Charming and colorful cottage with private deck and patio gardens.

The cottage was even better than it promised to be - accurately advertised and depicted and stocked with everything you would need (and I mean everything - toilet paper, bath gel, sun block, zip lock bags, seasonings, paper towels) - except for your grocery purchases. I don't think there was an instant where we said, "Darn, wish we had brought that from home". There was a Bose radio, iPod charging station, and Wi-Fi. There is a list of amenities on the web site.

Amazingly livable for the small space of 788 sq ft. Large Master with King, sufficient and comfortable LR space, tiny but very nicely appointed kitchen, 2 full baths, small 2nd bdrm. Plenty of clothes hangers. The cottage The backyard was private with BBQ, table and chairs, hammock, and chaise lounges. Plenty of beach towels, umbrella, ice chest, chairs, etc. for enjoying the beach. If you're a walker - 20 min (brisk) to State Street.

The cottage is perfect for a couple but might get a little tight with an additional person. Because the baths are smaller than what we have at home, we each took a separate bathroom which really helped. Originally my niece was going to join us for 2 nights, but she had to cancel and we were actually relieved.

Bottom line - WE LOVED IT and would stay

As soon as we entered this house, I felt happy. That first view - the colors, the layout, the generous windows, the cleanliness - told me all I needed to know, and I continued to be delighted with the place. My husband and I found it to be comfortable, well-stocked, and charming. It proved to be an ideal home in which to enjoy the great Santa Barbara weather with great outdoor space, as well as a sweet home in which to welcome dinner guests. The kitchen is small but efficient and it had everything I needed to prepare meals (including useful, sharp knives!). We were happy to return there at the end of each day and wake up there each morning. Perfect for our needs. One evening we made dinner for our son and his wife and for another newly-engaged young couple. When the soon-to-be bride arrived and looked around, she declared that this house was her "dream house." I already know the dates of our next visit to Santa Barbara in October and am bummed that this charming home is not available. I sure hope we will get to stay here again sometime.

My grown granddaughter and I had a wonderful stay. Our favorite activity was sitting out on the deck chatting and drinking coffee and watching the birds and hummingbirds. The back yard is so private. The landscape so green including the St. Augustine grass in the front yard. The happy colors of the walls are fun. The towels colorful and luxurious. Although we ate our meals out, the kitchen was fully furnished for home cooking. All was as discribed including photos. Clean and well maintained. Very quiet neighborhood. Beware of narrow street. Cars park on both sides of street making it one lane. I drove my pick-up and it made it very difficult to back out from driveway onto street. Had I known I would have driven my SUV. Santa Barbara has wonderful places to eat. Our favorite was Olio Pizzeria. We had the eggplant appetizer and the Parma pizza. Very different from American pizza. Tofu and vegetable meal was excellent at Something's Fishy on State St. A little surprise was at the corner of Canon Perdido and Milpas. Taqueria El Buen Gusto had some tasty burritos and taquitos. I would recommend Casa Alisos to family and friends. Laura was right...We didn't want to go home!!