Casa Ray, Artist's Retreat, Only 5 Minutes to the Beach
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Atop the Mesa, this newly redecorated and refurnished home is accented with original art by the homeowner, a 50 year resident of Santa Barbara. It is centrally located, close to the 101 freeway, local neighborhood shopping and restaurants, five minutes to downtown,
beaches and parks. It has a peek-a-boo view of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. Choose from three patios for your morning coffee, tanning in the afternoon, quiet relaxation, or meals. Solid oak floors
flow through the entry, living room and hallway. The family room and bedrooms have new carpet. The living room has a gas fireplace. A large dining table easily seats six. A comfortable family room is perfect for
TV and movies.The master bedroom is romantic and relaxing, with it's own bathroom. The second bedroom has a double bed with a nautical theme.
The third bedroom has surfer decor and trundle style twin beds. A second bathroom is off of the hall. The quiet and secluded backyard has a table for six, a wood burning fireplace, BBQ,and restaurant style grill. This is a no-smoking property and we do not accept pets.
Three private patios
Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
Comfortable furnishings
Complete kitchen with new stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, gas stove top, and microwave
Full size washer and dryer
Stereo CD player
Cable TV with DVD player and VCR
Videos, games, puzzles, books and magazines
Wireless internet
Free local and long distance phone calls within the continental U.S.
Linens, towels and beach towels, and plenty of blankets and pillows
Also included are many discount coupons for restaurants, fast food, museums & attractions, movies, wine tours, and more.
The Mesa neighborhood shopping area is very convenient and has 2 grocery stores, two drug stores, Starbucks, great restaurants, fast food, hair and nail salons, and many other services.
Property Type
- 1600 sq. ft.
- House
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Maker
- Oven
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
Theme
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Family
Location & View
Activities
- Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Surf Fishing
- Golf
- Swimming
- Pier Fishing
- Massage Therapist
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Tennis
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Equestrian Events
- Surfing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Paragliding
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Sailing
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Recreation Center
- Winery Tours
- Synagogues
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Botanical Garden
- Library
- Playground
- Museums
- Marina
- Whale Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Boating
Other Activities
Reviews
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A Wonderful Time
A Wonderful Time
- Guest jaydub
- Date of stay 12/26/11
- Review Submitted 01/01/12
It's hard to express how much we enjoyed staying here. My wife, daughters, and son-in-law loved it and heralded me for finding such a nice place--spacious, close to the ocean and to Santa Barbara's other attractions. It's also tastefully decorated--much more so than one expects in a vacation rental. And best of all, we had great weather, even in late December. The owners were accommodating and easy to work with. Book this place and the good times will follow.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Wonderful tiome in Santa Barbara
Wonderful tiome in Santa Barbara
- Guest Andy
- Date of stay 08/13/11
- Review Submitted 08/30/11
My wife,son[16], mother-in-law and I stayed at this great place. The 3 bedrooms were perfect, including the 2 baths. Out side the house is also great. We could not have asked for a nicer cleaner place to stay. It also brought back a lot of memories for my wife and mother-in-law whose mother lived 5 doors away on island view. they spent many a summer and Christmas there for many yrs. I would recommend this house to anyone. Thank You for the use of your house. Andy, Carol, Kyle, & Lucille.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Relaxing visit to Santa Barbara
Relaxing visit to Santa Barbara
- Guest Zoe Chance
- Date of stay 10/01/10
- Review Submitted 10/04/10
My girlfriends and I had a very relaxing visit to Santa Barbara, staying at Casa Ray. Gale was very friendly and informative during the booking process, so there were no surprises - other than the fig tree, which happened to have ripe fruit when we visited, yum! The house is exactly as stated on the site. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the patio, and reading by the gas fireplace. In case you couldn't tell from the listing, there's a family room as well as a living room, the master bed is a queen, guest bed is a double, and trundle beds are twins. Casa Ray is simple, welcoming, and comfortable. Hope you enjoy it!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, people with disabilities.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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Casa Ray - centrally located
Guest comment entered by ownerCasa Ray - centrally located
- Guest Shannon and Walt
- Date of stay 06/26/09
- Review Submitted 05/06/10
We felt right at home and had a wonderful time! We loved the central location of the home. We also loved having breakfast on the patio, very relaxing! Walter and Shannon, Chatsworth., CADid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$275 | $1925 | $7700 | |||
| Summer Mar 15 - Sep 13 2 night min stay |
$300 | $350 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$2164 | $8056 | ||
Additional information about rental rates
Holidays are the same rate as summer. Fri. or Sun.
will be included in weekend rates if it falls on Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years. Weekdays, Sun.-Sat.,will be at the Summer/Holiday weekend rate. Two night minimum stay. A deposit of $200.00/each week or less, is required to hold a reservation. Check with us for discounts on stays of 7 days or more.
Fees:
- Cleaning Fee: $165
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $350
- Taxes Included
Cancellation policy:
30 day cancellation policy, 60 days for stays involving holiday dates
If you have any questions please contact the owner.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: 15 minutes to the Santa Barbara airport at 14 Miles
- Nearest Train: 7 minutes to the Amtrak Station at 3 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 2 minutes to the 101 Highway at Carrillo Blvd. at 1 Miles
- Nearest Beach: 5 minutes to the beach at 2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Several bars and restaurants in the Mesa Center at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Golf: 9 minutes to golf at 4.5 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: 1 minute to the nearest restaurant at 0.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1956
About the owner: The original owners of this property raised their children in this home, and lived here during their retirement years. The family home now supports the care of the matriarch and artist of the family.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
This is your comfortable home-away-from-home.
Contact us
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