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Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Perched on the sand, The Boathouse offers an idyllic beach retreat with unobstructed ocean views from its Lower Unit. Savor a peaceful atmosphere as you listen to the sound of waves, or step out onto the deck and dip your toes in during high tide.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Concierge services, laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

67704

About the area

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fernald Point - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 16 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Montecito holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Beachhouse

Very quaint and cozy. Loved sitting on the porch listening to the ocean waves! Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beach gear

Great location and setup for a perfect beach day
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Spot

Perfect location and space for a couple or small family to enjoy the beach and all SB has to offer. The place is small but we loved it and would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, cozy and right on the beach

My partner and I celebrated our engagement here and absolutely loved it. It was small, but just good enough for the two of us. It was on the beachfront and having immediate access to the beach was amazing. We had reservations to Caruso's which was just a short 2 min walk down the beach, which we recommend! You do share the building with the upper unit, but other than hearing their footsteps here and there, we did not interact with them at all. Host and everyone a part of the rental company were very accomodating. They gave us complimentary wine and helped us with our accomodations to enjoy our engagement to the fullest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Great location right on the beach! Loved waking up to the crashing waves. Unit was perfect for the two of us and our little baby. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vernon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-a-way!

The location and accommodations were fabulous! Loved the motif. Close to everything you need and security was exceptional. This was a gated community!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Torrance, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is fantastic!

The only access to bathroom is through the bedroom so you must be flexible if you invite friends. Great beach and fairly calm waves due to the property facing mostly south.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L., Los Angeles, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

Absolutely lovely for the weekend. The management company was professional and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super sweet cozy place

Really enjoyed our stay! Had a bit of a challenge with the incorrect lock box code and each it someone at 9:30 at night, but was able to finally reach someone and received the correct code.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, will be back...

Perfect location, we walked miles on the beach every morning and evening. Just a few doors down on the sand from the glorious Rosewood Miramar Hotel, which we frequented often. Perfect distance to Montecito shops and restaurants, a drive to Rincon, wine tasting in Los Olivos, and a day in the Funk Zone. It was perfection in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cher W., Encinitas, Ca., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy at the beach

Boat themed apartment directly on the beach in Montecito. Listen to the sounds of the ocean day and night. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

courtney p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding at rosewood

This is a precious location. You can stay on the beach and walk down to the exquisite rosewood Miramar beach resort and enjoy their restaurants and bars. Bottom floor does hear the people above you if that would bother you. Otherwise an amazing spot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Best of Many Vacation Rental Experiences

We have rented many vacation homes all over the world. Viki and the team at VROSB provided, without question, the best overall experience we have ever had. They were super responsive when we had questions. The listings were spot-on in terms of accuracy. Their recommendations for restaurants and other activities were very helpful. We highly recommend them and look forward to our next trip to Santa Barbara!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility at the Beach

Thus beach house called the Boathouse was a perfect choice for our Christmas week. The bedroom feels just like your staying on a yacht...bed is so comfy. Waking up to a sun filled living room watching the waves roll in was so very soothing. The beach walks, the books read, and the fabulous meals prepared made for an absolutely perfect retreat preparing us to enter the next decade. Happy 2020!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beach front getaway

Spent a few days here with my family, the location is great. The bed was comfortable, the overall feel is cozy, but comfortable. The back bedroom tv does not get live stream due to weak internet signal, but not a big deal. There are 2 kayaks, boogie boards, beach chairs and beach toys available for the little ones so don’t bother bringing them. Kitchen has all the basics if you plan on cooking. Would love to come back again some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trudy T., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly on the beach

Beautiful beachfront property--go to sleep and wake up to the waves and sea critters. Watching the beach walkers with their dogs was almost as much fun as watching the pelicans and sea lions (?). We saw a lot of pelicans fishing, and a few of the larger sea mammals that we think were sea lions popping their heads out of the waves. A truly renewing stay on the beach. A knee problem made the descent from parking to the front door a challenge, but slow and steady did the trick. If you can arrive before dark, do so. There is a light switch to turn on lights to the rock stairs, but we didn't find it in the dark. Property is very well maintained, and we heartily recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Front w/ Character

Location, Location, Location. Don’t think I need to add much else. The bottom unit opens right up to the north beach side of Montecito. Parking is tight and only a single space is shared between the units (first-come-first-serve). However, guest parking is available if you don’t get the spot but I could see this being an issue during the peak summer months. The top of the unit is a shared deck with patio furniture, BBQ, beach toys. Cool spot to cook dinner and enjoy the sunset. The actual units are pretty tight and the giant mirrors in the photos mask how small the place is. It is very well decorated so you feel like you’re staying in a captain’s quarters on a ship if you’re into that; I loved it. A small family or a couple would do well in this unit. Can’t beat the beach access and how peaceful this place is with the crashing waves lulling you to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody R., San Francisco Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing and restorative experience

I was looking for private accommodations on or very close to the beach in Montecito for a solo getaway. Boy did I hit the jackpot! This little beauty was perfect. When I arrived, I opened the French doors and just stood there listening to the waves crash on the beach. I could feel my entire body relaxing within minutes. It's a cute little place that was perfect for me. It was convenient to the lower village neighborhood with great restaurants, shopping, and a grocery store. I could clearly hear the family with young children in the upstairs unit, but they checked out the next day and no one checked in for the remainder of my stay. As the listing indicates, there are a lot of stairs from the parking area down to the unit's front door via the interior staircase, but I didn't pack a lot so it wasn't too bad. FYI: There are no kitchen staples except salt and pepper. Stop at Von's on Coast Village Rd and get your essentials (coffee/tea, etc.) on the way there. I will definitely book this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on the beach!

We were very pleased with the property. Small, but has everything you need. Very well appointed, and we especially appreciated the nice and numerous beach towels and bath towels. Terrific location and very responsive management team. We would definitely go again. Plus bonus of great neighbors!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property on the Beach

We LOVED our stay. The property management is available via text for any questions you may have. The beach and location are amazing. The bed was very comfortable. I would love to return.

10/10 Excellent

Kabrel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

week at the beach

We had a fantastic week. Everything about the house was exactly as advertised. Location, comfort, and communication could not have been better. I consider myself a pretty tough customer when it comes to hotels/accommodations, I only have positive things to say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

We greatly enjoyed our stay. Great location. Very clean and cozy. Fantastic that they provided access to two kayaks. Will definitely plan to return. Property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Briarly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Miramar beach heaven

Can't beat the location and beauty of the property! The back bedroom is small and very tight. They need a few more appliances in the kitchen (no blender). A dishwasher and air conditioning would make it perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024