nice and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disappointing
In particular two glaring deficiencies: There were no washer/dryer in unit as advertised. The television was unusable our entire stay........only thing available were streaming services.....no even ROKU. We would stay here again. Service from hosts was minimal/not existent. Two service items were not attended to........shower light and an inoperable shade. No where near the service we received from previous hosts: Grand Welcome. We left 3 days early. Requested consideration of a credit. Received no response.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright lovely home in Montecito
Spent a birthday weekend here. The home exceeded my expectations. Close walk to the beach, town, and the Rosewood resort. Despite the proximity to surrounding attractions, my favorite part was spending time in the sunny living area and deck. I’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Very pleasant, somewhat lacking creature-comforts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location - safe for toddler
We had a great two night stay at this beautiful apartment in Montecito for our anniversary. We brought our one and a half year old and we’re pleasantly surprised that the furnishings were in general very toddler safe - didn’t need to baby proof a ton. The location is perfect - an easy stroll to the beach and the little strip of restaurants in Montecito and the unit has its own little garden area and hot tub which we enjoyed. Communication was easy though we did have an issue with the AC not working one night and we were nervous to open the windows because the train was so loud and we didn’t want it to wake the baby. But it all worked out in the end. Also to note the train is just as loud when you stay at one of the houses on the beach by Miramar - so not generally something that bothers me, but the AC not working that evening was a bit of a bummer. The owner was very communicative though and checked in with us throughout the stay which we appreciated. We would definitely stay here again and I hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Beautiful place and the property manager was very responsive and helpful. Walking distance to downtown Montecito..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star
5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t tell
Great but don’t tell. Avoid the rush.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy in Montecito
What a wonderful beach cottage in Montecito! We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage is adorable and so cozy, but the best part is the location: 5 minute walk to the beach or 5 minute walk to downtown Montecito! The best of both worlds!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we had stayed longer
This property is so well maintained and so beautifully, simply decorated. It felt bigger than I was expecting-the bedroom has double doors leading in, a closet, giant dresser and shades on all the windows. The bed and the sofa are both very comfortable! The kitchen has a little stove under the microwave and the cutest little 2 door pantry full of dishes and cookware. The deck has very comfortable lounge chairs and a large table with 2 benches and a great big sun umbrella. We brought along an accordion style barrier to keep our dog upstairs but the yard seems very secure (other than the front gate latch needs to be adjusted). The front yard is separated from the back yard by a very secure gate at the side of the house. I had pictured upstairs and downstairs dog guests roaming freely but it’s so great the way it is separated. Both upstairs and downstairs guests access their unit through the front gate. The back yard is for downstairs guests only-it’s so well laid out. Easy walk to the beach or to Coast Village
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Light, Bright and Wonderful!!!
Fabulous home that’s even better then the photos! Truman is very nice and super responsive. Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Spring Retreat
Beautiful property and neighborhood. Upstairs unit has high ceilings w/ natural light pouring in from all the windows. Garden and trees surround the property so it is a lovely place both inside and out on the patio for conversations, study, work, sharing meals and resting.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
Nice, clean, comfortable place. Responsive manager as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Montecito Gem
We love staying at this rental property. It is so perfectly located to everything in Montecito. The cottage has such a warm feel and lots of natural light. Truman the host makes always feel so at home. We are always grateful to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Cozy and Great Location
Easy to get around to all the great spots in Montecito and Santa Barbara while escaping back to a quiet and cozy getaway. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property!
This rental was perfect for our long weekend in Montecito. Clean, cozy & pet friendly made it so ideal for us. The location is walking distance to everything on Coast Village Road. Truman made us feel right at home. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Montecito Location!
Loved this property! I stayed here for a week and didn't want to leave. It was the perfect place to work remotely. It's also so close to all the restaurants in Montecito and both Butterfly and Miramar beach which was great for taking my dog for walks. Truman was also great! He was very accommodating and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway to the beach
This is very nice and comfortable property, perfect for a single adult or couple looking for a getaway to a lovely community and a nearby beach. Property is well-appointed, though the kitchen could use a few more tools, the apartment lacks a dining table and there isn't really enough lighting in the living room. Comfy bed, plenty of towels, and lovely furnishings. Beach towels, chairs and umbrella are available for guests. There was some confusion about check-in time but property owner was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., STUDIO CITY

Liked: Cleanliness
Montecito Magic
Absolutely adored this upstairs unit. We will be back. Charming upper deck to recline and listen to the birds, and the fountain, and train in the distance with a glass of wine. Just perfect. The neighbors who checked in downstairs were lovely as well--our dogs became quick friends too. Thank you Truman. I'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021