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5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach!

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Beach Bunny Cottage,  5-STAR Rated Vacation Rental since 2009! 2-blocks to beach
Beach Bunny Cottage -5-STAR Rated Short Term Vacation Rental
Beautiful West Beach - only 2 blocks away! We provide beach towels & chairs!
Aerial view of Cottage Location-2 blocks to Harbor. 4 blocks to Funk Zone
Dutch door and entrance to Beach Bunny Cottage. Charming front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4970 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Sleeping Area

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach!

Welcome! to our charming Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental, in beautiful Santa Barbara, California - located in the desirable West Beach area and a few short blocks to the Beach, Harbor, Breakwater, The Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, restaurants, shopping, the best sandy beaches and so much more. Our Beach Bunny Cottage has been a cozy, comfortable, and spotlessly clean retreat for new and repeat guests since 2009.

Your comfort and satisfaction are our most important goals. We are proud of our over 200 5-STAR based on the testimonials of our new and repeat Guests!

Our Beach Bunny Cottage is vintage 1928 circa. We have updated it with modern conveniences that you desire to have in your Staycation. Features include: Fully sanitized, cleaned and fresh bedding, Air Conditioners in Living Room and Bedroom, High-speed fiber-optics WiFi, Remote controlled Gas Fireplace, Smart TV, Fully outfitted Kitchen, 2 bathrooms, King-size comfortable bed in primary bedroom (with it's own bathroom), 2 twin beds in the sleeping loft, Washer/Dryer, LED lighting, full gated and locked private backyard with newly built deck, 2 tables and 2 outdoor umbrellas.

The Location of our Beach Bunny Cottage boasts a WalkScore.com of 84 - Very Walkable and a Biker's Paradise score of 98! There are about 67 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in West Beach, most walkable within 5 minutes.

Our Romantic Beach Bunny Cottage in Santa Barbara, has one large bedroom, King Bed, a large Bathroom with 2 sinks & Tub/Shower & full closet and 2nd full bathroom with shower, located in the hallway. Up the "slender" spiral staircase is a sleeping loft with 2-twin beds featuring deluxe linens and bedding. (Please note the sleeping loft is more suitable for children. Anyone requesting a booking with an adult wishing to sleep in the loft, needs owner approval prior to booking - no exceptions. We don't want any negative comments so the loft is explained in great detail plus there are photos.) We provide towels, dishes, pots & pans utensils, beach towels, beach chairs and beach umbrellas. The backyard deck area is fully fenced with locked gates.

Parking is on-street with a City Visitors Parking Pass that we provide during your stay. We have one Visitors Parking Pass. If you arrive with 2 cars you will need to move it at different times because of parking time limits. It is mandatory that the owner (or owner representative?collects the Visitors Parking Pass upon your departure.

Read our Reviews as our guests say it best! Our specific goal is to make your stay a relaxing, comfortable & memorable experience. So Welcome!.......kick your shoes off, relax, and let your vacation experience begin at the Beach Bunny Cottage!

I look forward to personally welcoming you all to our Beach Bunny Cottage!
Bunny
owner

Other Amenities/Activities : Located 2 Blocks from Santa Barbara's Beautiful Beach, the Harbor, Stearns Wharf, Swimming, Sunbathing, Kayaking, Parasailing, Harbor Cruises, Restaurants and Shopping. Within 4 Blocks is State Street, The Funk Zone, Visitor's Center, Santa Barbara Zoo, Parks, Whale Watching Tours, Wineries. Catch a Trolley to see the sights at the Corner of State Street and Stearns Wharf and ride uptown to Santa Barbara's Historical Center, Shopping, Museums, Wine Tasting, Restaurants and Tours.
Enjoy Wine & Beer Tasting Fabulous Restaurants, State Street Shopping, Whale Watching Tours, Sailing, Harbor Cruises, Art Walk, Breakwater, Harbor Activities, Bird Refuge, Zoo, the Moxi Science Museum, Maritime & History Museums, Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara City College. We have two Visitor's Centers and I'll have brochures/maps for you upon your arrival.

Property manager

Bunny DeLorie
Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum children under 18 is 3. No exceptions
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cottage Rules must be filled in, signed and emailed to owner to complete booking. Parking Permit MUST be returned at checkout. No exceptions
There is absolutely NO SMOKING/VAPING allowed inside or outside ON property. Any violations are subject to 100% forfeit of deposit. City Rule
Property not suitable for pets. In addition, hosts and family have severe pet allergies.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-STAR Beach Bunny Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara 2-Blocks to Beach! located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Carriage Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara City College are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 305 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Fiona P.

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

Fabulous

Everything you read about this lovely home is true! An oasis in Santa Barbara. Thank you Bunny!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Bunny Fab

We had a very short, 3 night stay which proved to be excellent. The cottage was clean well equipped and the location was brilliant. The hosts, Bunny and David were very friendly and accommodating allowing us to leave our luggage in the cottage as we were early for check in. Finally, we were driven to the railway station by the host.Really amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay at Beach Bunny Cottage

The cottage is absolutely beautiful and very well thought out. It has everything we needed and the location was excellent - just 10 mins to the nearest beach. very comfy bed and couch. We loved our stay and just wished we were staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

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

Lovely bungalow

We loved our stay in this wonderful, beautifully done little house. You’ll find everything you need in there and will be in a great location. My wife told me to say that the beds were really comfortable and the sheets were the nicest that she’s ever slept between!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Winchester, UK

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

Fabulous, relaxing home from home

We had the most lovely stay - at the end of quite a long road trip it was so nice to have somewhere calm to stay and relax to finish off our holiday. Beach Bunny Cottage is really well located - whilst being in a peaceful neighbourhood street, and we managed to ditch our hire car and walk everywhere (though there is convenient parking on the road outside if you need it). Bunny was such a lovely host, really responsive and helpful, with recommendations and local knowledge coming out of her ears if you needed it! The cottage itself was lovely, the bedroom in particular is huge and light during the day, but cosy and comfortable at night, a lovely bed, doors out onto the decking (with insect screens) and air con if needed. The two bathrooms are very handy and had a great shower, and the kitchen was well equipped, even down to things like clingfilm, salt and pepper, oil, etc. I confess we didn't check out the mezzanine area as there were just the two of us, but I really enjoyed starting out my day on the decking with a coffee. All in all, we had such a lovely stay and would wholeheartedly recommend Beach Bunny Cottage as a place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie B.

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

Lovely

We had a great time in Bunny’s cottage. A perfect base for a relaxing week in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Perfect rental

Bunny's cottage is a very nice, clean, modern and spacious place, with everything you could possibly need!! You literally just need to bring some food, nothing else! Bunny has thought of everything, with all the little touches you could need. I would honestly live there permanently if I could! The garden is nice and private, but also spacious. The kids loved the seating area with the coca cola table, and also loved staying upstairs and going up the spiral staircase to bed! I loved the huge fridge and also the washer and dryer was very useful. The location is great, the beach and pier are a 5 minute walk, with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars in the area. Main Street is also close with more restaurants and shops. The communication from Bunny was great, and I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Get-away for daughter’s birthday

My daughter wanted to spend her birthday in Santa Barbara. The upstairs loft in the cottage was perfect retreat for her and her sister, and made the weekend even more of an adventure! Bunny was thorough and responsive and takes pride in her property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iola Y.

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

Lovely stay, excellent lovation

Bunny cottage had everything! And our host Bunny was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine C.

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

Best Time!

We loved our experience — Bunny was a tremendous and flexible host for our family. Unbeatable location near everything great in West Beach, Funk House, and downtown. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Beyond Fabulous Rental

Bunny's vacation cottage was so far beyond my expectations that I can't think of enough nice things to say about it. It was larger than I expected, beautifully furnished and appointed, super comfortable (the furniture, the beds, the pillows...even the bathtub), and immaculately clean. The heaters worked beautifully, there was a gas fireplace...it had everything. And its location just a couple of blocks from the harbor was perfect. (It's also close to a freeway entrance.) Bunny, who met us when we arrived, was incredibly gracious and welcoming. I have literally not even one tiny complaint about her wonderful home. It was all absolutely perfect from start to finish. Thank you, Bunny!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Cozy Cottage!

Such a lovely cottage and so close to the beach and State Street. Wonderful place to stay while enjoying all that the Santa Barbara area has to offer. Very easy and enjoyable check in and check out process with Bunny.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl N.

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

Santa Barbara fix

Great host, great location, very clean well equipped property. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Adorable cottage, perfect location

Beach Bunny Cottage is the most charming little vacation cottage ever! Bunny greeted us at the door for check-in and gave us a run down on the amenities. It was a chilly weekend so the fireplace and heaters were so appreciated. The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay - super comfy bed, lots of towels and crazy good water pressure in the shower. The location couldn’t be better. Just park the car and walk. We had such a great time we’re already talking about our next visit to Bunny’s
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Lovely Cottage

Attractive, comfortable vacation home near the beach. It is well equiped with everything you need. Within easy walking distance to the restaurants and shops in the Funk Zone. A perfect getaway. Host was very helpful with local information. We'll return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLY C.

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

Perfect location!

We loved staying in Bunny’s cottage for 3 nights! We walked everywhere and came back each night to hang out in the living room after dinner. The TV worked great and there’s a lovely new gas fireplace that provided both extra heat and ambiance. Bed was super comfortable and there were lots of extra linens and supplies to make our stay just like home. Interactions with Bunny were a delight from beginning to end. Thanks, Bunny!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david e.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property is exactly as advertised. Close to beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

Comfy and spacious and great location

We really enjoyed staying here. The cottage is very comfortable with a nice patio in the back. The location is perfect to walk to the waterfront, the beach, Cabrillo Blvd and State St (location of all the restaurants) and easy access to Hwy 101 (north and south).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Family vacation at Bunny Cottage

Bunny was a terrific host. Cottage was spotless. Prime location near beaches, marina, pier, and downtown. Cottage was well equipped with everything we needed, including beach chairs, beach towels, and well stocked kitchen. We cooked several meals in. Huge master suite. Cute little loft area with two twin beds was perfect for two teens. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsey t.

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

Adorable and well appointed

Bunny thought of everything !!Anytime we needed something, it was provided.Great location, tons of seating and so many cute private areas. Bunny has used ever inch of the cottage to create memorable spots around the property.Check in and out was a breeze.We are definitely renting the Bunny Cottage again.10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Beach Bunny Cottage

Beautiful and clean cottage that is close to harbor, beach, shopping and restaurants. The owner was a great communicator and very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

Great Stay in Santa Barbara

Everything our family needed for a Thanksgiving getaway. Exceptionally clean property, convenient location, easy parking, and good amenities. Thanks Bunny!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavani P.

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

Great location and comfortable home

My husband and I came for a few days with our 4 year old. The place was clean and comfy, we had everything we needed, and there was plenty to do within walking distance. Bunny and her team were very sweet and made sure everything ran smoothly. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Great stay at Bunny's Cottage

Great location and size and space was perfect for our group. Communication was excellent and no concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Pre Disney vacation

Trip was fantastic and host was great covering for bunny. We enjoyed the loft bedroom for our little one. King bed was comfy and kitchen was stocked. Great place walkable to everywhere and lovely decorations. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bunny DeLorie

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We're Santa Barbara California Natives and love our City and Community. Santa Barbara is known worldwide for the climate, scenery, beaches, people, activities and of course, our Santa Barbara County Wine Region. Relax, enjoy and soak up the local sun and fun.
We purchased the 1928 Cottage in 2009 and renovated it into the cozy, comfortable and charming Cottage that our new guests love and repeat guests come back for year after year.
Bunny is a local Realtor and Top 1% at Berkshire Hathaway and also an interior designer. You may have watched Bunny on many HGTV or Discovery Channel decorating shows or her own show, "Your Home Studio" on TNN. Her husband, David, is a retired General Contractor, avid fisherman and restorer of a 1966 Austin Healey.
We welcome you all to come and enjoy, relax and experience Santa Barbara. We know you will love your experience and want to come back again!

Cheers,
Bunny and David

Why they chose this property

Our Cottage style is so darn cute and the super location of just 2 blocks to the beach, Harbor and Breakwater. Our Cottage is a darling petite 1928 Craftsman Cottage and we just could not resist purchasing it, doing the renovation, decorating and turning it into a wonderful home-away-from-home for our guests.

What makes this property unique

What makes our property so unique, is exactly what our guests write about in their reviews! They love the location, walkability, only blocks to the beach, amenities, restaurants, and no need to rent a car. They love the floor plan of our Cottage with the bedroom at the back and french doors to the outdoor deck. They love the cleanliness "spotlessly clean", they write! They love the comfortable beds, crisp yet soft sheets, fresh smell, lots of fluffy towels, and beach towels. They love that the kitchen is well stocked with appliances, utensils, everything they need. Children love the loft! They love to play and sleep in their own space. Our guests love that our Cottage is a cozy comfortable "home" and feels much more relaxing than a hotel room.

What really makes our property unique, is our guests. From around the world they find our Cottage and enjoy their stay. Many come back year after year, which is truly our biggest compliment.
We love our guests and can't wait to welcome you!

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English

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