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Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.

Private and Cozy Studio
Our private studio is great for couples or single professionals who need a quiet place to work. Studio is furnished with one Queen bed and a two twin beds (trundle bed comes from underneath the twin bed in the picture. Private bathroom and access to our backyard, some guests have used it for Yoga, Meditation and for their kids to run around 10 minute drive to downtown and/or main beaches. Private parking space included for one vehicle. Only minutes from hiking trails, UCSB, Beach, etc.

Rustic retreat
This cottage is very comfortable and cute. It is rustic but we have AC and heat for every season. The outside has a lovely courtyard with fire pit and string lights. This cottage is very centrally located with Los Olivos just a mile up the road and Solvang 3 miles down the road. There are many wineries in every direction walking distance and a bike ride away. It sleeps two comfortably in our queen size bed. Please let us know the duration of time in which she would like to stay.

Cozy Stone Cottage
Our property is a collection of former out-buildings for the Glendessary Manor estate of poet and composer, Robert Cameron Rogers. The Cozy Stone Cottage was originally a pump house for the beautiful water tower which you can see from the front garden. You’ll love its rustic atmosphere and the warm cozy feeling of The Stone Cottage, separate bedroom, small gas fireplace stove, and sweet patio to sit and relax or eat a meal. Come enjoy this wonderful retreat!

Tiny Cottage in the Oaks, Midtown Santa Barbara
Enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Barbara minutes from beaches, attractions and wining/dining. This tiny Cottage offers a peaceful, cozy and private getaway with a lovely mountain view deck shaded by beautiful oaks. Note the Cottage is tiny, 160 sq. feet. It is simply appointed with a "cabin" feel. It is perfect for a solo traveler or cozy couple with a double (not queen) bed, mini kitchen, and tiny living room. Access requires climbing the stone steps pictured.

Coastal Private Guest House on 1 Acre.
Peaceful private seaside escape! Surrounded by greenery, fruit trees, birds and colorful garden flowers. Close to the ocean, best beaches, polo fields, shopping, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Safest beaches in America w waves and small cozy beach town feel. Enjoy the best sunsets on the Westcoast, surf lessons and wine tasting. Hide away from the demands of the world in our tranquil modern detached guesthouse. Easy beach, hiking and polo field access.

Mountain Cottage- Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez- w/Spa
Nestle into nature in a cozy cottage in the mountains between the beaches of Santa Barbara & foodie filled wine region, Santa Ynez Valley. (About 25 minutes to each) Sweet private space for 1-2 guests with a luxurious king bed, equipped kitchenette with counter seating, hot tub under the oak trees, outdoor deck for evening sips surrounded by mossy boulders and a star studded sky. Enjoy the neighborhood ocean and mountain views and explore nearby hikes!

Cozy Beach Cottage 7 min walk to the Sea & UCSB!
Take an early morning stroll along the bluffs above the ocean waves in the iconic college beach town of Isla Vista. Our cozy studio retreat is a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara area beaches, Spanish-style downtown, mountain hiking, and coastal foothills. We are a ten minute walk from Devereux beach, UCSB and its lagoon, and only an 8 minute drive from both the Santa Barbara airport and Goleta Amtrak station.

The Coconut
BEST LOCATION and private! In the heart of the lower village of Montecito you have a stylish separate cottage with private gated parking with a separate entrance. Walk everywhere! Play bocce or walk and shop at the Montecito Country Mart for dinner and ice cream. There is a private patio to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Butterfly Beach is a 10-minute walk away. New bed, spacious bathroom, AC and heat, large TV and updates.

Beach Heaven
Feel at home the minute you arrive. Located off street in one of the most desirable Santa Barbara neighborhoods on "the Mesa". Just minutes from the steps down to the beach and Shoreline Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Island. Shopping and dining within walking distance. Take off your shoes, relax, enjoy the stars. The sunny, private and spacious patio is perfect for relaxing, barbecuing and Al fresco dining.

Adorable Cabana with hot tub
Take a break and unwind at this peaceful place. Small cabana with a private deck and hot tub. This place is perfect for guests that just want to get away for a day or two. Soak in the hot tub and gaze at the night sky. The cabana is small but has everything you need. Comfortable, queen sized bed, full bathroom, WiFi. Please note, there is no TV. We do have a dog but he is on the other side of the fence.

Montecito Miramar Beach Cottage
Stay at Montecito’s favorite beach. Quiet and comfortable one bedroom cottage with everything you need - king bed, full kitchen and bath (glass shower-no tub), spacious living room and private garden patio. The cottage is conveniently located just one block away from the beach or the Rosewood Miramar hotel and just minutes to Coast Village Road for dining and shopping.
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Your Own Private Refuge on 10 Acres in Santa Ynez

Private retreat|2 Bd|King| WD| Fst WiFi| 30 to LA

Artists' retreat with views of surf and sunset.

Private Guest House in Wine Country

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Fun Retro Space Steps From Windmill

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Zoe’s Cottage Beautiful Near Beach & Downtown

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The Beach Loft- Private, Remodeled, Walkable!

THE VENTURA COTTAGE - Charming Studio in Midtown

Cozy 1 bedroom guest house private entrance.

Luxury Cottage w/ Ocean/Island View, Jacuzzi & A/C

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New Ocean View Private Bungalow- Walkable +EV chgr

Cozy Boho Bungalow | Sauna, Cold Plunge, Hot Tub!

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ588 | ﺩ.ﺇ617 | ﺩ.ﺇ602 | ﺩ.ﺇ617 | ﺩ.ﺇ665 | ﺩ.ﺇ661 | ﺩ.ﺇ716 | ﺩ.ﺇ665 | ﺩ.ﺇ639 | ﺩ.ﺇ639 | ﺩ.ﺇ650 | ﺩ.ﺇ610 |
| Avg. temp | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 14°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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