Our family of four stayed for 10 days - it was wonderful and relaxing! Not too far from Ventura, but plan to drive a bit to get there. Only thing to note is stairs from deck to sand - if you are traveling with someone who has difficulty with stairs, this may not be the best place for you. Great host - excellent communication and support.

Very beautiful house with an amazing view.

Our family had such a lovely time at Mary’s place! It was perfect for our once a year family gathering. It was so easy to take the toddlers right down the steps to the sand for wading and sand-castle-building! Easy to bring them right back up, rinse them off with the handy hose and head in for bathroom breaks, snack breaks and naps. The patio area nearest the house has a nice low enclosure that made it convenient to sit outside while our littlest girl played in a safe area, while the older one could be in the further out area that included a sand pit. We got up every morning and said good morning to the sea, sat outside with our coffee and at the end of the day sat outside with a glass of wine and watched the sunset. The upper bedroom and deck made a great space for our law school student to get a little private time to keep up with his school work away from toddler noise. Even though the homes on the beach are close together, we never saw or heard anyone close by – the ocean sound makes great “white noise”! We watched surfers and paddle boarders nearby, but the space in front of the house was truly like our own private beach. The house had all the basics. Because we do a lot of cooking, we would bring a few more of our own cooking supplies and utensils next time. And we were glad we brought a few of our own fans as the bedrooms get a little stuffy at night. We didn’t have any luck opening most of the windows, but maybe we just didn’t figure out the system. Mary was very responsive with the few little things that came up while we were there. We had several video gamers with us who only get to play together once a year and they were concerned about the size of the TV, which turned out to be more than adequate in the living room, and maybe not noticeable in the pics, there is a very large screen TV in the upstairs bedroom – which we used for family viewing of some favorite shows – HBO included. There was a nice selection of vacation reading and children’s books also. And we appreciated the nice set of poker chips for the one night we got “down and dirty” with some Texas Holdem! Altogether a wonderful Airbnb experience!

This is a magical setting and a beautiful house. It was perfect for our crew of seven, including five kids ages 10 and under. The beach in front of the house is spectacular, and being able to sit out on the deck while the kids played in front of the house was perfect. Mary was helpful and responsive throughout, and the kids have already insisted that we return next year.

Mary had excellent communication. The home was much nicer than expected given we were on a budget. The house had a very nice deck with ocean accesss. The master bedroom has a separate deck overlooking the ocean. The place was very peaceful. I would stay here again.

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This is a wonderful beach house with a great break for surfing!

Had an amazing time at the house. It was perfect, the pictures don't give it justice. Beach access was great and we had plenty of time to hang out with the kids when the tide was low. We will definitely consider the house on our next beach vacation.

The house and location of the house is amazing. Right on the beach, very private, and just a short drive to the city. Huge and comfortable deck to lay out. The house has everything you need - well equipped. Mary is a great host. We were pleasantly surprised. Look forward to visiting again.

This house was amazing! We ate breakfast lunch and dinner on the deck overlooking the ocean & our boys spent hours in the hot tub. This was one of the best family vacations we have ever been on, and cannot wait to come back here again.

We loved our stay. Was the prefect getaway with our one year old daughter. The house was perfect and the views are magnificent! X

Right on to the beach , although with high tide you've got no beach, perfect for sea life exploration with our kids. Everybody seems to go there to surf

We had a lovely time at Bob and Anita's beach cottage - what a memorable vacation for our family! The house is as pictured and an older cottage but has all of the amenities needed for a quiet getaway at the beach. We enjoyed grilling on the deck, the hot tub, captain's chairs, and taking walks in the morning and afternoon when the tide was low. There was even a little sand box area on the deck that our boys played in. It was also a plus to be able to bring our dog with us and the colony neighbors couldn't have been more welcoming. We would be happy to stay again!

Loved it here! Anita & Bob were great & the beach was wonderful with friendly neighbors. Totally pet friendly!

Great house with lots of room and gorgeous view of the ocean. The house had the best dishes and pots and pans of any house I have rented. Shannon was very responsive.

Absolutely fantastic house to stay at. 15 minutes from Ventura or Santa Barbara. House is extremely spacious. 4 floors, beautiful kitchen, large rooms, 3 full large bathrooms. Highly recommend. Rachael was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again!

Great place to chill, 2 min walk to the beach, great place to access both Santa Barbara and Ventura. Place is bright, clean and feels comfortable and has all you need. Host is easy to contact if needed for advice and is very helpful. Would stay here again if in the area. Everyone in the group enjoyed the place which gave space to spread out and areas to chill together.

Rachael made us feel at home and very welcome. The house was even better in person than the pictures show. This house held our three families (kids included) elegantly. Everyone had their space and plenty of communal space as well. The neighborhood was safe, beautiful and nicely close to the ocean. We had the wonderful benefits of the Ocean temperatures all day long. The beach is like having a 2 mile private beach almost in your front yard. Wonderful! Being close to Santa Barbara and Montecito was very cool as well.

My family and I had a wonderful stay. Everything went very smoothly, from the reservations, entry to the house, to enjoying a clean beautiful space. The house is very roomy with lots of space for different activities. The architecture is unique and beautiful with four different levels. We enjoyed swimming, walking the beach and fishing. We will undoubtedly return in the future. Rachel was very easy to contact and quick to answer any questions. So restful!

Secluded Beach getaway! Beautiful, clean, roomy, and light-filled home. Well-equipped kitchen and nice beds/ bedding. View of ocean from roof - top patio. Owner checked I with us upon arrival with a contact number in case of emergency. Easy 2 minute walk to beach, but if you have infants, toddlers, or not so able-bodied adults in your party, this might not be the house for you. Lots of stairs in this multi-level house and in order to get to beach you have to climb down some rocks. If you want to go grocery shopping or to a restaurant, you need to drive about 10 minutes- there is only one $$$ restaurant in walking distance (but it's supposed to be fantastic). Overall this house is recommended if you take these things into consideration.

We had an absolute blast! The house was completely stocked will all the essential. Highly recommend it. Wish we were still there!

Yes, it was wonderful. The pics were accurate and the location was absolutely perfect.

House was just as described. We found it very comfortable and well appointed. Great location between Santa Barbara and Ventura. Rachael was very communicative and accessable.

Yaniv made the experience incredibly seamless and easy to manage. He was available when I needed to know information upon my arrival, and checked in to make sure everything was going well. The house was even more beautiful than the photos - very spacious and my favorite part was the rooftop deck!

My family and I had a nice stay at Mussel Shoal beach house. Location of the house is very nice. Close to a quiet beach with great ocean views from the living rooms (both top and bottom units). Bedrooms are located in the back of the house and you get some traffic noise from the Pacific Coast Highway. Overall we had a good experience.

This house was beautiful. The location was quiet and private. The best part was the view! Not too far from the shore and you can see dolphins and surfers. Everyone definitely enjoyed their stay.

This was my second time staying at this house, everything was great once again! I got married at the inn down the street, so we stayed here with some friends and it had just enough space for everyone! We all enjoyed the roof top access and how close it was to the beach. We definitely plan on coming back again!

The rooms are very nice and extremely clean and organized as described. We felt very comfortable and it was such a blessing to have stayed there. The rooftop is furnished with brand new comfy chairs with a great ocean view. It has two new spacious kitchens with all necessary utensils. We enjoyed this place, I can highly recommend this place at the Mussel Shoals or may love to come visit again during the summer. Yaniv was very prompt and flexible with the time. Overall, it’s a wonderful experience. Thanks Yaniv for an awesome weekend getaway!

Two story condo was modern and super close to the beach. Yaniv was great with communication and flexible with time.

We rented both units and enjoyed our stay at Yaniv's place. The close proximity to the beach is awesome and the units are comfortable with enough space for 10 adults. BBQ on the rooftop was great and picturesque. The rental was missing a grill brush, basic seasoning, and charcoal (It's a kettle grill) . Not a big deal, we went and purchased some. Communication with Yaniv was quick and easy. He responded promptly even though we checked in late. Shop for supplies beforehand or make a comprehensive list to do it once since the location is secluded and can only access via 101 South. Overall, loved our stay. Would definitely come back again.

We stayed with a large group of students and had an excellent time. We were able to visit the beach any time and the people around were very welcoming and helpful. The house was very clean and the owner was very responsive to our questions and concerns. Finding the place was easy and it was overall a very enjoyable experience.

The house was amazing and Martha was exceptional. Four Seasons has nothing on this place and its on the beach. Will stay again A++++++.

This house was amazing! It is located on a somewhat private beach which is steps away from the home. This was ideal for us since we have small children (ages 2&4). The family room had a huge glass sliding door which gave a fabulous view of the ocean and access down to the beach. This was my favorite part of the house. The master bedroom also gave a breathtaking view of the ocean. This house has been beautifully remodeled with all top notch stuff. The dishwasher was a bit dated and fussy at times but it didn't affect our trip in the least. It was our first time having our kids share a room and we were able to childproof one of the rooms to our comfort level. What was a bit concerning initially were the windows, as they don't have any screens. If left open a child could easily fall out. With that being said we were able to monitor this just fine. If windows are securely locked then there is little to no chance for littles to open it. The house has an elevator which was perfect for my father who is handicapped. Without this amenity we wouldn't have been able to stay at this place. Its not easily accessible to children so there was no issue there. There is a pretty big staircase so if you have children that are just learning to walk then this might be a concern. I would suggest baby gates. The house was kid friendly. A portable crib was provided as well as kids games, books, dvd's etc.. There is no air conditioning which was a concern initially but if you open the windows there is a beautiful breeze that cools you off, it even got a bit chilly at times (which I like). There is a ping pong table in the garage and a pool table on the main floor. There is also a hot tub on the roof which was amazing during both day at night but especially at night. Overall, staying at this house was an amazing experience and I would love to go back one day. I would also like to highlight Martha who was our primary contact through this process. She made the experience that much better by providing excellent customer service. Her overall communication and timely responses were very much appreciated.

Martha McNair was FABULOUS! She always responded to my calls and texts in a timely fashion, usually within minutes. When we arrived,the elevator was not working and she went the extra mile to get it up and running quickly, on a holiday no less. She was wonderful at making sure our stay was the best it could be, ordering the windows to be cleaned so we could enjoy the increible views. After we checked out Martha found some items we left behind and is mailing them to us. That is definitely going the extra mile! Martha is a first class lady. She made us feel welcome and was always there for us. We would work with her again in a heartbeat. The property was to die for!! When you walk in you are blown away by the beach view. There are pocket sliders that open all the way so you can hear the waves. It is a first class home. We felt like royalty staying there. My parents are elderly so we gave them the master suite with the fireplace, incredible shower and tub and stunning views of the ocean. They have limited mobility but made use of the elevator to get to their room which was a HUGE plus. They LOVED it and so did my sister and I. There is also a jacuzzi with ocean views, a pool table (in the living room) and a ping pong table in the garage. We also made use of the two kayakes when the surf was calm. The walks on the beach were so relaxing as not many people go to that beach because of limited beach access. It was like having our own private beach. We loved everything about it and would give Martha more than a five star rating. You can't go wrong with this property.

This is a spectacular beach house. Walk 20 steps down from the house and your feet are in the sand. You walk another 75 feet and you are at the water’s edge. If you turn right out of the house, you can walk on the beach, or on the water’s edge for almost 2 miles! The views from the house are impressive. The living room has 5 floor to ceiling glass windows—looking out on the ocean; the windows can collapse to essentially 1 window so the living room is literally wide open. Every day, we opened the windows and sat there and enjoyed the view. The house has a nice pool table and the garage has a ping pong table. You are close to Santa Barbara, close to wineries, close to a major grocery store. The master bedroom is spectacular, it has the same floor to ceiling glass windows as the living room. We ended every day in the rooftop hot tub. Great house

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Cute!

I highly recommend this place. It is very clean and the location is fantastic. I appreciate the clear instructions/guidance she left us and I absolutely loved the design and 'feel' of her place. I would rate this higher if I could!

Stephanie was the ideal host. Wonderful information was provided, she was flexible, responded immediately if we called and the place was peaceful and beautiful.. We lived the bonus of lemons and passion fruits ( new for us!)) delivered to our door. Perfect stay!!

This place is perfect. Location could not be better. Cozy, private and very unique. We will definitely make plans to return Love this place

We had such a nice stay.. such a relaxing, peaceful environment. And Debra was so sweet! Sadly, we had things to do before the wedding so we couldn't make it to the beach and try out the "wild beach access tunnel"! Would have been fun. Comfy beds, spacious layout! Definitely recommend staying here!

Enjoyed our time here, very nicely equipped home with all the necessities for a get away, clean and comfortable,the owner was very accommodating and prompt.Will definitely come back for many more stays here!

Great spot! Thanks for a great stay.

What a great, comfortable and quiet place! The beach is a 5 minute walk and pretty much private! My family stayed here for a week and we had a blast! The House is located very close to Santa Barbara so you can easily drive into town and check out the great places to eat and shop. Stephanie was very great to us as well! She was very nice and helpful and was very responsive. Another plus is this house pretty much has everything you need! We were able to cook meals and BBQ! It has a great back yard were you can just sit back and relax. My family created great memories staying here! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get away!

Yoko San and Daisuke San are genuine hosts. Location was great, and the bed was so comfortable that we decided to buy one just like theirs. It was great staying with them!

The bedroom was great, but the kitchen wasn´t realy clean. Check in and out was easy. It is ok for one night.

this place is not close to any store or restaurant

Great Hosts! Great location!

Yoko and Daisuke were such wonderful hosts! We felt like we were visiting our adult kids except they were more gracious than our kids. The sunset view over the ocean was spectacular. The hot tub was really hot! The bed was very comfortable (a little bit challenging to hoist myself up into it, but I have old knees). We slept so well and didn't even notice the train and highway noise. Yoko was so kind in sharing her kitchen so we could have our breakfast there. She even greeted us with Japanese tea once we settled in. We were a little confused about the directions. Their exit is only accessible from the northbound side of Hwy. 101. Our GPS told us otherwise - so take note - there is no exit for their road if you are going southbound. You have to go beyond it and circle back northbound to get to the Santa Barbara St. exit. Once we figured it out, no problem. We felt like friends by the time we left! It was an honor to stay with them!

Had a wonderful time staying with Yoko. Fantastic host!

The ocean is close by and you can hear it at night which is great! You can also hear the train and traffic which is pretty loud at times (it didn't bother us but it might bother some people). Yoko was very friendly and welcoming at check-in and kindly allowed us to arrange a late check-out. The bed was really comfy in the room we stayed in. A few things to be aware of: there are two rooms downstairs that get rented on airbnb and you share a bathroom. The public space upstairs is not really airbnb common space but rather the host and her roommate's living room and kitchen. Nice of them to open it to airbnb guests but I kind of felt I'd be intruding by hanging out there, so we just had our bedroom. Minus one star cause the bathroom and shower were not clean. Minus another star for the big sign when you enter the area posted by the county saying its not recommended to occupy the hazardous area and enter at your own risk. I assume this is because of landslide or tsunami or storm surge hazards or...? But it wasn't disclosed in the listing and seems like something people should be aware of if they're going to sleep there. If that doesn't freak you out though and you need a place to crash, hosts were friendly and we got a good night's sleep.

Yoko was a great host and was so understanding when we arrived later than planned!! Lovely location if you have a car to get around. Would definitely stay again!

Daisuke and his wife Yoko are simply the best hosts we have ever experienced with airbnb. The apartment is directly at the sea and I cannot do anything but totally recommend you to stay here!

Daisuke and his wife were so welcoming and sweet. They have a very clean and lovely home with a gorgeous view. He helped us find all the hidden gems and his recommendations were absolutely stunning. We will definitely be back and had a beautiful time in Ventura for my birthday weekend. Thank you Daisuke and Yoko!!

My stay at Dai and Yoko's was awesome. Super clean, comfortable, and they are such nice people. It was such a nice relief to crawl into a king size bed and have a great sleep. Would highly recommend this sanctuary to anyone!

Daisuke and his wife Yoko are the most hospitable airbnb hosts you will meet. They picked me up from the station, took me grocery shopping, and at every step went out of their way to make me comfortable. The house is big and homely, with amazing ocean views and luxurious beds. They even run surfing and kayaking lessons for guests and have all the equipment to rent out to ensure you have the ultimate beach holiday. 11/10

Very nice location and welcoming hosts! We loved our stay in Ventura!

It's a super great experience to stay in Daisuke place and talk with the cute ~ Bed is very comfortable, hot spring is so good, view is amazing~ I hope I can come back soon~!

We arrived late and left early so unfortunately we didn't meet the host in person, but Sage and Kai welcomed us warmly and it's so kind of Daisuke to leave the king size bedroom to us and we surprisingly find it so cozy and clean beyond expectation.The most comfortable bed in the world!!!! Highly recommended!!! Wish it would be sunny next time so that we can see the sea through the big window:)

We had a great stay with daisuke. Communication was very easy, and the room was clean with a very nice large bed. Daisuke was very friendly and welcoming. Perfect stop on our roadtrip.

This is a return trip to this lovely beach cottage ! Clean and well decorated ! Love the lil town . Tunnel walk to beach .... and good times at shoals Resturant for Easter brunch ! We will be back soon !!

Beautiful home, very nice and clean. Easy instructions. Would def stay again.

Absolutely loved this place. Coming through Ventura and the surrounding coastal areas was just stunning. The home was spacious, modern and perfect for our needs. The beach was glorious and so easily reached. Stay here to get away from it all (with WiFi and Netflix haha). We could have spent days and days here!

Such a cute beach house! The house looked exactly like the pictures, and was only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Vanessa was a great host :)

This is a super clean and a quiet place for short stay in Santa barbara area. We are very enjoy our stay in this house! This is perfect place for family who want a cozy home during their travel.

Vanessa s house is very comfortable , moderne and clean! She is very helpful and it was easy to communicate with. We have spent just one night in Vanessa 's house but everything was perfect! We highly recommend this place.

Nice location

Very clean and spacious!

Bonnie and Bill were very sweet and caring. You can tell they love La Conchita and are willing to share the secrets they know about it. We would love to stay with them again if the opportunity arises. Their pond and garden is lovely and very peaceful. Bill also makes delicious homemade orange juice that's to die for!

Bonnie and Bill were great hosts! They made us feel comfortable right away. The space is cozy and clean. Bed is comfortable. Everything was as described. They were flexible with us too. As they were going to have some construction starting and postponed till we left which we very much appreciated! Access to the beach was easy and they have lots of suggestions for things to do! We would recommend staying here if you do not want to be in the hustle bustle of Santa Barbara.

Your imagination will come alive at Bonnie & Bills home- while listed as a guest apartment in a private home its really closer to staying in a private art museum. The walls and shelves of the home are dotted with art & artifacts leaving no choice but to strike up conversation about the pieces- their story. Bonnie & Bill both have such great spirits- wonderfuly positive, enthusiastic to host and Bill makes a delicious breakfast- bonus! If you are lucky you will see the resident turtle- Freida and relax in the meditation garden. The neighborhood they live in is very unique and we appreciated the vibe it offered to our trip. We felt welcomed- the apartment was clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. Oh and a bottle of wine was waiting for us upon arrival- perfect! Bonnie & Bill are really cool people and we wish we had more time in their home and in the area.

Bonnie and Bill were great hosts, with fresh squeezed orange juice, a complimentary bottle of wine, great local restaurant recommendations, and excellent directions, which were very helpful. The area is marvelous with great beaches, scenic Canyon Drives, historic missions, and much more. All in all a great experience.

Bonnie's place was perfect for our weekend getaway. We spent time with friends from Santa Barbara and Ventura. It felt like we were staying with a family friend who had an guest house. A lot of privacy and plenty of warmth and personal touches. Clean and quiet.

The hosts were there to greet us when we arrived. The neighborhood was quiet, and we slept well.

Our gracious Hosts Bonnie and Bill were very accommodating, helpful and knowledgeable about many topics we were interested in like the history of the area (Bonnie wrote a book in the subject!), best places to eat and things to do. they made us feel like family and the breakfast omelet with smoked Gouda cheese Bill cooked for us was delicious. the apartment was spacious and comfortable, we loved all the artwork in it. La Conchita's location is secluded but within a few miles of Ventura, Carpenteria, Ojai and Santa Barbara. The Ocean is a block away , the beach is clean and the sunsets are spectacular. Thank you both for your hospitality and we hope to see you again in the near future. Celia and Jose

It was a delight to stay at 'Casa Makai'. The whole weekend was perfect; from engaging in wonderfully delightful conversations with Bonnie and Bill over delicious waffles, to browsing their amazing artwork and books and relaxing in the beautiful La Conchita. We hope to return again. Thank you for sharing your treasure!

Loved the holiday feel of this house. Plenty of space for two couples or a family inside. The view is awesome but we didn't go down on the beach. groceries are 5 mins up the highway so possibly best to have them when you arrive. Would stay here again should we have the opportunity. Great communication with Stephen at all times.

Beautiful home, steps away from the beach. This is truly a hidden gem.

It was a great stay for us! Beautiful location and awesome beach house. Stephen was extremely communicative.

The house itself was very nice with great areas for conversation and relaxation. The surrounding neighborhood is a bit rough and unmaintained, but has a short walk to a beautiful beach. The host is extremely helpful and was very accommodating to requests during the reservation process.

Relative to other "beach access" homes, this home was inexpensive. And clean. But please know the home is located in a mudslide area where devastating mudslides have destroyed and killed neighboring homes. The County of Ventura has tagged the entire town of La Conchita as hazardous.

My family had a great time staying at this place for a weekend. House is very clean and comfortable and the neighborhood is very quiet. Beds are very comfortable too. Views from the house is very pretty. Beach is really close by (a few minutes of walk) and the beach is beautiful. In summary, a wonderful place to stay.

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Great place to stay. It was very comfortable for 4 people plus 2 dogs. It's secluded, but the drive isn't far to great restaurants and you can have a nice walk on the beach.