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Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops

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Pool and Spa
Pool and Spa
Fully equipped outdoor kitchen
Main House Living Room
Main House Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hammond's Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4 - Main House

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - Detached Pool Cottage

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Detached Garden Studio Cottage

1 King Bed

Bedroom Suite 1 - Primary - Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom Suite 2 - Primary - Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom Suite 3 - Main House

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4 - Shared - Main House

Bathroom 5 - Pool Cottage

Bathroom Ensuite 1 - Main House

Bathroom Ensuite 2 - Main House

Bathroom Ensuite 3 - Main House

Bathroom Ensuite 6 - Garden Studio Cottage

Powder Room - Main House

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops

Sea Ranch Montecito - Resort-Style Living on the Montecito Coast

Gather with friends and family in a truly magical setting! Located in an exclusive enclave of Montecito, this historic four-acre property is a private mini-resort. Not only does it offer a short walking distance to Hammond’s Beach and the restaurants and shops on Coast Village Road, but there are numerous wonderful spaces on the property for gathering and plenty of private spaces to spread out so that you can truly enjoy spending time together.

Originally built in 1903, this estate has been totally renovated to include modern amenities with a rustic ambiance. It includes a four-bedroom carriage house with three Primary Suites as well as an attached three-story tower that used to be the farm’s original water tower. The Living Room features an impressive two-story sandstone fireplace that was fashioned around the original blacksmith's furnace and the Kitchen is fully stocked with every professional appliance. Detached from the carriage house are the Pool Cottage and Garden Studio Cottage, each equipped with a King bed, pull-out sofa, full bathrooms, and kitchen amenities.

When you’re in Southern California, the real show is outside. Sea Ranch is 4 acres of lush gardens, with mature landscaping and two auto gates that keep you totally private from the outside world. The property features a large pool with a lap lane and Baja shelf, a built-in 10 person spa, 2 barrel Sauna's (dry sauna and steam sauna), fire pits, a new extenstive outdoor kitchen with a wood burning pizza oven and Santa Maria barbecue, and a 50" flat screen TV mounted outside. Swings, play structures, yard games, an in-ground trampoline, bocce ball, badminton, darts, and ping-pong provide endless ways to play. Organic vegetable and herb gardens, berry vines, and citrus trees are always available to guests of Sea Ranch. Enjoy this property and transform your well-deserved vacation into a one-of-a-kind experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Daily Housekeeping Included
- Three separate buildings on 4-acres
- A bevy of outdoor amenities and games
- Pool, Spa, and 2 barrel Sauna's (dry and steam)
- Walk to the Beach!

POLICIES:
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed to Guest within 24 hrs of booking).
- No smoking on property.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No party rentals or hosted events
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 35 years or older
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. The Easton Gallery and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa Del Herrero and Casa de la Guerra. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hammond's Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Miramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 14 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Luxxe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops on 31 May 2026 start from AU$4,697, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Ranch - 4 Acres + Pool, Walk to Beaches, Cafes & Shops located?

Located in Montecito, this family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach. Miramar Beach and Fernald Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ben r.

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

The best

Genuinely incredible stay, can’t recommend highly enough
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Sea Ranch

Sea Ranch is incredible - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hayley D.

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

Loved the property!

Gorgeous property and accommodations. Property manager was terrible however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Santa Barbara/Montecito Perfection

Fabulous property located close to beach, shopping, dining. Perfect for a gathering of friends or family with great attention to detail. I can't recommend more enthusiastically.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

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

Heaven on Earth

Unbelievably beautiful property. Truly special place. Exceeded our wildest expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Just incredible

It's rare that a property outshines its preview photos, but none of us anticipated the beauty, fun, and comforts of Sea Ranch! We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Fabulous

Loved it!! Thank you to Blake and Katie and everyone involved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

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

Simply the best

Magical and amazing. The best property one could ever imagine. Lifetime memories! We are very grateful to the owners and managers of this property for allowing us to have some time there. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manu B.

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

Amazing Place

We have an annual Friends get together in SB, this house is amazing, we wished we booked it for longer. Our group is 3 families (kids from 17 to 5). So much space, came complete with all beach and pool equipment. The Chef was nothing short of amazing! Will be booking this house again! Short walk to beach, short walk to Downtown Montecito. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

No thanks

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Chef and property manager

Having a chef for breakfast and dinner was the BEST! She did the grocery shopping, cooking, serving and clean up. She was FANTASTIC!!! Property Manager was GREAT! Checked on us, got us on the golf course, had our beer iced Cold when we arrived, took our food/drinks to the dock for our boat ride and much more. He was FABULOUS!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Perfect Property for a Family Getaway PERSONAL CHEF INCLUDED

We just spent the most wonderful long weekend at Sea Ranch. The property is massive and beautiful. Awesome deep pool with huge super shallow section for my 3-year-old and 5-year-old to play in. Great hot tub. So many great outdoor and indoor areas to gather, drink and chat around a fire. Our family of four went with my parents, mother-in-law as well as my sister, her husband and baby and we all felt like we had more than enough room. There is also a staff of people who are so kind and helpful with anything you might need - Blake gave us a tour and showed us how to work everything and even came by just to turn on the tiki torches when it was getting dark. But my favorite part was Katie, the personal chef, who cooked two meals a day for our entire crew and cleaned up after us. This was offered for free with the home -- something I have not experienced at any other house I've rented. Her food was insanely good -- she even made signature cocktails and special food for my picky little kids. And the fact that she CLEANED the whole kitchen after every meal, washing baby bottles and emptying the dishwasher made this trip relaxing for everyone, even mom and dad. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Sea Ranch Perfection

Sea Ranch was the location for my 70th birthday/friend & family reunion. It was perfect. Beautiful property, gracious property managers and a spectacular personal chef! Every detail was accounted for. I will be going back some day. Just loved this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Multi generational family reunion

We had the most AMAZING time at this home. It was perfect for our multi generational family reunion to celebrate my Dad’s 81st birthday. Barlow was so friendly and always responded so promptly. The property itself is amazing and luxurious and was perfect for our gathering. We had family ranging in age from 11-81 and it was perfect for everyone. The property is a short walk to the beach, an even shorter walk to downtown Montecito and had all of the amenities and space a family reunion needs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

Sea Ranch is Paradise

I have to say, having stayed at beautiful properties in Santa Barbara, none compare to Sea Ranch. The property makes you feel like you're on a retreat. The decor is impeccable and the property is amazing, from fire-pits to a built-in trampoline and a gorgeous pool it is paradise. Plus you can conveniently walk to Montecito village or to butterfly beach (which may be the most beautiful beach in Santa Barbara). I can't wait to go back next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best

Recently stayed at this luxurious property for a family reunion of 12 : 9 adults and 3 kids (ages 9-14) for 3 nights. We had the best vacation ever. The only time we left was to go to get groceries. The property is even larger than you can imagine from the photos. The kids loved to run outside and play in the pool, swing, play ping pong, bocce, ride bikes, trampoline, pick berries, and hang out in the media room (there's even xbox tho we didn't use it) and tower. The accomodations were spotlessly clean and the grounds were beautiful. It was a very relaxing trip for everyone. There were many comfortable places to hang out and a sound system throughout. There was plenty of room to spread out, but also room to eat together at the same kitchen table inside, as well as outside. The kitchen was large and easy to cook for the whole group. There was every kitchen item available, including excellent Calphalon pans, sharp knives, and a Wolf 6 burner range for my cooking husband, and a built in coffee/espresso machine for the caffeine addicts. We were met by the very friendly and helpful caretaker, Robert, who gave a complete tour of the property and instructions for all the gadgets (pool heating, sound, gas fireplaces, etc.) including the private walk to the beach. The entire property and experience reflects an attention to detail that I have not encountered in previous rentals, and the historic renovation is just spectacular. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing, beautiful setting with a large family group.

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