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Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for six, surrounded by wicker chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern house with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, striped sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A chandelier with crystal decorations in a room with large windows offering a mountain view.
A living room with striped sofas, a glass coffee table, and a mountain view through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Place, Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Lane Campus
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Suite 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom Suite 1

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 - Shared

Bathroom 4

Bathroom Ensuite 1

Bathroom Ensuite 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Lane Campus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honor Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include exercise/lap and heated pools.

Is Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sophisticated Montecito Retreat | Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Designer Finishes, Views located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Lane Campus and within 3 miles (5 km) of Toro Canyon Off Leash Area and Lookout Park. Summerland Beach and Fernald Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Villa Blanca

Gorgeous house with superlative amenities and Mountain Views!
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

The mountain views are unbeatable. The spacious and well appointed home make it perfect for a family gathering place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, amazing views

Fantastic stay. We were in Montecito for a wedding and the home was perfect. Spacious, clean, everything you might need. Sauna was nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had a great comfortable time. The property was close to places we wanted to go and well maintained. The scenery was spectular.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

Perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We're so glad you had an enjoyable stay with family. Please come visit again. Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Gem

The service of this team, the cleanliness of the property - it feels pure luxury and is next level. The house is beautiful and the views amazing. And the team is just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation in a beautiful setting!

This property is gorgeous, inside and out. The house is in excellent condition and allowed plenty of space for us to spread out. The kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed cooking meals at the house. We were there during a heat wave, and found the pool to be a refreshing spot to hang out. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Blanca and got some good use out of the pool during the unusual heat wave. Sounds like it was a great fit for your group. We appreciate the nice review and would love to have you visit again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Montecito Experience

Outstanding experience in a beautiful home that is well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review, it's much appreciated :) We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years in Montecito

We had a wonderful and restful stay at Villa Blanca over the New Year's holiday. The property was beautifully situated between the mountains and the ocean, the interior furnishings wonderfully contemporary in keeping with the style of the home, and the property was well-stocked with appliances, media (books) and electronics. The temperature was just a bit too cold to take advantage of the pool but we did use the many areas of outdoor seating for relaxing, reading, conversing and a meal or two. The location was also excellent, with easy proximity to dinners, shopping, the historic mission and the botanical garden in Santa Barbara, and for longer sojourns to Ojai, Solange, wineries, hiking, ostrich refuge, etc. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun fun fun

This place is awesome! GO🤓
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfection!

A perfect place to call "home" for a family getaway - mountain view on one side, a glimpse of the ocean over the pool on the other, the views are stunning! The house is beautiful and a nice layout, with lots of gathering spots but also place for people to enjoy some quiet or privacy. Great amenities with all the "creature comforts". We loved it and hope to return soon!
Archival

6/10 Okay

great for larger groups

the property was very nice. we had a few minor glitches that were attended to promptly by paradise. The grill was not really functional and needed to be replaced; there was not clear direction on how to operate the spa heat ( it was rectified within a day but the controller was mis-labeled and there were no instructions in the book.). One of the queen beds was like sleeping on concrete (Paradise brought in a matteress pad.) These were very minor to us and promptly fixed. The view was gorgeous, the property clean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular views in Montecito

My husband and I stayed in this beautiful house for two months this winter. The views of the mountains are spectacular, and you also have a distant glimpse of the Pacific. The enormous windows and glass doors make you feel as if you are living outside. The Montecito location is beautiful and quiet, but still convenient to downtown Santa Barbara. One level living was definitely a plus, as was the comfortable media room.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
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