Paradise Cottage - Ocean Views and Delightful Gardens in Santa Barbara

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vacation rental description

This romantic three-bedroom, two-bath cottage offers spectacular views
of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands and is located two minutes
from one of the classic beaches in the Santa Barbara area. Summerland,
on the edge of Santa Barbara and Montecito, has a delightful village
atmosphere with unique shops, a local winery, several restaurants and
coffee shops.

The cottage has an open and airy feeling with vaulted ceilings, a
large inviting kitchen, hardwood floors and wool carpets, decks off
the kitchen and master bedroom, fireplace, heated tile floors, digital
cable, high-speed wireless Internet, DVD/VCR and is furnished with
antiques. Landscaping is extraordinary with palm trees and an English
garden with roses and numerous flowering plants year-round.

The romantic master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and an antique
queen-sized bed with the highest quality bedding. French doors open
onto a private deck and enclosed patio. The second bedroom has two
twin antique French walnut beds, also with high quality linen
accessories. The spacious third bedroom, with a trundle bed, is
perfect for children or extra guests and has a private bath, TV, and
can double as separate recreation area, if desired.

The living room and kitchen offer expansive views of the ocean and
islands offshore. The living area features comfortable seating, wood
floors with oriental rugs, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, DVD/VCR, and
CD player. The kitchen features all new state-of-the-art appliances,
new cabinets, wood floors, and a sweeping view of the ocean through
French doors that lead to an adjacent deck and the cottage garden. The
enclosed, peaceful garden offers additional seating areas for picnics
and barbecues.

The beautiful Summerland Beach and Lookout Park is less than ¼ mile
from the cottage.

The owners of Paradise Cottage have been members of the Santa Barbara
Area Chamber of Commerce for several years. Typical guest comments
regarding the cottage:

"A lot of thought, care and many charming touches were put into this
cottage. It definitely made a little paradise for our family." -- Rob,
San Luis Obispo, CA

"Great detail, great color, everything you need for just about
everything ... and so clean!!" -- Paul, Los Angeles

"You have made the cottage warm and inviting and a beautiful place to
spend a vacation ... we will return" -- Ron, Glendale, AZ

"We have rented many homes in the past and have never found one so
clean and so welcoming." -- Carolyn and Dwight, New York

"We had a great week enjoying this beautiful home, the beauty of the
area and the pace of a small town. Everything here is a visual
delight." -- Marie, Altadena, CA

house rental amenities

We offer all the amenities you would expect in a 5-star hotel and
more: fireplace, wireless high-speed Internet service, digital cable,
DVD/VCR, stereo with CD player, full kitchen with every conceivable
appliance, cooking utensils and china, top quality mattresses with
down blankets and fine linens, washer & dryer, gas grill, beautiful
gardens, fountain, beach equipment and towels, porta-crib, high chair,
sand toys, etc. On request, bicycles are also available.

Visiting Paradise Cottage is reminiscent of times past, a place to get
away for a few days, experience "America's Riviera", return home
rested and renewed. While away your days overlooking the ocean,
taking in the star-lit nights and enjoying the incomparable events
from world-class wineries, Old Spanish style architecture,
incomparable whale-watching, and delectable treats from our many
farmers markets and restaurants.

activities and attractions in Santa Barbara Central Coast

2006
January 1, 8, 14, 15, 22, 29, Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Shows,
Cabrillo Blvd;
January 14, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Arlington Theater;
January 21-22, Junior Tennis Tournament, several local tennis courts;
February 5, 12, 18, 19, 26, Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Shows,
Cabrillo Blvd;
February 3 – about February 10, International Film Festival;
February 15 - April 30, Coastal Gray Whale Watching;
February ?, Wine Fantasy, wine tasting in 15 wineries;
March 5, 12, 19, 26, Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Shows, Cabrillo Blvd;
March 24 - 26, Santa Barbara International Orchid Show;
March 26 – 27, Santa Barbara Whale Festival;
May – November, Blue Whale watching in the Santa Barbara Channel;
June – August, Music Academy of the West Summer School and Festival;
June 24, Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Parade;

Throughout the year:
Santa Barbara County world famous vineyards;
Sailing Trips from Santa Barbara Sailing Center;
Carpinteria tide pools;
Santa Barbara weekly arts fair;
Historic area walking tour every weekend;
Santa Barbara areas Farmer’s Market every day;

Contact us for even more to do in Santa Barbara!!

vacation rental rates

November 24, 2007 - December 18, 2007..............$1,695/week
December 19, 2007 - January 2, 2008................$2,450/week
January 3, 2008 - May 30, 2008.......................$1,895/week
May 31, 2008 - September 27, 2008..................$2,450/week
September 28, 2008 - November 21, 2008............$1,895/week
November 22 - November 28, 2008..................$2,450/week
November 29, 2008 - December 22, 2008..............$1,695/week
December 23, 2008 - January 2, 2009................$2,450/week

$300 refundable damage deposit required.
Rates subject to change without notice.