We’d planned our stay in Montecito to take advantage of the outdoors, wanting to walk along the beach, hike in hills, etc. The cottage seemed perfectly designed for outdoor living with its french doors and lovely yard. Unfortunately, the Santa Barbara area was hit with a horrendous December storm and we spent most of our holiday inside. The cottage was still lovely, with the large modern TV offering much entertainment and the beautiful bedroom offering cozy respite from the weather. We did manage to get some dog walks in, walking up the road, which is beautiful and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again.