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A room with wooden beams, large windows, a table with a bowl of fruit, and two chairs. - Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! (Santa Barbara)
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A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a view of the sea. - Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! (Santa Barbara)
A cozy living room with a white sofa, wooden shelves, and a view of the deck with an American flag. - Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! (Santa Barbara)
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Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel!

  • The Boathouse

    Paradise on the beach! Sitting right on the sand at one of the most beautiful semi-private beaches in Santa Barbara, The Boathouse is the perfect retreat! This property is located on the best part of Miramar Beach! Constructed of teak, mahogany and white spruce, accompanied by etched and stained glass windows, this unique cottage has been designed to look and feel like a well-built custom sailing vessel. The property consists of two separate one bedroom/one bathroom units joined by a connected stairway inside and a common entrance from the outside. Each unit can be rented separately (sleeping 2 adults and 2 children) or together for a maximum of 6 to 8 people. Please take into consideration that this property is equip with multiple sets of stairs that are required for access down to the unit and down to the beach. As is typical with many Santa Barbara homes, this property does not have AC. Open windows and the use of fans allow ocean breezes in to keep the house cool during hot summer months.

    The Upper Unit features a fireplace and larger enclosed deck. The Lower Unit sits closest to the sand. Views are unobstructed from the deck as there is no railing and just sandy beach below. During high tide you may just be able to dangle your feet in the water from the deck! At either property you can relax and enjoy the amazing view as you listen to the sound of the surging waves. Let the waves lull you to sleep in a comfortable queen size bed. For your entertainment, this cozy cabin is also equipped with a television, cable TV and wifi. However, you will be too busy enjoying the outdoors! Just a few steps to the sand, where plenty of beach accessories await for your enjoyment chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and boogie boards included.

    When you are ready to enjoy a meal, a small kitchen provides all that you need for cooking or step up to the roof deck for your barbequing pleasure! (Deck is shared with lower unit). If eating out at great restaurants is more your style, Montecito's lower Village is only a mile away and downtown Santa Barbara is a short 10 minute drive.

    Please Note: If both units are rented by separate parties, expect some interaction due to the nature of the internal stairs, upper deck, shared laundry, and common stairs to the beach. This property is equipped with multiple sets of stairs that are required for access down to the unit from the parking lot and down to the beach. It may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

    Please Note: Stair access is required to reach the: upper deck, laundry, and common stairs to the beach. This property is equipped with multiple sets of stairs that are required for access down to the unit from the parking lot and down to the beach. It may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. The interior carpeted stairs have walls on both sides but no railings, additionally the small set of exterior stairs leading down from the unit directly onto the beach does not have railings.

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About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
    Butterfly Beach
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fernald Point
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hammond's Beach
    3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • El Sitio
    5 min drive
  • Ospi Montecito
    4 min drive
  • Blenders in the Grass
    4 min drive
  • Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Montecito holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Entire Beachfront Retreat with the Spirit of a Sailing Vessel! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent getaway on Miramar Beach

Great place to stay with beautiful scenery and in walking distance on the beach to an excellent restaurant and bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Great House to rent right on the beach. Very clean, organized. Well, maintained. Beautiful view. Loved the dolphins and sea lions swimming by daily. Would recommend for a nice relaxing vacation.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Boathouse Miramar Beach

We had a fabulous stay at this beautiful beach. We will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and great house!

House was perfect for our needs. Location is the best and home had everything we needed to cook, relax and enjoy. Great balconies for sitting and relaxing beachside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of fun and could not get closer to the beach!

Had an amazing time For my Birthday weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location

We had an amazing and relaxing time. You really feel like you're on a boat and the house is fully stocked with kitchen supplies, towels, beach chairs and games. You can't beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Pre Wedding

We were attending our granddaughters wedding and this made a perfect place to relax before the wedding festivities began. Everything was clean and well stocked - The view was excellent and we enjoyed people watching.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great little slice of heaven

The house is really cute. It’s as pictured, just quite small — which doesn’t matter when your front yard is the ocean. Very well equipped, we had absolutely everything we needed. Comfy beds! Tiny bit of a musty smell, but again, it’s the beach. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The view and proximity to the beach was unbeatable! Wonderful kitchen with everything you could need if you don't want to eat out.The cell phone receptibility left a lot to be desired. Fortunately, my friend was able to Wi-Fi connect on her phone. I could not. Also had some initial trouble with the code boxes for the master keys for both units.Also be aware if you are older, this property has many stairs, and some areas could cause a misbalance.Otherwise, my friend and I enjoyed our stay thoroughly, and I am already missing the sound of those ocean waves, which come very close to the property at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location for our short stay in Santa Barbara

The Boat House just right for our family visit to Santa Barbara for Easter weekend - five adults fit cozily and comfortably in the two bdr/2 bath units (upper and lower). Kitchen well stocked. Bedroom beds comfy - downstairs sofa bed was fine. Plenty of clean towels, sheets, blankets, etc and beach toys, though we didn't use any. Only issue was mildew odor from drains when we first arrived that dissipated after windows opened. Wifi helped us watch NBA Playoffs on our devices as Boat House TV/Cable was limited. Construction warned about before renting did not get underway until 8 AM Monday morning - so no issue. All and all, a heavenly spot to be in for three nights - utterly peaceful and charming. Owners/property manager was attentive and responded quickly to all inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable

Great vacation spot. We spent a week there. Would do it again. The stairs from the bedroom to the kitchen are dangerous at night Owner should add a railing and night light.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach Front Holiday

The Boat House is a super cool bungalow just steps to the beach. Both top and bottom units are well decorated like spacious cabins on a fine yacht. The "galleys" had everything we needed to prepare fine meals. The units are well furnished and equipped with everything else needed for an enjoyable stay at the beach. The sunrises over the water were incredible. The beach walks excellent. We could not stop gazing at the ocean through large picture windows, We will be back to stay here again! - The Nielsen Family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach house directly on the beach

Charming, very clean house with a well equipped kitchen if you like to cook. The location and ocean view were unparalleled. So easy for the kids to go directly on the beach. Stocked with everything you would need for the beach. We would definitely go again!