About Casitas Collective
Casitas Collective is a boutique property management agency creating unforgettable stays in the American Riviera. We oversee a curated list of elegant properties from Montecito to Carpinteria to Hope Ranch. Short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and estate management are our specialties. Our mission is to bring more peace into your life through impeccable service.
Let us take care of you: rent, stay, or work with Casitas Collective.
About Danielle Darin
Danielle Darin is a California local with deep-rooted connections in Santa Barbara and beyond. A Westmont College graduate and a familiar face in the community since 2006, Danielle lives and breathes the understated luxury of coastal living.
She has long been a corporate product manager with Patagonia, building her business acumen, organization, and corporate marketing skills. Additionally, Danielle has owned and managed rental properties since 2018, earning Super Host status and five-star reviews while honing her passion for luxury accommodations and events.
Danielle combines her love for beauty with her established business know-how to curate memorable and seamless experiences.
She makes her home in Montecito with her husband and three lovely children.
Casitas Collective Properties
Miramar Beach House on the Sand
Miramar Beach House on the Sand is our most exclusive property. This home offers two expansive decks and the privacy of separate living quarters, including two kitchens and two living spaces. With the best views of the Pacific, it is the ultimate gathering space for friends and family, easily accommodating 8-10 guests, including children and dogs. We provide everything you need to paddleboard, swim, and lounge just outside your door. Then, after spending all day in the sand, step into your luxurious abode for a dip in the hot tub and cocktail hour. If you ever tire of the beach life, charming Montecito is a stone’s throw away, offering world-class dining, coffee, and shopping.
Neighborhood Description – Tucked in a quiet corner between the ocean and beautiful Montecito, this neighborhood offers the privacy of on-the-sand living with easy access to dining and shopping. A short walk in the sand will take you to the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. Montecito offers prime entertainment amongst breathtaking views. Nature lovers searching for dreamy hikes can take a quick drive to countless trailheads dotting Montecito.
Beach Front Bliss at Miramar Beach
Beach Front Bliss at Miramar is the quintessential coastal escape. This gem has panoramic views, charming decor, and unrivaled access to Miramar's choicest beach.
Swim in the ocean. Make dinner in the spacious, well-stocked kitchen and eat al fresco on the quaint deck—lounge to your heart’s content. The cottage is the perfect getaway for 2-4 guests, with one bedroom and one bunk room.
Neighborhood Description – A cozy enclave in a genuinely local beach town. The sand is a flight of stairs away, and shopping, dining, and nightlife are just around the corner. Nature lovers searching for dreamy hikes can take a quick drive to countless trailheads dotting Montecito.
Montecito Miramar Beach Cottage
Live like a local in our Montecito Miramar Beach Cottage. Enjoy the vitality of the community from the privacy of your free-standing abode. This one-bedroom bungalow has everything you need: a luxurious King bed, a full kitchen, and a spacious living room that opens up to a whimsical garden patio. The Beach Cottage offers endless relaxation and entertainment just a block from the beach, the Rosewood Miramar Hotel, and minutes to Coast Village Road.
Neighborhood Description – Enjoy the buzz of this backyard beach locale. Join the surfers and beachcombers as they make their way to and from the sand to the conveniently nearby shops and restaurants.
Sophisticated Montecito Miramar Beach Loft
Savor Montecito from this stylish loft boasting a large primary bedroom with a luxurious King bed, living room, full kitchen with a nook, and lofted bedroom with a dedicated workspace or additional sleeping space. A complimentary bar, local coffee, and top-of-the-line home goods make your stay comfortable. Just a bougainvillea-lined walk to Montecito’s favorite beach, Miramar Beach, and a quick bike or drive to Coast Village Drive for shopping and dining. The Beach Loft offers the utmost comfort and luxury in the heart of Montecito.
Neighborhood Description – This picturesque neighborhood embodies California chic. The proximity of the beach, dining, shopping, and mountains ensures you’ll experience everything our breathtaking town offers.