So, just imagine. You’re driving up to Santa Barbara from LAX, full of anticipation and so excited to see the town and surrounding area for the first time, and to see this home that looked so beautiful from the photos online. You exit the highway, start weaving your way up the mountain... with the neighborhood revealing gorgeous homes and peaks of the ocean. You then arrive at the entrance/driveway to the house and look out over an incredible ocean view expanse (that includes a golf course!) that will be your vista for the next few days/week. You park, jump out of your car, enter the home to an incredibly well appointed and comfortable interior... with just the right balance of luxury and relaxation setting. The great room, overlooking the back patio and pool area... and ofcourse the ocean is stunning. The kitchen is delightful, equipped with everything you could possibly need... including a very cool coffee bar. Immediately off of the kitchen is a beautiful patio area with a soothing waterfall, pretty plants/vegetation... like you’re in a private garden oasis. The outdoor living area overlooking the ocean... nice pool with comfy chaise lounges and a cool built in sun bathing deck, multi-level, multiple sitting areas, a fire pit, heating lamp, ping pong table, etc.. We hung out there a ton during our stay. The house has a very cool dual master sweet set up on opposite sides of the house... so perfect for couples/families that want some privacy at times. The main master sweet has a very well appointed bathroom and massage-like shower with multiple heads. All bedrooms have views of the Pacific!
So that’s the house. In terms of location, tough to imagine a better spot. Nestled up on the hill, but literally a few mins from Montecito Village, and about 10-12 mins to the ocean front and pier. Marina, boating, watersports, chilling on the beach, etc all right there. Shopping, restaurants, bars on State Street also 12 mins away. If you’re into wine tasting, the St. Ynez region only a 35-40 mins drive away (beautiful, through the mountains), so very mellow. Los Olivos is a wine tasting haven! There’s also great hiking and walking virtually at your doorstep. Also played two great golf courses!
Finally, the property owner was amazing! Responsive, attentive, super honest, and totally focused on you having a great time. This is easily one of the very best rental experiences we’ve ever had... and we’ll return... again and again!