0000 Picacho Lane

Tucked behind the gates of a serene 1 acre Montecito estate, this fully furnished guest house is a charming, vine-covered English cottage accessed by a brick walkway and welcoming Dutch door beneath a covered porch. Inside, the living room features Saltillo tile floors, a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround, Sonos sound system, and two sets of French doors that flood the space with natural light and open to a private patio complete with BBQ, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The airy kitchen sits just off the living room and offers a gas stovetop, marble counters, white cabinetry, full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, a prep cart, and a dining table for six. The downstairs primary bedroom includes a queen bed, Saltillo tile floors, lots of closet space, an attached remodeled bathroom complete with towel warmer and heated floors, and direct access to the outdoors. Upstairs, you will find a loft bedroom with queen bed and fir floors, plus a small walk-in closet. Downstairs is a second stylishly updated bathroom with cozy heated floors, towel warmer, and a walk-in shower with overhead rain head and wand. A convenient laundry/storage area with stacked washer and dryer is also on the ground floor. Surrounded by mature oaks, a seasonal creek and raw natural beauty, this delightful cottage offers an extremely private and picturesque lease opportunity in a premier neighborhood. Includes central air and heat. Parking is next to the cottage. Small pets considered. All utilities included (high speed WiFi).