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Blue Door Bungalow.

Vacation home near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara

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Exterior detail
A wooden bench with a cushion, a potted plant, and a black door.
Smart TV, books
Exterior detail
A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and parked cars.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 247 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Casa Del Herrero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Montecito Village Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Montecito vacation home, you'll be steps from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and Casa Del Herrero. The Easton Gallery and Montecito Village Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Casa Del Herrero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Easton Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Soma Get Fit - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Door Bungalow.

Located in the heart of Montecito, this newer cottage has an open floor plan with a full kitchen, comfortable queen bed with fresh linens, washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings. The bathroom is stocked with fresh towels, toiletries, and other essentials. It's an easy 10 minute walk to shopping, restaurants, beaches and hiking trails.
Come live the quintessential California lifestyle at this cozy retreat!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Blue Door Bungalow
Blue Door Bungalow.
Blue Door Bungalow. Santa Barbara
Blue Door Bungalow. Private vacation home
Blue Door Bungalow. Private vacation home Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Door Bungalow. to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Door Bungalow. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Door Bungalow. to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi (21-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach and 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Hammond's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Door Bungalow. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Door Bungalow. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue Door Bungalow. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Door Bungalow. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Door Bungalow. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Blue Door Bungalow. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Door Bungalow. to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Blue Door Bungalow. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

Throughly enjoyed our stay, clean, quiet and relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sailor 7.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not my first time staying here, and won't be my last. Amazing, cozy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect weekend getaway place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Loved our stay. Adorable home and perfect location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The cottage is perfect- clean, very nicely decorated, with everything you need. And perfect location for us visiting Music Academy in Montecito. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We stayed in this cottage for Family Weekend for our granddaughter who attends Westmont College. The location was perfect, the cottage very cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Montecito Cottage

Wonderful location and wonderful property. Very clean and very nicely decorated. Loved our time here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay

3rd time visiting the Blue Door Bungalow and it was wonderful as always! Love having a comfy place to stay for our annual Montecito trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at the Blue Door Bungalow - the perfect home for our annual trip to Santa Barbara/Montecito. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We were delighted to once again stay at the Blue Door Bungalow while in Montecito. Thanks for another perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet cottage

Always a pleasure to stay at this spot. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect for solo, couple or small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hideaway

Perfect weekend getaway - the bungalow has everything you need, is super comfortable and convenient. Loved the aesthetic - very Montecito. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay

Love coming to this great bungalow every Summer. As always, it was immaculately cleaned, comfortable, and close to everything we love in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it. Great location. Comfortable. Immaculate. Great owner response
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The house was absolutely amazing. My daughter and I stayed for two nights and it could not be more perfect. Close to everything, quiet neighborhood, and spotless. Outdoors areas are an added plus! Couldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific get-away

This cottage was just as it was described and a perfect place for my work retreat. Quiet, clean and well-appointed, the location is hard to beat. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little cottage in paradise

This was our second visit to this property. It's a gem if you like to spoil yourself in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet and not pay Rosewood prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lotus Land Weekend

Traveled from LA to visit Lotus Land for the weekend. This was the perfect place to stay, quiet, private, clean. Ended up staying mostly in Montecito for meals and visited the Miramar beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and convenient

Very charming and quiet. Just what we needed. Everything is within a 10 min ride. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sailor 7.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always excellent!

This is my second stay, and it never fails to impress! Thanks again, Pat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lissy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a find!

Pat was the most gracious host and we loved staying at the Blue Door. My parents rented the unit next door and it was so fun for our kids to go back and forth easily. We would definitely recommend this property and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Art V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely blew away our expectations. This place is a gem. It is the perfect hideaway for anyone who is look for getaway. It is nestled in the beautiful area in Montecito, and scenery id gorgeous.and away from the business and crowds. Every amenity is well thought through. The place is warm, and so comfortable. Your host and owner is a class act. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Getaway

My husband and I stayed in the cottage for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cottage was just lovely. It was just as described, well appointed, clean, cozy, and private. The location was great - close to great shops and restaurants and the beach. Parking was a breeze. And communication with Pat was awesome. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage!

Very clean and well provisioned. The bed was comfortable. The location was great, just over a mile from the center of Montecito. Thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Bunglaow

We had such a nice time here and were so happy with this bungalow. The perfect size for two. A quaint patio courtyard that was perfect for appetizers and a bottle of wine. Super clean and nicely appointed. Can't say enough good things about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023