Paradise Cottage - Ocean Views and Delightful Gardens in Santa Barbara

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 king-size bed, has a private bath and TV.

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 1/2 mile from the cottage.

The owners of Paradise Cottage are fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau and 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

We offer all the amenities you would expect in a 5-star hotel and more: fireplace, wireless high-speed Internet service, digital cable, HDTV, DVD/VCR, stereo with CD player, full kitchen with every conceivable appliance, cooking utensils and china, top quality mattresses with 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.

February 15 - April 30, Coastal Gray Whale Watching;
late March, Santa Barbara International Orchid Show;
late March, 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;
third week of June, Santa Barbara's Summer Solstice Parade;

Throughout the year:
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Shows on Sundays, Cabrillo Blvd;
Santa Barbara County world famous vineyards;
Sailing Trips from Santa Barbara Sailing Center;
Carpinteria tide pools;
Historic area walking tour every weekend;
Santa Barbara areas Farmer's Market every day;

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

January 3, 2009 - June 12, 2009 - $1,895/week
June 13, 2009 - September 25, 2009 - $2,450/week
September 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009 - $1,895/week
November 21, 2009 - November 27, 2009 - $2,450/week
November 28, 2009 - December 18, 2009 - $1,695/week
December 19, 2009 - January 2, 2010 - $2,450/week