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Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!

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The Ocean View Cottage Awaits!
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Summerland, CA
  • Butterfly Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!

This charming home is perched on the hillside of Summerland - blocks from restaurants, hiking trails, antique stores, boutiques, coffee shops and best of all... a short walk to Summerland Beach and Park. King bed downstairs, full size bed in main upstairs living area. Patio; washer/dryer; full kitchen with full size fridge, coffee maker, BBQ, blender, microwave, oven, range; linens & towels provided, 2 flat screen televisions. Ideal for a couple, families.

Property manager

Ian Anderson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 deadlock

About the area

Summerland

Summerland is home to this cottage. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting.
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Summerland, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Summerland Beach Cottage with Ocean View...walk to town and beach! located?

Situated in Summerland, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Fernald Point and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Great visit

We had a great visit. The location is very convenient in Summerland, with close proximity to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. The home was quaint and cozy. The kitchen was well stocked. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruch L.

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

Great location-walk to beach and restaurants

Great setting, comfortable space and beds. Clean. Easy check in and departure. Good WiFi. Beautiful views and easy walk to town and the beach. Only thing to note is road noise from Hwy 101, but it’s unavoidable in Summerland, it seems. Location is great. Easy access to Santa Barbara, Montecito. So much to do in the area. We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

60th Birthday Reunion

We loved our experience and our stay was comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Delighted to return

We spent a few days here on an earlier trip and knew right away that we wanted to come back. The cottage has a wonderful view of the ocean and is a comfortable place to read, cook, and relax. Everything is very clean, and the beds are comfortable. Our daughter was sorry to leave at the end of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura W.

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

Functional not Fancy

This property location was a perfect spot for going places. We drove to the beach for sunset, to the botanic gardens, and to the court house. The one thing that we worked around is no dish washer. So cooking everyday for the family just had a slight hassle afterwards.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Weekend Getaway

The cottage is cute and pleasantly decorated. The king bed in the room downstairs was extremely comfortable. The only drawback was the musty smell when we first arrived which can be common for homes near the ocean. After opening the windows upstairs the smell dissipated a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

My favorite place

This was our 7th visit to the Summerland Cottage. It fits my husband and I perfectly. I love everything about the location and the beach cottage. We feel like we're coming home.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt L.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Some mustiness, and sharing with a neighbour.

Cute cottage and comfortable beds, kitchen is well stocked and has proper coffee making equipment - do go to the local coffee shop though, it is excellent. There was a strong musty smell, especially the bedroom on entry to the property. We could not work out the source of the smell - maybe the rugs? We did want to use the advertised washer and dryer, and were surprised to find some wet laundry in the washer - maybe this has happened before, and is creating the odour. We were also a little put out that our washing and drying was taken out and replaced with someone else's, we presume by the tenant who is in a space in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natally W.

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

Peaceful Stay

Great property, walking distance to beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Lovely stay!

This Summerland beach cottage is everything as advertised. The house was perfect for 2 couples - very cozy and all the amenities we needed. Perfect location to be able to walk into town and enjoy Summerland, and an easy drive to anything Santa Barbara. The host Ian was also a great communicator and provided a lot of really good local recommendations. Overall would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GG P.

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

Great ocean view

We really enjoyed the town of Summerland. This property is a bit quirky but we liked it for the most part. Front door opens to king size bed...then some very steep small stairs take you to the main living area and bathroom. Very clean and the views can't be beat! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji-Youn K.

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

lovely & spacious home

This was a beautiful home located in a very convenient spot in Summerland, a walkable distance to the beach and all of the shops. The space was bright and airy, and more spacious than what I had expected based on the photos. The beds were so comfy and Ian was very responsive and accommodating! We had to get our own tea and coffee, but otherwise, it was a perfect spot for a mini getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Cozy

Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

The perfect beach getaway

My friends and I have stayed at this lovely cottage two years in a row now. It's in a great location to walk to all the Summerland businesses and beach, and a very short distance to SB! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location everything is so close restaurants,coffee shops and you can walk to the beach in five minutes also have all the amenities that we where looking for, Definitely will stay in this cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L., Los Angeles

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

Cozy, comfortable cottage

My daughter, husband and I found this property to be a wonderful base for exploring the Santa Barbara area. The unit is clean and comfortable and has good lighting for reading. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the living room is a great place to relax and take in the view of the ocean. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

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

Lovely!!!

What a great stay. The space is so well done and meticulously clean. It is a block from the beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. An incredible find.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg G S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs air purifier

The place is in desperate need of air no problem purifiers upstairs and downstairs. The airborne particulates can be cut with a knife. Air purifiers would probably solve this, but they were nonexistent. Also, the unit is marketed with the outdoor area and fire pit but you can’t really use it as it’s directly in front of another rental unit above it’s unavailable for the lower unit which we rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., SCOTTSDALE

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

Perfect and cozy

We have stayed in this beautiful home for more than five years. It’s a perfect location that I look forward to each year. The home is ideal for two of us.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Little Buyer's Remorse

The Summerland listing opens with a pic of the patio area. That really drew me in. I could see my husband and myself enjoying grilling and having a cocktail there. I should have looked more closely at other reviews because that is NOT private, and in fact, upstairs from the house shared with what looks like a permanent resident. That should be clearly stated in the advertisement of the property. I thought VRBO's were inherently a vacation rental you had all to yourself. Not so with this house. I'm a private person, and did not feel comfortable hanging out in the outdoor patio area; had I known, I would not have chosen this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Thank you!

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

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

Great Place

We stayed at this place for 2 nights and it was perfect for us. Amazing location right near town and walk to Summerland beach took us 5 minutes. Very close to downtown Santa Barbara and adorable setup inside. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georg O.

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

3 day family trip in Santa Barbara

Charming small house with enough place for a family of 5. Santa Barbara and beaches are easy to access by car. Nice street with restaurants and coffee shops in waking distance. Great host, communicating everything needed proactively.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie g.

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

Nice Getaway

Fit our needs perfectly for a few days of down time. Comfortable and well located...short ride (or long walk) to the park and beach. would have liked the patio to be more user friendly...a working umbrella for shade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Cozy little cottage

We stayed here during our drive through California. The cottage was cozy with an amszing view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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