The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort - Lower Village

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Check out the area

Montecito, CA

Miramar Beach1 min walk
Butterfly Beach2 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo3 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Shared Bathroom #2.

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort

The Cottage at Miramar - Historic Beachfront Clubhouse

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 5 GUESTS

Do you like the beach? Then look no further. This historic beach cottage is perched directly on the sand in Montecito’s exclusive Miramar neighborhood. A five minute walk down the beach leads you to the Rosewood Miramar resort offering spa treatments, beach services, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. A short drive lands you in downtown Santa Barbara for more award-winning dining and shopping options.

This home dates back to the early 1900s and was originally a “day shack” for sun worshipping beach goers to take refuge on hot summer days. Enter on the upper level with a unique pitched ceiling and skylights with large bay windows centered on the ocean. The Living and Dining Rooms meld together anchored by an open Kitchen extended by a deck featuring glass railings for unobstructed views. The lower level rooms were designed to feel like the staterooms on a yacht. Please note that during certain seasons and weather patterns, there isn’t always a sandy beach directly in front of the home. However, a short walk will offer a sandy place to relax and kick off your shoes.

**PROPERTY WAS UPDATED IN FEBRUARY OF 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- On the Beach!
- Amazing Views
- Unique Decor

POLICIES:
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed within 24 hrs of booking).
- No smoking.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 40 years or older.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Property manager

Paradise Retreats

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Free WiFi

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located by the ocean, this vacation home is in Montecito, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Travelers 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. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 1 min walk
Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive
Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 2 min drive
Blenders In The Grass - 3 min drive
Merci To Go - 3 min drive
Summerland Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
Bettina - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

7.8

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

31 May 2022

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

Beautiful Beach Cottage

The view and beach access is spectacular! Absolutely love the decor and charm of the cottage. The bedroom layout is a little wonky but we got it figured out. Also no electricity when we arrived and a wrong car gate entry code but we got it all worked out and after that all was excellent. The property management is very responsive and helpful. Overall a great experience and getaway weekend and would definitely return and recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

8 Feb 2022

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

Miramar Beach

This is a beautiful funky beach house. Just what we were looking for!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Juan F.

1 Jul 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

SpecialNot worth the price

This cottage - just 900 sq ft - is definitely special, like a boat with a long history by Miramar beach But that’s it. The access to the beach is dangerous, an unstable path of slippery rocks, The house is old, and the location just above the waves makes it humid and noisy - make sure you enjoy the breaking waves under you The above is for granted but to add more the bulk bed had sand all over, the shower was leaking and would not hold, the grill did not start because of dirt in the ignite The maintenance guy - nice and able - came twice in 4 days; not a way to let vacationers rest

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Joerg H., Santa Clarita, CA, USA

26 Apr 2021

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

Great location!

This house couldn't be in a better location! The beach is right there, and plenty of restaurants, etc. nearby. If I had to find a nit, it's the parking situation and the "longish" walk from the parking lot to the house. But it's well worth the walk!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sean W.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

This is great beach shack. Its not fancy, has what you need if you want to be on the beach. Fun spot

This rental was a mixed experience for us. We stay in VRBO rentals 2-3 times a year and have bit of experience. The property manager was great. The house was very clean upon arrival. What we did not like was the condition of the house itself. For close to 9k per week we expect more. The carpets were dirty (spots & stains) and the furniture was also dirty (with spots and stains). This is stuff a weekly cleaning crew cannot clean. Perhaps a professional deep clean could solve, but in my experience, as a VRBO house, they need easily cleanable floors (not stained carpets), furniture that is cleanable and very much need a proper outside dining table and chairs. The pictures of the house on the VRBO site are either old or quite art directed in that it makes that place look a lot more put together than what we found. That said, my family of 4 had a great time. It is hard to find a better location. We would 100% come to this beach again. We would consider coming to this house again If the items mentioned above were addressed. If this was a 5k per week rental (714/night), I likely would not have written this review. I understand that you get what you pay for. But for 8.5k , I think the property is lacking and trading very high on its location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020