A jewel box!

Guest: David & Rosemary (Philadlephia, Pa)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

My wife and I stayed here for several nights and loved the place. It is convenient to beaches, museums, and such, but is a worthwhile beauty in its own right. The gardens are wonderful, the birds are interesting [one morning, from the kitchen window, we saw a Cooper's hawk perched on the fountain], and the hostess is charming. The casita is small but extremely well designed and the murphy bed is quite comfortable. This review is being submitted very late because we each thought the other had already written one. When realized our mistake we felt the place is so special that it had to be lauded no matter how late.

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A treasure

Guest: Nancy B. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/11/11

We needed a break from the Canadian winter and the cabin was a wonderful retreat. Quiet mornings strolling the nearby grounds discovering plants and flowers and fruit trees... arriving home from town in the evening to distant frog croakings from the ravine. This little guesthouse is charming, conveniently located and a total gem. And the owner's hospitality is the most gracious we have encountered on our many VRBO travels. We hope to come back soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Serene retreat minutes from the beach and hiking trails

Guest: World Traveler (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/11/10

We stayed here in September of 2010 for a week. We were very pleased with the setting, the grounds, the warmth of the owner, the proximity to everything you'd want in a vacation property. We arrived and the place was very clean. The owner was helpful in sharing tips about the area. Just 1 house from a retreat center that is the base for many hiking trails of varying difficulty. There's ample outdoor living here that's very private, including a brand new outdoor grill, a comfortable hammock, sitting chairs, etc. The owner also provides equipment for the beach, which is a 4-minute drive from the house.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Perfect!

Guest: Kathy (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

What a wonderful, gem of a spot! We are so glad that we chose it. Super quiet, clean, sweet, on a beautiful piece of land, it was a total pleasure to come "home" to every day after spending time on the beach (just a few minutes away by car). (Anywhere by the beach would have been much noisier, since the train tracks run near the shore.) Dorothy was so welcoming and helpful. When we missed having a blender for morning smoothies, she immediately got us one. We were happy there and hope to come back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Guest: Bob & Sandy Gantz (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/26/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

What a wonderful week we had at Dorothy's guest house!! The description and comments given, sum it up perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Dorothy and our stay at her guest house. We felt fortunate that she shared her little piece of heaven with us. Our morning strolls along the beautiful, private winding lanes were so peaceful and tranquil and our hikes up the Old Pueblo Trail had breathtaking views overlooking Montecito and the ocean...it felt like we stayed within a botanical garden...you couldn't tell the difference between the pictures we took at the amazing Lotusland botanical gardens and those we took around Dorothy's guest house. It was just what we were looking for to get some R&R from our normal busy and hectic life. We look forward to returning next year.

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Guest: Matt & Cindy (-)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

Dorothy, How are you? Cindy, Bam-Bam, Yogi and I would like to sincerely thank you for an amazing weekend, and for your heart felt hospitality. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend... the studio was absolutely perfect, very quiet and peaceful, and a hop, skip and jump to Casa de Maria and the San Ysidro Inn, and a 5 minute drive to the beach. We had a great time and look forward to coming back. It was truly a pleasure to meet you... your warmth and kindness made our stay that much better. We will keep in touch, and hope to see you again sooner that later. Until next time take good care. Best, Matt and Cindy

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Guest: Billy & Nicole (-)
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

Dear Dorothy & John,Thanks so much for sharing your charming space with us! Everything was just perfect. We went on the Red Rocks hike yesterday — it was absolutely spectacular! We appreciate your recommendations and hospitality and would recommend your rental for any of our friends traveling in Santa Barbara.Best, Billy & Nicole.

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Guest: Priscilla & Sean (-)
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

Dorothy , Thank you for the wonderful weekend in beautiful Montecito. Your enthusiasm in welcoming us to your guest home was a phenomenal start to our weekend get-away in Santa Barbara. We're extremely honored to be the first guests to experience your warm, comforting and inviting home. We wish you all the best, and we're looking forward to our next stay.

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Guest: Shellie & Trey (-)
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

Dorothy, Thank you so much for your down-to-earth kindness. We loved our few moments with you and wandering in your garden, your neighborhood, visiting with YoYo and of course staying in your comfortable cottage. I'd like to think we'll be back. I do hope so. Shellie and Trey

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Guest: John & Karen (-)
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

Dorothy, It's been more than a pleasure to meet you and your family and stay in your welcoming retreat. We all loved our time here and look forward to it being the initiation of a long relationship. John, Karen, and Roger Dodger-woof

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