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Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Relax in this spacious living area with ocean views, featuring a comfortable sofa, armchairs, and a TV.
Experience the coastal charm of Harbor, where you can enjoy Sea Food, Grog, and Meat in a welcoming space with a sofa set and a potted plant.
Enjoy ocean views from this deck surrounded by lush greenery.
Enjoy a refreshing bathroom experience with a large sink, modern faucet, and a beautiful view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a meal on the deck overlooking the ocean with a view of the distant shoreline.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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.

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

Property manager

Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara

Languages

English

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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
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

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 the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 975 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

131746

About the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Montecito holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Soma Get Fit are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Amazing Beach Access

Incredible views and sunrises
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna H.

This is a one of a kind house and beachfront experience- highly recommend it!

Awesome property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

We loved the hobbit house. It was a great location and very cool house.

Overall very cool house and great location!! My wife and I had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zarmik A.

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

Great gateaway.

We really enjoyed the property and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leticia J.

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

Whimsical weekend

relaxing space- made for a great Father’s Day weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther M., Saint Helena, CA

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

Fun Fun Fun

Right on the beach. Whimsical house and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

baharehrahmatian@gmail.com W.

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

Unique house with great location

Lovely home with convenient beach access! More than desires beach traffic though, people walking back and forth, considering this was a private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle e., Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Loved our second stay at the Hobbit House!

We loved our second stay at the Hobbit House. It never disappoints. Still lovely, unique, and well cared for. The management company is terrific as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mimi B., California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Whimsical Wave

Have always loved this house and location. Thank you for sharing it with us. We had a wonderful and memorable time.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff g., Bay Area-SF

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

Most enjoyable beach experience ever!

Wonderful visit to Santa Barbara . The Hobbit House was amazing. Total attention to detail at every level. Walking on Miramar beach Shopping at Montecito village grocery Dinner at Caruso We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marney H.

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

Love the Hobbit House

Enjoyed immensely. Will return
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Bohemian perfection

This home was such a fun, eclectic space. It had everything we needed and the views are unrivaled. (Note : this is not handicapped friendly)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M., Mount Vernon

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

Fun on the beach!

You will never stay closer to the ocean in a more fabulous place. Lots of wonderful details. Everyday found something new and fun. Very well equipped and everything worked. Although was hard to figure out where one light switch was. Perfect spot for family with 1 it 2 seven or older children or couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Wonderful whimsy indeed

The house was as wonderfully quirky as advertised. So many interesting handcrafted details to admire. Stunning location. My only complaint is that while the kitchen is very well outfitted for cooking there are absolutely no supplies on hand. Not even salt and pepper. There is coffee and tea but be prepared to bring everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best location above the sea

My sister in law stayed here for the weekend, I can’t say enough amazing things about the location. When the tide was high you felt like you were on a boat! Waking up in the ocean, that was actually my favorite part. I also loved the proximity to the Rosewood( 6 min walk) It’s where I usually stay when coming to visit, so it was nice to walk there for dining, their food is incredible. It would be nice if the home offered more amenities.. like bikes, or even coffee/tea in the kitchen. I was not a fan of the booking process, after booking with VRBO you have to go through a vacation rental mgmt company. This made the process a little longer and more complicated for me. The mgmt company charges you a 2k deposit, they give you the impression you’ll get it back right away( I was assuming upon checkout, but you don’t get it back for several weeks) The cleaning fee was also higher than any rental I’ve stayed at and the place was not very clean upon checking in. It was very dusty, the floors didn’t feel clean and a lot of spider webs. Regardless of all that the home itself is very special, and cozy. The neighbor was also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie l.

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

Beach Joy !

Great for beach lovers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

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

Funky & Very Cool!!

This property is unique in that its not traditionally pretty but the intricate workmanship touches of this little beachfront jewel is so unique. My family of four stayed at this property and absolutely loved it! My main concern was that there may not be enough comfortable sleeping accommodations since there's only one queen size bed but there's a pull out couch bed and 2 other comfortable couches to sleep on. We marveled at how cool it is that it's not like any other house on the private accessed beach of Miramar Beach. The Hobbit House is fully stocked with anything we needed, be it in the kitchen or even to use the binoculars to look out every morning while enjoying my coffee. It's Very Clean, safe and fully-equipped with beqch supplies (i.e. boogie boards, surf boards, beach chairs, beach towels). We loved it and think you will too.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hobbit House Honeymoon

The location of the Hobbit House was most enjoyable! We loved being right on the beach, hearing the waves crash, watching the dolphins swim by, the pelicans fly by, and taking walks. We appreciated the unique architecture and creative design of the house.There are many excellent dining options near by which we enjoyed. We were happy that we choose the Hobbit House for our Honeymoon and plan on staying there again! Melinda & Gary

8/10 Good

Margye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Numerous things need fixing or updating

Upstairs bathroom window must be frosted! There's a clear view from outside into toilet, tub, shower, and room beyond. Very disturbing. How can this have been left unattended to? Upper brown sleeping couch desperately needs a new mattress. My back has been very sore since my three nights there. Put a label on the kitchen sliding door that hides the coffee pot and/or leave the door ajar enough so it's obvious that it's not a permanent door. Spent 15 frustrating minutes trying to find it. Lighting is completely inadequate for reading. Light switches are in illogical places not related to the fixtures, and should be labeled in font big enough to read without using a flashlight and magnifiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

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

Hobbit House on the East Beach is the best

You arrive at the hobbit house and the best is yet to come as you step through the beautiful interior towards the beach view. The pictures truly do not do it justice. You are immediately onto the beach which is very private and good for children and adults alike. The location is truly amazing, sandy beaches where the waves crash at night to help you fall asleep. There were tons of cool additional things like beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, as well as very nice kitchenware knives and glasses to use. There was Internet and TV, though we did not use them a ton because the beach is where we spent all day. There’s restaurants just up the road with to go food, as well as a nearby Starbucks. Overall, the only thing we would’ve done different is stay another day or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great Spot

Steps to the water, can't do any better. Kitchen could use a few more "basics" like olive oil, soy sauce, but still a terrific property in every way. Appreciate the quality gas grill kept in good condition too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Best beach stay by far

This rental is the closest to the water we have ever stayed at! And one of the most unique .. such detailed woodwork. We discovered something new every day. The place was very clean .. spotless in fact! Colorful sunrise was beautiful every morning and the endless sound of waves crashing close to the balcony was absolutely heaven. Will definitely come back .. thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle e., Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Lovely Stay at the Hobbit House

We had a wonderful time at the Hobbit House. It is very unique with such incredible craftsmanship. It is well cared for and very clean and comfortable. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

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

Perfection.

Quirky, artsy, cozy.