We recently decided to rent the Cozy Cottage for just about 2 months, and greatly enjoyed our decision. Our cottage was cozy as advertised but eminently livable, complete with a kitchen, gated car parking and well-kept laundry area shared by other guests. You tend to get used to other renters because , like you, they are seeking a personal large-family-like estate environment rather than an impersonal hotel situation, for yourself and your pet. When there were issues or special requests, Carla and David (the owners living on the same estate) are ready and willing to help out. You also get to enjoy living on prestigious East Valley Road in Montecito, minutes away from its famed Upper and Lower Villages, and from other attractions like beaches and hiking spots. During our stay, we not only got to know guests from various parts of the country as well as from abroad, and quite a few were return visitors, and that observations speaks for itself! Congratulations on your operation, Carla and David, and thanks very much for your kind hospitality. -- Nikil and Angelika Jayant.