Spring has Sprung! After the rains, so many wildflowers and everything is beautiful green. Wonderful time to visit California, no longer in drought, it is Paradise. Imagine your own private retreat, close enough to walk to the Mission of Santa Barbara and yet when on the acre property you will feel like you are away from it all in your own private Shangrai Lai. The Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design maximizes the enjoyment of the sprawling one story 3000 sq feet house. The house embraces a spectacular solar heated pool and backyard patio from which you may fully relax in the fantastic Santa Barbara weather. The mottled black bottom pool is like a "Matisse" painting adding to the ambiance of the beautiful yard. Peacefully sleep in the quiet setting. Those who are early risers will not disturb those who want to sleep in as the bedroom wing is at the opposite end of the house from the kitchen living and dining areas. Two gorgeous fireplaces, one in the main suite. The second is a striking cathedral ceiling high edifice in travertine accenting the unique atmosphere of this incredible home. Access your entertainment apps on the Large screen TV and with the cable TV and Cox gigablast the highest local speed available everyone can stay connected.. Plenty of space to work from home if needed. All the comforts of home with full kitchen, new 5 burner stove/convection oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer and the space to stretch out and enjoy yourself after enjoying all Santa Barbara offers. We are blessed with beautiful weather in Santa Barbara. For the rare very hot days, air conditioning is provided in three bedrooms and kitchen. --Spectacular private pool and jacuzzi --Outdoor patio and relaxation area --Four bedrooms, three baths: One king, two queens and a bedroom with two single beds. --Luxury bedding and down comforters --Primary bedroom with private bath and marble gas fireplace and entertainment center --Primary bedroom has walk in closet --Separate living area with comfortable seating for six and gorgeous views of the yard as well as the floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Cathedral ceilings and stained glass. --Separate play room with Foosball, piano, and a 55' 3-D smart HDTV and entertainment area --Outdoor breezeway with treadmill, stationery bicycle and ping pong table. --Laundry room --Full kitchen with breakfast nook and separate full dining room area --Outdoor Gas barbecue --Outdoor dining area and lounge chairs with comfortable pad chaise towels --Highest local speed wireless internet available. --Contour remote provides access to all your apps, Netflix, Amazon prime, Disney, and more! --Desk area with comfortable task chair for those who work from home --Linens and towels and soaps --Regular coffeemaker and single serve Keurig (bring your pods) --Spices Additional second set of fencing for the pool area works to insure that young children do not enter the area without adult supervision. Santa Barbara the 'American Riviera': In Santa Barbara you can hike in the mountains and swim at the beach on the same day! This property is located on a beautiful tree filled acre property with views of the mountains. Just a short walk to the Mission and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Walk to downtown Santa Barbara through Rocky Nook Park and distinctive Upper East neighborhoods. The beach and Montecito are just an easy 10 minute drive. Santa Barbara offers a wealth of cultural and athletic activities from kayaking, windsurfing, whale watching, fishing, biking, golf to local theater, museums and cultural events. Please be advised that this property is to be used only for the guests on contract and we do not permit large gatherings or more than four cars at any time at the property. The pool is typically heated to a comfortable temperature by a rooftop solar heating system May to November (70-85 degrees). Heating the pool with gas in the winter or shoulder seasons can be arranged with a $100 a day additional fee arranged in advance, not needed in summer. The jacuzzi is heated on demand and is provided with booking. There is an electrical plug for plugging in an electric car in the carport. Please notify us if you wish to do this in advance. There would be a $7 a day extra charge for electricity. Wendy and Chuck Rockwood: Longtime residents of Santa Barbara, your hosts (owner/manager) Wendy and Chuck Rockwood are happy to recommend restaurants, and activities. Included are directions to favorite beaches and places to walk and shop. If you have questions they are happy to answer them and they look forward to your stay at Poolside. This property is permitted for short-term stays with the county so book with confidence. For short term stays permitted for 6 adults plus children total 8. We reccommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance for any cancellation refunds not covered by the reservation cancellation policies.