Montecito Vacation Rentals
Why Montecito
Coast Village Road
Montecito's main commercial strip runs parallel to the 101 freeway and has a concentration of restaurants, cafes, and boutiques within walking distance of Butterfly Beach. It's quieter and more residential in feel than downtown Santa Barbara.
Butterfly Beach
One of the few south-facing beaches in California, which means it catches afternoon sun later in the day than most west-facing beaches. The beach is narrow but calm, with views toward the Channel Islands on clear days.
Santa Barbara Adjacent
Montecito is immediately east of Santa Barbara, about 5 miles from the Santa Barbara Mission and State Street. The 101 freeway connects to Los Angeles in roughly 90 miles south.
Gardens, a south-facing beach, and the best of the Santa Barbara coast.
What to Do in Montecito

South-Facing Shore
Butterfly Beach

Dining & Shopping
Coast Village Road

5 Miles West
Santa Barbara
Guest reviews
What our guests say
4.87
292 reviews
This house was even better than we expected. The aesthetic is beautiful, but what really stood out was how thoughtfully stocked the home was with everything you could possibly need during your stay.<br/>The layout was perfect for my bachelorette weekend because the house is so open and spacious, which made it easy for all eight of us to be together without ever feeling crowded. There was plenty of room to hang out, get ready, eat, and relax.<br/>We spent so much time by the pool, and the outdoor space was amazing. There were plenty of chairs and room for everyone to lounge comfortably, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the stay. The house also had so many board games, which was such a fun added bonus.<br/>Overall, the home was beautiful, comfortable, incredibly well equipped, and such a great space for a group trip. It worked perfectly for our weekend and made the whole experience feel that much more special. We would absolutely stay here again!
Halle
Stayed in October 2026
A great and spacious house and pool. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil needed. Very clean and comfortable, plenty of space for us to spread out. The pool was perfect and well maintained. Overall a perfect spot to stay!
Emily
Stayed in September 2026
Awesome home with great mountain views. Home also has a bonus living room and bathroom. 2 of the bedrooms are much larger and nicer than the other 2. Big entertainer's kitchen.
Paul
Stayed in September 2026
This is a very special property - my family of 5 had an amazing stay. It’s as advertised and even more impressive in person.
Trevor
Stayed in September 2026
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