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Guest: Angie (L.A. California)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/20/12

Great location for Montecito exploring and beach walks! Comfortable and pleasant community!

Recommended for:Age 55+.

had a great time, perfect place and incredibly hospitable owners

Guest: adam (Glendale, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/15/12

We had a great time at our stay at this studio, which actually had some improvements you don't see in the pics. We were there to go to an outdoor concert, and rain was in the forecast, the owners happily volunteered and loaned us their ponchos to use for the evening! Also left a complimentary bag of SB pistachios and some bottled water. Highly recommend this rental!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

Beautiful stay, great, thoughtful owners

Guest: Daniela (Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

My husband and I just spend our quick 2 day babymoon here. The place is very cozy; tastefully decorated and comfortable. I could tell the owners pay attention to every single detail. We even got a little welcome gift. So sweet! It's only about 5 minutes walking from the beautiful Butterfly beach and about 3 minutes from the lovely Montecito downtown. Just perfect. We will definitelly return!

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

Comfortable and Convenient

Guest: Brett (United States)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/08/12

My wife and I had the opportunity to stay at this wonderful place. If you love a low key spot, that is quit and private, but close to the beach and downtown Montecito this is the place for you. 5 min walk from the 4 Seasons, 5 min walk to Downtown. My wife and I would catch the bus and ride to downtown Santa Barbara, have a few cocktails and take to bus back. We never ran out of things to do, and when you do go to the beach an have a Cocktail! The room is comfortable, with a fridge, and really feels like a wonderful suite at the Hotel without someone above you making a bunch of noise. Can wait until we can go again. Thanks again Pam and Eric.

Owner response:I think they meant in the second to last sentence - Can't wait until we can go again instead of Can. Can you change that? Thanks so much. Pamela Arneson

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Fantastic and Cozy Cottage

Guest: Lynn R. (-)
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/04/12

Casita Baja Montecito far exceeded our expectations!! The sparkling clean studio is spacious, comfortable and quiet. The hosts have paid attention to detail creating a truly wonderful vacation cottage. Pam and Eric (the hosts) are eager to answer questions and point out areas of interest. The cottage is in a very convenient location close to the most beautiful beaches in Santa Barbara as well as Coast Village. Thank you, we will be back!!!

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

Perfect Place to Stay in Monecito

Guest: Erica W.
Date of Stay: 02/28/12 Review Submitted: 03/04/12

What a wonderful casita in Montecito! I actually have been lucky enough to stay at the Baja Montecito Casita twice this winter and I can't say enough great things about it! There is definitely pride of ownership and love that goes into making you feel comfortable while you're there. I truly felt like I was staying with friends that I've known for a long time. The casita was the perfect size for my husband and me. Also, there is easy street parking and if you don't have a car, you are so close to everything - Lower Village with all of the shops and restaurants and a quick walk to the beach! Amazing! We can't wait to come back for a visit! Thank you so much for your hospitality!

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

The Best Casita in the Garden of Eden (aka Santa Barbara/Montecito)

Guest: M&S (Seneca Falls, New York)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/12

My husband and I spent a week in Santa Barbara/Montecito at the Baja Montecito Casita from December 24, 2011-January 1, 2012. We had visited Santa Barbara before but this was the perfect location for a relaxing week. We arrived in the evening on Christmas Eve and the owners, Pam and Eric, met us and gave us a tour. There were gifts for us and Pam had made a list of restaurants that were open during the holidays. They are so wonderful, hospitable and welcoming. We are frequent VRBO-ers but our experience in Montecito was the best yet!! The Casita itself is charming and very private. It is a well-designed space which was both large enough for us and very comfortable. It certainly met all of our needs and exceeded our expectations. The Casita is beautifully furnished – with a fabulous bed for comfortable sleeping – and a great TV. The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with amenities for us. We never felt we lacked for anything! Pam and Eric provided plenty of information on the area and its many attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed Santa Barbara – the weather during our stay was perfect and it felt like visiting the Garden of Eden. Downtown Santa Barbara is full of interesting shopping, restaurants and movie theaters. We spent a day in the Santa Ynez Valley and a day in Ojai. We also went to the Channel Islands National Park by boat with Island Packers in Ventura. We were able to see whales and dolphins en route to Santa Cruz Island. It was a perfect week for exploring and relaxing in a beautiful place. The Casita is within walking distance to great restaurants and shops on the Coast Village Road. Our favorite restaurant was Jeannine’s Bakery for breakfast which is an easy stroll. It has amazing food and great coffee – and it’s good for celebrity spotting! (That is, if you can tear yourself away from whatever is on your plate!) We also ate at Cava, an upscale Latin American restaurant on the Coast Village Road and the food was fresh and delicious. Eric recommended the Boathouse on Hendry’s Beach where we enjoyed a great dinner. We returned there for breakfast and for the beautiful beach. Everyone we met was extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much and I would recommend Baja Montecito Casita to everyone. I highly recommend this property for its comfort, charm, great location – and especially the gracious owners.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

What a gem of a place

Guest: Minders (San Jose, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

My husband and I stayed this past weekend in the cute and cozy casita that Eric and Pam provided for us. We were greeted with smiles and a warm welcome. The place was clean, comfortable and just enough space to spread out your stuff and like it was your own. The location was absolutely ideal for us! It was within walking distance to butterfly beach which is such a stunning little beach. I spent half the day wondering through the tide pools with the warm sunshine on my back. The Biltmore is within walking distance as well. We shared a lovely drink on the patio with the warm Santa Barbara air at our backs. The unit was stocked with a fridge, coffee maker, an extra heater and extra towels if you needed them. Although we were busy enjoying ourselves outdoors for most of the weekend, we had a wonderful and restful time at the casita. We will definitely be back when we return again. Thanks Pam and Eric for the great stay and for all the great recommendations for food, yoga and getting around town.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+.

An absolute must if visiting Santa Barbara!

Guest: J & C (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful, quaint casita during our visit to Santa Barbara for a wedding. I was impressed with Pamela before we even arrived. Her reply to my inquiry was prompt and equally friendly, making for a smooth and pleasant reservation process (and I can assure you that has not always been my experience with similar arrangements). It's also very nice to find a place willing to book a two night minimum. The location is perfect...walking distance to fabulous restaurants, shops, and the beach. They have thought of everything to ensure your stay is relaxing, comfortable, and fun. From a collection of helpful tourist info to personal recommendations from Pamela, you're sure to have a great time. The bed is comfy and the house is immaculate. All the essentials are provided, as well as some nice perks! We were genuinely impressed and would definitely visit again. We will certainly share our positive experience with friends and family. Stay here and you won't be disappointed!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An Amazing Place To Rejuvenate!

Guest: Val (Carmel Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

I am on the road a lot for business & recently I had to be in San Francisco, then 3 days later Los Angeles. I was trying to find a charming place in the Santa Barbara area for the weekend to have some rest & relaxation. A friend had been raving about a charming casita in Montecito. It was the perfect solution, I could walk to the beach as well as walk to the charming village of Montecito. The casita is very comfortable & immaculate, with a private patio & entrance. The bed was perfect, 2 wonderful nights rest. I can't say enough about my relaxing, rejuvinating visit...Many thanks Pam & Eric, I am now recommending your relaxing spot to all my friends!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.