Ahhh … serenity! This unique Paradise Retreats property is the perfect escape as it allows you to unwind, kick up your feet and relax at a secluded retreat, yet enjoy all that Montecito and Santa Barbara have to offer due to its central location near the beach! Montecito SeaRenity is a private oasis that is only a short distance from the world renowned Rosewood Miramar Beach resort and a quick drive to Montecito Village, where you can enjoy the fine restaurants and shops. There is also a bike path that will take you to Lookout Park and Beach in the quaint town of Summerland.
As soon as you cross the serene creek, admire the adorable walking bridge and approach the private gate, you instantly feel at ease. As the automatic gate opens and reveals Montecito Serenity, you feel the sense of peace and calm that is synonymous with the beach. There is plenty of parking with ample space to unload the car and start your luxury seaside escape. This vacation home is ideally set up for extended or multiple families, with 5 bedrooms in the Main House and 1 bedroom in the separate Casita, or for any family who covets their space.
The downstairs area of the Main House provides an abundant amount of room to relax and hang out. The large sectional is the perfect location to take in the game or watch a movie. The dining table with bench seating easily converts from a place to gather for a meal to the ideal setting to assemble a puzzle or host a friendly game night. There are also two bedrooms, a ¾ bathroom and large laundry room downstairs. The first bedroom has 2 bunk beds (2 twins and 2 fulls), the perfect bunk room! The second bedroom boasts a beautiful King bed with private access to its own patio, where you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee to start off your day!
As you head up the stairs, you immediately notice the plethora of natural light. The vaulted ceilings and sky lights make you feel as if you are in the clouds. The beautiful white kitchen is fully-appointed with all stainless steel appliances where the chef in you will enjoy cooking for your group and yourself as well! Your guests can casually eat at the island with counter stools or in the adjacent formal dining area. The living room with cozy fireplace is a tranquil location to read a book or catch up with family and friends. Off the living room facing the front of the property, you enter one of the best parts of SeaRenity… the outdoor deck that is the ideal setting to have your morning coffee or evening cocktail all while being mesmerized by the picturesque Cypress tree.
The upstairs is completed with an additional three bedrooms. The third bedroom, with a Queen bed, boasts a bay window with a beautiful view of the mature landscape or Oak and fruit trees. This room has a Jack and Jill full bathroom (with 2 sinks), that connects to the Second Primary bedroom. This room contains a King bed and a private patio to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fresh air from the comfort of your room. At the end of the hallway, you will find the Main bedroom with another King bed, that overlooks the peaceful backyard landscape and adjoins to a gorgeous full bathroom complete with 2 sinks, a glass shower and a separate soaking tub.
As you continue to explore this luxury property, you wander in to the blissful backyard. Under a beautiful trellis with twinkling string lights, you will find a full outdoor kitchen with large gas BBQ, sink, bar with counter stools and formal dining table with chairs… all spaces that invite laughs and story-telling. Additionally there is a gas firepit with Adirondack chairs where you and your guests can continue memory-making conversations. Under the south-facing deck you will find a spa where you can melt all of your stresses away. And, just as you think there can be nothing more in this backyard oasis, you notice a bocce ball court that will entertain kids and adults for hours on end.
As you head north on this estate, you enter the Garage that has been fully designed as a sports-themed game room! The customized blue felt pool table is the center of the space that also serves as the perfect place to take in the game on the corner-mounted TV. There is also an alcove with couch, coffee table and second TV where those not playing pool can relax. Also found in the Garage is a second washer and dryer set so that beach towels can be washed without tracking sand in to the Main House.
Just as you think SeaRenity cannot have any other amenities, you walk through the door in the Garage to a beautiful Casita. The Casita is the perfect location for those that want a peaceful haven! You can prepare a snack in the kitchenette, lounge in the living room, utilize the ¾ bathroom or sleep in the sixth bedroom with a Queen bed with absolute peace and quiet. Additionally, the Casita has its own separate entrance through French doors that lead to a private patio complete with table and chairs and an expansive grass yard. The Casita can also serve as the ideal venue for a home office or school for those looking for a long-term escape.
Montecito SeaRenity is truly a unique property that is located minutes from the beach, beautifully appointed and thoughtfully designed for your family and friends to create memories that will last a lifetime. Slip into a moment of serenity, as the name suggests, and take your mind off of everyday life with this wonderful Montecito escape!
FAQ's: - Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation - TV's: 3 - High Speed WiFi: YES - Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip - Pet Policy: Call us! - # of King Size Beds: 3 - Parking: 4 Cars Max (Garage-0 / Driveway-4 / Street-0) - Air Conditioning (A/C): NO (portable fans available)
POLICIES: - Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors. - Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older. - No smoking on property. - Pet Policy: No pets, please. Thank you! - No party rentals or hosted events. - Check-in time is 3:00pm or later. - Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier. - Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation. - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**
**Regarding the Optional Onsite Services: These are third-party services that the managing host can assist in arranging, but are not affiliated with the property owner.
Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.
PET POLICY: This property does not accept pets.
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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. Casa Del Herrero and Rafael Gonzalez House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Montecito Village Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Carpinteria Station - 10 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Blenders in the Grass - 4 min drive
Caffe Luxxe - 5 min drive
Red Kettle Coffee - 3 min drive
Ospi Montecito - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape on 19 July 2026 start from AU$2,216, 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.
How much is parking at Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Montecito SeaRenity - A Secluded Luxury Escape located?
This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located in Montecito, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fernald Point and Lookout Park. Summerland Beach and Miramar Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was so beautiful and very clean. Our toddlers enjoyed the backyard and the access to the little creek outside the gate.My husband loved the place and my daughter in law was very impressed. Access to the beach was an easy, short drive. The area was secluded and private. I hope we will return soon.
What a beautiful property - so much to do and plenty of space for a large group of people. Everything you need, nicely organized and easy to navigate. Great location - would love to stay there again!
Private and beautiful! Great place to reconnect in Santa Barbara.
Loved the back yard entertaining and secluded feeling private grounds. Very clean and well managed property. We hope to stay there again sometime soon!
Carl D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Great to hear you had a nice stay at Montecito SeaRenity and it checked all the boxes. We appreciate the kind review and hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
This was our second stay in this amazing house. We have family in SB and the house was perfect for a small family gathering. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend!
Denae M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We love happy guests! So great to hear this is your 2nd stay at Montecito SeaRenity. That's a compliment in itself. Thank you for the nice review and you are welcome back anytime! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Very nice house with plenty of room for eight or more adults. House well equipped for cooking in main kitchen or large outdoor grill area.
William S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Fantastic!! So glad your group had a lovely time here. Thank you for being our guest and you're welcome back anytime! Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
This Montecito home was so well located and the layout was wonderful for our group of 7. One thing to note is that there are cameras on the property which felt a somewhat invasive but all in all a good experience and I would definitely stay again.
Angela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the nice review! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay. The parking area (only) does have cameras for the sole purpose of guest and property safety. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again!
Lovely house, the backyard was gorgeous with a nice barbecue and jacuzzi. Rooms very comfortable. Not really walkable to any restaurants or cafes, but very short drive
Maira C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Maira,
Thank you for the lovely review! We hope to welcome you again soon.
Best Regards,
Paradise Retreats Team
Great location, accommodating property managers, comfy beds, well stocked kitchen and massive washer/dryer set up. We all had our own space and plenty of room to work in between long days on location. Would definitely recommend.
Everything about this house worked for us! We loved the location, the open floor plan of the kitchen and living space, and the house was well stocked. We do an annual early Thanksgiving weekend every year and will definitely consider returning here.
Janet M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
You are welcome back anytime! Thank you for being our guest and we're thrilled you had a lovely Thanksgiving at Montecito SeaRenity. Until next time! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
We enjoyed the many amenities this property offers, from the rec room with pool table to the bocce court to the hot tub. The many bedrooms accommodated our family of 10 — 6 adults and 4 children — very well. The kitchen was very well equipped with modern appliances. We had a great 7 day stay!
Thomas D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to see you again in the future!
Best Regards,
Paradise Retreats Team
Private gate made the propety feel secure. Lots of space to spread out and enjoy the breeze through the trees and the chirpping birds. Even some fresh fruit on the trees. Clean and comfortable for our diverse group.
Lawrence L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for being our guest and your thoughtful review! We're so thrilled you enjoyed the home and found it relaxing. Please come back soon! Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
Went to Santa Barbara for a niece's wedding at the Valley Club in Montecito. Our adult children came and we all loved the home. Spacious, quiet and well equipped. Very clean. Problem with a smoke detector and the staff came right over and even gave us good ideas for local activities. The crew from Paradise was thorough and made everything smooth and easy. Would definately stay again if in the area.
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. The set up worked very well for 5 couples as it allowed us some space to spread out. The grounds are beautiful and the blood orange tree was a big hit for morning breakfasts. The kitchen was well stocked although the smoke alarm is very sensitive to the oven being on. The hot tub and fire pit were wonderful and the casita provided a fun night of pool. Overall everyone agreed that they would recommend the house and would absolutely stay there again.
Kaitlin E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Sounds like it was a fantastic birthday! So glad you had a great time and really enjoyed the house! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. We welcome you back anytime! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Wonderful home with all the amenities and great for our group of 6 adults and three kids. We used the bocci ball the hot tub the wonderful outdoor eating area and had plenty of bedrooms. Pool table in Casita also very nice. Good area close to town. Casita was cold so used the space heaters provided and that worked. Got a call just before arrival that informed us that we had to 'ford' a creek to get to the property and as it was raining heavily we might want to leave one car on the highway side of the creek. That turned out to be required. Our son rented a very large SUV that just made it across...but we walked over the footbridge. So for a time our large group couldn't all go out to eat..but it was Christmas so no biggie. Good to know though...if its raining hard you will need an suv.
t b j.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Shern F.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great for family & friends vacation
The property is well-fenced, so the children loved to play outside when we were home. Very safe for them to have fun. We didn't realize the casita is where the extra bedroom was, the main house is 5 bedrooms, with 1 in the detached castia. Wish we knew about this detail before we arrived to organize bedrooms with friends.
The location is very central and simple to get into Montecito and less than 10 mins to Santa Barbara Warf.
We traveled during the summer and with no A/C, the house was warm at night. I wish there was a way to cool it down a little more to rest better.
The kitchen is very well set up and is easy to prepare meals for 2 families, and the outdoor kitchen is very fun. Kids loved making smores in the evening.
There are bodyboards in the casita to bring to the beach for even more fun, and scooters too.
Overall, a great stay for 2 families with young children.
Shern F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time with your family and friends here at Montecito SeaRenity. It's a great space for larger groups. We appreciate your nice review and make note of your thoughts. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
I've been staying in VRBO's for 25 years. NEVER had such an awful experience as with Paradise Retreats. IMPORTANT information not disclosed (such as no cell coverage, have to cross a creek -- if it's too full then park and walk over a bridge with many steps)... many things non operable (front gate, hot tub, heating in "casita", a fireplace). Told they'd have cameras to monitor ME complying with rules (not for my safety but for us being watched). When things inoperable or non-disclosed information addressed with them -- met with defensiveness, excuses, rudeness. Paradise Retreats didn't have anyone check property before check-in. Snapped at us when I let them know displeasure. They were annoyed that we were frustrated. Also -- the "casita" and the game room -- they are the garage. Garage has no heating or cooling. "Casita" has a radiator far away from bedroom -- that wasn't operable when we arrived. Found out the hard way in middle of the night. They promised some refunds for the inoperable hot tub (that we had to clean) and the uninhabitable night in the casita. Then, told us they'd have to ask the "scheduling manager." I have never been treated with such disdain. The property itself was nice. But, I will never give a week's worth of rental to this property management company again. DO NOT USE THEM. Made the stay miserable and couldn't believe they treated us so poorly. Obviously, keeping a customer doesn't matter to them AT ALL.
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at SeaRenity. Ben provided us with easy to follow check-in details, and the housee was clean and comfortable the moment we walked in. Perfect for our large group (6 guys), each of whom welcomed the chance to spread out and have their own room. The backyard fire pit was the highlight of our evenings. Perfect for reminiscing about the cycling, mountain bike, and trail running advrntures we had earlier in the day. Easy access to Santa Barbara, Monticito and Summerland proved to be a valued commidity. An easy walk to the bike path and beach were added benefits. To be fair, two downside items: the Jack & Jill bathtup was stopped up, which created a minor inconvenience; ans the entry at the end of the cul-de-sac proved to be intimidating for Uber drivers, and isnt the prettiest of sights. That said, once you get through the property's front gate you're treated to a beautiful array of palms, fruit trees, succulents, rose mary bushes, and others. Really a great property! Highly recommend for families and groups of 5-7 people. Thanks for the great memories!
Chris L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Sounds like a fantastic time! I'm sure there was no shortage of laughs by the fire pit! Glad to hear you all made yourselves at home and appreciated the great location and beautiful landscaping. Your detailed and well thought out review is so helpful to us and future guests. Thank you for your notes and we will look into any needed improvements. Come see us again! Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
The house, its various amenities and location were all pretty fantastic. It was great for our large group. The one caveat was that, for us, the strict neighborhood quiet hours (9pm) were a bit limiting for our group as we were there to celebrate a birthday. It’s less of a party house and probably more suitable for families. Regardless, though, we had an excellent experience and the house had everything we needed.
Adam R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to welcome you again soon! - Paradise Retreats Team
Wonderfully located, quiet, plenty of space for our family of 8 adults and 4 kids, lovely outdoor BBQ and dining area, nicely appointed, and responsive property managers. I might recommend that they add more kitchen items (e.g., utensils, wine glasses, plates and cups) to accommodate a large group and perhaps air conditioning on the 2nd level (it got pretty warm in the afternoon). This did not take away though from the wonderful setting it provided for our family!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for the lovely review, we will certainly share your feedback with the respective department!
Best Regards,
Paradise Retreats Team
Great location! We rented this for 5 people to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Beautiful and clean house. Super comfortable . We did not want to leave! We plan on coming back a s would love to stay here again!
Gina G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Gina,
Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy to welcome you again soon!
Best Regards,
Paradise Retreats Team
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