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Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!

Beachfront vacation home near Santa Barbara Zoo

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fernald Point
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Montecito vacation home, you'll find Miramar Beach and Fernald Point. Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fernald Point - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Montecito Village Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hammond's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AMA Sushi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Kettle Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!

Whimsical Wave at Miramar Beach -- sleeps 4!

Sitting on the sand of Miramar Beach, this quirky two level home is ideal for the vacationer who wants to relax and have fun on the beach. As you enter the main level of the Whimsical Wave, the large picturesque window with ocean views will immediately grab your attention. Not your average vacation rental, this home boasts interesting architectural features such as the high beam ceilings, warm wood paneling, a spiral staircase, and many interesting nooks and curves.

On the main level, the guests will enjoy a living space with breathtaking views and plenty of funky details that give the Whimsical Wave its' charm. The living room is complete with a new leather couch that pulls out into a queen sofa sleeper, as well as a flat screen TV, two swivel chairs, a fireplace, and a secondary couch near the alcove. The new configuration (not pictured) is ideal for relaxing and cozying up while enjoying the stunning views only a beachfront home can offer.

The lower level also boasts amazing views and a larger balcony with a table for four and a barbeque for outdoor cooking. This level also has a full kitchen, a living room with a fireplace and one bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom features a queen size bed and a flat screen television. Attached to the bedroom is the master bathroom with a full shower. Please note that all spaces are designed with an open concept for a spacious feel, so instead of a solid bedroom door, the home features a privacy screen to separate the bedroom from the living room. Additional sleeping space is available in the living room with the sofa sleeper couch.

Whimsical Wave is a unique property on one of the most beautiful semi-private beaches in the area Just a few steps from your living space to the sand, this home provides everything you need for a relaxing getaway. And, if you do decide to explore our beautiful area, Montecito's lower Village is only a mile away and downtown Santa Barbara is a short 10 minute drive.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 975 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to submit their signed contract and initial payment to Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara no later than 24 hours after booking.
Reserving guests will be required to complete a secure ID verification during the booking process. Failure to do so will result in void reservation.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

131746

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Whimsical Wave on Miramar Beach | One of a Kind Direct Beachfront Experience! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
YOUR HOUSE WAS AMAIZING WE LOVE IT
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special house right on the water, wish I could’ve had check in, WiFi info etc through vrbo1 it all came in third party emails which was frustrating
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn m., Woodinville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Beach Access

Incredible views and sunrises
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful whimsy indeed

The house was as wonderfully quirky as advertised. So many interesting handcrafted details to admire. Stunning location. My only complaint is that while the kitchen is very well outfitted for cooking there are absolutely no supplies on hand. Not even salt and pepper. There is coffee and tea but be prepared to bring everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best location above the sea

My sister in law stayed here for the weekend, I can’t say enough amazing things about the location. When the tide was high you felt like you were on a boat! Waking up in the ocean, that was actually my favorite part. I also loved the proximity to the Rosewood( 6 min walk) It’s where I usually stay when coming to visit, so it was nice to walk there for dining, their food is incredible. It would be nice if the home offered more amenities.. like bikes, or even coffee/tea in the kitchen. I was not a fan of the booking process, after booking with VRBO you have to go through a vacation rental mgmt company. This made the process a little longer and more complicated for me. The mgmt company charges you a 2k deposit, they give you the impression you’ll get it back right away( I was assuming upon checkout, but you don’t get it back for several weeks) The cleaning fee was also higher than any rental I’ve stayed at and the place was not very clean upon checking in. It was very dusty, the floors didn’t feel clean and a lot of spider webs. Regardless of all that the home itself is very special, and cozy. The neighbor was also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whimsical weekend

relaxing space- made for a great Father’s Day weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bohemian perfection

This home was such a fun, eclectic space. It had everything we needed and the views are unrivaled. (Note : this is not handicapped friendly)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi B., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Whimsical Wave

Have always loved this house and location. Thank you for sharing it with us. We had a wonderful and memorable time.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Hobbit House

Enjoyed immensely. Will return
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

baharehrahmatian@gmail.com W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique house with great location

Lovely home with convenient beach access! More than desires beach traffic though, people walking back and forth, considering this was a private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jamie l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Joy !

Great for beach lovers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funky & Very Cool!!

This property is unique in that its not traditionally pretty but the intricate workmanship touches of this little beachfront jewel is so unique. My family of four stayed at this property and absolutely loved it! My main concern was that there may not be enough comfortable sleeping accommodations since there's only one queen size bed but there's a pull out couch bed and 2 other comfortable couches to sleep on. We marveled at how cool it is that it's not like any other house on the private accessed beach of Miramar Beach. The Hobbit House is fully stocked with anything we needed, be it in the kitchen or even to use the binoculars to look out every morning while enjoying my coffee. It's Very Clean, safe and fully-equipped with beqch supplies (i.e. boogie boards, surf boards, beach chairs, beach towels). We loved it and think you will too.

10/10 Excellent

Zarmik A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gateaway.

We really enjoyed the property and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hobbit House Honeymoon

The location of the Hobbit House was most enjoyable! We loved being right on the beach, hearing the waves crash, watching the dolphins swim by, the pelicans fly by, and taking walks. We appreciated the unique architecture and creative design of the house.There are many excellent dining options near by which we enjoyed. We were happy that we choose the Hobbit House for our Honeymoon and plan on staying there again! Melinda & Gary

10/10 Excellent

michelle e., Los Angeles, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our second stay at the Hobbit House!

We loved our second stay at the Hobbit House. It never disappoints. Still lovely, unique, and well cared for. The management company is terrific as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Margye B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Numerous things need fixing or updating

Upstairs bathroom window must be frosted! There's a clear view from outside into toilet, tub, shower, and room beyond. Very disturbing. How can this have been left unattended to? Upper brown sleeping couch desperately needs a new mattress. My back has been very sore since my three nights there. Put a label on the kitchen sliding door that hides the coffee pot and/or leave the door ajar enough so it's obvious that it's not a permanent door. Spent 15 frustrating minutes trying to find it. Lighting is completely inadequate for reading. Light switches are in illogical places not related to the fixtures, and should be labeled in font big enough to read without using a flashlight and magnifiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hobbit House on the East Beach is the best

You arrive at the hobbit house and the best is yet to come as you step through the beautiful interior towards the beach view. The pictures truly do not do it justice. You are immediately onto the beach which is very private and good for children and adults alike. The location is truly amazing, sandy beaches where the waves crash at night to help you fall asleep. There were tons of cool additional things like beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, as well as very nice kitchenware knives and glasses to use. There was Internet and TV, though we did not use them a ton because the beach is where we spent all day. There’s restaurants just up the road with to go food, as well as a nearby Starbucks. Overall, the only thing we would’ve done different is stay another day or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Steps to the water, can't do any better. Kitchen could use a few more "basics" like olive oil, soy sauce, but still a terrific property in every way. Appreciate the quality gas grill kept in good condition too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best beach stay by far

This rental is the closest to the water we have ever stayed at! And one of the most unique .. such detailed woodwork. We discovered something new every day. The place was very clean .. spotless in fact! Colorful sunrise was beautiful every morning and the endless sound of waves crashing close to the balcony was absolutely heaven. Will definitely come back .. thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle e., Los Angeles, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay at the Hobbit House

We had a wonderful time at the Hobbit House. It is very unique with such incredible craftsmanship. It is well cared for and very clean and comfortable. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection.

Quirky, artsy, cozy.

10/10 Excellent

Esther M., Saint Helena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Fun Fun

Right on the beach. Whimsical house and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020