[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141719/ee70c031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141719/c3321120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141719/65286f08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141719/797bf57c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78141800/78141719/6cd00959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Breakers Way Dream, in Mussel Shoals, offers a luxurious retreat with stunning ocean views and access to two miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy the private balcony, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances like Viking range and Sub-Zero fridge. Take advantage of ample space for meal prep on butcher block countertops or gather at the sunlit dining table. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access Breakers Way Dream Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This lavish 2,500-square-foot dream is a masterpiece of elegant design. Enjoy stunning sunsets and opulent indulgences such as the private balcony and access to two miles of sandy beaches. Watch world-class waves break from your luxury home in Mussel Shoals - a mecca for pro surfers. Known as 'Queen of the Coast,' Rincon is highlighted by championship surf breaks and was recently ranked 24th Best Surf Spot in the World. Bring your fishing pole and catch sea bass right on the beach, or take a scenic bike ride along the coastal path. You're a short drive from Santa Barbara's boutique shops and world-class wineries. Downtown Ventura is also less than 20 minutes away. Catch a show at the Majestic Ventura Theater or go for a guided tour around Ventura Botanical Gardens. Swoon-worthy ocean views and coastal-chic design meet in the bright great room, featuring wide windows and coffered ceilings. Plush seating in the stylish sitting area invites you to unwind into vacation mode. The upstairs family room provides a comfy spot to kick back, furnished with a comfy sofa and armchairs. Settle in and watch a movie on the 36-inch TV with cable. Take the telescope out to the balcony on starry nights. Channel your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances like the Viking range and Sub-Zero fridge. Take advantage of ample space to prep meals on the butcher block and granite countertops. When delicious dishes are ready, gather at the sunlit table in the dining area. Comfort awaits in the luxe primary suite, complete with a stately bed, breakfast table, balcony access, and TV with cable. The en suite bathroom boasts a double vanity, bidet, and enclosed jetted tub/shower combination. Sleep soundly on a comfy bed in the large guest room. The adjacent guest bathroom holds a walk-in shower. The first floor features another sparkling full bathroom, also outfitted with a walk-in shower. Barbecue burgers on the electric grill, then dine alfresco next to the shore. A set of steps off the back patio leads to private Rincon Point beach access. Rinse off in the outdoor shower after an invigorating dip in the Pacific. THINGS TO KNOW This rental does not have air conditioning. There is construction next door - you may hear construction-related noise during your stay. The City of Ventura requires a minimum stay of 7 nights for all vacation rentals during the period beginning on the second Friday in June and ending with the last Friday in August. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1. Security camera details: This home has a doorbell security camera located at the main entrance. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76880500/76880478/7bfdd2d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penthouse Surfside Oasis in Mussel Shoals Ventura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=76880478&PinnedHotelID=76880478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27667900/27667812/1c7cd079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Luxury Water Front near Santa Barbara Santa Barbara - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 157 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=27667812&PinnedHotelID=27667812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949100/33949054/f066531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Oceanfront Gated Retreat On Faria Beach Between Ventura And Santa Barbara Ventura - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=33949054&PinnedHotelID=33949054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329000/34328995/ff8356fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Newly Remodeled Ocean View Home near Rincon Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 53654 ## 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%7C34.35657%2C-119.44321&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lvPTUWcDz7dijEMew4SZiL-IyfQ=) Ventura, CA #### What's nearby - La Conchita Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Rincon Beach Park - 3 min drive - 5.2 km - Rincon Beach - 4 min drive - 6.3 km - Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min drive - 9.9 km - Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 11 min drive - 16.5 km #### Getting around - Ventura Station - 13 min drive - Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪City Market Center - ‬11 min drive - ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access located? > Nestled on the beach, this Ventura vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from La Conchita Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Rincon Beach Park. Oil Piers Beach and Rincon Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beachfront dream home with balcony, patio & direct beach access Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin Y. Jun 26, 2025 #### Amazing place. Loved being rite on the coast. ##### Justin Y. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa R. Jun 23, 2025 #### Great House! I really enjoyed my stay at this house. The view is amazing. I was able to get into the house easily with the instructions given. The guest services were quick to respond and resolve any issues. The toaster oven didn’t work and they responded quickly and brought a new one right away! They were awesome!! ##### Theresa R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve M. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot to unwind Nothing beats a beach house. The home is well maintained and clean. Perfect for our 2-couple group. Bedrooms and bathrooms are generously sized. Kitchen is well appointed. Sitting/TV room on 2nd floor is very comfortable and a great spot to wind down in the evenings.Quiet and friendly little neighborhood. Dolphins and seals swim by every morning. Easy drive in to Ventura, Summerland and Santa Barbara ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bc470e3e-fbe1-4939-9acc-f28fbaa8b5b3-1745696441346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Steve M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tom c. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great oceanfront property. This is a lovely beach home with unbeatable views. It has a well-stocked kitchen. It would have been nice to be able to use the fireplace. There were a few little maintenance issues that need to be attended to, but they didn’t hinder our enjoyment of the house. ##### tom c. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kerry P. Oct 30, 2024 #### great location with private beach private getaway. the short drive to Santa Barbara for our events was worth the view and private beach. Carpet could use a steam cleaning in master but rest of house was clean. ##### Kerry P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua H. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family spot It was a spacious house in a great location. ##### Joshua H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Esteva A. Sep 9, 2024 #### Diamond in the ruff Private beach and close to Carpinteria. ##### Esteva A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex S. May 28, 2024 #### Amazing house Amazing location, great view, great house ##### Alex S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff E. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT TIMES Great views ##### Jeff E. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey g. Nov 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Beautiful place definitely will come back ##### Casey g. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. Mar 21, 2024 #### Spacious beach house! Spacious beach house with great sunset views. House is sizeable with a large ocean facing living room/kitchen and huge bedrooms upstairs. Back porch is literally over the ocean and perfect for lounging and sunset views. At low tide the beach is great for walks and shell finding. ##### Thomas C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy S. Nov 3, 2023 #### Relaxing Getaway The ocean view from the huge picture windows and from the front patio was absolutely beautiful! Saw a group of seals swim by the first morning, and a group of dolphins swim by the second morning! Also enjoyed watching the sunset each evening while relaxing in the lounge chairs on the front porch. Feel like this home is a hidden gem!! ##### Tammy S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick C. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Christmas time Beautiful home, great location, clean , perfect kitchen very well maintained, unbeatable view, great accommodations for a family of four, we had the most wonderful experience ever, a quiet peaceful beautiful place , we had a great breakfast at a The Cliff House Restaurant, my wife loved the French toast , the restaurant was a 3 minutes walking distance from the house , we definitely enjoyed our time and we will love to be back soon 🙏 ##### Rick C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne J. Sep 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beach house It was good, a little hard to get to. Had to drive a few miles to go see things or grocery store. Beach access was great house was perfect. ##### Wayne J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gale a. Jan 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Condominium, Fabulous View Location, location, location ! Directly on the beach. Open the door & the ocean is before you. Large spacious rooms. This was our second year. If you are staying for over a week and plan to do some cooking bring some kitchen knives . ##### gale a. Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tiffani S. Oct 27, 2023 #### Great Location The location of this home is perfect, the beach itself is beautiful and it was wonderful to stay at a place on the water. The home is equip with all the things you need, beach towels, kitchen stocked with utensils and such. However, it was not the cleanest and everything was rusted, including the front door which was worrisome. I understand that salt water is the culprit, but I believe that the home should definitely be updated to something that would be better suited for this area. The tables were rusted to the carpet upstairs! ##### Tiffani S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M. Mar 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW!!!! That beautiful ocean sound is something I never get tired of seeing and hearing and the views from this home is amazing, we even got to watch a pod of dolphins playing I would suggest updating the carpet as they are white and very dirty I would also suggest they have the heat on when guest arrive we were very cold when we arrived But I loved having so much space and being able to walk down to the beach right outside our doors and yummy restaurants in walking distance I would definitely recommend this place ##### Richard M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### DANA D. Jan 12, 2023 #### Not a luxury house Location was great but this house is not a luxury rental. Plus it was not clean on arrival, with dirt on patio chairs and tables, and hair in the drawers in the bathrooms upstairs. Comparing with another house closer to the pier we rented last year for the same price, this comes not even close in terms of condition, comfort, cleanliness and amenities. Very dissatisfied. ##### DANA D. ### 8/10 Good #### Vanessa G. Sep 7, 2020 Liked: Check-in, location #### Overpriced for what you get Fantastic location with the front deck basically being right on the beach with great views from the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. Very nice little neighborhood with an uncrowded beach. Overall the interior of the house was nice but it was extremely outdated. Also when a place is listed as being “TurnKey” it should not be missing necessities like paper towels and there should at least be hand soap in every restroom. The place should have been much cleaner than it was when we checked in, one of the bedrooms actually had dirty sheets and looked like they weren’t washed at all. There was also old mattresses piled up in the master bedroom closet making it look trashy. The biggest problem was the air conditioner being completely useless, everyone had a hard time sleeping including our infant because we couldn’t get the temperature down. We’ve stayed at other places that were in this price range and did not have to put up with any of these problems. ##### Vanessa G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philip s. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great relaxing family escape We were very pleased with the property. Exactly what we needed to get away from work/school for a week. Here's a few things we noted: - The place is really lovely, but it does show some wear from use and sea air that isn't visible in the pictures. Treat the pictures like those 'glamor shots' people used to get in the mall, and your expectations will be met :). This is the reason I gave it 4/5 for cleanliness - it's not really that it's not clean; more that it's just a little worn. But hey, it's a \*rental\* property \*on the beach\*, so it's reasonable to expect this. - The beach is not at all crowded, and the sand is really nice. For a 'wild' beach (i.e. without anyone paid to keep it clean, like in a resort), it's really clean and pretty. Great for kids to run around on. You can walk pretty far along to the northwest, which is great for those 'long walks on the beach'. There's a very small amount of tar that \*sometimes\* gets on the bottom of your feet. Comes off really easy with baby oil, and it's not a big deal at all. - There's a reason surfers come to this beach: the waves are pretty substantial. Fun if you're not too delicate and a strong swimmer (there are boogie boards included!). Probably not good for small kids to swim in, but they'll have loads of fun jumping over the small waves right up on the beach. There were several other families in neighboring houses, and they had small kids, who did fine. - It doesn't look like it on the map, but depending on traffic, it can feel like you're pretty far from Santa Barbara and Ventura (definitely from L.A.). We were there to get away from civilization, so we just picked up groceries in Ventura and stayed home to watch the waves. Perfect for us. There's a nice row of restaurants in Ventura too - I'd recommend that. The rental company (turnkey) did a great job communicating with us, and checkin/checkour was super easy. ##### philip s. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Sep 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Beautiful home/bad neighbor What a beautiful home. Perfect for our 20 year anniversary. Architecturally beautiful. We’ve stayed in about 10 vacay houses in this area, from Solimar beach to Mussel Shoals. This house is def in the top 4. I love the 2-story beach houses as you get two ocean perspectives. We loved the large sitting room. And the upstairs deck. The entire house is well appointed. Overall, great. The 2-car garage is actually not included though they left us a garage key. So don’t wash your car beforehand. The sea mist coats it. And the house is within walking distance of my fave, Shoal’s restaurant. We would have definitely rented it again. Those are the Pros. The Cons: A few minutes after we brought in our bags a strange man entered the house from the beachside, startling us. He walked into the living room and angrily demanded to know who we were and asked my latino spouse if he was a housekeeper. We said we’re renting and asked him to leave. He refused. He said no one told him about us and treated us like criminals. We were obviously unnerved and if he wasn’t so old I might have called 911. We asked what right do you have to let yourself in? He admitted he lived next-door. Again we asked him to leave and he refused. I got him to calm down by saying we’re also homeowners and respect the vigilance of our own neighbors but this is going too far. Finally after some back and forth he left. We were told by others he has done this before and I hope the owner’s not encouraging his vigilance as he seemed well within his rights and emboldened to enter the home while paying tenants were there. If not, they need to let him know this is not allowed. Nor legal. Once the sun came down, when we went on the deck we had to stay on the left as he has a blindingly bright motion-sensitive Led spotlight pointed at this home’s deck. Obviously to harass and discourage repeat renters. Needless to say, it put a pallor over the rest of the trip. When we booked, we knew the house was still available after our departure dates and we had the option of staying longer. Our families laugh that we often extend our trips by a few days, but not this time. After this encounter we had no desire. I realize some people are not happy with short term rental homes. NIMBY, I get it. We’ve rented homes around the world and have never had a problem. This homeowner and the rental company lost money since we decided not to extend our stay. I hope they talk to him. Others may not have been as chill as us. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria J. Aug 10, 2024 #### Amazing location! The house is okay and well stocked, but the location is everything! The beach is beautiful and serene. Can't beat being right on the beach, especially when there are no crowds. The representatives of Vacasa were extremely helpful and friendly. I would rent from them again anytime. We had a wonderful trip and would love to go back! ##### Victoria J. ### 6/10 Okay #### Dean N. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Location #### Beachfront tired! Needs a major refresh. ##### Dean N. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN HAROLD R. Nov 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECT LOCATION THERE WAS NO INFO ON THE LOCK BOX FOR THE FRONT DOOR ....SO THAT WAS AN IMMEDIATE CONCERN BUT THE NEIGHBOR HELPED .....THE FIRE DOD NOT WORK ...AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE IF IT HAD ....BUT THE LOCATION MADE UP FOR ALL SHORTCOMINGS .THANKS SO MUCH WOULD BOOK AGAIN .CHEERS!!.JR ##### JOHN HAROLD R. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kitty Murray W., Palm Springs Oct 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Mussel Shoals Lovely home, incredible location and fabulous views! Fireplace not working, dirty carpets and living room furniture. If they fix these things it's definitely a five star property! ##### Kitty Murray W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022