Santa Barbara County Homes for Five People

Quiet Days in Malibu

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Ventura County, California

Joan Didion once wrote of Malibu, stating that its very name is a ‘kind of shorthand for easy living’. While much has changed since the days Didion lived in a beach house nearby, this basic truth remains – and this beautiful and secluded home with access to a private beach is the perfect place to experience the ‘easy living’ for yourself.

Desert Retreat

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Chino Canyon, Palm Springs

This art-filled sanctuary occupies a privileged spot in the heart of Palm Springs. Upon arrival, you’ll be treated to stunning mountain views and a range of luxurious amenities.

Head Honcho

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Racquet Club West, Palm Springs

Sitting on the edge of Palm Springs, this hacienda-style home was built in the 1940s, but even the architecturally untrained eye will be able to see that there have been some more recent additions made in the ensuing decades. The most obvious of these upgrades has to be the saline swimming pool with a fountain feature that sits in the middle of the outdoor space, which benefits from a striking mountain backdrop.