The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort
About this house rental
The Cottage at Miramar - Historic Beachfront Clubhouse 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 5 GUESTS Do you like the beach? Then look no further. This historic beach cottage is perched directly on the sand in Montecito’s exclusive Miramar neighborhood. A five minute walk down the beach leads you to the Rosewood Miramar resort offering spa treatments, beach services, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. A short drive lands you in downtown Santa Barbara for more award-winning dining and shopping options. This home dates back to the early 1900s and was originally a “day shack” for sun worshipping beach goers to take refuge on hot summer days. Enter on the upper level with a unique pitched ceiling and skylights with large bay windows centered on the ocean. The Living and Dining Rooms meld together anchored by an open Kitchen extended by a deck featuring glass railings for unobstructed views. The lower level rooms were designed to feel like the staterooms on a yacht. Please note that during certain seasons and weather patterns, there isn’t always a sandy beach directly in front of the home. However, a short walk will offer a sandy place to relax and kick off your shoes. **PROPERTY WAS UPDATED IN FEBRUARY OF 2022. HIGHLIGHTS: - On the Beach! - Amazing Views - Unique Decor POLICIES: - Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed within 24 hrs of booking). - No smoking. - Not suitable for pets. - No party rentals or hosted events. - Check-in time is 3:00pm or later. - Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier. - Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors. - Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation. - Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 40 years or older. - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Montecito, CA
House in Montecito, CA
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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Reviews
4.0/5.0
Good(8 Reviews)
5.0
The view and beach access is spectacular! Absolutely love the decor and charm of the cottage. The bedroom layout is a little wonky but we got it figured out. Also no electricity when we arrived and a wrong car gate entry code but we got it all worked out and after that all was excellent. The property management is very responsive and helpful. Overall a great experience and getaway weekend and would definitely return and recommend.
5.0
Beautiful Beach Cottage
The view and beach access is spectacular! Absolutely love the decor and charm of the cottage. The bedroom layout is a little wonky but we got it figured out. Also no electricity when we arrived and a wrong car gate entry code but we got it all worked out and after that all was excellent. The property management is very responsive and helpful. Overall a great experience and getaway weekend and would definitely return and recommend.
4.0
Miramar Beach
This is a beautiful funky beach house. Just what we were looking for!
2.0
This cottage - just 900 sq ft - is definitely special, like a boat with a long history by Miramar beach
But that’s it. The access to the beach is dangerous, an unstable path of slippery rocks,
The house is old, and the location just above the waves makes it humid and noisy - make sure you enjoy the breaking waves under you
The above is for granted but to add more the bulk bed had sand all over, the shower was leaking and would not hold, the grill did not start because of dirt in the ignite
The maintenance guy - nice and able - came twice in 4 days; not a way to let vacationers rest
2.0
SpecialNot worth the price
This cottage - just 900 sq ft - is definitely special, like a boat with a long history by Miramar beach
But that’s it. The access to the beach is dangerous, an unstable path of slippery rocks,
The house is old, and the location just above the waves makes it humid and noisy - make sure you enjoy the breaking waves under you
The above is for granted but to add more the bulk bed had sand all over, the shower was leaking and would not hold, the grill did not start because of dirt in the ignite
The maintenance guy - nice and able - came twice in 4 days; not a way to let vacationers rest
4.0
This house couldn't be in a better location! The beach is right there, and plenty of restaurants, etc. nearby. If I had to find a nit, it's the parking situation and the "longish" walk from the parking lot to the house. But it's well worth the walk!
4.0
Great location!
This house couldn't be in a better location! The beach is right there, and plenty of restaurants, etc. nearby. If I had to find a nit, it's the parking situation and the "longish" walk from the parking lot to the house. But it's well worth the walk!
4.0
This is great beach shack. Its not fancy, has what you need if you want to be on the beach. Fun spot
This rental was a mixed experience for us. We stay in VRBO rentals 2-3 times a year and have bit of experience.
The property manager was great. The house was very clean upon arrival. What we did not like was the condition of the house itself. For close to 9k per week we expect more. The carpets were dirty (spots & stains) and the furniture was also dirty (with spots and stains). This is stuff a weekly cleaning crew cannot clean. Perhaps a professional deep clean could solve, but in my experience, as a VRBO house, they need easily cleanable floors (not stained carpets), furniture that is cleanable and very much need a proper outside dining table and chairs.
The pictures of the house on the VRBO site are either old or quite art directed in that it makes that place look a lot more put together than what we found.
That said, my family of 4 had a great time. It is hard to find a better location. We would 100% come to this beach again.
We would consider coming to this house again If the items mentioned above were addressed.
If this was a 5k per week rental (714/night), I likely would not have written this review. I understand that you get what you pay for. But for 8.5k , I think the property is lacking and trading very high on its location.
5.0
We loved our stay. Miramar Beach is exceptional in every way. We lived there 50 years ago for 2 years and almost nothing has changed! A very special 3 night adventure. Only glitch was on arrival - the gate code mailed to us wasn't accurate and it took 20 minutes and 3 calls to get the night number to answer and give us the correct entry access. The beach house is fabulous. A+ for funky, beachy charm, view, location and amenities. the owners clearly love their place and have taken great care to make it cozy and fun. Chris from Paradise was an extraordinary help in getting us squared away with the internet and overall questions. We'll stay there again and wish we had longer. On Saturday night, the next door (I assume renter) neighbors (towards the Miramar Hotel) were up until significantly past 10 partying, drinking, playing loud dance music and repeatedly yelling/cheering in unison (some type of girl party) but that wasn't the fault our property. Small potatoes compared to the totally delightful experience in such a uniquely beautiful location. The morning walks on the beach were spectacular and evenings couldn't have been more romantic.
Thank you!
5.0
50 year anniversary weekend
We loved our stay. Miramar Beach is exceptional in every way. We lived there 50 years ago for 2 years and almost nothing has changed! A very special 3 night adventure. Only glitch was on arrival - the gate code mailed to us wasn't accurate and it took 20 minutes and 3 calls to get the night number to answer and give us the correct entry access. The beach house is fabulous. A+ for funky, beachy charm, view, location and amenities. the owners clearly love their place and have taken great care to make it cozy and fun. Chris from Paradise was an extraordinary help in getting us squared away with the internet and overall questions. We'll stay there again and wish we had longer. On Saturday night, the next door (I assume renter) neighbors (towards the Miramar Hotel) were up until significantly past 10 partying, drinking, playing loud dance music and repeatedly yelling/cheering in unison (some type of girl party) but that wasn't the fault our property. Small potatoes compared to the totally delightful experience in such a uniquely beautiful location. The morning walks on the beach were spectacular and evenings couldn't have been more romantic.
Thank you!
4.0
Need a TV in the master bedroom! 😉
4.0
TV Needed
Need a TV in the master bedroom! 😉
3.0
The guest book reviews begin and end in 2012-2013. That must have been when the place was newly available and the management company actually cared about it.
It could be so great if only it was maintained well. Unfortunately, the place was just not very clean when we arrived. The outdoor cushions have never been cleaned and there were previous guests hairs in both the bathrooms. There are cobwebs everywhere.
We came here for our anniversary weekend and there was not even a bottle of wine left for us nor any acknowledgment of our anniversary. (paradise retreats was well aware of our celebration)
There were ants in the kitchen, which we expect, but the ant bait had not been replaced in a very only time. The guest info book had some information about some special remote control for the TV but that was no where to be found. The fireplace was completely useless. The ice maker in the freezer has been clogged with hard ice for years. The downstairs shower leaks. The kitchen granite is barely holding together. I could go on and on. Such a shame.
The location is the best thing about this rental. Too bad the care for the house is so lacking.
3.0
Was Once Far Better Than Now in 2016
The guest book reviews begin and end in 2012-2013. That must have been when the place was newly available and the management company actually cared about it.
It could be so great if only it was maintained well. Unfortunately, the place was just not very clean when we arrived. The outdoor cushions have never been cleaned and there were previous guests hairs in both the bathrooms. There are cobwebs everywhere.
We came here for our anniversary weekend and there was not even a bottle of wine left for us nor any acknowledgment of our anniversary. (paradise retreats was well aware of our celebration)
There were ants in the kitchen, which we expect, but the ant bait had not been replaced in a very only time. The guest info book had some information about some special remote control for the TV but that was no where to be found. The fireplace was completely useless. The ice maker in the freezer has been clogged with hard ice for years. The downstairs shower leaks. The kitchen granite is barely holding together. I could go on and on. Such a shame.
The location is the best thing about this rental. Too bad the care for the house is so lacking.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Montecito?
The average price for a rental in Montecito is $476 per night. This rental is $511 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Cottage at Miramar - Surf, Sand, and Casual Comfort?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, dishwasher, and tv.
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