Title: Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Holiday home in Santa Barbara with kitchen and balcony ![Desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/222b414d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/ecc56d0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/ffc7ae6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/22993a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/072465e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Summerland, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Blue Ocean View Retreat offers a serene escape. From the oversized balcony, take in the salty air and breathtaking views of shades of blue on the horizon. Inside, unique vaulted ceilings create an open and airy layout with a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Summary: This home can only accept 7+ night bookings. The Space: A view that will leave you in awe: Welcome to Blue Ocean View Retreat, a gorgeous studio apartment minutes from downtown Santa Barbara overlooking the Pacific Ocean, from the beautiful town of Summerland. This location is private but provides to access some of Santa Barbara’s most popular destinations in under a 10 min drive. Including but not limited to, Santa Barbara Golf Club, Butterfly Beach, East Beach, West Beach, Leadbetter Beach, La Cumbre Plaza, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden! Summerland Beach, and local classic restaurants are within walking distance. Downtown Santa Barbara is a 4 min drive, and is lined with upscale restaurants, shops, and activities for any season. Only 2 minutes away, you can also enjoy what Montecito has to offer. When entering the home, you'll instantly be drawn to the shades of blue on the horizon. Head out to the oversized balcony and take your time to relax outside on the patio furniture to breathe in the salty air - you’re on vacation after all! A retractable awning is available for extra sun protection. Back inside, you are greeted with unique vaulted ceilings that offer an open and airy layout. The apartment is loft-style so you can expect an open concept between the kitchen space, living room, and bedroom. The kitchen offers modern stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped for you to enjoy any meal at home. You can expect to find a drip coffee maker, and toaster in addition to necessary cookware and flatware. This is an eat-in kitchen to seat 4 with stools at the counter. The living room is cozy with a loveseat, coffee table, desk and a large sliding glass door that opens to the outside balcony. Adjacent to the living room you can find a Queen bed with a dresser and TV. The bathroom is steps away from the bed and offers a vanity with ample counter space and a standing shower with lovely stone tile work. The costal location of this property is near HWY 101 and the Amtrak rails, vehicles and passing trains may be heard. Please note that requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day prior to your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval, and may be subject to an additional fee of up to $60.00 depending on the number of additional hours requested. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in arranging. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102337300/102337224/2dfa3148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood Club - The Hidden Hideaway! 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Contemporary Unit With Ocean Views Summerland - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=33909357&PinnedHotelID=33909357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Smoking is never allowed inside or outside the property. Parties or events of any kind are not allowed. Pets are not allowed. Do not move or rearra... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 699-F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 669826ea358457000fa3a11a ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.42066%2C-119.59367&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XQJ748Nj_U29uiEFwH98eJS3KTI=) Summerland, CA #### What's nearby - Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Miramar Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - Butterfly Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles - Santa Barbara Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles - Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles #### Getting around - Carpinteria Station - 13 min drive - Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Honor Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Nugget - ‬8 min walk - ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Clark's Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Summerland Beach and Lookout Park. Fernald Point and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri H. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view This VRBO was or favorite so far. It was very spacious and well equipped with anything you could need. Perfect for a couple off street parking and a heated floor in the bathroom. This place was close to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria where we were visiting. I would love to stay here again. You wouldn’t regret reserving this place for your stay. ##### Terri H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tom & Michelle n. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view Super happy with everything, for a studio. Had a little problem with the smoke alarm going off being that it’s so close to the kitchen and it’d be nice to have a dishwasher, otherwise it was great! ##### Tom & Michelle n. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Team T. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above & Beyond Expectations For starters everything lived up to what we had hoped with regards to the layout and the view. But what blew us away were the little surprise bonuses! Our host had equipped the unit with beach towels and beach chairs, which were such a nice touch. The binder was super helpful for navigating the space, and everything was well labeled and clear. It made it super easy to find everything we needed. The location was 5-20 minute drive to literally anything you could possibly want to do. We had a rental car but noticed there was a bus stop close by and an amazing coastal bike trail that linked up Carp, Summerland, Montecito and Santa Barbara. Summerland itself had a ton of charm and we often opted to just stay in and enjoy the view from the patio. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend. ##### Team T. 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