...can become a private retreat for morning coffee, an outdoor room that's just perfect for a luncheon, a bridge game, an intimate candlelit dinner, or a nightcap.

The 'A' unit's open air deck a perfect place for relaxing, sunbathing, or entertaining. We've seen wedding blessings, breakfasts, and barbeques on it.

Each Santa Barbara rental unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths upstairs and living area down with sleeping capacity for up to 6. There is a king bed in the master; and twin beds in the second bedroom. The living room couch is a futon that can be made into a double bed. The two bedrooms are upstairs and have cathedral ceilings.

Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen includes dishwaser, disposal, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and gas stove.1 car garage parking. Fireplace. Hydro-therapy WallDSL internet connection. (Owner will furnish laptop if desired.) Pets welcome. Fully equipped and furnished apartment. Just bring your clothes.

Activities: Beaches, boating, hiking, wine tours, museums, day trips to Solvang, Hearst Castle, Los Angeles, fabulous weather year 'round. Area: Walking distance to downtown and the beach:-- 2 block to State Street, Arlington Theatre, restaurants, shops-- 1.5 miles to Stearns Wharf, East and West Beach, Maritime Museum, oceanside restaurants-- 30 scenic miles along Rte 154 through the hills of the Los Padres National Forest, past Lake Casitas to Solvang/Buelton-- 30 scenic miles south on Rte 101 along the ocean to Ventura/Oxnard-- 120 scenic miles north on Rte 101 through wine country to Hearst Castle-- 90 miles (some scenic, some not so) south on Rte 101 to the San Fernando Valley/LA area