Title: Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Vacation home in Santa Barbara with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach ![TV, offices - Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach (Summerland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/d581789a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach (Summerland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/55ee3be3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach (Summerland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/b04fcb5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach (Summerland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/827fb098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach (Summerland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107439800/107439710/ea257dcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Fishing nearby ### 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 ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120500000/120493000/120492960/90113b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern One Bedroom Retreat Santa Barbara - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=120492960&PinnedHotelID=120492960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94650000/94643300/94643277/068970dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Jardin Unit 9-Boutique Suite in Downtown Santa Barbara Laguna - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews CA $164 CA $327 total includes taxes & fees Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=94643277&PinnedHotelID=94643277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83320000/83314100/83314087/w508h683x259y0-c2ae0920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara Serenity 1-bedroom Guest Apt. 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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 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### 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 - Lookout Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Summerland Beach \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Santa Barbara Zoo \- 5 min drive \- 8.1 km - Santa Barbara Harbor \- 9 min drive \- 12.9 km - Santa Barbara County Courthouse \- 10 min drive \- 12.5 km #### Getting around - Carpinteria Station - 13 min drive - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬10 min walk - ‪Honor Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Manor Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach? ### What time is check-out at Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach? ### Where is Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach Reviews 9.6 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri H. May 31, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DON G. Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a marvelous vacation experience. The panoramic ocean view from this spacious studio was breathtaking. I can best describe its sparkling clean interior as elegant and classy. It was obviously upgraded in recent years, to include a modern kitchen area, beautiful flooring, and dark stained window and door frame trim. The queen size bed was very comfortable, and my wife and I commented more than once that we were sleeping better in it than in our bed at home. One other thing: I can’t say enough about the VRBO support we received throughout our stay. Questions we had were answered immediately and there was a strong sense that staff wanted to make sure that we were thoroughly enjoying ourselves, which indeed we were. ##### DON G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Team T. Apr 22, 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. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tom & Michelle n. May 11, 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. 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