Location: Private Homes, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Area, Central Coast, California, USA (Montecito,Santa Barbara, Miramar Beach) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Please check calendar before inquiring. Now booking June-September 2010. All of 2009 is booked.
The Dolphin Den is located directly on the sand at Miramar Beach the most private and desirable beach in Montecito, just 3 miles from downtown Santa Barbara.
Fantastic 180 degree beach and Channel Island views from all three beachfront balconies of the Dolphin Den.
This home is ultra comfortable and feels like living inside a luxurious wooden ship.
Specifically designed for vacation rentals, this Three Story home has Four Beds and Two Baths which sleeps 8 easily.
You can step outside your first floor right onto the sand.
Wake up to an unobstructed view of the sunrise and the lapping of the waves only a few yards from your bedroom.
Kick back in your beach chair using our Wireless Broadband while your children play in the gentle surf.
BBQ on the beach just steps from the door with your wife and children gazing lovingly at you.
The Dolphin Den is a uniquely hand crafted home that is constantly being upgraded.
The walls are hand plastered with custom Teak cabinets, Teak furniture, Granite counter tops, and heated floors. The house is full of dolphin sculptures, ocean paintings, antique surfboards, pottery, surf art and a vintage coral collection.
Each floor has sweeping beach views and new Hi Definition Plasma Televisions.
The kitchen has two new full-size fridge and freezer units and a new stainless oven, stove and microwave.
All our windows are solar-reflective tinted and dual-glazed for maximum privacy and thermal efficiency
No smoking inside house and no pets allowed, ever, no exceptions.
Miramar Beach is a gated community for your security and privacy.
SUMMER 2010 RATES:
Please check calendar before inquiring.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
Available starting Saturday June 12 to Tuesday September 7th.
No other dates in 2009 or 2010 are available.
June 12 to June 30 is $600 per night.
July 1 to July 31 is $800 per night.
August 1 to September 8 is $1,000 per night.
10% County of SB Transient Occupancy Tax.
The minimum rental period is 7 nights.
Stays of longer than 14 days will be considered for a discounted rate.
All rentals have a charge for cleaning, which is $250 for the entire house.
The cleaning deposit is non-refundable and due at time of payment.
A refundable damage deposit of $2,000 is due at time of payment.
All utilities and expanded cable charges are included (except for long distance telephone charges).
Check-in time for weekly rentals is 4 P.M. and check-out time is 11 A.M. unless special arrangements are made in advance.
Click on our website below for more information and make your reservations soon!
Property description:
• Three stories connected by inside and outside stairs.
• Four Beds/Two Baths-Sleeps 8.
The interior has been extensively remodeled with comfort and luxury in mind. Wake up and have breakfast on one of the decks overlooking the water where the dolphins and whales cruise by all summer. Miramar Beach is a great place to swim, bodyboard and surf or just relax and watch the sun rise and set from your chair.
Top Floor Description:
_ The Top Floor has a Queen bed (Memory Foam mattress) in the front room and a California King bed (Sealy Posturpedic) in back bedroom.
_ Two large HD Flatscreen Televisions and DVD players.
_ Bathroom with shower.
_ Refrigerator with icemaker and microwave.
Middle Floor Description:
_ The Middle Floor has a fully equipped Kitchen with Gas oven and Four burner gas stove. Separate freezer and refrigerator units with an ice maker.
_ One Panasonic 42” HD Flatscreen Television and DVD/VHS player.
Bottom Floor Description:
_ The Bottom Floor has two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and the other with a King bed. Both bedrooms have large Panasonic HD Televisions and DVD players.
_ There is a bathroom with shower and this floor has direct access to the beach.
_ Outside hot water shower. Beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards.
Details:
Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Montecito, California
Property Type:
• house
Location Type:
• beachfront
• waterfront
Theme:
• luxury
• family
General:
• Underfloor hot water
• central heating
• Thermostats on each floor
• Soaps-Basic
• Towels provided
• Linens provided
• Telephone
We accept credit cards:
Visa and Mastercard
Kitchen:
• Two refrigerators
• One freezer
• Coffee-Grinder
• Spices
• toaster
• grill
• microwave
• oven
• Blender
• cooking utensils
• Four Stove-Top-Burners
• dish washer
• coffee maker
• Ice-Maker
• Dinnerware for 10
Outside:
• washing machine
• clothes dryer
Bathrooms:
• 2 bathroom(s)
• Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
• Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
• 4 beds, sleeps maximum of 8 people
• Bed One Top Floor - 1 Queen
• Bed Two Top Floor - 1 California King
• Bed Three-Bottom Floor-1 Queen
• Bed Four-Bottom Floor-1 King
Entertainment:
• Five HD Plasma flat screens TV’s
• DVD’s
• Expanded HI Definition cable TV
Internet Access:
• Wireless Broadband
Outside:
• Three balconys
• Two Parking Spaces
• Off-Street
• outdoor grill
Suitability:
• children welcome
• non smoking only
Local Activities:
• mountain biking
• cycling
• horseback riding
• paragliding
• scuba diving or snorkeling
• swimming
• golf
• tennis
• antiquing
• sailing
• fishing
• wind-surfing
• roller blading
• surfing
• walking
Onsite Equipment:
• Beach-Chairs
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
• Restaurants
• Winery-Tours
• Scenic-Drives
• Zoo
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: AT HOUSE
- Dryer: AT HOUSE
- Linens Provided: TWO CHANGES OF SHEETS FOR EACH BED, LOTS OF TOWELS.
- Off Street Parking: TWO PARKING SPOTS AT HOUSE
- Gas Fireplace: Underfloor hydronic (hot water) heating with thermostats on each floor.
- Beds
- King Bed: ONE CALIFORNIA KING BED, TWO KING BEDS (BOTH MEMORY FOAM)
- Queen Bed: ONE QUEEN BED (MEMORY FOAM)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: FIVE LARGE PLASMA HD TV'S WITH ALL CHANNELS (ADULT CHANNELS BLOCKED)
- DVD (4)
- VCR
- Video Library: Surfing and ocean sports dvd's and VHS tapes.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: ALL TOP QUALITY APPLIANCES AND TWO REFRIGERATORS AND ONE FREEZER.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: EVERYTHING INCLUDING SPICES.
- Refrigerator (2) : One fridge on middle floor in kitchen, one fridge on top floor.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: GAS BBQ ON THE BEACH (NEW BBQ PURCHASED EVERY SUMMER)
- Balcony (3) : BEACHSIDE DECKS ON ALL THREE FLOORS. Fantastic panoramic views.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: SWEEPING VIEWS OVER MIRAMAR BEACH.
- Oceanfront: You can't get any closer than this.
- Communications
- Telephone: Landline, cable modem, wireless internet and ethernet provided.
- Broadband Internet: Internet works inside house and on beach.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Ultra comfortable house that is heavily insulated with underfloor radiant heating.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Never ever ever.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Puff outside but not indoors.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- TWO SURF SPOTS VISIBLE FROM HOUSE. 12 MILES TO RINCON.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Now booking June-September 2010. All of 2009 is already booked.
SUMMER 2010 RATES: Minimum rental period is 7 nights.
Available starting June 12 to September 7th. No other dates in 2010 are available.
June 12 to June 30 is $600 per night.
July 1 to July 31 is $800 per night.
August 1 to September 8 is $1,000 per night.
10% County of SB Transient Occupancy Tax for rentals under 30 days.
All rentals have a charge for cleaning, which is $250.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
June 2010 Luxury Home-on the Sand at Miramar Bch-4BR-Sleeps 8
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
We built the house on the nicest and most private beach near Santa Barbara.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
Warm, comfortable, great views, privacy.
Owner's Map of Private Homes
We built the Dolphin Den ourselves and live in the house for the school year. We rent it for the summer vacation and travel overseas to surf and show the kids how other people live. The house is constantly updated with new artwork and ocean related collectibles. Please look at the information here, check the calendar and let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Greg, Andrea, Jasmin and Josh.
Property Photos
- Dolphin Den - May 18, 2008 - Santa Barbara, California Lodging
- Dolphin Den Top Floor - Santa Barbara, California Lodging
- Dolphin Den - Top Floor - Santa Barbara, California Lodging
- Miramar Beach view from Top Floor looking West in the late afternoon
- Dolphin Den-Top Floor California King Bedroom
- Dolphin Den-Top Floor California King Bedroom
- Dolphin Den Top Floor Bathroom
- Dolphin Den - Middle Floor
- Middle Floor Deck Looking West
- Dolphin Den Middle Floor
- Dolphin Den - Middle Floor
- Dolphin Den - Bottom Floor Deck
- Dolphin Den Bottom Floor Bedroom
- Dolphin Den - Bottom Floor Bedroom
- Dolphin Den - Top Floor Sunrise Looking East
- Dolphin Den- Sunday May 18, 2008
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #184408
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