Four of my friends decided that the 5 of us needed a reunion. A couple of them haven't seen me since high school...FORTY years ago! We found Casa Santa Barbara and rented it for a week. The pictures on the site don't really do it justice. The property is situated in close proximity to EVERYTHING you could want. Supermarket is 3 minutes away, beach is 5 minutes away (15 or 20 if walking), restaurants galore within minutes as well. The inside of the house is stunning!! Every bedroom was comfortable and my husband and I arrived an hour before our friends and couldn't decide which bedroom we wanted. Four of the five have full bathrooms and, unfortunately, the one without had the best view. It was originally set up as an office and had a fantastic view of the pool and waterways. Without a bathroom, we left it for our one friend who was only coming for 3 days lol. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are all very nice with one having a standard tub/shower combo. All the others have walk in showers. The owners left bar soap and small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, etc. Four of the bedrooms are on the first floor. The fifth is upstairs and takes up the second floor. That room is larger and has a small balcony so you can sit outside and watch the boats go by. Everyone was happy with their accomodations! The gathering areas of the house are open floor concept and made it easy for us to talk while some were cooking and others on the couch. The kitchen is VERY well appointed with a large fridge, dishwasher, oven and countertop convection oven. There are plenty of plates, glasses, coffee cups and any kind of cooking utensil you could need. The electric stove was alright, but none of us usually use electric and prefer gas, but it worked for its intended purposes....especially since we cooked breakfast and dinner for 8-10 people every day. There is a smaller, bar height table to eat at situated in a nook that has a great view of the outside. We only used the 8 person, full dining room table though. There is both an island in the kitchen (where the stove is located) as well as a VERY large bar/island that surrounds the entire kitchen and where we spent the most time sitting and talking while people cooked. The bar has plenty of outlets so you can sit and work on your laptop, charge phones, etc. Very convenient. It is a beautiful kitchen. The living room has two couches and a single chair. They were very comfortable and allowed us to watch the large television that is there. The tv and sound system are separate and it was a bit frustrating that they didn't work on one remote, but we didn't spend too much time there anyway. The backyard is the star of the show. There is a nice pool that I and my friend spent most of our time in. There are beach towels, pool noodles to float on and the cleaning company came twice while we were there to clean, fill and put in the necessary chemicals. In July, we didn't need it, but there is a heating unit if you come in the colder months. There is a picnic table with umbrella as well as a BBQ grill. The dock let my friends fish, but they didn't get any bites. The view is fantastic!! We watched boats come and go, the sunsets and, on a few nights, lighting storms in the distance. We spent hours almost every day just sitting and talking out there. You will also see the family of iguanas that live in the trees. They keep their distance, but were fun to watch. I almost forgot to mention that there is also a full size washer and dryer so you can do your laundry during your stay. The only negative thing I can say (and it isn't enough that I am going to ding any stars) is regarding the acoustics. It is VERY echo-y inside the house. If the television was on or multiple people were talking in different areas in the kitchen/living areas it can be difficult to hear things. You will need to just get closer to the person you are talking to. We would definitely rent this property again without hesitation.

We had a wonderful visit. The house was everything listing advertised

The entire group had a Blast at Casa Santa Barbara. Perfect location for beach, bars or Publix runs. The pool was perfect in the afternoons during Sunset. No one had any complaints! Easy check in and out. Thanks again, we will be back!!!

The house was great, the water view was beautiful, the pool was warm, the kitchen was fully stocked, rooms were nice and the bed linens were very soft.

Beautiful water views, lovely pool (extra charge to heat it), high ceilings, tons of counter space! 4 rooms with their own bathrooms and showers or bathtubs, and 1 extra spacious room without a bathroom. I also liked pulling the car up to the front door, protected from the rain by a huge overhang. Very convenient! Advice: make sure you don't slip on the stone floors, especially in the bathrooms! CON: the vrbo agreement will be supplemented by a very extensive additional agreement that *insanely* provides that should the home become totally unusable -say due to a hurricane- or should the AC stop working that this is a risk the RENTER accepts and they won't get a refund. I was under the gun to get a spot, but that fine print is downright offensive. Yeah if I damage the place I should make it right. But if the LANDLORD can't provide a fully working place, then that should result in a REFUND to the renter. That said, the management is very responsive and the place is really lovely. Just "renter beware" on that contract.

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Casa Santa Barbara, one of By the Sea Vacation Villas, and it offered an amazing waterfront experience. The view from the house was absolutely stunning, overlooking the peaceful waters of the intracoastal waterway. Waking up to such a picturesque scene was truly a delight. The villa's spacious pool was the perfect place for our family to relax and soak up the serene surroundings. Whether we were swimming, fishing, simply lounging by the poolside or watching the boats go by, we couldn't get enough of the tranquil ambiance. Tanya, our property manager, was extremely communicative and attentive to our needs. She made sure our stay was comfortable and went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order. Her prompt and friendly communication added an extra level of satisfaction to our vacation. We look forward to our next rental experience with her!

Beautiful home that accommodated our large family of adult kids and grandkids. Large spacious rooms & a bathroom/shower for each. A half bath was added bebff we got in main living area. Master suite was huge and offered Papa & Grammy a place to retreat too. Beautiful pool & view of intracoastal and Lake Lettuce. Short 5 minute drive to pompano beach and all the shops and restaurants who'd want. Overall a great stay for our two weeks.

Beautiful property, amazing views!!