Courtesy: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
949-270-0440
Fully operational fourplex in the heart of Cuyama Valley on a 0.56-acre lot along Highway 166. Four side-by-side units of approx. 510 sq. ft. each (approx. 2,040 sq. ft. total). Three remodeled units generate active short-term rental income; the fourth offers value-add or owner-user potential. Upgrades include Starlink internet, EERO mesh WiFi, smart locks, and security system. Zoned DR-6 per Santa Barbara County. Buyer to verify use, STR status, and development potential. Ideal for investors or 1031 exchange buyers seeking income and long-term upside. Income & Operations The property is currently operating as a short-term rental asset. Financial documentation and booking summaries are available upon accepted offer. Infrastructure supports remote and efficient management, including: " Starlink high-speed internet " EERO mesh WiFi routers in each unit " Yale Assure 2 smart locks " Six-camera Swann security system with back up This setup allows for streamlined operations and reduced on-site management requirements. Location & Demand Drivers The property benefits from proximity to: " Carrizo Plain National Monument " Los Padres National Forest " The historic Buckhorn Hotel & Restaurant " Film production activity in the Cuyama Valley corridor " Growing dark-sky and desert tourism demand " L88 Landing strip for private aircraft " Quail Springs Permaculture " Blue Sky Center and more. New Cuyama continues to attract visitors seeking rural California experiences, outdoor recreation, and quiet desert retreat settings. Zoning & Development Zoned DR-6 (Design Residential) per Santa Barbara County. Existing fourplex is an established residential / commercial use. Buyer to independently verify: " Short-term rental permissibility " ADU eligibility " Future development potential " Any overlay or use restrictions Water Basin Disclosure The property lies within the adjudicated Cuyama Groundwater Basin. Buyer to independently verify water use regulations, well capacity (if applicable), and any irrigation or development limitations. Value-Add Potential Opportunities may include: " Completion and activation of the fourth unit " Optimization of ADR and occupancy " Branding and direct booking growth " Mid-term rental positioning " Outdoor programming enhancements " Strategic repositioning as boutique desert compound Ideal Buyer Profile This property may appeal to: Investors seeking stabilized short-term rental income 1031 exchange buyers seeking smaller replacement assets Owner-operators seeking lifestyle and income flexibility Buyers looking for long-term appreciation in an emerging rural corridor The Dew Drop Inn represents a rare opportunity to acquire an income-producing asset with lifestyle optionality in one of California's most authentic desert valleys. Financials and additional operational details available upon accepted offer with POF for full purchase price.
Cuyama is located in California. Cuyama, California has a population of 14. Cuyama is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.69%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $84,356 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Cuyama is 69.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 33.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 17.9 inches per year, with 0.2 inches of snow per year.
