Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
Primary bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit
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 of the units can be rented separately (sleeping 2 adults and 2 children each for example) or rented 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 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! 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 barbecuing pleasure! (Deck is shared with upper 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.
When flying into the area, the property is easily accessible from Santa Barbara Airport (only about 20 minutes away) and Los Angeles (90 miles south).
The Boathouse—Lower Unit (1 Bed/1 Bath with a sleeper sofa in living room). Please inquire if you would like to book both Upper & Lower levels together (2 Bed/ 2 Bath) or see listing titled "Entire Unit".
**Please Note: If both units are rented by separate parties, expect some interaction and possible sound due to the nature of the stacked units, 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.
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Guests are required to submit their signed contract and initial payment to Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara no later than 24 hours after booking.
Reserving guests will be required to complete a secure ID verification during the booking process. Failure to do so will result in void reservation.
Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. The Easton Gallery and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Montecito Village Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Carpinteria Station - 16 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Blenders in the Grass - 4 min drive
Ospi Montecito - 4 min drive
Red Kettle Coffee - 3 min drive
Caffe Luxxe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit on 19 Jun, 2026 start from S$505, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Retreat On Sand with Charming Nautical Features | Lower Unit 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).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Phillip, thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a great stay at Boath House Lower. It’s always our goal to create a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon! -Lydia & the VROSB Team
Harry, thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the great location and found the setup perfect for a beach day. Santa Barbara’s coastline is truly special, and it’s wonderful to hear that our property added to your experience.
We’d love to welcome you back for more beachside relaxation in the future!
Warm regards, Lydia & the VROSB Team
Perfect location and space for a couple or small family to enjoy the beach and all SB has to offer. The place is small but we loved it and would rent again!
Nathan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2024
Hi Nathan, thank you so much for this special review! Hope you will visit us at the beach again! - VROSB Team
Very quaint and cozy. Loved sitting on the porch listening to the ocean waves! Great view!
Candace R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
Candace, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of Boat House Lower and that the porch and ocean views made your stay special. There’s truly something magical about listening to the waves, and we’re thrilled you got to experience that. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing coastal escape! -Lydia & the VROSB Team
Great location right on the beach! Loved waking up to the crashing waves. Unit was perfect for the two of us and our little baby. Would love to stay here again.
Elliott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Hi Elliott,
So happy you and your family enjoyed a beach front stay with us! Please do visit us again soon!
- Meagan & VROSB Team
The location and accommodations were fabulous! Loved the motif. Close to everything you need and security was exceptional. This was a gated community!
Vernon W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hi Vernon, we are thrilled that you had a fabulous stay. The home is a perfect place to create memories with those incredible views. We hope you will be back soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
The only access to bathroom is through the bedroom so you must be flexible if you invite friends. Great beach and fairly calm waves due to the property facing mostly south.
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hi Robert, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to enjoy the beach. Great tip regarding the bathroom for future guests. We hope you will be back soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
Absolutely lovely for the weekend. The management company was professional and accommodating.
Kelly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Kelly, thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience staying with us! Our team here at Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll stay with us again soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
Really enjoyed our stay! Had a bit of a challenge with the incorrect lock box code and each it someone at 9:30 at night, but was able to finally reach someone and received the correct code.
Jody C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara. We are so pleased to hear you found the home and location to your liking. We are so sorry about the lockbox code issue, but are happy that the emergency procedures we have in place worked and you were able to get assistance in a timeley manner with this concern. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
Perfect location, we walked miles on the beach every morning and evening. Just a few doors down on the sand from the glorious Rosewood Miramar Hotel, which we frequented often. Perfect distance to Montecito shops and restaurants, a drive to Rincon, wine tasting in Los Olivos, and a day in the Funk Zone. It was perfection in every way!
Alexandra P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay, Alexandra! Thanks for your review. We hope to welcome you back soon!
My partner and I celebrated our engagement here and absolutely loved it. It was small, but just good enough for the two of us. It was on the beachfront and having immediate access to the beach was amazing. We had reservations to Caruso's which was just a short 2 min walk down the beach, which we recommend! You do share the building with the upper unit, but other than hearing their footsteps here and there, we did not interact with them at all. Host and everyone a part of the rental company were very accomodating. They gave us complimentary wine and helped us with our accomodations to enjoy our engagement to the fullest!
Kevin N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
Kevin, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re honored you chose Boat House Lower to celebrate such a special occasion and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beachfront setting, the thoughtful touches, and your dinner at Caruso’s. It was truly our pleasure to help make your engagement celebration memorable. We wish you both the very best and would love to welcome you back anytime for another special getaway! -Lydia & the VROSB Team
Boat themed apartment directly on the beach in Montecito.
Listen to the sounds of the ocean day and night. Clean and cozy.
Cher W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2023
Cher, thank you for posting your positive review. At Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara, we take pride in providing a clean and comfortable space for all of our guests, so our team appreciates that you noticed. We look forward to seeing you again soon. -Lydia & The Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara Team
This is a precious location. You can stay on the beach and walk down to the exquisite rosewood Miramar beach resort and enjoy their restaurants and bars.
Bottom floor does hear the people above you if that would bother you. Otherwise an amazing spot
courtney p.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Hi Courtney, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful beachfront location and the convenience of being able to walk to the exquisite Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. We appreciate your feedback about the noise from the upper floor and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We're glad to know that despite this, you found it to be an amazing spot. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
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10/10 Excellent
Geoff H.
3 Jan, 2023
Best of Many Vacation Rental Experiences
We have rented many vacation homes all over the world. Viki and the team at VROSB provided, without question, the best overall experience we have ever had. They were super responsive when we had questions. The listings were spot-on in terms of accuracy. Their recommendations for restaurants and other activities were very helpful. We highly recommend them and look forward to our next trip to Santa Barbara!
Thus beach house called the Boathouse was a perfect choice for our Christmas week. The bedroom feels just like your staying on a yacht...bed is so comfy. Waking up to a sun filled living room watching the waves roll in was so very soothing. The beach walks, the books read, and the fabulous meals prepared made for an absolutely perfect retreat preparing us to enter the next decade. Happy 2020!
Barbara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Barbara! We do hope you visit us again soon.
Spent a few days here with my family, the location is great. The bed was comfortable, the overall feel is cozy, but comfortable. The back bedroom tv does not get live stream due to weak internet signal, but not a big deal. There are 2 kayaks, boogie boards, beach chairs and beach toys available for the little ones so don’t bother bringing them. Kitchen has all the basics if you plan on cooking. Would love to come back again some time.
Brian L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review, Brian! We are happy you enjoyed your stay on the beach!
Beautiful beachfront property--go to sleep and wake up to the waves and sea critters. Watching the beach walkers with their dogs was almost as much fun as watching the pelicans and sea lions (?). We saw a lot of pelicans fishing, and a few of the larger sea mammals that we think were sea lions popping their heads out of the waves. A truly renewing stay on the beach. A knee problem made the descent from parking to the front door a challenge, but slow and steady did the trick. If you can arrive before dark, do so. There is a light switch to turn on lights to the rock stairs, but we didn't find it in the dark. Property is very well maintained, and we heartily recommend it.
Trudy T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hi Trudy, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to see so much wildlife right from your balcony. The home's location can't be beat, this is truly a beach lover's dream! We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to make your next stay with us even better. We hope you will be back soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
Location, Location, Location. Don’t think I need to add much else. The bottom unit opens right up to the north beach side of Montecito. Parking is tight and only a single space is shared between the units (first-come-first-serve). However, guest parking is available if you don’t get the spot but I could see this being an issue during the peak summer months. The top of the unit is a shared deck with patio furniture, BBQ, beach toys. Cool spot to cook dinner and enjoy the sunset. The actual units are pretty tight and the giant mirrors in the photos mask how small the place is. It is very well decorated so you feel like you’re staying in a captain’s quarters on a ship if you’re into that; I loved it. A small family or a couple would do well in this unit. Can’t beat the beach access and how peaceful this place is with the crashing waves lulling you to sleep.
Jason G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hi Jason, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay in this very lovely and unique home. We appreciate the feedback and appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns our guests may have to ensure their next stay with us is better. We hope you will be back soon! -Lydia & The VROSB Team
I was looking for private accommodations on or very close to the beach in Montecito for a solo getaway. Boy did I hit the jackpot! This little beauty was perfect. When I arrived, I opened the French doors and just stood there listening to the waves crash on the beach. I could feel my entire body relaxing within minutes.
It's a cute little place that was perfect for me. It was convenient to the lower village neighborhood with great restaurants, shopping, and a grocery store.
I could clearly hear the family with young children in the upstairs unit, but they checked out the next day and no one checked in for the remainder of my stay.
As the listing indicates, there are a lot of stairs from the parking area down to the unit's front door via the interior staircase, but I didn't pack a lot so it wasn't too bad.
FYI: There are no kitchen staples except salt and pepper. Stop at Von's on Coast Village Rd and get your essentials (coffee/tea, etc.) on the way there.
I will definitely book this place again.
Jody R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hi Jody, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the home exceeded your expectations. The home is in an amazing location and the views can't be beat. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to make your next stay with us better, we hope you will be back soon! -Lydia, VROSB
We were very pleased with the property. Small, but has everything you need. Very well appointed, and we especially appreciated the nice and numerous beach towels and bath towels. Terrific location and very responsive management team. We would definitely go again. Plus bonus of great neighbors!
Kathy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2021
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for this great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again!
- Meagan VROSB
We LOVED our stay. The property management is available via text for any questions you may have. The beach and location are amazing. The bed was very comfortable. I would love to return.
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. It is always a pleasure to host such sweet and communicative guests. Welcome back any time.
-Meagan VROSB
We had a fantastic week. Everything about the house was exactly as advertised. Location, comfort, and communication could not have been better. I consider myself a pretty tough customer when it comes to hotels/accommodations, I only have positive things to say.
Kabrel G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2023
Kabrel, thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience. Our team here at Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon. -Lydia & The Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara Team
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Great location. Very clean and cozy. Fantastic that they provided access to two kayaks. Will definitely plan to return. Property manager was very helpful.
Sandra S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2021
Hi Sandra! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at the Boat House. We hope to welcome you back sooN!
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