Petite Retreat; Artist Studio

Entire guesthouse in Montecito, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kathleen
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Great restaurants nearby

Guests say there are excellent options for dining out.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Our detached Spanish-style artist’s studio is within a 3 to 15 minute walk of all the best restaurants and shops in the lower Village of Montecito. It is an easy four block walk from the patio to beautiful Butterfly Beach. It is cozy, private and has a fabulous, hot, outside shower ! (Note; this shower is the only shower for the studio). Gaze at the stars while rinsing off the sand ! The studio space is small, and cozy, warm radiant concrete floors can be turned on in the chillier months.

The space
Our studio is in the ultimate location, park your car and spend the weekend walking...the beach, bars, restaurants, grocery and many unique and deluxe shopping venues are all within an easy walk. The space itself is relaxing and casual, no fuss, all easy and very comfortable. It is quiet, unpretentious and relaxing.

Guest access
We have a stack of clean beach towels waiting, boogie boards, a long soft board and a kayak available. There are two dining areas on the upper garden terrace and an outdoor fireplace on the lower patio.

Other things to note
Note to all, the wonderful outdoor shower is the only shower for the studio ! The studio has a toilet and two sinks inside.
Guests are welcome to bring a furry friend with them that is well behaved and not a barker ! Dogs love this neighborhood ! Parks, great local walks and the Beach !!! There is an added fee for dogs of $50. per visit, per pet. This fee covers extra cleaning and laundry.
We do have pets on the premises, but our pets are not invited in to the studio ! However if you leave the French doors open you may get a visitor. Hopefully you enjoy both cats and dogs ! They are all friendly.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 650 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 5% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Montecito, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our street is a cul de sac so it has no thru traffic and is quiet, with plenty of off-street parking. We are a stone’s toss to some of the best eating establishments in the city so that makes our place extremely convenient to going out, and having a drink with a fine meal, and not having to drive.
We are also close to the beach ! A seven minute walk will have you gazing at the Pacific Ocean and walking on the sand at beautiful Butterfly Beach ! Location, location, location !
Many guests have come here to work; the patios make a quiet, and private, untypical office !!! With the Italian string lights on in the evening, and the outdoor fireplace, it is a charming, intimate and cozy space for dinner.

Meet your host

Superhost
670 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: ; I buy and sell antiques, and design and fabricate jewelry.
Lives in Montecito, California
Hello from Santa Barbara, California ! I'm a native of Southern California, moved to this area in the mid-seventies and have lived in Montecito for forty-five years ! I’m the mother of two daughters, and three cats ! I am a fan of all that Santa Barbara has to offer; the beaches, hiking trails, great restaurants, wineries, the harbor & pier, the Mission, Lotusland, the Vedanta Temple, The Bowl, Music Academy of the West and Farmer’s Markets !!!!

Kathleen is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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