MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS!

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a hanging plant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a marble countertop, and a dining area with white chairs.
A residential area with a white fence, a cactus plant, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A single-story house with a garage, a covered patio, and a driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Summerland, CA
  • Place, Lookout Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerland Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Summerland

Located in Summerland, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Summerland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lookout Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Summerland Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MAGICAL 5-STAR RATED OCEAN VIEW CUSTOM HOME - PLEASE READ ALL 400 GUEST REVIEWS! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lookout Park and Summerland Beach. Fernald Point and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 423 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for local restaurants, beaches and other attractions and a great water view to boot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 Nov 2026
Joe, thanks for choosing the Summerland Double Dolphin for your vacation stay! We are so happy you all enjoyed the home and the small beach town of Summerland. We would love to have you come back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 Nov 2026
Thanks Tiffany, yes the Summerland Double Dolphin has a very nice view of the Pacific Ocean from the Kitchen and Living Room. Safe Travels back home! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised, a beautiful and wonderful stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2026
Response from Management on 7 Nov 2026
Stacy, that is so great that you would Highly Recommend the Summerland Double Dolphin to all our future guests! Enjoy the upcoming Holidays and hope to see you soon. Sincerely Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot and area for the weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thanks so much Emilie, we are so happy that you got to spend a nice weekend at the Summerland Double Dolphin! Safe travels and we hope to see you again. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed, stocked and comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thanks David, we are so happy that you all had a great time at the Summerland Double Dolphin! Safe travels. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Marla, thanks for the nice review. Enjoy the summer and hope to see you all again! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Double Dolphin was a perfect spot for my husband and son to relax and call home base during their stay in Summerland, while in town for a lacrosse tournament at the nearby polo fields. Hosts were friendly and easy to contact and the home was lovely. My boys especially loved the beautiful view of the ocean. Thank you, Rick and Debby!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 7 Nov 2026
Emily, we are so glad that the Summerland Double Dolphin worked so well for your family for the tournament! We will plan to see you next year again. Enjoy, Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, comfortable house, with a terrific view. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Noreen, lovely review! Thanks so much for sharing your experience at the Summerland Double Dolphin. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautifully well appointed, it was clean and comfortable. The beds were super comfortable. The outside areas were lovely to sit out in the evening. The little touches like shampoo, conditioner and body wash, coffee pods and creamer and the complimentary wine was fabulous. The kitchen had all you could need. Hosts very easy to communicate with and check in and out was very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 Nov 2026
Awesome-Awesome-Awesome, Louise what a great review! We love it! Thank you and hope you can come back, soon. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is highly responsive and was good to work with. She clearly cares about travelers’ experience and satisfaction.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Mary safe travels back east, we would love to have you stay again at the Summerland Double Dolphin next fall! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
Thanks Jon, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that you would definitely like to return!! See you soon. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Double Dolphin was neat and clean. Everything that was needed was provided and then some. Would suggest having a book exchange available, i.e. people can donate books and take ones to read in exchange. Thank you for providing our first stay at a Vrbo property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you so much Gerard for your very nice review, that is a good suggestion on the book exchange. We hope you all can come back soon! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debby and Rick are very helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries. Their home is comfortable and immaculate. The beds are perfect, giving an excellent night sleep. We love that the home is set back behind the main house with a nicely appointed back yard. We enjoyed breakfast with a wonderful view of the ocean. The kitchen has everything you need and the bathroom is well equipped. We had a perfect visit thanks to this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 23 Oct 2026
Thanks Catherine, What an awesome review! We are so glad you had a perfect visit! The beautiful home will be ready for your next vacation stay! Sincerely, Debby& Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as described. Hosts were extremely attentive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Rhonda, thanks for choosing the Summerland Double Dolphin for your vacation, we will definitely see you again! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great. Great views fully stocked. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you, Richard for the very nice review! we are so happy that you definitely want to stay again. See you soon. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute home with a great view and access to the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Linda, thanks so much for your review and we are so happy that you loved the home! Please come back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean was visible, amenities were all clean, community was welcoming. Amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
Kieran, you are truly a 5 STAR guest, thank you so much for your special care of the Summerland Double Dolphin! We welcome you back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as described you have a nice view of the ocean as you sit at the table enjoying your food or reading or just sitting there enjoying the view. There are also humming birds and monarch butterflies flying around during our stay. Both Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are a short drive from Summerland. It is also nice that a laundry is available on the property for the guests. This property is definitely a property my wife and I would extremely consider staying at again if we are ever back in this area.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Keith, we love your review!! So glad that you both had such a quiet, wonderful stay at the Summerland Double Dolphin. We would definitely welcome you back, anytime. Enjoy the rest of the Summer. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout of the house was great for our family. The beds were comfortable and the shower was great after a long day at the beach. The host did a great job of providing anything you might need on vacation, including beach chairs and towels. The kitchen was very well stocked as well. The host made themselves easily accessible. Only thing, the couch can be upgraded, otherwise perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
Ernie, thank you so much for taking time to do a very nice review on the Summerland Double Dolphin! We hope you can come back, very soon. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was wonderful! Very clean and comfortable.The location is great with easy access to the beach and the freeway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Rebekah, we are so happy that your family had such a great time at the Summerland Double Dolphin! See you all next year! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. All the descriptions and reviews are spot on. Would recommend and stay again 100%.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thanks Brent, we are so glad you chose the Summerland Double Dolphin for your retreat as you are in the process of moving into a new home, how exciting! Let us know if you need anything in the future. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Rick and Debby. Wonderful stay at Double Dolphin. Everything we needed was there for a nice quick get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Marie, so glad you and your Husband were able to get away for a quick vacation over to the coast. We hope to see you in the near future. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So quiet, clean, beautiful, well appointed with everything needed, great shower and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Catherine, thanks so much for your very nice review on the Summerland Double Dolphin! Safe travels back home and we hope to see you again! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, great location, the hosts were extremely communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Abbie, thanks so much for your sending a very nice review and yes, the Summerland Double Dolphin is located in a great location! Hope to see you again for your next vacation stay. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing stay! The perfect spot to get away with beautiful outdoor space and the local plants are a joy! Tiny details made it extra special. We are a couple with an adult son visiting for our daughter’s wedding and this home was perfect to eat up for the next adventure
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
So special for your daughter's wedding, congratulations! The Summerland Double Dolphin loved hosting you all. Hope to see you next year for the big anniversary. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
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