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Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 448.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat

Enjoy OCEAN views from almost every window inside your unit! Relax in a stunning and private ocean view beach retreat in beautiful Santa Barbara, just steps to the beach—1 BD/1 BA, sleeps 2-4. Unwind inside with stellar ocean and mountain views from every room, and enjoy outdoor living on the balcony or rooftop deck with panoramic ocean, mountain, and sunrise and sunset views. Perfectly located for an easy walk to the beach, beautiful Shoreline Park, the harbor, or downtown in just minutes. Private gated entry, with stairs to unit hidden behind main residence garage. Off-street parking just steps from your private entry gate. Bring your fur family with you as well.

The space
This fabulous unit has a private entrance and is separated from the main house by its outdoor ocean-view balcony. Located above the main residence's 2-car garage, it has a full, high-end kitchen, separate bedroom with a queen bed and lockable pocket door and blackout window shades, and bathroom with deep soaking tub (with shower) and bidet toilet for your cleaning and relaxing pleasure.

Ocean views galore are yours from the main living area, including out the window above the kitchen sink! Fabulous mountain views from the bathroom and bedroom--and even a peak of the ocean from those rooms as well. The spacious balcony (partially covered) allows you to relax and dine outdoors with ocean views, and the rooftop deck has incomparable views of the ocean and mountains in all directions for you and your family.

The kitchen has an Bosch induction range top and convention oven, instant hot water dispenser, whole-house water filter, and much more. The living area has a pullout full-size sofa bed that sleeps two somewhat smaller humans comfortably--additional bedding is in the bedroom closet and the foam mattress topper is available on request. Pack n Play playpen (with mattress) and high chair also available on request for your smallest humans.

Guest access
This one-bedroom unit is yours to use exclusively. The gated entry to the side of the driveway is used by guests only to access the hidden stairs at the back of the large garage over which the unit is located.

The unit is connected the the main residence by an outside, partially covered balcony. Our guests will have exclusive use of that balcony during their stay, along with potentially shared use of the rooftop deck with the property owners.

You will be just steps from your unit's entrance after you park. One space to the right of the driveway is available for you to park off-street if desired, along with abundant on-street parking near the unit.

The back yard is accessed through a gate at the bottom of the stairs to the unit if you want to smell our roses, but we have two (very friendly) pups that use the yard most of the time. You're also welcome to use the outdoor shower under your landing in the backyard to rinse off after an ocean visit. Just let us know if you need the dogs taken inside while you use it!

Lemons from our tree (and potentially oranges, avocados, or peaches, depending on the season) are available for sharing with guests upon request.

Other things to note
Our neighborhood is the undisputed gem of all Santa Barbara's neighborhoods. Guests are a 5-house walk to the the closest beach access, a block from gorgeous Shoreline Park, less than a mile to iconic Leadbetter Beach, and minutes by car (if you choose not to walk) to the Santa Barbara Harbor, State Street, Funk Zone, and Montecito (known for their Coast Village Road shopping and occasional celebrity sightings).

A variety of shops, restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores--including Lazy Acres Natural Market and Von's--are walking distance or a very short drive away. The mountains for hiking and beautiful views are easily accessible, or you can be visiting the Santa Ynez wine region, Los Olivos, or Solvang in just 45 minutes. It doesn't get much better!

Property manager

Sheri Colberg-Ochs

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play w/mattress, high chair available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Please just leave the unit keys on the island counter where you found them. Pull the unlocked sliding door shut behind you, and make sure the outside gate closes and latches.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only registered guests can stay overnight. Unregistered visitors are not permitted 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. A fee of $250 will be charged per violation.
Please report any damages or accidents to us immediately, even if they seem minor. We live onsite and can assess damage and make repairs as needed.
Please be aware that we have a Ring security system (with video tracking) on the exterior of the property in multiple locations for security purposes.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Presidio Santa Barbara are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Leadbetter Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪On The Alley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Views Galore! Fabulous Santa Barbara ocean view, private beach retreat located?

Located in The Mesa, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park. Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's the most beautiful place in Santa Barbara ! The apartment was spotless, bright, supplied with modern appliances. It is conveniently located to the beach, shopping and cultural attractions. The owners are very kind and responsive to all your needs.I felt I was taken care of, which helped me enjoy my vacation even more.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Great Stay

Thanks for the wonderful stay, Sheri. Your place is very clean, well-equipped, and located in a nice area of Santa Barbara. We appreciate your opening your home to us.Thanks.Todd & Sergia
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sheri Colberg-Ochs

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We bought a house here in 2020 to remodel, which ended up being a completely new one finished in 2024, along with the gorgeous new private unit you will be staying in! It was a labor of love, but also included a lot of blood sweat and tears (literally). During your stay, we hope you enjoy our slice of paradise as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Spectacular ocean and mountain views from every room. Easy access to the beach, Shoreline Park, downtown, and more. Our neighborhood is a peaceful and quiet gem in Santa Barbara.

What makes this property unique

Our unit has been called one of the top rental units by prior guests, full of high-end amenities and comforts. You can literally see the ocean from every room of the unit (including sitting on the toilet, if you leave the bathroom door open!). The views from outside on your balcony and from the rooftop deck can’t be beat either! It is so easy to walk along the shore down to the harbor in 25 minutes or the Funk Zone. The views and the location can't be beat!

Languages:

English