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Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled

Vacation home in Santa Barbara with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Cota Casita offers a charming retreat with a fireplace and hardwood floors. Unwind in the cozy living area or stroll through State Street for nightlife, fine dining, art museums and theatres. With a newly remodeled kitchen and indoor laundry room, this 2-bedroom bungalow is perfect for small families or extended business trips.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41146 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled

Cota Casita

Charming California cottage in an ideal location for walking in downtown Santa Barbara! Just two blocks from the center of Santa Barbara and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. Enjoy shopping at Paseo Nuevo and casual dining at one of the many restaurants such as Eureka and California Pizza Kitchen. Or stroll through to State Street for night life, fine dining, art museums and theatres including the Granada, Lobero, and Arlington-- all only a few blocks away. The nearest beach is only one mile away--catch the trolley ride from State Street to Stearns Wharf and miles of walking and bicycle paths along the water.

This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Spanish style bungalow is full of charm with hardwood floors, rounded interior arch ways and crown moulding. Although the home has the charm of an earlier era, the house has been updated with all of the necessary modern features. Gather around the fireplace in the main living area and relax on large couch in front of a flat screen television for a night at home.
Adjacent to this living space, guests will find plenty of room for dining at a large table for 6. Through the next archway, the newly remodeled kitchen features all new cabinetry, countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is even a little breakfast counter for two!
For guest convenience, there is an indoor laundry room adjacent to the kitchen with a full size washer and dryer. This room leads to the back patio with a sitting area and fruit trees for your enjoyment.
For comfortable sleeping, each bedroom features a queen size bed and a flat screen television for quiet relaxation.
Perfect for a small family getaway or a home base for an extended business trip. Come and enjoy the best of Santa Barbara in the heart of downtown!

** Please note that the fireplace is merely decorative and not functional & as is typical with many Santa Barbara homes, this property does not have AC. Open windows and the use of fans allow ocean breezes in to keep the house cool during hot summer months.**

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,146 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to submit their signed contract and initial payment to Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara no later than 24 hours after booking.
Reserving guests will be required to complete a secure ID verification during the booking process. Failure to do so will result in void reservation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

212755

About the neighborhood

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arlington Theater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Win~Dow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled located?

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall, Antioch University, and El Capitan Lake. Cabrillo Bikeway and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Downtown SB Cottage! Charming Cozy and Recently Remodeled Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D W.

Great, quiet location but close to State St action. Very clean and nice spacious 2BR.

Great location. Nice kitchen and living space.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm J.

Great location near State Street for a very well equipped and stylish property

Excellent overall. Very prompt and helpful response from the managing agents. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm J.

Lovely house, ideal location

We had a very relaxing stay at Cota Casita. The house in a quiet street was very stylishly equipped with lots of nice touches. The kitchen was very well stocked with very modern equipment. The garden was quiet and enclosed and we enjoyed fresh lime and oranges from the trees. The location - a few blocks from State Street - was ideal. The property managers were very prompt in responding to any issues we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Cozy Stay at the Cota Casita

Great location close to the restaurant & shops on State Street and all the activities associated with the harbor, pier, and beach. Grocery, pharmacy, and coffee shops all close. Quiet neighborhood. The decor of the house is beyond charming. The furnishings are up to date, comfortable, and in good working order. Kitchen is amazing with great appliances and all the utensils you will need. Bathroom is clean and stocked with plenty of towels. TV and internet work great! Open the windows and let the cool breezes flow through the house. Front and back porches are inviting and relaxing outdoor spaces. The front yard is packed with beautiful rose bushes and bougainvilleas. We’ve stayed at VRBO properties all over America and this is one of the best! We highly recommend if you are planning a stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

Lovely home near all the action in Santa Barbara!

The Cota Casita was the perfect house for us for a month in Santa Barbara! The bedrooms are large, with comfortable beds and lovely bedding. Nicely remodeled bathroom with a large bathtub. Plenty of thick towels, even many beach towels! Nice sized living room with comfortable chairs and a comfortable couch and a TV that could get many channels! The dining room was large with a roomy table for 6 with doors to the lovely outdoor area. The outdoor area is newly landscaped with 3 sitting areas and one dining area, and several mature citrus trees. The kitchen is also remodeled with a large Italian gas range and oven, EVERYTHING you would need to cook ANYTHING… an incredible selection of cookware, pots, pans, dishes, full set of knives, even a KitchenAid stand mixer!!! Large refrigerator, large kitchen sink, several different pieces of equipment to make coffee and tea.. even a complimentary bag of Dune coffee! Washer and dryer and another door to the outside patio. The location of Cota Casita is incredible! 3 blocks from State Street and 5 blocks from the Funk Zone.. so we could walk to a great restaurant for dinner and walk home easily. The beach is maybe 7 blocks from the Casita.. and walks along this coastline are marvelous. We had a wonderful, comfortable month at Cota Casita.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jule T.

Lovely Cottage

My three girlfriends and I rented this place for a long weekend for some rest and relaxation without our young children. Although we did not cook, we found the kitchen well stocked. The space is perfect for hanging out and we even had some guests over for a glass of wine before heading out to dinner. The furnishings and decor were great. The beds are comfy and there were even extra blankets for the chilly night we had. The house is located very conveniently to the cafes and restaurants on State Street. The Funk Zone is within walking distance. We didn't rent a car and never had to call for a cab/Uber/Lyft. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. However, there were a couple hiccups. The welcome book indicated that there was a complimentary bottle of wine in the refrigerator. There was not. The bathroom sink and shower drain were slow draining. The cleaners showed up at 9:30 and entered as he knocked! Checkout was supposed to be 10am and we were still getting ready. After a quick apology, the house cleaner left and we were able to continue with our packing. The rental company apologized as well. Despite these minor offenses, we all found this cottage to be thoroughly charming and well equipped. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

Perfectly appointed California bungalow, walking distance to State Street.

The house is so charming! A classic Santa Barbara house, but brought up to high standards. The best kitchen we've ever had. Comfortable rooms for sleeping, reading, watching tv, listening to music. Very tasteful decor. It was just perfect!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J., Los Angeles, USA

Such a lovely cottage

The house is beautiful, and extremely well maintained. We booked for Thanksgiving and the kitchen did not disappoint for our holiday meal prep - the stove is a dream! Very impressed with the remodeled features in the home, but it also has classic Santa Barbara charm. One traveler tip - the driveway is quite narrow, so I wouldn't recommend any large vehicles. Street parking was easy to find though. Would happily stay here again.