Location: Montecito, Santa Barbara Area, Central Coast, California, USA (Miramar Beach, 8 Minutes from Downtown Santa Barbara) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Classic Beach Cottage is located directly on the sands of Miramar Beach--the only beach in the Santa Barbara area that has dwelling units directly on the beach.
The beach is crescent shape, facing directly South, providing protection from West on shore winds, and giving delightful sunrises and sunsets (and moon rises-sets) at the points on each end. The cottages on this beach are historic, and protected against change by the California Coastal Commission and the Montecito Association. There are about 50 properties along the beach, some of which date to the late 1920's.
This charming cottage, with Architect and Engineer owner partners, has been perfectly preserved and maintained--board and batten wall construction with exposed beam structure--all white painted inside with gray-blue carpet--with blue and white exterior.
Please note! This is not duplex. It is a self contained 2-story cottage. Be sure to check comparables in this regard. It is two stories, built into the bluff. You enter at the upper story, which is the living area, including kitchen and half bath.There is a deck with eating or sunning area off french doors at this level. There is a gas fireplace--very cozy!
Below there is a Queen bedroom with dressing area, laundry, and full bath and shower. There are french doors leading to a deck with a few steps down to the sand. The location on the beach is in the center, where the beach is widest, far from public access, and where the views and sun angles are maximized.
Santa Barbara has a wonderful downtown core, Historically protected and controlled, all in the Spanish Colonial architecture--white with red tile roofs---very quaint and wonderful eating. Shopping at the max! Culturally, there are UCSB university, the Music Academy, Lobero Theatre, Arlington Theatre, Museum of Art, Maritime Museum, Ty Warner Sea Center, Natural History Museum, the Presidio historic area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen size Crate and Barrel hide-a-bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Only beach in Santa Barbara with dwellings directly on the sand.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Hiking: several foothill trails from easy to expert; trail-heads, 5-10 minute drive. On the other side of the mountains about 30 minute drive is the Santa Ynez Valley with abundant wine touring, horse ranches and quaint shopping in country towns; at low tide, walk the beach all the way to the Marina and Wharf area
Rate Details (In U S Dollars)
SPECIAL DECEMBER 1200/WEEK..$4000/MONTH
Nov,Dec,Jan,Feb .. $275/night .. $1750/week.
October,March,Apr,May .. $300/night .. $2000/week.
Jul,Aug and holiday weeks .. $375/night .. $2400/week.
June,Sept .. $325/night..$2200/week
Call regarding reduced rates for longer periods
Security deposit $300, from which cleaning cost taken (now $144)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Classic Beach Cottage on the Sand
Year Purchased: 1988
Why the Owner Chose Montecito
After spending more and more time working in Santa Barbara and renting on the beach, we fell in love with the City and Miramar Beach. In 1988 we purchased 50% of the beach cottage with our present partner, and we both used it as a second home. We were enthralled with the beauty of the City, coastline setting, mountains, availability of boating, carefully controlled architecture, and the cultural assets of the university, and moved here in 1992. Having spent winter vacations in Florida, Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands, we were blown away by the beautiful setting of Miramar Beach nestled against the mountains--right here in the USA--and the perfect year-round weather!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Though on the "West Coast", Santa Barbara actually faces mostly South, and Miramar Beach faces directly South. The bend in the coastline provides a sheltered area, protected from Westerly on shore flow, providing unique weather on the coast. The crescent shaped beach has approximately 40 residences directly on the sand. Our cottage is located in the center part of the beach, and the views to the islands are wonderful--sunrise from the easternmost point of the beach--sunset at the westernmost point. Ditto, the moon! The year round temperatures are the warmest in the City, due to its setting into the bluff, and protection from winds.
Owner's Map of Montecito
My wife and I are co-owners with a Bay Area resident. I had an architectural practice in the Chicago area for 30 years, then moved it to Santa Barbara, where we had been doing local projects.
My partner is a civil engineer by education and is presently doing real estate development and property management in the Bay Area.
Property Photos
- - Montecito Vacation Real Estate Rental
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- LIVING/DINING AREA LOOKING TO OCEAN - Montecito Vacation Real Estate Rental
- LIVING/DINING TO KITCHEN
- DINING TO FIREPLACE
- KITCHEN FROM DINING
- KITCHEN--ORIGINAL AND CUTE
- KITCHEN RECENT APPLIANCES--VIEW OVER COURTYARD TO MOUNTAINS
- BEDROOM OVERLOOKING BEACH AND OCEAN TO ISLANDS
- BEDROOM DRESSING AREA
- BATHROOM WITH GLASS ENCLOSED TILED SHOWER AND BATH
- WIDE OPEN FRENCH DOORS AND WINDOWS
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #121010
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