The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views - Ventura

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Interior Den - Direct Tv, Blu Ray/ DVD, Roku TV and electric fireplace

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Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

San Buenaventura, CA

Ventura County Fairgrounds
‪17 min walk‬
Ventura Pier
‪19 min walk‬
Ventura City Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Oxnard, CA (OXR)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Loft + Den

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views

The 'Hummingbird Cottage (dubbed by our guests) is a Storybook Property above the Heart of Downtown Ventura. Detached Guest house with private bath, den and kitchenette on property with owner's main house. Treehouse is also a separate structure and sleeps one.

Private lush flower garden with full mountain views and a peek-a-boo of the ocean with the Channel Islands on clear days, deer grazing at Grant park at sunrise on the hill. Just steps to Historic Main street and it's trendy shops and restaurants, night clubs and galleries to fresh produce at Farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Take the beach cruisers down miles of boardwalk past Surfer's Point, the Fairgrounds, several campgrounds, the longest pier in California to the Harbor and beyond. Hiking, Surfing, and nightlife are all walking distance. Ojai and Santa Barbara are quick drives away. The rooms are very small but charming, the accommodations are for people who want to explore what the area has to offer. Fire Pit, Fountain, Barbecue, Porch Swing, it is romantic and subtle for the perfect get-away. So close to what you wanna see but feels like the perfect jungle Hide-Away.

Historic house built in 1880's, perfect for Instagram photos!

Keywords: cottage, garden, view, ocean, mountain, downtown, pet, dog, hike, surf, romantic, private, kitchen, family, lush

Property manager

Sandra

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$45.00 per pet per night

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ventura

Located in Downtown Ventura, a neighbourhood in Ventura, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Museum of Ventura County and Rubicon Theatre Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10. Channel Islands National Park and Ventura Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Buenaventura, CA

What's nearby

San Buenaventura Mission - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ventura County Fairgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Ventura Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Ventura City Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Ventura Harbor - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Ventura Station - 16 min walk
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paddy's - ‬6 min walk
‪Ventura Coast Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
‪Rumfish y Vino - ‬5 min walk
‪Himalaya - ‬9 min walk
‪Star Lounge - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hummingbird Cottage, Treehouse & Garden - Ocean & Mountain Views located?

Located in Downtown Ventura, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ventura City Hall, San Buenaventura Mission and Albinger Archaeological Museum. Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 and Museum of Ventura County are also within 15 minutes. Ventura Station is 16 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darbee V.

8 April 2025

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

Perfect place for an Enchanting Get Away

Beautiful location! Very close to the beach and downtown. I had visited Ventura before, but the host recommended some great eats and entertainment around the area. I would recommend this cottage to anybody wanting a break from the outside world with their own little slice of paradise. :)

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

27 March 2025

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

What an Amazing and Lovely Stay

My husband and I had the most amazing stay! The cottage was so lovely. We loved all the beautiful touches, including the treats! We really enjoyed sitting outside with our morning coffee in the quaint settings while breathing in the ocean air. Everything was clean and cozy, including the comfy bed and hot shower. The treehouse was such a serene place to meditate, too! It was also nice to have the kitchenette. Thanks, Sandra, you couldn't have been lovelier!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

26 March 2025

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

The cutest most comfortable cottage!

I absolutely loved this property and all it's unique decor. I had a small dog with me. The back yard was perfectly fenced to keep her in. The host was so sweet and left snacks and drinks in my fridge when I arrived she was easy to communicate with and worked with my needs. I will stay here any chance I get to come to Ventura.

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent j.

21 March 2025

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

Lovely stay!

Beautiful little get away cottage with easy walks to downtown main street and the beach. Cozy with a quiet, pretty backyard, we did not use the fire pit but it was nice to see it there for next time! The tree house bedroom room is tiny but fun. Everything very clean and pleasant.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy M.

3 March 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unresponsive host

Before my stay, I heard from host, she seemed very nice. She said she would be getting in touch before ck in. Which never happened. Listing told me about a lock box and a code, I never saw that. But cottage and tree house were unlocked and keys were inside hanging as described. Reality of property did not match photos at all. Very outdated and run down. I could not see the ocean view from anyplace. Listed also were washer dryer use. It appears they are attached to host home, looked to be locked. Messaged host if I may use facilities on Thursday also told her tv was not working in bedroom and never heard back. Not a word. Disgusting sponge left for use to clean dishes. Dingy sheets and towels. Not a drawer for my things and closet (if we can call it that) was also for toaster oven use. While treehouse and cottage were ‘charming’ it did not live up to listing and host was MIA. Would not stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 March 2025

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

Charming Cottage

We had a wonderful time at the Hummingbird Cottage. Although small, the quaint and adorable lodging had all of the amenities that you need for an overnight stay or a whole week! Sandra was very responsive to our inquiries and so accommodating throughout our stay. The location was perfect for our stay; we walked everywhere we needed to go. I give it an A!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

16 November 2024

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

Birdwatchers Delight

Amazingly cozy cottage with the best landscape for bird watching from your bedroom windows! Sandra went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and offered suggestions from local attractions to the best places to eat. Fabulous location for all the Ventura area hotspots- downtown Ventura, Channel Island ferry, Santa Monica Mountains, and more!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott M.

5 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

The Worst Host I've Ever Had

I will try to keep this short. The owner of this property lied in her listing about having air conditioning. We texted and messaged her about this, and she never wrote back. It turns out she was 20 feet away in the front house. When questioned by VRBO management, she told them the air conditioner was "in the garage." (I'm not making this up.) It took me a month of fighting to get a full refund. I am now writing a letter to the CEO of VRBO. I hate being lied to in business. Don't stay here!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

24 June 2024

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

Cozy Garden Paradise

Very comfortable place. Small but has everything. Lovely garden and birds. We would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Charly C.

17 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Property was awesome. Host was rude, argumentative and condescending.

If our stay would have been for just the weekend this would have been a 5-star review. BUT things turned sour on Monday the 8th.The tv stopped working & I called Sandra. She stated that she was 70 miles away & very busy but would video call later. My son was finally able to get it working. I missed a step down in the middle of the night but I was able to land on my feet sore from the jolt. I HIGHLY suggest some kind of lighted strip or something to make people aware it is there.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

29 January 2024

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

Small house with very nice gardens

The cottage was in a nice location, easy walking distance to Ventura downtown. The rooms were small but ok for a solo traveler like me or a couple. The gardens around the cottage were very nice and I felt like it was a very pleasant experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy K M.

7 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Cottage/ Tree house

We had the toilet back up the first night and there was no plunger on the property. Soemone brought over a toilet plunger and gave it to me. No maintenance man. I used it and the plunger came off. VRBO said the manager was billing us for another n$150.00 for damage to the cottage. The damage included feces on the walls (a lie), and stolen bed linen. (another lie). She even charged us for a new plunger that she said I broke. We left everything as we found it or better and we took no linen. Bad news.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Timothy K M.

26 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

I'm accused of leaving excrement and food on the floors and walls. This is an outrage.

When we left Property: 276728, everything was fine. My wife had cleaned the cottage and nothing was broken. We left the cottage clean. We didn't break any dishes; we didn't take any light bulbs; the batteries were used for the TV remotes that didn't work, we didn't take any towels. the groceries were included in the contract. Sandra said that she would have food in the fridge when we arrived The TV didn't work in the bedroom when we arrived and was never fixed There was no excrement and food on the floor and walls when we left. This is ridiculous. We left the cottage clean and undamaged with all lines and towels left in the hamper. We didn't take anything. We will not pay for damages that we did not cause. Sincerely, Timothy Mulholland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

8 December 2023

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

Magical Cottage

We had an INCREDIBLE stay! This was one of our favorite vacations ever, and it truly was because of the beautiful space we got to call home for a few days. Sandy was so welcoming and generous, having fresh baked cookies for us upon arrival and giving us tips to the best places in town. Overall it is so peaceful, and the care and attention to detail that went into creating the space does not go unnoticed. We WILL be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

4 December 2023

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

Delightful

Spent a few days exploring and enjoying. The Hummingbird Cottage is a great place to stay! We will return again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

2 November 2023

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

Short but sweet stay!

Hummingbird Cottage was lovely. We also loved the treehouse in the yard. Ventura was our last stop before catching a flight out of LAX. I would definitely stay here again. Sandra was easy to communicate with. The bed was comfortable. The cottage was decorated in an eclectic vintage style. The backyard and gardens were beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

7 October 2023

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

Beautiful spot in the heart of Ventura

This cottage was perfect for us. It was just what we needed for our stay in Ventura. We really loved it, and next time we come here, we would stay again. The garden and mountains were beautiful. There is never a moment when you won't have a hummingbird around you.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

14 August 2023

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

Summer getaway

The cottage was perfect for my wife and I, it was close to both Main Street with the shops and restaurants, as well as it is within walking distance to the beach. Wonderful time, and Sandra was very helpful in responding to our questions and needs.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

21 July 2023

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

Very relaxing!!

What a special place this was. The yard was beautiful and so many hummingbirds! We had fun just hanging out together in the cottage. Thank you Sandra ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro R., Covina, CA

26 April 2023

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

Coastal Cottage

Had a great time in this cozy little cottage that’s a short walk into Main St and the pier. It was a memorable experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LOLITA L.

12 February 2023

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

Great stay! Peaceful and lovely

Close to town. Can walk anywhere. Sandra is a great host

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

10 February 2023

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

Hummingbird Stay

Loved the place. Easy five minute walking distance to downtown Ventura. Very clean place and the host was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

23 October 2022

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

Quaint, natural and private

Quaint indoor spaces and ample outdoor spaces. Sandra was easy to reach for questions and requests. We didn’t use the bikes or sauna but they were nice perks! Hummingbirds, butterflies fountain and mountains in the distance were quite wonderful. Walkable to downtown restaurants and shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dona H.

27 August 2022

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

This was the very best stateside vacation I have ever had! The amenities were unparalleled.

This will long be my favorite stateside vacation Sandra was amazing in providing amenities above and beyond expectations The area available is a paradise You can not go wrong choosing this as your destination spot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

26 August 2022

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

Even More Charming than the Photos!

We were amazed! Everything from watching the birds bathe in the fountain, to the comfy beds and the fabulous fire pit area! We walked down the steps to a coffee shop every morning. The location is fabulous!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandra

I am a business owner, a mom and a former art director in the film industry. I love Ventura and all it has to offer in the way of daytime adventure and nature, nightlife and art. Forbes magazine lists Ventura as one of the top four places to live in the U.S.! I agree. I have been surprised and pleased with the lovely guests we have had to enjoy the property and all Ventura has to offer..

Why they chose this property

Just one hour North of Hollywood, one half hour South of Santa Barbara, and twenty minutes West of Ojai, we have the best of the ocean, the city and the mountains right here and a quick hop away. Pets are also welcome in the cottage. Securely fenced and ready to roam, the large garden and wild lower yard are, as recent guests described it, 'Dog Heaven'.

What makes this property unique

The treehouse is tiny and enchanting. Completely wired, WIFI friendly and heated, it is perfect for naps for adults or children to sleep in. Best view on the property of the green, untouched mountains to our North. Some guests have had to draw straws to determine who gets the treehouse!

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10/10 Excellent

Darbee V.

Perfect place for an Enchanting Get Away

Darbee V.

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

What an Amazing and Lovely Stay

Donna H.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

The cutest most comfortable cottage!

Ashley H.

10/10 Excellent

vincent j.

Lovely stay!

vincent j.

4/10 Poor

Timothy M.

Unresponsive host

Timothy M.

10/10 Excellent

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Charming Cottage

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Birdwatchers Delight

Heidi M.

2/10 Terrible

Scott M.

The Worst Host I've Ever Had

Scott M.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

Cozy Garden Paradise

Jocelyn G.