Location: Montecito, Santa Barbara Area, Central Coast, California, USA (100 miles from Los Angeles near Westmont college and UCSB) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Home
The Creekside Montecito studio is located in a lovely neighborhood on a quiet, tree-lined street, a short stroll to Miramar BEach. The Creekside is private and secluded, set behind lovely hedges and gardens next to a seasonal creek.
The Creekside is nestled on the second floor of a private property in Montecito an upscale , elegant community adjacent to Santa Barbara.
This little hideaway is fully appointed with a kitchenette, queen bed, outdoor deck, and a welcome basket. It offers a friendly alternative to the more standard hotel rooms in the Santa Barbara area, and is guaranteed to relax the body and renew the spirit.
We are located just half a mile to popular Coast Village Road where you will find many fabulous restaurants, boutiques, and speciality shops. Further along you will find beautiful Santa Barbara with its beaches, harbor , art galleries and many other attractions.
The Creekside offers comfortable amenities, country pine furniture, and a warm inviting decor inspired by our travels to Mexico and Italy.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : down comforter with 600 count cotton linens
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Not a pillow top.
- Convertible Bed : this is a futon thick pad. this is available for an extra guest. sheets and blankets and pillow provided.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : a few choices of DVDs available in room, also rentals locally.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : CDs available and books on local area also available in room.
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Kitchenette with microwave, small fridge,toaster, tea kettle and coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Complementary food and beverage basket available on arrival
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Creekside balcony(creek flows seasonally) with table and chairs
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : We are located a 3 min walk to Miramar Beach. This is a beautiful quiet beach.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless/password provided at the time of stay.
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor Hot and Cold shower available Iron and Board Beach towels provided and beach chairs Boogie boards
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Contact owner for details
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Short walking distance from the beach and to the local shops and restaurants. Have bikes and beach chairs available for our guests.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SPRING April1-June14 $170 per night $1,090 per week Contact about monthly rate
SUMMER June16-Sept15 $185 per night $1,195 per week Contact about monthly rate
FALL Sept16-Nov30 $165 per night $995 per week Contact about monthly rate
WINTER Dec1-March31 $160 per night $950 per week Contact about monthly rate
Summer rates apply for Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years.
One night ok during the week, if available. Contact for rate.
All rates include a 10% lodging tax. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change
1 nights deposit to guarantee the reservation. 2 NIGHT MINIMUM ON THE WEEKENDS.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Charming Creekside Montecito 1 BR Guest House 1 Block to Beach
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Montecito
We have lived here for 30 years. We built our guest cottage 20 years ago. We love our home and location and wanted to share it with guests and help them discover the Santa Barbara area. We enjoy hosting company and the guest house has given us a wonderful opportunity to do that.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Quiet, private location with beautiful sycamore trees, an english style garden with lots of California natives and roses. The Creekside backs onto a seasonal creek and gives you a wonderful rural feeling.
We are waking distance to a wonderful beach and surf spot. We are close to everything, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Summerland, Carpinteria and a 45min drive to Santa Ynez.
Miramar Beach is only a short walk from my house. It feels different to many Santa Barbara beaches because of the way it curves around. The tide pools on the west end of the beach are a source of endless fun. swimming is good at Miramar Beach and can be especially fun if you bring bodyboards and ride the small waves. Where you enter Miramar Beach there is a trail that says "Hammonds Meadows". It takes you on a sand path past tropical plants and flowers to Hammonds Beach.
Large estate of 37-acres, home to more than 3000 different plants from around the world. Private garden. Reservations needed ahead of time to view garden.
A Christian, liberal arts college. Founded in 1937. Beautiful wooded and scenic areas provide a wonderful environment for a residential college.
Named number 4 Hotel in the World.... nestled in the Montecito foothills of California's wine country, San Ysidro ranch has provided a tranquil vacation destination for travelers for over a century. Offers the Stonehouse restaurant and the Plow and Angel, offering upscale comfort food. It is famous for its mac n' cheese and melt-in-your-mouth ribs. Myth and history mingle in the lush gardens where Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged vows; in the setting of John and Jackie Kennedy's honeymoon retreat.
The front country is the region that most people think of when they decide to take a hike in Santa Barbara. The front country is the south-facing slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains. These are the most favorite of Santa Barbara's trails. This is the beginning of the McMenemy/Saddlerock/Girard Loop. This is a lovely hike in the lower parts of the mountains above Montecito. There are nice view spots along the way.
Upper Montecito Village's proximity to the mountains make for a magical feel. Quaint specialty shops, great restaurants for casual and elegant dining, a bookstore, bank and library can easily be found in the Upper Village along East Valley Road. Pierre Lafond established in 1964 with high end grocery and specialty items, deli and coffee bar. It has become a popular meeting place.
Built in classic Spanish colonial style, the Four Season's Biltmore resort is a wonderful place to have dinner in the upscale Bella Vista restaurant of a drink in the Ty Lounge. You can also use the Spa services here, even if you are not a guest!! Great sunsets from Butterfly Beach.
Twelve hard courts available for play. Three lighted courts Monday-Friday until 9pm. Historic wood stadium.
The main strip, Coast Village Road, is lined with eucalyptus trees and boutiques and restaurants. There is a Starbucks and a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf!! There is a Farmers Market at the 1100 and 1200 block of Coast Village Rd at 8-11.15am on Friday's.
The art show is a Santa Barbara Classic. It is strictly held as a "Santa Barbara" county resident show and you will find an eclectic mixture of arts and crafts. It is a wonderful Sunday afternoon stroll. Sundays 10am until dusk.
Bus service for the region. check out www.sbmtd.gov for information on routes and schedules. This stop is located at San Ysidro and San Leandro
Offers lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, over looking the Bird Refuge. French Country Cuisine in a causal and homey atmosphere. Closed on Monday's.
Stearns Wharf is Santa Barbara's mos visited tourist attraction with a myriad of shopping and dining experiences, and dramatic views. Home to the Ty Warner Sea Center.
The 10th of the California missions, the Santa Barbara Mission was founded by Franciscan Friar Fermin de Lasuen in 1786. Beautiful grounds and vistas. Open 9am until 5pm daily.
Good Italia Pizza's and Pasta and a great Spinach Salad. Casual atmosphere. Serves lunch and dinner.
Tours of the Casa del Herrero house, garden and workshop are open to the public viewing by ticketed reservation only. This legendary estate remains essentially unchanged Casa del Herrero, designed by architect George Washington Smith and completed in 1925.
Manning Park, has a nice public tennis court available. Very close to house.
A non-profit, interfaith retreat and conference center of Christian origin, founded and governed by the Immaculate Heart Community. The mission of La Casa is to provide, through its programs and its environment, a nourishing place of peace.
Owner's Map of Montecito
I was formally teaching art to elementary students for 5 yrs. I enjoy taking art classes, journalling, cooking, hiking, playing tennis and taking long beach walks with my dog, pippin.
My husband Cliff teaches math at the local elementary school. We have been married 22 yrs.
Property Photos
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- Bedroom area with Queen bed
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- Kichenette
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- Sitting area
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- Bathroom
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- Bedroom area
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- Deck overlooking the seasonal creek
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- Desk area
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- Private entrance to the Creekside
Traveler Reviews (20)
Birdwatchers, Nature lovers
Guest: Bob
(San Juan Islands, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/29/11
Review Submitted: 11/06/11
Attending a wedding in Montecito, we knew nothing about the area (from Puget Sound, WA). This B&B was the perfect place for us - convenient to all of Santa Barbara and beaches, kind and helpful host and hostess (and son), clean and clever, many birds around the premises, quiet at night, with view of night sky. We spent two lovely days exploring and not enough time for all the possibilities. We hope to return.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Special Place in Montecito
Guest: D&V
(Tujunga, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/05/11
We stayed here in October and really enjoyed every moment. The place is so warm and cozy and the breakfast was so good, it was so comfortable. The place was very clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The view from the front porch is gorgeous looking into a creek with amazing sycamore trees. It is truly just a walk to the beach. Thank you Nicola! It was hard to leave but we'll be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.
A wonderful place to stay for a couple while visiting Santa Barbara and Montecito
Guest: Murph
(Estes Park, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
My lovely wife and I spent a relaxing week at this lovely place,Nicola and Cliff are very friendly and helpful staff. Close to the ocean, a 10 minute walk, shopping , wine country and all points everywhere. Breakfast delivered the night before, very omfortable bed, nice shower, fully equiped kitchen. On street parking, above a garage, steps to climb, good for most people. 1 blocks from the water, on 2nd level with a small deck,creek and beautiful mature trees, amtrack runs nearby several timea a day. Easy access to hwy 101, 1/2 a mile away. I would recommend to all couples looking for a nice relaxing place near Santa Barbara.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Guest: Toby and Henry
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Date of Stay: 05/04/08
Review Submitted: 05/04/08
Thank you so much for a wonderful visit. We couldnt have asked for better accomadations, and we will definitely recommend you to our friends. Have a great summer and we hope to see you soon.
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Guest: Wendy and Gary
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Date of Stay: 04/27/08
Review Submitted: 04/27/08
We had a terrific time. Your place is wonderful. The ambiance was very relaxing and reinvigorating at the same time. We loved the beach walks. Your choice of furnishing, decorating, food and treats was very world class and showed your attention to detail. Also, thanks for the restaurant suggestions we loved the food and setting of Playa Azul. Hope to come again soon.
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Guest: Charlie and Don
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Date of Stay: 04/10/08
Review Submitted: 04/10/08
Thanks for your charming B&B and your warm hospitality! Don adn I really enjoyed ourselves these past few days! We hope to see you again in the near future!
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Guest: Fabiola and Chris
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Date of Stay: 03/02/08
Review Submitted: 03/02/08
Your B&B has been the most charming, the most lovely the most unique and the most relaxing ever. Our spontaneous decision to take a trip to Santa Barbara was well worth it. Your hospitality, your attention to detail, your amazing decor and your imaculate house had to be something that the world should see. Our stay was wonderful, our walks along the beach early morning, the wine tasting tour, our evening dinners in the town of Montecito our ride along the coast and our shopping downtown Santa Barbara. I enjoyed this wonderful getaway. The creek behind our cottage was the icing on the cake. We felt were in a magic forest. We are planning to visit you again. Thank you.
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