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| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Sleeps | 16 |
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| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
| Living space | 4500 square feet |
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Description from the manager
Shoreline Retreat - Spacious Comfort near the Beach
NOTE: We do not use the availability calendar on this website. Please visit Paradise Retreats website for availability information.
Enjoy Santa Barbara with family and friends at this large and beautiful home on Shoreline Drive. At sunset, sip a drink on the rooftop deck, while the panoramic ocean view fades into the evening. In the morning, take a stroll down Shoreline Drive to the beach access just 2 blocks away. The location on the Mesa is perfectly situated to allow easy access to the best of Santa Barbara.
This home has 8 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. It is fully appoin...Read more
Amenities
Location
Shoreline Retreat
Santa Barbara, California
located in Santa Barbara, California, but cannot be displayed on a map. Contact the manager for more details
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Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $700 - $1,050 | $700 - $1,050 | $3,900 - $5,900 | $11,050 - $21,000 | 3 nights |
| Fall (9/16 - 10/31) | $750 | $750 | $4,400 | $13,200 | 3 nights |
| Spring (4/1 - 5/14) | $750 | $750 | $4,400 | $13,200 | 3 nights |
| Summer (5/15 - 9/15) | $1,050 | $1,050 | $5,900 | $21,000 | 3 nights |
| Winter (11/1 - 3/31) | $700 | $700 | $3,900 | $11,050 | 3 nights |
| All Other Dates | $700 | $700 | $3,900 | $11,050 | 3 nights |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the manager | |||||
Rental fees
- Damage deposit - $2,000 / stay - Security Deposit
- Cleaning fee - $525 / stay - Other
Additional notes from owner
Prices in US Dollars
Summer Season rates are in effect for Thanksgiving Week & Christmas Weeks
3 night minimum
Stays of less than 30 nights are subject to a 12% Lodging Tax
$525 Cleaning Fee (14+ night stays require additional cleaning fees)
$2,000 security deposit refundable within 14 days of checkout. Deposit is reduced to $500 with purchase of Damage Waiver.
30+ night stays require extra security deposit, and do not qualify for the damage waiver program.
It is our policy to not rent to groups of adults under the age of 40
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change
Availability
AvailableUnavailable Last updated: May 22, 2013 ◀▶
What Past Guests Are Saying
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Jason
Los AngelesExperience great; Refund on deposit not handled well at all!!
Left on 03/07/2013 for a stay in January 2013
We had a wonderful time at the property. Lots of room and location was terrific. The company's handling of the refund on deposit was downright unprofessional. We had damaged a $70 table and all of a sudden I get back a check with a $500 deduction on our deposit with vague costs like "extra cleaning" and excessive charges for replacing the table. I felt this would keep me from using this company again.
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disappointed
midwestDisappointing
Left on 01/19/2013 for a stay in August 2012
This is a house that seems to have been partied in, more than stayed in. The floor was so dirty when we arrived that our crawling grandchildren had black legs within an hour of our arrival. Many things were broken-closet doors, cabinet doors, blinds, toaster, coffee maker, chairs. The manager said he would come over to talk about our concerns but he sent a newly hired repair guy instead. Notes and messages were ignored. Really not worth the price unless you are planning a brawling party! We have rented houses before in other areas. This was our worst experience.
Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 02/07/2013
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
We are sorry that this guest had such a bad experience at Shoreline Retreat. As you can see from all the other reviews, the property has always been well-reviewed by our guests. It has always been cleaned and re-stocked for new guests after every stay.
However, we do apologize that these guests did not feel that our company's responsiveness was adequate to address their concerns. This is a very rare occurrence. The home is professionally cleaned and inspected after each reservation, and we have a 24/7 maintenance phone that guests can call if there are any property problems.
Please call our Guest Relations staff directly if this negative review causes you any concern. I am sure that we can address any issues that you may have.
Sincerely,
Theo Kracke
President
Paradise Retreats
805-275-1851 -
Kathi K.
Twain Harte, CAHouse has great potential!
Left on 01/17/2013 for a stay in October 2012
The accommodations were fine, except for the working order of the plumbing. There were 14 of us and no one ever had a hot shower without getting blasts of cold water. Also, one upstairs shower leaked into the kitchen, so the ladies couldn't use that shower. The plumber was there almost daily!! The last day, we used the toaster oven (no knob on the turn-on switch) and when it stopped, the power to the refrigerator and microwave all went off. The fax machine also didn't work, although the Paradise Retreats office did let us use their fax machine. They need to put a gate or some other security measure at the bottom of the stairs which lead to the upstairs bedrooms. Anyone from the street could go up the stairs and access the bedrooms as the locks didn't seem very secure. It's too bad when they updated the house a few years ago they didn't put in quality blinds. Plastic mini blinds don't belong in a lovely home. It's a great location...the home needs some TLC.
Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 02/07/2013
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
Since this review, we have done major improvements to the property. All the items that this guest mentioned have been repaired, and we have not had any plumbing issues since then.
We apologize for the negative experience that this guest had, and hope we have the opportunity to let them stay at this property again (or any of our other properties) to have the positive experience which most reviewers have had.
Please call our Guest Relations staff directly if this negative review causes you any concern. I am sure that we can address any issues that you may have.
Sincerely,
Theo Kracke
President
Paradise Retreats
805-275-1851 -
Carol
PasadenaShoreline Retreat
Left on 01/09/2013 for a stay in November 2012
We had out family reunion at Thanksgiving and the house was perfect for our group. Everyone had their own space and the large living room and dining room made it easy for all of us to get together. The location is great as it is accessible to so many things to do.
We hope to return. -
laura r
shingle springsPerfect place to stay :)
Left on 08/26/2012 for a stay in July 2012
Great house! So much room, allowing everyone to have their own space when needed. Exactly as described. Loved it.
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Bob & Jennie Blythe
Troy, OhioHad a fantastic time at a great location!
Left on 08/14/2012 for a stay in July 2012
Came to SB for a week for our Daughter's wedding at alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens in July. Shoreline Retreat allowed the whole family coming from Ohio, Nevada, Idaho and Los angeles to all stay together and to have just a wonderful time. We all (16 at a time) were able to eat together after fixing wonderful meals and the whole house was awesome, location and facilities. Anything we needed the manager or his assistant were more than willing to supply. Make sure to ask about the supply cabinet and where the keys are located, though. Would highly recommend this facility if you have a big group. Location to the wharf and downtown were definitely a plus. We had a blast!
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Don
Longmont, COGreat home for extended family reunion!
Left on 07/20/2012 for a stay in June 2012
With 8 bedrooms, this home has space for a large extended family and is conveniently located to Shoreline Park and downtown. Loved all the dining space and the large living room for gathering. Some of the bathrooms are tiny and there were some things that could have been cleaner (like the kitchen cabinets). But the house also has some great amenities like the extra refrigerator and the roof top deck. We enjoyed our stay, and Suzy at Paradise Retreats was fabulous to work with. They even called us to return an iPad that was left at the house. Now that's great service!
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Triology Training Camp
Halifax Nova ScotiaIt was everything we needed and more
Left on 07/03/2012 for a stay in May 2012
A group of 14 triathletes trained out of Santa Barbara for one week and we were all able to stay in this fantastic home. The garage was perfect for safely storing all the bikes, the washing machines were used daily, the kitchen accommodated all of us and the rooms were very comfortable. The location was perfect, just a short run from the house after a long ride and we were soaking in the ocean.
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Maxine
AntiochAn exciting and memorable vacation
Left on 01/31/2012 for a stay in October 2011
I am a member of a group called Sisters With a Purpose. There are 14 members. The group decided to take the train to Santa Barbara and I was in charge of finding a rental large enough to handle 14 senior women for 5 nights. I located Shoreline Retreat on line and called Paradise Retreats, The people there are very friendly professional and organized. The paper work was sent to me and sent back with deposit. The house was beautiful. So much character. 8 bedrooms made it very comfortable for each of us. The house had a large kitchen, a spacious living room where we could all relax after a full day of activities. A nice hot tub in the back yard.The house was very clean and bright,every bedroom had a large TV. this will always be a memorable vacation for me because it was the week of my 69th birthday.
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santa barbara visit
San DiegoExcellent location
Left on 01/12/2012 for a stay in November 2011
The home was great for our family however getting through the initial process was not ideal. When I first reached out to Paradise Retreats they told me that we were over the limit because there was a baby that was 2 and they considered a 2 year old an adult and therefore we had too many people to stay. Each time I tried to reach out I had a response from a different person. When I gave up e-mailing and called I still had a cold and short response from the person who answered. We ended up fitting within the parameters after all but the guidelines were a little unreasonable and the contract asking for personal information of each guest was extensive. I am responsible for renting a home for our family 2-3 times a year and I have never had such an experience like this. I work in hospitality and give my clients the best possible service so when I am a customer I expect the same and I definitely did not from Paradise Retreats.
That being said the house worked out well for us and I appreciated that they provided items like detergent and a few other helpful amenities. The location was ideal being close to a park and Lazy acres. The stay overall was pleasant. -
Chris Dolan
San Diego, CADonna Bailey
Left on 10/20/2011 for a stay in July 2011
The process of setting up the stay was outstanding and everything went according to plan. The home exceeded my wildest expectations, I was thrilled. We treated the home with the utmost respect and thoroughly cleaned the entire house prior to our on-time checkout of 10 a.m. on the last day.
One caveat to the stay - the first night, myself and 2 other gentlemen were having a conversation outside around 11 or 12. I didn't think we were even within earshot of anyone, and if we were I didn't think it would matter since we were speaking at a very reasonable and casual level. Unfortunately, the neighbor up the hill to the East found us to be a bit loud. When he came to the house, I personally spoke with him, explained the misunderstanding and both parties walked away calmly and in agreement. The next morning, I sought out that neighbor to personaly apologize again, make sure everything was ok and offer any reparations deemed necessary by him as a result of the issue. When I got to his home, I was told that it wasn't a big deal in the slightest and that they were very appreciative of how I handled the situation.
2 weeks after our checkout, my $1,000 deposit was witheld - I had no idea at the time why this could possibly have been.
Donna Bailey was the one to try and explain.
She tried to explain your guys' position on this and why I was being charged my deposit.
When I tried to clarify and ask for some mitigation, she simply ignored me and I never heard from you again.
I was hoping to forge a long term relationship with your organization, use your homes for years to come and recommend to all of my friends.
I have no intention of doing any of that anymore.
I feel thoroughly disrespected and taken advantage of. I complied with all payment requirements on time and left the houes in immaculate condition. Because of a small misunderstanding that I personally took care in a very professional manner, I getting taken for a full thousand.
I hope you reconsider.Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 11/01/2011
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
When Mr. Dolan initially made his reservation, it was rejected. We are a family vacation rental business. Our homes are in residential areas and we do not rent to large groups of younger people who may disrupt the neighborhood. Our website and contract clearly state that "it is our policy to not rent to groups of adults under the age of 40". Per the guest roster on his Rental Agreement, Mr. Dolan was vacationing with friends who were all under 40.
After we rejected his reservation, Mr. Dolan then called our reservation manager to dispute the rejection. He said they were responsible and would respect the house and the neighborhood. He sent a two page letter stating the same thing. I called and spoke with him personally about the sensitivity of the neighborhood and he assured me there would be no problems.
During his stay, a neighbor was forced to go over about 1:00 am and ask Mr. Dolan and his guests to quiet down. The neighbor called the owner of the home the next day and the owner called us. I called Mr. Dolan's cell phone to get his side and he never returned my call. Upon check-out I sent an email to Mr. Dolan saying he was in violation of his contract. He was in violation of paragraph 12ciii), which clearly states the consequence for noise complaints by neighbors:
12. REVOCATION OF LICENSE: EVICTION AND LOSS OF DEPOSIT(S) AND RENTAL FEE(S): The following rule violations, behavior, activities, and disturbances may result in immediate revocation of license, eviction from the premises, filing of trespass charges, and/or loss of entire security deposit(s) and rental payment(s).
c. Disturbances
iii. Complaints from neighbors due to loud talking and music, loud pets, excessive crowds, or excessive parking
In Mr. Dolan's e-mail response to me, he said he apologized to the neighbor and that everything was fine. I responded and said everything was not fine. He had damaged the relationship with the neighbor and the owner. His response was he didn't damage anything and how could I possibly know that? At that point I did not respond any further to Mr. Dolan's emails and we withheld the security deposit. -
MF
Northern CaliforniaWonderful!
Left on 10/20/2011 for a stay in August 2011
Our extended family was very pleased with Shoreline Retreat. Great kitchen and dining area, there were plenty of bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms, adequate parking for our four cars. Shoreline Retreat was close to beaches, parks, grocery stores and a number of additional amenities. We do a family reunion once a year and wish we had a Shoreline Retreat type home in the other spots we choose to vacation in.
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The West Family
Dana Point, CA.A few improvements needed
Left on 05/11/2011 for a stay in March 2011
Good location and size for a large family reunion/wedding. $400. cleaning fee not justified, as house marginally clean with many cobwebs & ants in kitchen. Master bathroom had several lights & sockets not functioning. Jack & Jill bathrooms presented some difficulty for several. Rooftop deck had only 2 small (childs?) lounge chairs & a table w/no chairs. Potentially a great house. Would consider renting again, but above items should be addressed.
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Susan
Wayne, PAFabulous place to connect with extended family
Left on 04/02/2011 for a stay in February 2011
My 2 sisters, I ,several of our grown children and 2 grandchildren spent the week at Shoreline Retreat. It was a great location; an easy walk to 2 different playgrounds for the kids; very close to grocery stores; a fine starting off place for the runners among us; even a pleasant walk to the harbor (about a 3 mi round trip but uphill on the way back). The kitchen was well equipped and large enough for all of us to eat in. The roof deck was a great place to watch the lovely sunsets. The weather was cool when we were there so we didn't use the outdoor space except for the hot tub. The back patio felt a little closed in. In general the outdoor spaces were not as nice as the indoor.
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Andrea
St. John's NL CanadaLarge House in a Convenient Location
Left on 11/20/2010 for a stay in September 2010
We are a group of 8 women that found the house suitable because of the number of bedrooms. It was fine for the week but nothing special for the price. No bathtub in the master suite was disappointing and the bedrooms were stuffy at night. They had doors on to a balcony,( which couldn't be left open at night) but no windows to open. The door to the rooftop not only didn't lock it didn't even close properly. We didn't really spend much time in the house and all in all we enjoyed our stay. Paradise Retreats were good to deal with.
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worldly family
santa cruzFun family reunion spot
Left on 11/10/2010 for a stay in August 2010
The house was great- big enough for our big family.
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Lisbeth
Arlington, VAThis house is a mixed bag
Left on 06/17/2010 for a stay in April 2010
Great features: good location, enough room to gather in the living room and dining room, good bed configuration. The problem was in 2 repairs that should have been made before we arrived. Minor was the icemaker. Major was broken tub faucet in a bathroom: no hot water. It wasn't able to be fixed while we were there.
Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 03/09/2011
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
Dear Shoreline Retreat Guests:
We are very sorry for your unfortunate experience regarding the repair issues. We strive for excellence and are appreciative to know when we fall short of our company standards.
Thank you for your comments as it helps us to correct the issues and prevent further guests from experiencing the same in the future.
We notified out crew and the owners regarding these issues.
We encourage guests to call us at anytime during their stay to guarantee the best experience and welcome guests calls and comments when we fail to meet the standards for which we strive.
We hope this experience will not prevent you from staying with us again.
Paradise Retreats -
Wilson-Reed Family
San Diego, CAGreat family holiday get away!
Left on 05/12/2010 for a stay in December 2009
The location and lay out of this home was wonderful for our extended family to celebrate Christmas. There was plenty of space to hang out together or quiet places to be by yourself. Nice large kitchen where we could share cooking duties.
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Gramma2010
Burnsville, MinnesotaShoreline retreat
Left on 05/12/2010 for a stay in October 2009
We enjoyed the location and our stay.
Everything was pretty much OK.
But, there were ants in the kitchen, on the counter and window sill.Minor Bug infestation throughout the house. -
Shelly
Los Angeles, CAGreat place to stay.
Left on 10/27/2009 for a stay in September 2009
This was perfect house for our stay in Santa Barbara. It was a great layout and worked well for our large group. Additionally, the location was ideal. I would definitely recommend this place and I would stay here again.
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Mike
San Carlos, CAGreat Santa Barbara Location & Eight Bedooms !!
Left on 08/23/2009 for a stay in June 2009
Great eight bedroom & six bath house in a great Santa Barbara location? That says it all... Roof top patio ocean views and only minutes from the wharf and beaches!
Also outstanding property management.
Only suggestion is second refrigerator (in the garage?) (Also)...Is there such thing as a "super-sized" dishwasher?? -
Susan Diez
Sacramento, CaliforniaGreat for family reunion
Left on 08/19/2009 for a stay in June 2009
Beautiful location, a bedroom for every one in the extended family. Close to the beach. Great view of the islands from the roof.
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ocgirl
newport beach, caawesome large house
Left on 08/19/2009 for a stay in June 2009
Perfect location, plenty of room, and the rooftop deck is to die for...not to mention the outdoor jacuzzi and grill. PERFECT house to entertain a large family. No complaints.
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David & Janet Yannella's WOW! Vacation
2986 Harrogate way Abingdon, MD 21009WOW! What a great Vacation!
Left on 08/19/2009 for a stay in June 2009
We stayed at the above location the week of 6/19-6/26/09 so that we could enjoy are daughter's wedding and a relaxing vacation. what a great week it turned out to be! everyone who stayed here are till talking about how much fun they had. even with the large crowd we had, everyone had plenty of room to move around, the bedrooms were more than confortable, and the view from the top look-out was breath taking.everyone loved the scenery and views of Santa Barbara!the only problem we encountered was at the end of the week , there was issues with the drains and toilets on the first floor. you may want to check into it. once again thank you for allowing the Yannella Family and friends to rent the house for the week.a week we will never forget and hopefully will be back next year!
Thank you, David & Janet Yannella -
Coley
Santa Cruz, CAGorgeous Property
Left on 06/25/2009 for a stay in May 2009
Wonderful location and beautiful home, very comfortable for multiple families. I would definitely stay here again.
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vrl
CaliforniaNot all info on the site accurate
Left on 06/17/2009 for a stay in May 2009
Overall, the place was pretty comfortable. There were small maintenance issues, but they were pretty quickly resolved. The main problem was that the information about the place on the website wasn't completely accurate so we ended up having a lot of issues because of that. Some beds that were listed as queen or king size on the website were actually doubles or queens. The site was also inaccurate about which bathrooms had tubs, etc.
Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 10/15/2009
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
We appreciate this guest's honest review of our property.
To clarify, there are NO double or full size beds at this property. The beds are all King, Queen, or twin/trundle (+ a baby crib).
The guest is correct that the beds listed on our website are not accurate for 2 of the rooms. One room says King + Twin trundle, and it is actually a Queen + Twin trundle. The other room says Queen, and it is actually a King! We appreciate their observation, and are fixing it on our website.
Regarding the bathrooms, the guest is correct that there is incorrect information on the website for 2 of the bathrooms. The website says shower/tub combo, and there are actually only showers (no tub). We will be fixing this information also.
Thank you for your stay, and we appreciate your insights which will help provide more accurate information for future guests.
Sincerely,
Paradise Retreats
World Class Vacation Rentals
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John and Jen
Los AngelesWedding weekend
Left on 06/05/2009 for a stay in January 2009
We really enjoyed the house overall, however, there were a couple of things that did not make sense. They include the following:
-Cleaning fee $400, but we were required to have dishes washed, trashes emptied and recycling put out. I would think a cleaning fee like that, we could leave the place as is and it would get cleaned up by the cleaning people.
-There was a problem with the toilet in which we had to call the rental agency to fix it twice during the weekend and they were about to charge us the deposit. We came to a resolution about that.
-We ran out of hot water for all the guests.
I would say that if those issues are resolved for the next guests, then I'd highly recommend the place.Response from Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals - 07/15/2009
Paradise Retreats-World Class Vacation Rentals
Manager
We appreciate this guest's honest review of the property.
Regarding the cleaning fee: $400 is a reasonable fee to get an 8 bedroom, 6 bathroom home cleaned in the 5 hours we have between check-out and check-in. We actually pay the housekeepers $325, and a professional Property Inspector $50 to ensure the house is in perfect condition for the next guests. The remaining $25 goes to restock all the paper goods, soaps, shampoos, ziplock bags, and the other 37 items which we provide so guests do not need to purchase the "basics" for their stay. We ask that guests do not leave dirty dishes around the house, and to please take out the kitchen trash so there is not excessive odors.
The hot water issue has been resolved by a new installation of an "on-demand" instant water heater. This new system is energy efficient, and provides an unlimited supply of hot water.
Continuous toilet clogging is usually a problem caused by guest behavior (ie. tampons or other foreign objects in the toilet), and we do charge guests for the repair of "guest caused" plumbing issues. We will usually waive the charge if there is any possibility that it was a house problem and not guest-caused problem.
We thank this guest for their stay, and hope that they are satisfied with our response to their issues.
Sincerely,
Paradise Retreats
World Class Vacation Rentals -
Kikilee
Irvine, CAGorgeous home in a beautiful place
Left on 06/05/2009 for a stay in March 2009
We had a girls weekend and it could not have been more perfect. There were about 13 of us and everyone had plenty of privacy since the house is huge; it just goes on and on forever. It is also perfectly centrally located in Santa Barbara in regards to the downtown area, harbor, and beaches. The home is very well kept and tastefully decorated. Slightly out of date, but so wonderful that you won't even notice. I look forward to staying there again with girlfriends and my husband and children. We just loved it!!!
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Rosemary
UtahFantastic property for large families
Left on 05/27/2009 for a stay in September 2008
We rented this property for a wedding in Santa Barbara and had a number of wedding guests who stayed with us at this lovely home. It was perfect!!
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Laura
Southern Californiagreat place
Left on 05/27/2009 for a stay in July 2008
Large, clean house. Friendly management. We had a wonderful time enjoying the space with friends and all our kids, easy to rent and utilize. in quiet neighborhood, even though house right on the street, no significant noise. Would rent again if opportunity arose. the house was just as advertised.
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