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At Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara, you can look forward to laundry facilities, babysitting service and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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

Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara

Ocean Views from the Heart of Santa Barbara

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS
There isn't a more lovely location to experience Santa Barbara’s beauty than from Bluewater Retreat, a premier offering from Paradise Retreats. Perfectly situated across from the stunning Shoreline Park, you'll be steps from a quaint coastal walk, a path down to the beach, and a short stroll from several beachside cafes and many restaurants at the Harbor. This is the ideal spot to chill and soak up the surfside beauty.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, a highlight of Paradise Retreats' collection, features large bay windows in the Living Room to keep your focus on that mesmerizing ocean view, complemented by a central stone fireplace. The Primary Suite boasts a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with a vintage step-down jacuzzi tub. The private backyard is complete with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a lush tropical garden. The front patio is the perfect location to watch the July 4th fireworks, sailboat regatta, and breathtaking sunsets over the Channel Islands from the comfort of your own space!

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Wrap-around porch with ocean views
- Steps to cliffside park and beach
- Private backyard hot tub

FAQ's:
- Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: 55"(1), 45"(1)
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: K-Cup
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- Bedroom/Bathroom Details: See "Rooms and Beds" tab above
- Parking Max: 4 Cars (Garage-2 / Driveway-2 / Street-Limited)
- # of King Size Beds: 1
- Air Conditioning (A/C): NO (portable fans available)
- Party Rentals/Hosted Events: Prohibited

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- Quiet Hours: 9:00pm-9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No Smoking on Property.
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- No Party Rentals or Hosted Events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner Reserves the Right to Deny Reservation.
- Until Confirmed, Rates are Subject to Change.

Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.

Pets may be considered at this home but require written authorization and additional fees.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 and a first aid kit
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

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About the area

The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. 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 Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara
    Shoreline Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with vast blue ocean water and silky brown sand surrounded by lush green trees, plants and homes with blue sky and clouds at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
    Leadbetter Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach
    9 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Shoreline Park
    6 min walk
  • Eli Luria Library
    2 min drive
  • John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Shoreline Park and 1000 Steps Beach. Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Bluewater Retreat - Ocean Views from the heart of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Twila M.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location for a walk to the beach, to watch the sunrise AND sunset. We used the deck to drink our morning coffee, eat lunch and afternoon snacks. So many wonderful restaurants within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great get away!

This property was amazing for a sisters’ trip/reunion. A great place to relax with a great view! Thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Best View Ever

Cannot beat this location. View of the ocean from the living room and a park just across the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

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

Breathtaking Sunrise to Sunset

Panoramic views all day…A respite from all the loss of the LA Fires.Santa Barbara Bluewater helped us heal and find strength for the next phase of recovery
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Lovely beach getaway

This was an amazing location for our vacation. The awesome views of the ocean and all the cozy places to relax were perfect. Close access to the beaches were great for morning walks. Kitchen well equipped, super comfy beds, and great linens. Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon D.

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

College Reunion

Was an awesome week with college friends and family! The location of this house is incredible!! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Santa Barbara

Nice property directly across the street from park and ocean. Just a few minutes to downtown. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great house, beautiful view

The view was wonderful and the house is cute. We had a great stay. Some of the folks around the neighborhood there weren’t too nice, which was a big annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

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

Bungalow with beautiful views

A great classic California bungalow. The house was pristine, one of the cleanest VRBO's we have experienced. Location is perfect across from the park with access to the ocean 5 minutes away at 1000 steps beach. Beautiful views of the ocean and the mountains in the distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great Everything

Really enjoyed the panoramic view from the windows in the living room with the constant parade of walkers, runners, dog walkers etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle N.

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

Wow! What a great find!

Location,location,location. Loved the hot tub , walking, dining. Sunrise and sunset. Need I say more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Awesome place - we will definitely rent again!

This was a perfect place to stay for our 3 day trip to Santa Barbara. Only negative to us was that the sun didn't come out much but that's Santa Barbara in the summer. We absolutely loved walking along the beach right across from the house. Walked down to Shoreline Cafe each day for breakfast or lunch. Overall perfect - just wish we had stayed all week. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richele O.

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

Funky retro home

Enjoyed this place. It’s dated but clean and was perfect for our mixed family of teens and adults. Great for morning walks and close enough to town if you like walking. Teens not so much. Hot tub was a hit. Loved the deck views & back yard vibe Would be perfect if there were bikes, corn hole and the June gloom didn’t exist.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

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

Beautiful, but obviously absentee owner

Great location, very unique house-looks like it was very stylish in its day. Very clean and well stocked, but it was obvious that the owner rarely visits. There aren’t any lamps in the living room that could be used for reading-one had a terribly dim bulb and the other was non-functional. Light switches in the house need to be labeled-we never did find out how to turn off one of the kitchen lights. I gave it 5 stars because of location and overall quality of stay, but, if I could nitpick for a minute, short term rentals seem to be less about a nice functional place to stay, and more about what looks good on instagram.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Regina F.

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

Mixed bag

Clean property but as other reviewers have mentioned, quite dated property. Washer and dryer have seen better days but are serviceable. When using microwave or dryer, all lights in use in house dim. It is on a very busy street where traffic goes all day long, but quiet at night. Across from pretty public park but very, very busy park with runners, walkers, barking dogs and every afternoon we were there for a week, a big soccer setup for kids games. Saturday was an in-park kid's birthday party that went on for 5 hours. Popular park spot because right next to restrooms and parking lot. Property management was responsive when we called to get hot tub heating times adjusted for our use and also when we emailed upon checkout a few issues such as a leaking faucet and ants in kitchen and master bath. Lots of newish Wayfair furniture doesn't really add up to the price point of this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very cool property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean home. Great location! Fabulous Views! We would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

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

Great!

Home was very comfortable had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location across the street from Shoreline Park with views of the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The park is lovely, very walkable, with spectacular views of the ocean. The home was very comfortable with a nice kitchen and laundry. It's not a new home, so a bit dated but with a very comfortable living room area and a cool, beachy vibe. Very very satisfied with our stay here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great Stay, Perfect Location

I have spent a lot of time in Santa Barbara over the years and have always wanted to stay in this neighborhood. Thew location could not be more convenient to downtown, the harbor, beaches, etc. The front patio is great for an afternoon glass of wine and the house has everything you need. All around a great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Wonderful location

Great location and views. House and outdoor areas were great and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Paradise Retreat

Lovely location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Perfect Location

It was a perfect home with an ideal location. We will definitely stay here again when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022