Summary:
A four-bedroom Montecito cottage in the Montecito Oaks neighborhood, about a 10-minute walk from Coast Village Road and 20 from the beach. Mature oaks and gardens surround a private backyard with a large deck, outdoor dining under string lights, and a fire pit, and a detached bunk room gives kids or extra guests their own space. Sleeps eight.
The Space:
Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, sleeps eight.
The cottage has been updated with care, keeping its charm while adding modern comforts. Inside, bright living spaces have designer furnishings, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen, and the bedrooms are generous.
A detached bunk room sits apart from the main house, a good fit for kids, a few friends, or anyone who wants a little privacy.
Out back, the private yard has an expansive deck, an outdoor dining area under string lights, a fire pit, and a grill, all surrounded by gardens and mature oaks. Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, a washer and dryer, and street parking are included.
Guest Access:
The front door and detached bunkroom both have door codes.
The Neighborhood:
Montecito Oaks is a quiet, leafy pocket of Montecito's Lower Village, a few blocks from Coast Village Road. Its cafés, bakeries, boutiques, and restaurants are about a 10-minute walk.
Butterfly Beach and Miramar Beach are each about 20 minutes on foot or five by car, and the Montecito Upper Village is just as close. Downtown Santa Barbara is about 15 minutes away.
Getting Around:
Coast Village Road and the beaches are walkable, and street parking is available.
Approximate drive times unless noted:
Coast Village Road: 10-minute walk
Butterfly Beach: 20-minute walk
Miramar Beach: 20-minute walk
Montecito Upper Village: 5 minutes
Summerland: 10 minutes
Santa Barbara Amtrak station: 10 minutes
Downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone: 15 minutes
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): about 25 minutes
LAX: about 2 hours