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

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View from living room, kitchen and dining area. Nice Ocean Breeze.
Well appointed kitchen, vaulted pine ceiling, Custom Built Cabinets, Very Bright
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Summerland, CA
  • Place, Lookout Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Summerland Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernald Point
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪23 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

About this property

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

Welcome to the Summerland Double Dolphin! This 5-Star rated (390+ Reviews) 2 Bedroom/1 Bath relaxing vacation custom home is within a half mile walking distance to the beach & downtown Summerland!
This perfect oasis offers many custom features including all hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceiling, extensive cabinetry, comfortable reclining sofa furniture, two flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi, fully stocked kitchen (including dishwasher), indoor & outdoor tables for dining, ceiling fans in every room, walk-in shower & a private washer and dryer. Each bedroom offers queen beds, a double door closet & plenty of space so you can really feel at home.
This rare, new single family home comes with screened, double-pane windows for a majestic ocean view and possible dolphin sightings! There are multiple private outdoor seating options, private 3-burner propane grill & secure private brick stone driveway offering parking for three vehicles. Fenced in yard and very private, the driveway has a gate that you can close.
This is the home you need for your vacation! It's located in a charming beach town that offers restaurants, shopping, markets, post office, gas station, convenience stores & a new full court basketball and tennis at the Summerland school during (none) school hours for your use, all within walking distance. The Summerland beach (Look Out Park) is operated by the County of Santa Barbara and is less than 1/2 mile from the Summerland Double Dolphin home. The park (Look out Park) offers a beautiful newly renovated playground, sand volleyball, ping pong tables, picnic tables, charcoal grills, Free parking and a Car Charging station. Great sunrise, sunsets, dolphins and whales at certain times of the year!
The town of Summerland may be quaint, but it offers something for everyone; whether you want to hike/bike the well-groomed trails and backroads, surf the world-famous Rincon, lay on the quiet beach, visit wine country, take the public bus to Santa Barbara or Carpinteria (world's safest beach!) or stay at home and watch the ocean - this is the place for you.
We are very proud of this home and have made every effort to supply everything you will need to make your vacation UNFORGETTABLE!
We are owner operated and live in a separate home on the property. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to call us (805-284-8866). We want your stay to be very relaxing, enjoyable & worry free.
Please check out more of the accommodations that are listed in the amenities section.
We are able to accept last minute reservations, and we discount on all long-term rentals of 30 days or more, just contact us and we can discuss!
Thank you,
Debby & Rick

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About the area

Summerland

Located in Summerland, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The Easton Gallery and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Santa Barbara Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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
  • Fernald Point - 1 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min drive - 13.2 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
  • ‪AMA Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

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. 377 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 393 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

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kieran R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute, clean, ocean view and exactly like pictures. Hosts were east to communicate with, they are so kind and want to make sure you have the best stay possible. On our first night there was an issue that was no fault to the property or hosts but Rick and Debbie went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Would stay here again just because of that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2026
Rebecca, we are so happy that we were able to help you out! We want to make sure all our guest has a great experience when they vacation at the Summerland Double Dolphin! We shall see you in the near future. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leticia S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot, went with our kiddos and had a great week. Spent one day in Summerland walking and checking local shops, several owners were there and very kind. Home was perfect for relaxing between each days adventures. Perk, hummingbirds were busy at the feeders so great mornings enjoying coffee with an ocean view and birdies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2026
Kimberly, that is so great that you and the kids had such a good time on your vacation! Love to have you come back, anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bigs 6.

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

10/10 Excellent

Conor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and inviting home. Location near restaurants and the beach were perfect. The house also had available beach towels, a small rolling cooler, and chairs for the shore. And the neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2026
Conor, we try to provide all and any items that a family with kids may want when they go to the beach or any other excursion. Our goal is to stock items that our guest normally would have to pack and travel with, we want it to be a stress-free vacation for all. Thanks for finding some seashells for the Summerland Double Dolphin! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities! Well-stocked kitchen and rooms. Easy walking distance to Summerland shops and park / beach access. Comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2026
Brenda, great review! we love all our reviews. Thank you so much and hope to see you all again. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well appointed and comfortable with a lovely view and pretty, private back garden area. The hosts are so kind and very welcoming! We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your very nice review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home to spend our vacation! We felt very welcome and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Debbie, we are so happy that you all felt welcome and comfortable! We will make sure all our guests feel the same way, when they vacation at the Summerland Double Dolphin! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place near the beach. Comfortable space for hanging out and the ocean view was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2025
Steve, Happy Thanksgiving, we are so glad that all your family enjoyed the Summerland Double Dolphin for the Holiday! See you next year, if not sooner! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is by far the best vacation rental we've ever stayed in! The hosts have anticipated and provided for any and every need their guests might have. Double Dolphin is a spacious separate unit but Debby and Rick are right next door and able to respond with a minute's notice, should there be a need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2026
Wow, "The best vacation rental that you ever stayed in" that means a lot to us, and we really appreciate you choosing the Summerland Double Dolphin for your stay! You are more than welcome to come back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting is beautiful with view of ocean, short walk to shops and restaurants, beautiful and fragrant landscaping, and a very busy hummingbird feeder just out the window. We were pleasantly surprised by a bottle of wine that we enjoyed. There are lovely and private spaces to sit outdoors. The shower and bathroom are exceptional. Beds were comfortable and kitchen is well-stocked. I'd highly recommend staying here. Location is very convenient as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
Laura, thank you all so much for choosing the Summerland Double Dolphin for your vacation stay! Yes, all the Hummingbirds love to entertain our guest. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. See you soon. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rick and Debby,Thiis was the perfect place for our 2 days in Santa Barbara ...the house was soo quaint and quiet...it was all that the reviews had said it was plus more, and it was nicely equipped with all the essentials plus! We were wishing we had more days of vacationing...This would definitely be a priority to stay at this property again, if we find ourselves back in Summerland.Thank you Rick and Debby for making our stay wonderful while we caught up with family from out of state. We appreciated the extra touch with the delicious wine as well. Also, thanks for your prompt replies to our messages.Our warmest regards, Kim and Guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Kim & Guest, your review is awesome, it makes us feel so good that you and your family love the Summerland Double Dolphin and want to revisit in the near future! Safe travels to all of you. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short drive to hikes and good restaurants. Nice view while eating breakfast at the house, and had a great breakfast at the Summerland Beach Cafe which is a short walk. If you make coffee, use the Krups over the Mr. Coffee which is very slow. The hosts were very responsive to questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Terry, we are so happy that you finished off the 2025 year at the Summerland Double Dolphin! See you again in 2026, ENJOY. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes all was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Timothy, thanks so much for choosing the Summerland Double Dolphin for your company getaway. We hope you get a chance to come back to Santa Barbara!. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia (Cindy) z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Double Dolphin offered an exceptional stay, with seamless booking and checkout processes. The home was spotless and well-equipped, providing everything needed for relaxation. The ocean view was stunning, complemented by hummingbirds visiting the feeder near the window. Its location was convenient, within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach, with easy drives to Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Ojai. The online listing was accurate, and although beach items like towels and chairs were unused, their availability was appreciated. The washer and dryer were especially useful after a week in Malibu. Overall, we highly recommend the property and hosts, Rick and Debby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2026
WOW, WOW, & WOW! Thanks so much Cynthia for such an awesome review! We have such great guest like you and we love all our reviews!! Safe travels back east and please come back anytime. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were friendly and responsive. Amenities were nice. Driveway is narrow & steep and parked cars all along the street make it difficult to back out so my husband backed in driveway each time so we could pull out nose first. While the shades worked, they didn't provide the privacy we would have hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2026
Thanks Jeri, for the great feedback, we love all our reviews and use them to make improvements to the Summerland Double Dolphin and make the home even better than it is. On your next visit we are happy to see what we can do to make it easier for you to utilize the private driveway. The window blinds were never a concern from any of the past guests but we will definitely take a look at them. Thanks again and safe travels home. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean. Beautiful area with anything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Iris, thank you so much for your nice review, yes Summerland is a beautiful area with everything you need for a great vacation stay! We would love to see you again, in the near future. Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay on our trip to Summerland! The unit is very well-equipped and clean. My daughter found it very relaxing, and we all had a wonderful time. I wish my kitchen at home had been designed as well as the one in this lovely space!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2025
Kathy, we are so happy that daughter found the home very relaxing and yes, the kitchen has everything a guest might want on their vacation stay. You are more than welcome to come back anytime! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The double dolphin was a great stay. There is a cute selection of stores in the town with coffee, produce, and a few restaurants. Access to SB and Montecito is easy. The place was a great size, clean, and everything you needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Bill, thanks for your very nice review and we are so glad you all enjoyed the small town of Summerland and all it has to offer. We would love to have you come back anytime! Sincerely, Debby & Rick
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