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Large Private Historic Spanish Home on Lush Grounds Near Beach [#24561] | View Property
The Mesa (Beach Area)
House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
From $2950/wk
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Traveler Reviews (18)
A Real Home Away from Home
Guest: Lawrence.
(Prunedale, Monterey County, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/28/11
We rented this lovely home for a combined vacation/family business meeting. We immediately fell in love with its ambiance. It is obvious this home is well cared for and loved by its owners; we immediately felt relaxed and welcomed. We've rented many vacation homes and have never felt more at home than we did here. The lush, mature gardens and large spaciuos lot create the ultimate in privacy and provided everyone in our group space to spread out and relax. Access to the beach, harbor, downtown and freeway is just about perfect - there is quick access to everything while still avoiding most traffic. The home is very comfortable (great beds) with every convenience (fast internet too). The owners are very nice and are concerned that their guests are comfortable and well taken care of, which is a nice change from having to deal deal with real estate management staff. It was an honor to share this historical home.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful and convenient family home
Guest: Christina H.
(Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
We recently spent a week at this beautiful house and loved it. There were five of us, including 3 children ages 6, 4 and 2. The house was extremely well-equipped for a family like ours, whether for a trip to the beach, cooking, home entertainment, etc. The house was spotless and elegant, but still very warm and comfortable. The garden is a true gem-- fully enclosed, but with a hundred spots for the kids to play hide-and-seek. The house is also very conveniently located near a wonderful grocery store (Lazy Acres), restaurants and the beach. A 3 minute drive takes you to other great beaches or downtown Santa Barbara. We appreciated having room to roam, quiet and privacy, but also easy access to SB's main attractions. Also, the owner was always available if we needed anything. This is a great spot, especially for a large-ish family.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/14/09
The Newman's home is exquisite! We felt so relaxed here, and really enjoyed the beautiful yard, the restaurant-quality kitchen, and the gorgeous decor. The Newman family has thought about every square inch of the home, yard and gardens; it is impeccably decorated, tended, and clean. In fact, it is pretty much the home of my dreams! Some of the highlights for us: The upstairs master bedroom, with its entire wall of windows at tree level, was especially relaxing. The kitchen was top quality all the way, and my husband, who used to own and operate restaurants, was in seventh heaven every time he cooked (which meant even better meals for the rest of us)! In addition, the yard and gardens were incredibly spacious and beautiful. Mature plants and trees created a natural privacy fence, and we felt miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. That said, we were actually very close to all of the best parts of the city. There were several good grocery stores within a five-minute drive, and downtown Santa Barbara was only ten minutes away. I walked to the beach and the Douglas Preserve every day, and the Arroyo Burro State Beach (our favorite) was only five minutes away by car. Anne Newman was extremely prompt and courteous in every exchange we had with her. She was eager to make sure that we had everything we needed for a great vacation. We had only one small problem--the Internet went down one day--and Anne arranged for a technician to come right away, then followed up with us to make sure that everything went smoothly. Every e-mail I sent her was returned within just hours, and after the end of our stay, our security deposit arrived at our house almost before we did! I enthusiastically recommend the beautiful Newman home to anyone interested in staying in Santa Barbara, and I hope that we can return there ourselves for a future vacation.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/14/08
We had a wonderful East- West family gathering here. The kitchen is fantastic, esp the huge griddle. There were 4 adults, a 7 and 3 1/2 year old and we had plenty of comfortable space. The kids ( and adults) had a great time on the trampoline, in the hot tub and running around the yard. We were in close proximity to many fun beaches and made great use of the boogie boards, which were provided for us. The bus line to downtown is also within walking distance, which allowed my husband and I to steal the car for the day and head to Los Olivos for wine tasting while Grandma and Grandpa took the kids to a movie, lunch and a great park for the day by bus. We would definitely consider renting again, if we decide to head down this way again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/05/07
The Newman's home was a wonderful base for our Santa Barbara vacation. There was plenty of room for our group of 7 to spread out and not trip over each other. The office, den, outdoor sitting area, and back yard each offered spots for privacy when desired, yet the common areas were large enough to accomodate all of us for meals and meal prep. The location of the house is great...blocks from the beach, walking distance for coffee or groceries, and easy access to the highway. And the neighborhood was quiet enough to enjoy evenings outdoors. We would definately recommend the Newman's home to anyone looking for a home away from home type of vacation!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06
Review Submitted: 10/16/06
We had a very pleasant stay in the Newman's lovely home. The kitchen was very well equipped and we appreciated the private yard. The separate upstairs master suite was perfect, as there were 4 teenagers with us and they had their own space downstairs; they had a great time on the trampoline when they weren't at the nearby beach. The location was also great for walking to pick up groceries, get coffee, or just to stroll by the ocean. A great spot for relaxing!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06
Review Submitted: 08/31/06
This house was spacious, clean , and well maintained. Although large for our family of 3, the house was luxurious compared to staying in a hotel room. The location was very convenient for golf, visiting Santa Barbara, and going to the beach. The Newmans were very helpful and available.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06
Review Submitted: 08/25/06
If you are looking for peace, serenity, and beauty with all the amenities of a 4 star hotel, then this house is for you. Hugh yard with flowers, shrubs, and privacy gives one the feeling of being alone. The upstairs master suite is a lovers dream supplied with candles, CD player, hot tub, and views. The kitchen inspired our son, daughter, and spouses to cook gourmet meals every night. We spent every morning at the beach (3 min. drive)soaking up the sound of the surf. There are lots of activities to keep everyone happy and all are very close. This house made our family reunion very special. None of us wanted to leave.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/05
Review Submitted: 09/29/05
This is a superb home, ideal for a perfect holiday. Wonderful kitchen, wonderful master bedroom, good quality furnishings throughout - a home that oozes style. A long way from our own home, but we've a real intent to return. Loved it!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05
Review Submitted: 08/26/05
We were lucky enough to rent the Newmans home for a family reunion. The house was perfect. It felt like old Santa Barbara with all the modern conveniences. There was enough space for all to have privacy, a fabulous kitchen big enough for all of us to cook together, a beautiful yard with lovely hidden spaces. My eleven year old niece was on the trampoine contstantly, and like all of us, did not want to leave when the week was up. We loved having the beach chairs and boogie boards at our disposal. We also appreciated the BBQ and huge outdoor dining table. My husband and I loved the master suite and relaxing in the hot tub after running everyone around all day. The location is perfect, close to everything, but peaceful. Highly recommended.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05
Review Submitted: 08/24/05
Perfect City, Perfect House, Perfect Yard, Perfect Location - I could have stayed forever! For the past 13 years we have been visiting Santa Barbara for Fiesta! This was by far the best accommodations in all the years. Our children wore themselves out jumping on the trampoline - allowing the adults an early evening of relaxing in the hot tub - life doesn't get much better. The owners of this house have exquisite taste and spared no expense in anticipating the needs of their guests. It was so easy to walk into this gorgeous home and feel like we had lived there all our lives. Without a doubt anyone who wants a private and spacious home within minutes from every attraction in Santa Barbara should look no further than this wonderful property.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/05
Review Submitted: 02/04/05
This was the most perfect vacation in years! The home is so comfortable and lovely, and close to everything. Our family enjoyed the roomy house, hot tub, gourmet kitchen and large garden. The owners are wonderful people, and we are so lucky they opened their home to us.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/03
Review Submitted: 08/28/03
This home was everything it said it was and more......we could have stayed forever.We have a large family with a variety of ages and everyone loved it !Privacy,comfort,location,cleanliness all top rate - would definiteley rent this fabulous house again!!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/03
Review Submitted: 08/17/03
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. We spent wonderful time in the yard with all the tropical plantings. The house and yard are indeed spacious and private. Cooking in the kitchen was a joy as were the other amenities that the home offered. We walked to the beach, enjoyed the view from the spa and thoroughly spoiled ourselves with the use of the massage table. This stay was voted the best vacation in years.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/03
Review Submitted: 08/13/03
We truly enjoyed a fabulous week in this home. As wonderful as the description sounds, there are even more delights to be discovered. The spacious layout, beautiful yard, and amazing kitchen gave our party of six adults both privacy and fun times as a group. We especially enjoyed walking on the beach and cooking up wonderful produce from the Farmer's Market. We highly recommend this property!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/03
Review Submitted: 07/12/03
The home was all it was said to be and more!! Our family was very comfortable in this warm and inviting home! We had our three teenage daughters, one of thier freinds and our 2 1/2 year old daughter..... there was plenty of room for everyone! The beach was wonderful.... just can't say enough how nice our stay was..... Would stay again if it is available!
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