Miramar Beach Cottage Steps to Sand Sleeps 4

Fantastic location.Cute, low key home.Easy parking.

Lisa R. - Posted: 4/21/2026

Clean, well maintained, well stocked kitchen and beach supplies, great beach front location with designated parking, within 5-10 minute drive of restaurants and shopping, comfortable queen bed and pullout couch with ample towels and linens, clear instructions before arrival, multiple spare keys, full size toiletries provided, Lush garden landscaping with thoughtful pathway lighting after dark made the location feel safe. A short Amtrack passenger train runs by nearby a few times a day, but not overnight. I would plan another vacation around staying in this cottage.

Lea E. - Posted: 3/31/2026

Every year my kids and I visit and it is one of our favorite family memories! The cottage is calm, clean and in the perfect location for beach fun and watching the sun set. Thanks again, we will be back.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/9/2026

My stay at this beachfront Airbnb was fantastic. The location is great, and being so close to the ocean made for a very relaxing trip. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything I needed. The bed was cozy, and the space was perfect for unwinding after long days outside. I also appreciated the easy check-in process and responsive communication from the host — it’s clear they care about their guests’ experience. I would happily stay here again. One note for future guests: I do wish the listing more clearly explained that the cottage itself is not at the very back of the property near the ocean — the main house is. It didn’t negatively impact my stay, but clearer expectations would be helpful.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/27/2026

Beautiful location steps away from Miramar Beach - would love to return!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/11/2026

It was great

Eric H. - Posted: 12/31/2025

Celebrated my friend’s 45th here. I had walked past these cottages when I first arrived in Santa Barbara, and always wanted to get the chance to vacation in a home on the beach. Mission accomplished, and well worth it! I would do it again in a heartbeat. The home-owners were gracious and totally Chill! Got to see surfers and king tides in the privacy of our own lawn chairs! Weather was perfect even in November.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/11/2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you were able to celebrate your friend’s 45th birthday in such a memorable way. It’s great to know that staying in our beach cottage was a longtime wish—and that it lived up to your expectations! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful beachfront setting, the incredible views of the surfers and king tides, and the beautiful November weather. It was truly our pleasure to host you, and we’re so glad you found us welcoming and easygoing. We’d be honored to have you back anytime—here’s to many more beachside getaways!

Grand Welcome staff

Posted: 11/18/2025

Our stay here was perfect for 3 friends. The location is amazing and right on the beach. The cottage is super cute, nothing fancy, but it was great. The location can’t be beat!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/27/2025

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt safe, comfortable, and right at home during your stay — especially while traveling solo. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood, beautiful views, and convenient access to the nearby shops, eateries, beach, and bird sanctuary. We’re delighted you chose our place and even happier to know it made such a positive impression. We would love to welcome you back again in the future!

Grand Welcome staff

Posted: 11/18/2025

Charming early 1900’s back house literally steps from Miramar Beach.

Duane A. - Posted: 10/24/2025

Second time we've stayed in this cottage with a great location on Miramar Beach. Very comfortable, cozy, and convenient to activities in Montecito and Santa Barbara. And a much better bargain than the local hotels!

Debbie S. - Posted: 10/16/2025

Location was perfect and so beautiful!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/15/2025

Amazing location!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/10/2025

We loved this darling cottage . It was perfect place for us while visiting our family in the area.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/29/2025

Great little place with beach access and a private outdoor area. Our little family loved our stay here. It does not come with a pack n play so hauling one on the flight was a little tricky but otherwise it had everything we needed and was perfect spot for a relaxing beach vacation.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/16/2025

Beautiful location and an easy drive to anywhere we wanted to visit!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/8/2025

This is our second time staying her. We love the beach, the town and how close it is to so many other beaches. We will come again as long as they will have us.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/22/2025

Wonderful cozy cottage one house back from the beach

Howard W. - Posted: 8/19/2025

Lovely views, beach access and a pristine cottage just for two. We'd do it all again!

Anonymous - Posted: 8/1/2025

great place. about 200 yards from the water. the cottage was super cozy, and the hosts were responsive.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/29/2025

It was a really good place. I think a big update for you guys would be to change that mattress in the room. Everyone needs a good sleep on a little vacation with kids. I am sure you can relate . Thank you for the chance to stay there. I would return if it ever came up!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/10/2025

Thank you for staying with us Sarmen and we hope to have you back again in the future! We appreciate the feedback on the mattress. We don't recall any previous concerns, but we will look into it with the owners. Thank you, The local Grand Welcome Team

Grand Welcome staff

Posted: 7/17/2025

Beautiful home and area!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/3/2025

This small cottage was everything we wanted and expected. The access to the beach was literally steps away, the cottage had everything we needed as a family, and the communication on how things worked or where things were on the property was great. I could not say anything bad about our experience and we can’t wait to stay again.

Nick S. - Posted: 7/1/2025

Perfect vacation

Anonymous - Posted: 6/25/2025

We had a wonderful time at Garden Cottage and are very happy to have booked this AirBnB. The location is incredibly beautiful and the access to the beach is fantastic. There are beach chairs and beach toys - perfect for a vacation with children. The cottage is lovingly decorated and well equipped. You have everything you need for a vacation rental. However, we agree with the previous reviews that the furniture is a bit older. But that didn't change the fact that we felt incredibly comfortable and we would love to come back anytime. The apartment is also generally very clean (we had one complaint on arrival but it was resolved immediately by the rental company and was no big deal). The owners, who live in the main house, are incredibly nice and friendly.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/19/2025

Our time at the Garden Cottage was so wonderful! The owners of the property, Peter, Donna, and their sweet pup Koda, were so friendly and gave us plenty of privacy during our stay. They truly made us feel right at home. Peter told us some awesome history on the house/cottage and some really cool facts about the local environment. The cottage itself was very clean and the perfect size for two people. It’s an awesome home base for people who like to get out and explore. The walk to the beach is literally steps away, and we enjoyed the beautiful sunsets every evening. We even saw some dolphins on our last night there! I highly recommend staying here for anyone who wants to unwind and enjoy a private corner of Montecito/Santa Barbara.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/5/2025

Never stayed steps from the beach like this! It was a mother/daughters trip that was perfect. We would definitely recommend!

Laura K. - Posted: 6/3/2025

Great spot along Miramar Beach. We look forward to coming back again soon!

Anonymous - Posted: 6/2/2025

Amazing place, will definitely try to stay here again when in Santa Barbara!

Anonymous - Posted: 5/17/2025

Perfect for what we were looking for in size and location. Fully stocked w access to nice garden. Train passing by & whistling just yards away brings back sweet family memories. Owners live on site, don’t manage it, but are keen to allow guests as much privacy as possible. (The only draw back is the property management company, GW, it took many days to get processed with conflicting information about guest verification Co. and many frustrating calls. We stayed before and had same frustrating experience with same prop mgmt as well, till day of travel).

Ercilia M. - Posted: 5/16/2025

Location was amazing! Restaurants were also walking distance and accessible walking through the beach. Home was a bit dated but was cozy. Overall, great stay!

Anonymous - Posted: 4/24/2025

Our stay was amazing. The cottage is cozy and was perfect size for our family of 3. The beach is a short walk(less than 100ft) away and felt like our own private beach. I enjoyed a couple relaxing beach runs and even hopped in the water one afternoon. The location is centrally located so it’s easy to get to restaurants and stores. I hope to stay again soon or move in with our great hosts in the front house. Jokes aside, they were kind and welcoming.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/24/2025

Absolutely sublime. We heard the ocean as we slept peacefully, then drank coffee in the garden and walked on a beautiful quiet beach. The hosts were wonderful and welcoming.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/14/2025

Our stay was wonderful! We loved the cottage and the location. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I actually think the place is bigger than the described. It’s more like a 2 bedroom! The house was clean and well stocked. We were comfortable and felt right at home. It was a great place for kids and absolutely gorgeous. And short walk to the beach was just what we wanted for spring break. Definitely recommend and hope to be back!

Anonymous - Posted: 4/10/2025

We chose this place for our baby moon. Love the access to the private beach. We met Koda and the lady owner for a bit, they’re really nice!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/25/2025

Such a little gem for me and my kids to stay while visiting family in the area. The beach access was right there. It's not a fancy upscale place to stay, but for our family it was absolutely perfect for location and price, friendly hosts, and morning runs on the beach. The property management company was warm and responsive. All great!!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/19/2025

Great stay :)

Anonymous - Posted: 3/17/2025

Nice to be near the beach!

Anonymous - Posted: 2/27/2025

Great Location. Great communication

Anonymous - Posted: 2/23/2025

Good location and quiet. Location next to the beach is slightly misleading given the photos, as the guest house is behind, not facing the beach as advertised, but its not a big deal. Friendly hosts.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/4/2025

Our second time back and you can't beat the location! Thank you!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/31/2025

Truly amazing location. We got to meet the sweet couple living in the front house and they were so great. We will definitely be back!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/25/2025

This little cottage was in a great location with a short walk( just a few yards!) to Miramar Beach. The accommodations were basic and as described. Beds were comfy. We enjoyed our long weekend here!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/14/2025

This VRBO is a very cozy cottage, steps from Miramar beach in Montecito. Although its not fancy, its very clean and has nice amenities including a very comfortable bed. Its located in a great neighborhood and close to all of the attractions near Montecito. We stayed to celebrate my birthday and had a great dinner at Caruso's in the Rosewood resort - a short walk from the cottage. We were happy, felt the price was appropriate, and would definitely do it again.

Debbie S. - Posted: 9/21/2022

This beach cottage was perfect for our celebration. It was nice to be away from the crowds

Karen W. - Posted: 6/13/2022

My family had a wonderful time walking down to the beach for breakfast and coming back In the afternoon for sunset walks. Cottage was well kept and classic Santa Barbara Spanish style. Loved out stay. Hosts were very nice and accommodating.

Jackie D. - Posted: 1/9/2022