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from$250/hr
Downtown, Restored 1904 Cottage near the beach

Santa Barbara, CA

Venue capacity icon25
...Everything is light and bright, clean and ready for your personal touch. It's a restored 1904 cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a great backyard with hot tub. The house is very charming and has all the modern conveniences such as; amazing HVAC...
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from$500/hr
Montecito Ocean Cottage

Summerland, Santa Barbara, CA

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...Welcome to this hidden gem in Montecito - a custom-built historical cottage originally crafted as an architect's workshop. This unique abode offers an unparalleled experience with unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands, framed by the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains. Whether...
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from$650/hr
Chimera

3.3 miles from Santa Barbara, CA

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...Elegant, Stunning and One of a Kind – this 1900s original cottage has been fully reimagined. This original 1900’s cottage has been enlarged and full remastered. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, all bedrooms are ensuite. Additionally, guest studio with one bedroom...
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from$250/hr
The Ocean View Farm

10.3 miles from Santa Barbara, CA

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...beautiful backdrop for your event and fabulous for photos. The Ocean View Farm can also come with a large two bedroom cottage fashioned with rustic wood beam interiors and clad in vintage oak barn wood, or the 2000sqft main house with a luxurious, sun-soaked...
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Reviews for cottages

Veronica K.
Valley Village Cottage home
Will was a good communicator and provided a great space for us. The cottage is as pictured and was actually bigger than expected. We were so thankful for the AC during the heatwave as well as the ability to move (and return) a few pieces of furniture to accommodate our...
Lauren R.
Glam Cottage Oasis
could extend my time as long as I wanted which was very nice. I took wonderful shots outside as well as inside this lovely cottage. I would book again...
Tanya B.
Japanese Zen Cottage, Rock Garden, with Italian Stone Pine Tree
Such a magical little cottage with great lighting all day long. Audrey is a wonderful host and really helpful and communicative. Would absolutely shoot here again (and plan to...
Rebecca R.
Hollywood Hills Cottage and Garden in Laurel Canyon
Dana was a lovely host and gave our team full use of the house, the cottage and the entire outdoor area which is massive (would be amazing for hosting outdoor gatherings). The location was easy to find and close to West Hollywood and Studio City. The home was super clean...
Kelsey D.
Hollywood Hills Cottage and Garden in Laurel Canyon
Dana's cottage was amazing! It had so much character and served as the perfect backdrop for our photoshoot. Dana was easy going and quick to respond to inquiries. Would definitely book again...
Crystal W.
Affordable Boho Venice Home with Lush Private Garden
really enjoyed my stay at this beautiful little cottage. I had a small party for my 5 year old here and it was truly a blast! I would reccomend this space to all of my friends and family. Jennifer and Reagen were really awesome and helpful for whatever I needed...
Teneshia C.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
Lovely and very nice family. Clean spot and very quiet. We used the cottage as a base for our photoshoot which we shot around Venice and the Canals. Rhys was super responsive and very helpful. They immediately got out of our hair so we were able to wuickly work instead...
Roberto A.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
was better than expected. The house has tons of character and lots of little nooks to shoot in. The large courtyard between the two cottages provides some opportunities for beautiful outdoor/natrual light shots, not to mention the direct access to the canals. Hosts were also particualary genial and accomodating.You will...