Best for
Set aside a morning for the Santa Ynez foothill trails near San Ysidro Ranch, where waterfall routes give your Montecito stay an outdoor rhythm.
Best for
Set aside a morning for the Santa Ynez foothill trails near San Ysidro Ranch, where waterfall routes give your Montecito stay an outdoor rhythm.
What makes it special
Reserve afternoon tea on the Veranda for house-made scones and tea sandwiches, an easy way to linger at the ranch between outings.
Room to consider
Choose Creek Cottage for its gated patio and sunken hot tub, a private place to unwind beside San Ysidro Creek.
Insider tip
Settle by the fireplace at The Speakeasy for a cocktail in San Ysidro Ranch's Prohibition-inspired bar after dinner at the Stonehouse.
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San Ysidro Ranch sits in the Montecito foothills above Santa Barbara, with the Santa Ynez Mountains behind it and the Pacific beyond. Thirty-eight vine-covered cottages occupy a 550-acre estate of gardens, citrus groves and old trees. The cottages are reached separately rather than through a single hotel building, giving the ranch the loose arrangement of a small village.
Lantana Cottage offers 1,500 square feet near the front of the property, among landscaped gardens. It has a private gated terrace with outdoor seating. The terrace leads into the main room.
A custom king canopy bed, hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the room. It also has an old-world fireplace and an HD TV. Polished oak floors run beneath the sleeping and sitting areas.
The private patio is fitted with a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Radiant heating warms the bathroom floor. Italian linens and artisan bath products are supplied for use indoors.
There is a Nespresso machine and water kettle, plus a minibar with snacks. An in-room safe and Wi-Fi are provided. The TV has cable channels. Heating and air conditioning serve the cottage, and housekeeping comes twice a day.
Lantana Cottage offers 1,500 square feet near the front of the property, among landscaped gardens. It has a private gated terrace with outdoor seating. The...
Rosemary Cottage offers 1,150 square feet toward the front of the Ranch. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating facing landscaped gardens. The terrace opens into the main room.
The room combines a custom king canopy bed with hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs. An old-world fireplace and polished oak floors give it a traditional character. An HD TV is also provided alongside the sleeping and sitting areas.
A private patio holds the sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. The bathroom floor is fitted with radiant heating. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied indoors.
Coffee and tea can be made with the Nespresso machine and kettle. The minibar holds snacks, and the cottage also provides a safe and Wi-Fi. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms, and the TV has cable channels. The cottage has housekeeping twice daily.
Rosemary Cottage offers 1,150 square feet toward the front of the Ranch. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating facing landscaped gardens. The terrace opens...
Daisy Cottage has a gated entrance, a private deck and plants that bloom through the year. Its 775 square feet combine a king sleeping area with seating, while a private patio holds a sunken hot tub.
Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs give the room its character. Polished oak floors run through the interior, and an old-world fireplace forms another focal point. The custom king canopy bed and HD television share this room with the sitting space.
Daisy's bathroom is fitted with radiant floor heating. Artisanal bath products and Italian linens are provided. The outdoor shower offers another bathing setting on the private patio.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle make coffee and tea in the cottage. A minibar holds snacks, and a safe is supplied for personal items. Heating, air conditioning and Wi-Fi are available, with cable programming on the television and twice-daily housekeeping.
Daisy Cottage has a gated entrance, a private deck and plants that bloom through the year. Its 775 square feet combine a king sleeping area...
Lotus Cottage offers 1,150 square feet in a garden setting toward the front of the Ranch. A private gated terrace with outdoor seating marks the entrance. Beyond the cottage, a private patio holds a sunken hot tub and rain shower.
Persian rugs and selected antiques furnish the main room around a custom king canopy bed. Polished oak floors sit beneath this traditional arrangement. An old-world fireplace and an HD television provide two different focal points within the room.
Lotus has radiant floor heating in the bathroom. Italian linens and artisanal bath amenities are supplied for bathing indoors.
There is a Nespresso machine for coffee and a kettle for tea, plus a minibar with snacks. Lotus also provides an in-room safe, Wi-Fi and cable television. Heating and air conditioning serve the cottage, with housekeeping attending twice daily.
Lotus Cottage offers 1,150 square feet in a garden setting toward the front of the Ranch. A private gated terrace with outdoor seating marks the...
Fig Cottage faces a landscaped courtyard arranged around a gnarled oak tree. A private entrance leads into the 1,250-square-foot cottage. A furnished private patio provides outdoor seating beside the sleeping and sitting space.
The main room has a custom king canopy bed and comfortable seating. An HD TV is also provided here. Persian rugs and hand-selected antiques are part of the furnishings. An old-world fireplace and polished oak floors complete the traditional setting.
There is radiant floor heating in the bathroom. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied in the bathroom.
A Nespresso machine and kettle make coffee and tea in the cottage. Snacks are stored in the minibar, and a safe is provided for personal items. The TV has cable channels, and Wi-Fi is also provided. Heating and air conditioning are fitted in the cottage. Twice-daily housekeeping attends to the cottage.
Fig Cottage faces a landscaped courtyard arranged around a gnarled oak tree. A private entrance leads into the 1,250-square-foot cottage. A furnished private patio provides...
Magnolia Cottage is near the front of the property, surrounded by landscaped gardens. It offers 1,150 square feet. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating and leads into the cottage.
The custom king canopy bed shares the main room with a sitting area and an HD TV. Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish this space, above polished oak floors. An old-world fireplace gives the room another focal point.
The patio is fitted with a private sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. The indoor bathroom has radiant floor heating. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are provided there.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle are supplied for coffee and tea. The minibar contains snacks, and there is also a safe. Wi-Fi is provided, with cable channels on the TV. The cottage has heating and air conditioning, with housekeeping twice a day.
Magnolia Cottage is near the front of the property, surrounded by landscaped gardens. It offers 1,150 square feet. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating...
Tulip Cottage sits toward the front of the property, among landscaped gardens. A gated terrace with outdoor seating leads into a 1,150-square-foot cottage. Its private patio has a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower.
Inside, hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs surround a custom king canopy bed. The bedroom setting also has seating and an HD television. Polished oak floors and an old-world fireplace carry the traditional character through the room.
Radiant heating warms Tulip's bathroom floor. Italian linens and artisanal bath products are supplied.
The cottage includes a Nespresso machine, water kettle and a minibar with snacks. A safe keeps personal items in the room, and Wi-Fi and cable programming are available. Tulip is fitted with heating and air conditioning, with housekeeping scheduled twice daily.
Tulip Cottage sits toward the front of the property, among landscaped gardens. A gated terrace with outdoor seating leads into a 1,150-square-foot cottage. Its private...
Along San Ysidro Creek, Jasmine Cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage offers 800 square feet, with a private outdoor sitting area that leads into the main room. A patio extends the setting beyond the cottage.
A custom king canopy bed stands among hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs. There is a stone fireplace, along with polished oak floors and an HD television. Seating and sleeping occupy the same room within this creek-side cottage.
The private patio has a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Jasmine's bathroom has radiant heated floors. Artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens complete the bathing provisions.
Coffee and tea can be prepared with the Nespresso machine and kettle. Jasmine also has a minibar stocked with snacks, an in-room safe and Wi-Fi. Heating and air conditioning allow indoor temperature adjustments, and housekeeping attends twice a day.
Along San Ysidro Creek, Jasmine Cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage offers 800 square feet, with a private outdoor sitting area that leads...
Hydrangea Cottage opens from a gated terrace with outdoor seating, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage is toward the front of the property and measures 1,150 square feet. Its main room has a custom king canopy bed and a sitting area.
An old-world fireplace stands among hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs. Polished oak floors continue the traditional finish beneath the furniture. An HD television accompanies the bed.
On the private patio, a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower create a separate bathing setting. Indoors, radiant heating warms the bathroom floor. Artisanal bath products and Italian linens are also provided.
A Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar with snacks are supplied in Hydrangea. The cottage has a safe for personal items, Wi-Fi and cable programming. Heating and air conditioning let you adjust the indoor temperature, while housekeeping visits twice daily.
Hydrangea Cottage opens from a gated terrace with outdoor seating, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage is toward the front of the property and measures...
Honeysuckle Cottage has a private gated entrance beside San Ysidro Creek. Landscaped gardens surround the 1,350-square-foot cottage. The main room combines a king sleeping area with a sitting space.
The room features hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs. There is an old-world fireplace with comfortable seating. Polished oak floors run beneath the furniture. A custom king canopy bed and an HD TV complete the room's fittings.
The patio is private and has a sunken hot tub plus an outdoor rain shower. Radiant heat warms the bathroom floor inside. Italian linens and artisan bath products are also supplied.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle provide coffee and tea. Snacks are kept in the minibar, with a safe supplied for personal belongings. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available. Both heating and air conditioning are fitted. There are two housekeeping visits each day.
Honeysuckle Cottage has a private gated entrance beside San Ysidro Creek. Landscaped gardens surround the 1,350-square-foot cottage. The main room combines a king sleeping area...
Iris Cottage sits beside San Ysidro Creek, with landscaped gardens around its private gated entry. It offers 1,350 square feet and opens into a room furnished with antiques and Persian rugs. A stone fireplace has comfortable seating close by.
The custom king canopy bed and HD television occupy the main room with the sitting area. Polished oak floors connect these parts of the interior.
A private patio holds a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. The indoor bathroom at Iris has radiant floor heating. Artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens are supplied for bathing.
For refreshments, Iris includes a Nespresso machine, water kettle and minibar with snacks. A safe, Wi-Fi and cable television are also provided. Heating and air conditioning allow the room temperature to be adjusted, and housekeeping attends to the cottage twice a day.
Iris Cottage sits beside San Ysidro Creek, with landscaped gardens around its private gated entry. It offers 1,350 square feet and opens into a room...
The gardens beside San Ysidro Creek form the setting for Pepper Cottage. A private gated entry opens into its 1,350 square feet, where antiques and Persian rugs furnish the main room. An old-world fireplace is paired with comfortable seating.
A custom king canopy bed stands in the room, with an HD television nearby. Polished oak floors continue beneath the sleeping and sitting areas.
The patio includes a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Pepper's bathroom has radiant heated floors. Italian linens and artisanal bath products are among the bathroom amenities.
Pepper has a Nespresso machine and kettle for coffee and tea, as well as a minibar holding snacks. Wi-Fi, cable programming and a safe are provided. The cottage is fitted with heating and air conditioning, and receives housekeeping twice daily.
The gardens beside San Ysidro Creek form the setting for Pepper Cottage. A private gated entry opens into its 1,350 square feet, where antiques and...
Lavender Cottage sits on the creek side of the property, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A private gated entry leads into the 1,350-square-foot cottage. The main room has a stone fireplace with comfortable seating around it.
A custom king canopy bed shares the room with hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs. The floor is polished oak. An HD TV serves the sleeping and sitting areas in this room.
The private patio offers both a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Inside, the bathroom floor has radiant heat. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied for bathing.
Coffee and tea can be made with the Nespresso machine and water kettle. A minibar holds snacks, while a safe is provided for personal items. Wi-Fi and TV with cable channels are available. The cottage has heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping attends twice daily.
Lavender Cottage sits on the creek side of the property, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A private gated entry leads into the 1,350-square-foot cottage. The main...
Acacia Cottage is a 1,450-square-foot retreat among landscaped gardens. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating and opens into a spacious living room. Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish this space.
The bedroom is separate, with a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV. The living room has a stone fireplace with comfortable seating. Polished oak floors complete the traditional finish.
The private patio has an outdoor rain shower as well as a sunken hot tub. Radiant heating warms the bathroom floor inside. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are also provided.
The cottage has a Nespresso machine and water kettle, plus a minibar with snacks. Wi-Fi and cable TV are supplied, and there is a safe for personal items. Heating and air conditioning are fitted in the rooms. A twice-daily housekeeping service is provided.
Acacia Cottage is a 1,450-square-foot retreat among landscaped gardens. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating and opens into a spacious living room. Hand-selected antiques...
Geranium Cottage is arranged with a separate bedroom and living room within its 1,450 square feet. Landscaped gardens surround the cottage. A private gated terrace with outdoor seating opens into an entryway before the living room.
Antiques and Persian rugs furnish the daytime space, where an old-world fireplace has comfortable seating. Polished oak floors run through the interior. The bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and its own HD television.
Geranium's private patio is fitted with a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower. Indoors, the bathroom includes radiant floor heating. Artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens are supplied in this bathing space.
Geranium has a Nespresso machine and water kettle, plus a minibar stocked with snacks. Wi-Fi, cable television and an in-room safe are provided. Heating and air conditioning let you adjust the room temperature, while housekeeping attends twice daily.
Geranium Cottage is arranged with a separate bedroom and living room within its 1,450 square feet. Landscaped gardens surround the cottage. A private gated terrace...
Sycamore Cottage offers 1,850 square feet beside San Ysidro Creek. It is ADA accessible, with a private entrance and landscaped gardens around it. The bathroom has grab bars and a roll-in shower with a chair.
A custom king canopy bed, hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the main room. Comfortable seating sits by a stone fireplace. The floors are polished oak, and an HD TV is provided.
A sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower are on the private patio. The indoor bathroom floor has radiant heat. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are also supplied.
The cottage includes a Nespresso machine and water kettle. Snacks are held in the minibar, with a safe provided for personal items. The cottage has Wi-Fi, and cable channels are available on TV. Heating and air conditioning let you adjust the room temperature. Housekeeping comes to the cottage twice a day.
Sycamore Cottage offers 1,850 square feet beside San Ysidro Creek. It is ADA accessible, with a private entrance and landscaped gardens around it. The bathroom...
A gated terrace with outdoor seating forms the entrance to Rose Cottage, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage offers 1,450 square feet. An entryway leads through to a living room furnished with antiques and Persian rugs.
An old-world fireplace and comfortable seating give the living room its focus. The bedroom is separate, with a custom king canopy bed and HD television. Polished oak floors carry the interior's traditional finish between the rooms.
Rose's private patio is fitted with a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower. The indoor bathroom has radiant heated floors, artisanal bath products and Italian linens.
A Nespresso machine and kettle are available for coffee and tea. Snacks are held in the minibar, and a safe is provided in the cottage. Wi-Fi and television with cable programming are fitted, along with heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping visits twice a day.
A gated terrace with outdoor seating forms the entrance to Rose Cottage, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The cottage offers 1,450 square feet. An entryway leads...
Citrus Cottage overlooks gardens and a citrus grove, with views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. It offers 1,350 square feet. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating, with the entrance leading into a living room.
The bedroom is separate and has a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV. Persian rugs and hand-selected antiques furnish the living room. There is an old-world fireplace with comfortable seating, above polished oak floors.
An outdoor rain shower and sunken hot tub are provided on the private patio. The bathroom has radiant heated floors. Artisan bath products are provided, along with Italian linens.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle are provided, with snacks held in the minibar. The cottage also has a safe and Wi-Fi. The TV offers cable channels. The rooms have heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping is provided twice daily.
Citrus Cottage overlooks gardens and a citrus grove, with views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. It offers 1,350 square feet. A private gated...
Lily Cottage sits among oak trees and landscaped gardens. This 1,350-square-foot cottage has a private entrance leading into a spacious living room. Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the room above polished oak floors.
The separate bedroom has a custom king canopy bed, an old-world fireplace and an HD television. A private furnished patio adds an outdoor place to sit.
An outdoor rain shower is provided on the patio. The indoor bathroom offers radiant floor heating and artisanal bath products. Italian linens accompany the bathroom amenities.
Lily includes a Nespresso machine and water kettle, along with a minibar holding snacks. An in-room safe and Wi-Fi are supplied, and the television has cable programming. Heating and air conditioning allow the indoor temperature to be adjusted. Housekeeping attends to the cottage twice daily.
Lily Cottage sits among oak trees and landscaped gardens. This 1,350-square-foot cottage has a private entrance leading into a spacious living room. Hand-selected antiques and...
Cypress Cottage offers 1,450 square feet in a landscaped courtyard setting, with views toward the Pacific Ocean. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating. The entrance leads into a living room with antiques and Persian rugs.
A custom king canopy bed stands in the separate bedroom. There is also an old-world fireplace and an HD TV in this room.
The private patio has an outdoor rain shower. Radiant heating warms the bathroom floor indoors. Italian linens and artisan bath products are provided in the bathroom.
A Nespresso machine and kettle are provided for coffee and tea. Snacks are held in the minibar, and the cottage also has a safe. Wi-Fi and cable channels on TV are provided. The cottage is fitted with heating and air conditioning. A twice-daily housekeeping service attends to the cottage.
Cypress Cottage offers 1,450 square feet in a landscaped courtyard setting, with views toward the Pacific Ocean. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating. The...
Ivy Cottage offers 1,450 square feet around a landscaped courtyard. There is a living room and a separate bedroom. A private gated terrace provides outdoor seating and views toward the Pacific Ocean.
The living room features Persian rugs and hand-selected antiques. The bedroom is fitted with a custom king canopy bed. An old-world fireplace and an HD TV are also in the bedroom.
An outdoor rain shower is fitted on the private patio. Radiant heating is fitted beneath the bathroom floor. The bathroom is supplied with artisan bath products and Italian linens.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle make coffee and tea indoors. The minibar contains snacks, while a safe is supplied for personal items. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, with cable channels on TV. Heating and air conditioning are both provided. Housekeeping service runs twice a day.
Ivy Cottage offers 1,450 square feet around a landscaped courtyard. There is a living room and a separate bedroom. A private gated terrace provides outdoor...
Creek Cottage takes its setting from San Ysidro Creek, with landscaped gardens around the 1,550-square-foot retreat. A private gated patio opens into a living room. The bedroom is separate from this daytime space.
Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the living room around a stone fireplace and comfortable seating. Polished oak flooring extends through Creek's interior. A custom king canopy bed and HD television are provided in the bedroom.
On the private patio, a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower extend bathing beyond the cottage. Creek's bathroom has radiant heated floors. Italian linens and artisanal bath amenities are also supplied.
A Nespresso machine and kettle provide coffee and tea in Creek. The minibar contains snacks, and a safe is fitted for personal belongings. Wi-Fi and cable television are available, as are heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping is scheduled twice a day.
Creek Cottage takes its setting from San Ysidro Creek, with landscaped gardens around the 1,550-square-foot retreat. A private gated patio opens into a living room....
Tangerine Cottage has views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands beyond the gardens and citrus grove. The cottage offers 1,350 square feet. A gated terrace with outdoor seating leads into the main room.
A stone fireplace has comfortable seating around it. Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the room. The custom king canopy bed and HD TV share this space with the sitting area, above polished oak floors.
The private patio contains a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Radiant heat warms the bathroom floor indoors. Italian linens and artisan bath products are supplied.
A Nespresso machine and kettle provide coffee and tea. Snacks are kept in the minibar. A safe is provided for personal belongings. Wi-Fi and cable TV are also available. The cottage has both heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping comes twice daily.
Tangerine Cottage has views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands beyond the gardens and citrus grove. The cottage offers 1,350 square feet. A gated...
Olive Cottage looks toward the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from landscaped gardens. A private gated entrance opens into the 1,450-square-foot cottage. It has a living room and a separate bedroom.
Antiques chosen by hand and Persian rugs furnish the living room. Comfortable seating sits around an old-world fireplace, above polished oak floors. A custom king canopy bed is fitted in the bedroom. There is an HD TV in the bedroom as well.
A sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower are fitted on the private patio. The bathroom floor has radiant heating. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied there.
A Nespresso machine and kettle provide coffee and tea in the cottage. The minibar is stocked with snacks. A safe, Wi-Fi and TV with cable channels are also provided. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms. The cottage receives housekeeping twice each day.
Olive Cottage looks toward the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from landscaped gardens. A private gated entrance opens into the 1,450-square-foot cottage. It has a...
Laurel Cottage is beside San Ysidro Creek, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A gated entrance leads into the 1,550-square-foot retreat. Its living room and separate bedroom provide distinct daytime and sleeping spaces.
The living room has hand-selected antiques, Persian rugs and comfortable seating around a stone fireplace. Polished oak floors extend through the interior. In the bedroom, a custom king canopy bed is accompanied by an HD television.
A private patio has a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Laurel's indoor bathroom has radiant floor heating. Italian linens and artisanal bath amenities are among the bathing provisions in Laurel.
A Nespresso machine and kettle are supplied for coffee and tea, and the minibar holds snacks. The cottage has a safe and Wi-Fi, with cable programming on the television. Laurel also offers heating and air conditioning, with two housekeeping visits each day.
Laurel Cottage is beside San Ysidro Creek, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A gated entrance leads into the 1,550-square-foot retreat. Its living room and separate bedroom...
Willow Cottage overlooks San Ysidro Creek from a setting of oak trees and landscaped gardens. The retreat offers 1,900 square feet. A private gated entrance opens into the living room, furnished with selected antiques and Persian rugs.
A stone fireplace and comfortable seating occupy the living room. The floors are polished oak. In the separate bedroom, a custom king canopy bed is paired with an HD TV.
On the private patio, there is a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. Radiant heat warms the bathroom floor. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied for bathing indoors.
The Nespresso machine and water kettle are provided for coffee and tea. Snacks are stored in the minibar. Wi-Fi, a safe and cable channels are provided. Heating and air conditioning let you set the room temperature, while housekeeping attends twice daily.
Willow Cottage overlooks San Ysidro Creek from a setting of oak trees and landscaped gardens. The retreat offers 1,900 square feet. A private gated entrance...
Wisteria Cottage overlooks San Ysidro Creek from a setting of oak trees and landscaped gardens. It offers 1,900 square feet. A private gated patio leads into the living room.
Persian rugs share the living room with hand-selected antiques. An old-world fireplace has comfortable seating beside it. Polished oak floors run through the rooms. A separate bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV.
The private patio is equipped with an outdoor rain shower and a sunken hot tub. The bathroom has radiant heat beneath its floor. Italian linens are supplied alongside artisan bath products.
The cottage provides a Nespresso machine, water kettle and minibar with snacks. There is a safe for personal items, along with Wi-Fi and TV with cable channels. Heating and air conditioning allow you to set the indoor temperature. Twice-daily housekeeping is provided for the cottage.
Wisteria Cottage overlooks San Ysidro Creek from a setting of oak trees and landscaped gardens. It offers 1,900 square feet. A private gated patio leads...
Oak Cottage offers 2,200 square feet among landscaped gardens. It has views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. A private gated entrance leads into a spacious living room. The bedroom is separate.
The living room is furnished with antiques chosen by hand and Persian rugs. There is a stone fireplace with comfortable seating. Polished oak floors run through the cottage. The bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV.
A sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower are on the private patio. Indoors, radiant heat warms the bathroom floor. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are provided.
The cottage has a Nespresso machine and water kettle, with snacks stored in the minibar. There is also a safe and Wi-Fi. The TV includes cable channels. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms, and housekeeping visits twice a day.
Oak Cottage offers 2,200 square feet among landscaped gardens. It has views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. A private gated entrance leads into...
Oak Grove Cottage offers 1,750 square feet beside San Ysidro Creek, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A gated entrance opens into a spacious living room. The cottage has a separate bedroom and a private outdoor bathing area.
The living room combines hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs with a custom fireplace and polished oak floors. Oak Grove's bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and an HD television.
Outside, a sunken hot tub and rain shower occupy the private outdoor setting. The bathroom in Oak Grove includes radiant floor heating. Artisanal bath products and Italian linens are also supplied.
Oak Grove includes a Nespresso machine and water kettle, with snacks held in the minibar. A safe and Wi-Fi are fitted, and the television has cable programming. Heating and air conditioning serve the cottage, while housekeeping visits twice daily.
Oak Grove Cottage offers 1,750 square feet beside San Ysidro Creek, surrounded by landscaped gardens. A gated entrance opens into a spacious living room. The...
Gardenia Cottage is in the heart of the Ranch, with garden surroundings and views of the Pacific Ocean. The retreat measures 1,750 square feet. A private gated terrace with outdoor seating leads through to a spacious living room.
The living room is furnished with selected antiques and Persian rugs, alongside a stone fireplace and comfortable seating. Polished oak floors form a backdrop to Gardenia's furnishings. A separate bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and an HD television.
On the private patio, a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower add an outdoor bathing setting. The bathroom indoors has radiant heated floors, artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens.
A Nespresso machine and kettle provide coffee and tea in Gardenia. Snacks are kept in the minibar, and a safe is supplied in the cottage. Wi-Fi and cable television are available, along with heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping visits twice daily.
Gardenia Cottage is in the heart of the Ranch, with garden surroundings and views of the Pacific Ocean. The retreat measures 1,750 square feet. A...
A private gated entrance leads into Lilac Cottage beside San Ysidro Creek. Landscaped gardens surround this 1,750-square-foot retreat. A living room and separate bedroom divide daytime use from the sleeping area.
Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the living room around a stone fireplace. Polished oak floors continue through the interior. The bedroom is fitted with a custom king canopy bed and an HD television.
Lilac's private outdoor setting holds a sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower. The bathroom indoors has radiant heated floors, with artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens supplied for bathing.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle are available within the cottage. The minibar holds snacks, and a safe is also provided. Wi-Fi and cable programming accompany heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping attends to Lilac twice a day.
A private gated entrance leads into Lilac Cottage beside San Ysidro Creek. Landscaped gardens surround this 1,750-square-foot retreat. A living room and separate bedroom divide...
Eucalyptus Cottage sits beside San Ysidro Creek, among landscaped gardens. It offers 1,750 square feet and a private gated entrance. The living room and bedroom are separate.
Hand-selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the living room. There is a stone fireplace, with polished oak floors beneath the furniture. The bedroom has a custom king canopy bed. An HD TV is also in the bedroom.
The private outdoor area has a sunken hot tub and a rain shower. In the bathroom, the floor has radiant heating. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied.
A Nespresso machine and water kettle are provided for coffee and tea. The minibar holds snacks, and there is a safe for personal items. Wi-Fi is available, and the TV has cable channels. Heating and air conditioning serve the cottage. Housekeeping comes twice a day.
Eucalyptus Cottage sits beside San Ysidro Creek, among landscaped gardens. It offers 1,750 square feet and a private gated entrance. The living room and bedroom...
The two-bedroom Hibiscus Cottage offers 2,150 square feet. A landscaped courtyard surrounds a gnarled oak tree, and a private gated entrance opens into the living room. The bedrooms are separate from this shared daytime space.
The bedrooms each have a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV. The living room combines Persian rugs with hand-selected antiques. It has an old-world fireplace, with polished oak floors beneath the furniture.
The private patio provides outdoor seating and a rain shower. Radiant heating is fitted under the en-suite bathroom floors. Artisan bath products and Italian linens are supplied for use indoors.
Coffee and tea can be prepared with the Nespresso machine and water kettle. The minibar contains snacks. There is also a safe. Cable channels are available on TV, and there is Wi-Fi. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms, with housekeeping twice a day.
The two-bedroom Hibiscus Cottage offers 2,150 square feet. A landscaped courtyard surrounds a gnarled oak tree, and a private gated entrance opens into the living...
Terrace Cottage is a two-bedroom ADA-compliant retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Gardens contribute to the view around its 2,150 square feet. A gated terrace with outdoor seating leads into the living room.
A wheelchair-accessible room and bathroom are provided, with grab bars and a roll-in shower with a chair. Each bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and HD television. The en-suite bathrooms also have radiant heated floors, artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens.
The living room includes hand-selected antiques, Persian rugs and an old-world fireplace with comfortable seating. Polished oak floors continue through the cottage. On the private patio, a sunken hot tub is accompanied by an outdoor rain shower.
Terrace is fitted with a Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar with snacks. Wi-Fi, a safe and cable programming are supplied, as are heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping attends to the retreat twice a day.
Terrace Cottage is a two-bedroom ADA-compliant retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Gardens contribute to the view around its 2,150 square feet. A...
Churchill Cottage is a 1,450-square-foot garden retreat once used by Winston Churchill while writing. A private gated patio with outdoor seating leads into the cottage. Its living room and bedroom are separate.
Selected antiques and Persian rugs furnish the living room, which also has an old-world fireplace. Polished oak floors are part of Churchill's traditional interior. The bedroom holds a custom king canopy bed and an HD television.
The private patio has a sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower, extending bathing beyond the cottage. The bathroom floor is heated by a radiant system. Artisanal bath amenities and Italian linens are also provided.
A Nespresso machine and kettle allow coffee and tea to be prepared in Churchill. Snacks are stored in the minibar, and a safe is fitted for personal items. The cottage includes Wi-Fi and cable television, as well as heating and air conditioning. Churchill receives housekeeping twice daily.
Churchill Cottage is a 1,450-square-foot garden retreat once used by Winston Churchill while writing. A private gated patio with outdoor seating leads into the cottage....
Orange Cottage faces the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Gardens are part of the view around this two-bedroom retreat. The cottage offers 2,150 square feet. A private gated terrace has outdoor seating and opens into the living room.
Each bedroom has a custom king canopy bed and an HD TV. Antiques and Persian rugs furnish the living room. Comfortable seating sits by an old-world fireplace, with polished oak floors beneath the furniture.
A sunken hot tub and an outdoor rain shower are set on the private patio. The en-suite bathrooms have radiant heated floors. Italian linens and artisan bath products are supplied for bathing.
There is a Nespresso machine and kettle for coffee and tea. The minibar contains snacks, and a safe is also provided. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available in the cottage. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms, with housekeeping twice daily.
Orange Cottage faces the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Gardens are part of the view around this two-bedroom retreat. The cottage offers 2,150 square feet....
John and Jackie Kennedy spent their honeymoon in this cottage in 1953. The retreat offers 2,700 square feet and two bedrooms. It has a hand-carved stone exterior. A gated entrance opens onto a landscaped courtyard with antique bench seating.
Both bedrooms have four-poster king canopy beds. Each also has an old-world fireplace and a 65-inch HD TV. The private bathrooms have freestanding clawfoot tubs. Radiant heated floors, artisan bath products and Italian linens complete the bathroom fittings.
The living room has hand-selected antiques. French doors open onto a large terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. A rain shower and sunken hot tub are on the terrace.
A Nespresso machine and kettle are supplied, and the minibar holds snacks. There is also Wi-Fi, a safe and cable TV. The retreat has both heating and air conditioning. Housekeeping attends twice a day.
John and Jackie Kennedy spent their honeymoon in this cottage in 1953. The retreat offers 2,700 square feet and two bedrooms. It has a hand-carved...
Warner Cottage offers 6,000 square feet and views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Its entrance leads into the living room. Selected antiques, a stone fireplace and a formal dining area furnish this space. French doors open to a private terrace.
The terrace has a private heated swimming pool and barbecue facilities. A rain shower sits beside an oversized sunken spa. The cottage has its own separate driveway and parking area.
Both master bedrooms have four-poster king canopy beds, stone fireplaces and 65-inch HD TVs. The master bathrooms have radiant heated floors. Italian linens and artisan bath products are provided in the master bathrooms. There is also a powder room.
A full kitchen has a French country dining area. A washing machine and dryer are provided, as are a Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar with snacks. A safe, Wi-Fi and cable channels are available. Heating and air conditioning serve the rooms, with twice-daily housekeeping.
Warner Cottage offers 6,000 square feet and views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Its entrance leads into the living room. Selected antiques, a...
Hibiscus Hideaway is a spacious retreat of 900 sq. ft. It is elegantly furnished with carefully chosen antiques and Persian rugs. The polished oak floors...
Sycamores and oaks shade parts of the grounds; olive and citrus trees, jasmine, magnolias and flowering lantana fill others. The gardens have a working past as well as an ornamental one. In the nineteenth century, oranges and lemons grown here were packed for shipment in a sandstone building that later became the Stonehouse restaurant.
San Ysidro Creek runs beside the bungalow-style accommodations. Across the wider ranch, the landscape rises toward the foothills, where guests have access to 17 miles of hiking trails. The routes offer mountain terrain and views toward the coast.
The ranch began receiving hotel guests in 1893, after decades of farming on the property. Its present setting still brings those layers together: stone buildings from the citrus era, a former ranch house known as the Hacienda, and individual cottages among the trees. The sea is part of the outlook, although the ranch itself is inland.
Each cottage has a private entrance and parking beside it. Inside, antiques and original artwork give the rooms an individual character, with Persian rugs, stone fireplaces and four-poster beds among the recurring details. Furnished terraces or patios extend the living space outdoors. The gardens and the creek provide different outlooks across the cottage collection.
Accommodation ranges from studios to one- and two-bedroom cottages. Oversized sunken spas, outdoor rainfall showers and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and heated floors are part of the ranch's cottage offering. The outdoor space varies by cottage, as do the views.
Cottage-side parking keeps arrival close to each private entrance, with vehicle charging at the parking space. Inside, a Nespresso machine, water kettle and small refrigerator provide practical comforts. Heating and air conditioning are fitted across the cottage collection. Sycamore and Terrace are the ranch's two accessible cottages, a useful distinction among buildings with individual layouts and outlooks.
The 2,700-square-foot Kennedy Cottage is a two-bedroom stone retreat with a gated courtyard, antique seating and the ranch's largest terrace. French doors open from its living room toward views of the Pacific and Channel Islands. Each bedroom has a four-poster king bed and fireplace, while clawfoot tubs and heated floors shape the bathrooms. John and Jacqueline Kennedy stayed in the cottage during their 1953 honeymoon.
Warner Cottage is the more expansive, 6,000-square-foot two-bedroom residence. Its terrace holds a private heated 33-foot pool, barbecue area, outdoor rain shower and sunken spa. A formal dining area, full kitchen and separate driveway make it distinct from the smaller cottages. The two bedrooms have fireplaces and four-poster beds; outside, the terrace looks toward the ocean and islands.
The Stonehouse occupies the ranch's former citrus packing house, built in 1889. Its dining room has fireplaces and views toward the creek; an outdoor terrace looks toward the ocean. The kitchen draws on produce from the ranch's organic garden for its Coastal Californian cooking. The building's original purpose remains a tangible part of dinner here.
A wine cellar holding around 16,000 bottles gives the restaurant a substantial collection alongside its food. The ranch also has smaller private dining settings. In-cottage dining brings meals to the separate residences, while the Stonehouse terrace offers a different sense of place, open to the foothill air and distant coast.
Below the Stonehouse, The Speakeasy takes its cues from Prohibition-era bars, with a fireplace, cocktails, rare spirits and live music. The Veranda serves afternoon tea with house-made pastries, seasonal scones and tea sandwiches, and also offers fireside dining.
A heated outdoor pool and a pool bar are among the ranch amenities. The property also has botanical gardens, lawn games, bocce and mini golf. Bicycle rentals offer another way to explore, while yoga can take place outdoors. The foothill trails extend beyond the planted heart of the estate.
The coast is close but not on the property. Boat charters offer time on the water, and the ranch also has access to a private golf course at the Montecito Club. Santa Barbara's beaches are a short drive from the foothill estate.
At the Salon & Spa, softly lit fireplaces and painted songbirds give the treatment rooms a residential feel. Massage oils use lavender, rosemary and lemons grown in the ranch gardens. The menu includes massages, facials, body scrubs, manicures and hair services, bringing the property's agricultural scents into a more enclosed setting.
One body treatment pairs a bamboo-powder and apricot-kernel scrub with a full-body massage; another uses jasmine and mandarin sugar. Yon-Ka facials and Shu Uemura hair services sit alongside those treatments. The spa also has a private patio, and in-cottage services are available for guests who prefer to remain in their own space.
A separate Love Birds treatment room has a chromotherapy soaking tub and steam shower. Couples' treatments there can begin with an aromatic exfoliation, continue with a bath and finish with massage. A scalp massage completes the sequence described for this room.
The name San Ysidro recalls Saint Isidore, patron saint of agriculture. Mission padres farmed the land in the early nineteenth century; the Old Adobe was built in 1825. By 1892 a ranch house had been built that would become the Hacienda, and the hotel opened the following year.
During the Great Depression, the Johnston family sold the hotel to actor Ronald Colman and hotelier Alvin Carl Weingand. The ranch then became closely associated with film and literary guests, a chapter distinct from its earlier citrus-farming years.
Among the ranch's former guests were Winston Churchill, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, who married on the grounds. John Huston worked on the screenplay for The African Queen while staying here. The Kennedy Cottage carries another part of that history in its name, but its courtyard, terrace and separate entrance remain practical features of the present stay.
Stonehouse serves coastal California cooking in a former citrus packing house, letting you spend dinner in a piece of Montecito’s agricultural past.
The Salon & Spa uses some ingredients grown on the ranch in its signature treatments, bringing the gardens into a quiet afternoon indoors.
The ranch’s landscaped garden paths give you somewhere to walk at your own pace before setting off to explore Santa Barbara.
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Yes. San Ysidro Ranch is worth it for travelers who want privacy, cottage-style luxury, strong dining, and a classic Montecito setting. It feels more like a private garden retreat than a traditional hotel, with individual cottages spread along quiet lanes and lush grounds.
San Ysidro Ranch is located at 900 San Ysidro Lane in Montecito, near Santa Barbara, California. The setting places guests in the foothills, close to beaches, Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara dining, and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
San Ysidro Ranch has 38 bungalow-style cottages set along San Ysidro Creek and hillside garden paths. Each cottage is individually decorated, so the stay feels personal rather than uniform or resort-like.
Couples often prefer a romantic cottage with a fireplace, private patio, outdoor rainfall shower, and oversized sunken spa. Families or longer stays should look at larger one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite categories with more living space.
San Ysidro Ranch is known for privacy, history, gardens, cottage living, and a deeply residential Montecito feel. Its guest history, quiet lanes, fireplaces, private terraces, and garden setting create a rare hideaway close to Santa Barbara.
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