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Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!

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Exterior
View from front yard.
Ocean view
Dining room area
Living room area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Summerland, CA
  • Place, Lookout Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerland Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernald Point
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!

With the incredible location on Lillie Ave., you have the convenience of being able to walk to many unique stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and the beach. Our home was built in 1910 and is RUSTIC. The cottage is cozy and comfortable, but please remember it’s an older home. The hardwood floors creak a little, and the tile in the kitchen isn’t new. Lillie’s BOHO surf cottage is full of soul and good vibrations. With a wood stove in the main room, this vacation rental is NOT equipped with heat or air-conditioning. Space heaters are provided for each room. There is no dishwasher. A community tennis and basketball courts are a few minutes walk from the house. Lookout Park is located nearby and has a playground for young children. Parking notes: Free parking is available in the driveway for two vehicles. Due to local laws, guests must be at least 21 to book. A parent or legal guardian must accompany guests under 21 for the reservation duration.
Backyard area with firepit. Ideal for a couple and families. Enjoy being minutes from the beach, downtown Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and the many other attractions right at your fingertips! For stays longer than 7 days, the unit is cleaned once a week with a $95 weekly cleaning charge. You will be 5 min walk to Summerland Beach, 3 min walk to Summerland Winery, 3 min walk to Red Kettle Coffee, 3 min walk to Summerland Beach Café, 5-minute walk to GODMOTHER’s bookstore and cafe, 3 min walk to Sweet Wheel Farms (Hyper-Local Farm-Stand Open 7 Days/Week), 5 min drive to Montecito (north), 8 min drive to Carpinteria (south), 10 min drive to Santa Barbara (north). Guests can feel at home with amenities like a washing machine and WiFi. Experience what our Summerland Beach Cottage offers while staying at our family house.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put bed linens in the hamper. The duvet cover and pillow shams are to remain on the bed, as they are washed separately. Do not put them on the floor.
Place the used towels in the washing machine, but do not start.
Put the trash outside in the container by the back door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is near the beach. Casa Del Herrero and Rafael Gonzalez House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center. Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Summerland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lookout Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Summerland Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fernald Point - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!?

As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun! on 9 May, 2026 start from S$446, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lillie’s Oceanview RUSTIC Boho Surf Cottage Steps to the beach & fun! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Fernald Point and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view, easy to get to from the road, very walkable to key places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great - communication & friendliness of host as well as the house itself & location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a perfect, relaxing, casual vibe for our 3-day weekend. There is a roomy living room and a kitchen that is stocked with pretty much everything you would need. The backyard is a great place to hang out and the ocean view out the front window was so peaceful. This cottage is also walkable within 3-5 minutes to coffee shops, bookstore, boutiques and restaurants. Super cute town and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy was great host. Easy access and location to 101 and restaurants and beaches. Home felt very private and was in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this cute cottage. The only bummer was that we didn’t get to hang out at the property for extended time due to being in town for a lacrosse tournament, but would love to go back. The coffee shop down the street has GREAT coffee and the bookstore “Godmothers” is the coziest I’ve ever been to.
A shot of the front of the house.
Sunsetting at the local beach, about a 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, bigger than expected, great space!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payton V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lillie’s was a wonderful stay for my friend and I who were in town from LA & AZ , for a wedding. It has incredible views of the ocean and landscape. The house is decorated really unique and gives the surf bungalow feel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPP E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. Location fantastic and apartment spacious. We would definitively come back if staying around Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Philip and his guests were absolutely wonderful to host. Communication was smooth and friendly from the very start, and they were respectful of the space throughout their stay. They left everything clean and tidy, showing great care and consideration. It was a real pleasure having them, and we would be happy to welcome Philip and his guests back anytime. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to coffee shops and other restaurants as well as the beach. Cottage is very welcoming and is a great space with everything you need. Host is very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t cook but the kitchen was great. The view of the ocean was amazing! Amy, the rental agent, is super friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy, whimsical beach cottage

Lots of room for our group of 4. Spectacular beach view from living room, Property was very conveniently located close to Montecito to the north and Carpenteria to the south. Comfortable beds and roomy bedrooms. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the views, local scene and comfortable home. Hosts are great communicators and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is so spacious, private, comfortable & in a great location! Amazing ocean view! Summerland is a quaint town and very close to Montecito & Santa Barbara. I have met the property manager & she is SO personable & helpful! I have stayed here before & have already reserved it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this charming beach cottage. Amazing beach views and the host was exceptionally wonderful. We left some stuff behind on accident and they went out of their way to help us get it back. We would visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianna P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we were able to walk to town and to a small beach. It was still close enough to easily drive to Santa Barbra “Funk Zone” and State Street. We came for a wedding so really didn’t spend much time at the house, but we plan to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom and my sister and I had the best few days here! The house was bigger than we expected, the layout was so cute and felt nostalgic to cottages we grew up spending our summers in. The quick walk down the hill into little Summerland was convenient and we absolutely loved the ocean view from the house and how cozy, quaint and clean the home was. We cannot wait to return, hopefully making this an annual visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time at the cottage. You are welcome to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Getaway (50 years of friendship)

We really loved this house and spot! Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

igor p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place to stay in Summerland

We loved the place - nice old house , very liveable with gorgeous sea views from the windows and cool neighborhood just south of Santa Barbara. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls' weekend

The location was excellent. The town of Summerland had wonderful food and shopping experiences. We all loved the little market and Godmother's bookstore. The location was a short drive to the wharf and beaches. Highly recommend a stay at this cute cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazingly comfortable place in a great location

I was with friends a few nights then on my own with family nearby. It was comfortable and fun with the three of us, but it was also a place where I felt very safe and comfortable by myself. I especially loved the fireplace and just the ambience of the house. Summerland is a unique town and a very easy drive to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denise s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in awe the moment that we entered the driveway of Lillie's Cottage. The property provides excellent privacy. And when we entered the cottage we were so pleasantly surprised at the size of the indoor space. Much bigger than we imagined, and the quality of the structure and the furnishings was amazing. We had a wonderful time relaxing by the excellent indoor fireplace, and we enjoyed hours of time in the spacious backyard, sitting by the awesome stone fireplace. The bed was so comfortable and the linens were so soft, I hadn't slept that well in a long time! The hostess was delightful and on-point. If you are looking for a home-away-from-home to relax and recharge your soul, look no further. We are so grateful for the privilege of staying in this enchanting, little piece of heaven on earth. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate Relaxation Reset

We looooved our stay here. The cottage was so lovely and was well prepared/stocked. Walking distance to the coffee shop, breakfast places, etc. and close enough drive to downtown Santa Barbara. I loved that there was a gas stove, oven, and air fryer that made cooking so easy. The cottage itself has incredible views, huge windows that look out over the water. It definitely got cold at night but we used the space heaters and got cozy with the wood burning fireplace. My small group came here on a retreat and it was the perfect vibes. The backyard was lovely to hang out in and in the evenings we lit a fire and hung out in the living area playing games! We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage gem of cottage stay

Rented for over-flow of family that needed a place near to us (9 nights). This clean, comfortable house hit just the mark: it's a Summerland classic with amazing views and walkable to all the shops! The bright, sunny kitchen had all we desired for cooking meals, and the wi-fi and TV worked perfectly. It was spotless and fresh, and with lovely small pieces of art. Didn't take time to enjoy the yard too much, but mostly liked hanging in the living room. Described correctly, this is not your high-end, posh stay. It's for those who remember beach cottages in the '70s -- cool vibe and peaceful neighborhood feel. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with a great view of the ocean, nice little back yard, and easy access to the beach and to Highway 101. The host responded immediately to our texts. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Amy Cale-Hueber

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Amy Cale-Huebner is an award-winning writer and photographer. She published her first piece in The Surfer’s Journal in 1994. Since then, her work has appeared in SAND, The Kelp Journal, Conde Naste Traveler, The Baltimore Review, and The Smithsonian.
Amy currently lives in Santa Barbara with her daughter, and when she isn’t writing, editing, or taking photos, you’ll probably find her at the beach or in the forest birding.

Why they chose this property

Summerland Beach is one of the most beautiful and quietest beaches in the Santa Barbara area, and just above it sits Lookout Park, featuring picnic areas, lawns, beach volleyball, and landscaped trails. On your way to the beach, you’ll pass the quiet and family-friendly town of Summerland, where you’ll find sun and smiles.

What makes this property unique

Jaya wants to share his childhood home with others because it holds a timeless charm that evokes peace and inspiration. Nestled in the quaint seaside town of Summerland, the property, built in 1910, carries the rustic allure of a bygone era while embracing the laid-back, eclectic spirit of a boho beach retreat. A wood stove in the living room provides heat on a cold winter's day. Weathered wood accents, sunlit interiors, and breezy spaces create a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere perfect for relaxation. Each detail of the home whispers stories of the past, yet its soulful design invites guests to create new memories. Adding to its unique charm, a bowl of crystals rests on the bookcase, offering a touch of healing energy. Guests are encouraged to take a crystal with them, spreading the home's uplifting spirit and tranquility to their corner of the world. For Jaya, opening the doors of this unique haven is a way to share the warmth, beauty, and positive energy that have always made it special.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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