Mesa Town Home - Perfect for Short Term Executive Rental
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Come stay in our newly furnished town home located on the Santa Barbara East Mesa, just minutes away from beaches, parks, and downtown. This was our home before we moved East; it’s in a quiet complex with families and other professionals and was too nice a place to give up. So we didn't. We rented it for a while annually, but now that we travel to California fairly often we've converted it to a second home and offer it periodically as an executive/transition housing.
We stay with our kids when we come out for as many combined business trip/family vacations as we can manage. Our parents stay when they are in Santa Barbara for business or holiday. And you could stay, if you’d like, with all the comforts of our home-away from home.
Our home is has two nice sized bedrooms--one with a full King bed (not the so-called California King that always seems a little too cramped)--and the other with two twin beds one with a trundle. It sleeps 5 comfortably.
We've not only got the mandatory Internet access with a wireless router, but a cozy “business center” with a printer, fax and copier. The phone system in the home has three wireless handsets, and if you've got Skype, Google Voice, or some other IP phone, the hardware is already there for you.
As far as the kitchen goes. Stocked with everything you could want for cooking at a short term rental. Pots and pans, utensils, colanders, spices, etc. (nothing worse than spending $5 because you need 1T of a spice!)
What else? Flat Screen TV, DVD player, Cable (of course), Fireplace, Laundry (washer and dryer), garage with lots of storage, and more.
Besides our three kids, we've got two dogs that we love (they don’t travel with us to Santa Barbara) but they do come with us on other vacations. So if you want to bring your pet or kids, you’re welcome to do so as long as they are also quiet and can live within the guidelines of the community. (Advance notice and pet fee may apply--to pets, not kids.)
We’re away from the noise of downtown and the freeway that runs right through the center of town, yet we’re just a few minutes away from everything--downtown, beaches, parks. In fact there’s a nice small park less than 100 feet from the front door where you can take your pet, your kids, or just hang out yourself.
Lazy Acres, probably the best healthy food market in Santa Barbara is two blocks away, as is Alcazar, which we think has the best tapas in town, Mexi-Fresh - which has some of the best Mexican food, and Blenders in the Grass - when you’re in the mood for a smoothie. When you are arrive at the town home you’ll find our handy “Locals Guide to Santa Barbara “ which lists all the special hikes, beaches, restaurants, wineries, activities etc. that we would recommend during your stay. If you want to plan in advance, please feel free to ask and we are glad to make suggestions!
Property Type
- 2 story
- Townhome
- 1200 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 5
- Master Bedroom
- 1 king
- We have a pack n' play - so leave yours at home! :)
- 2nd bedroom
- 2 twin/ single, 1 murphy bed
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Full Bath
- toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, bidet
- Half Bath
- toilet
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Living Room seats 7
- Iron & Board
- Parking
- Garage
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Towels Provided
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Television
- Stereo
Communications
- Telephone
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Luxury
- Adventure
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Spa
Activities
- Botanical Garden
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Mountain Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Pier Fishing
- Roller Blading
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Wind-Surfing
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Hospital
- Fishing
- Groceries
- Horseback Riding
- Churches
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Winery Tours
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Outlet Shopping
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Whale Watching
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- ATM/Bank
- Rock Climbing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Relaxing Weekend Getaway
Relaxing Weekend Getaway
- Guest Dana
- Date of stay 02/02/13
- Review Submitted 03/07/13
I just wanted to write a quick thank you to Mira and her beautiful town-home. The place was very quiet, clean and walk-able to grocery stores, etc.. The entire weekend was incredibly relaxing. The townhome is centrally located and has easy access to the paths by the cliffs on the beach, parks and the downtown area. The owner is particularly kind and accommodating. I highly recommend it!Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Mommy Daughter Weekend!
Guest comment entered by ownerMommy Daughter Weekend!
- Guest Laura
- Date of stay 02/28/13
- Review Submitted 03/05/13
We had such an amazing stay at your townhome. I'm still California Dreamin'! From beginning to end you've been so accomodating. I apprecaited so much that you guided us on where to take my daughter as we celebrated her birthday weekend in Santa Barbara. We LOVED the hike you sent us on (Inspiration Point for those of you who are looking for one with kids) it was the perfect amount of challenge and reward. The views were outstnding!! The townhome is stocked with everything a mama could want for a weekend away with family. Spices I needed to season our food, oil - which saved me buying a bottle I couldn't take home with me on the plane, the dishes and pots and pans as well. We were also fond of the space in general. The living room area was so comfortable and we swapped back and forth between fireplace and TV each night. We will be back. Next time with the whole family!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Location, location, location
Location, location, location
- Guest Bombdarby
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 01/03/13
Wow - is all I can say in thinking about our post Xmas getaway to Santa Barbara. Mira and John have put together the perfect vacation rental with all the amenities we needed, in the most prime location. We were able to walk to breakfast every morning, as well as shop at a wonderful organic market when we wanted to eat in. There is a park adjacent to the property with a gorgeous view of the ocean, and with year round warm weather it was always nice enough to spend time outside. Thank you to Mira and John for providing such a wonderful winter getaway!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
Jan-Mar...$4000/month Apr-May... $4200/month Jun-Aug... $4500/month Sep-Oct... $4200/month Nov-Dec.. $4200/month 30 Day Minimum Stay Cleaning fee $150 deposit $1,500 Minimum age for renters 30
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport at 10.5 Miles
- Nearest Train: Santa Barbara Amtrak at 2.8 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: 101 at 1 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Shoreline Park and Beach at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Mesa Cafe at 0.3 Miles
- Nearest Golf: La Cumbre Country Club at 4.5 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Mexican Fresh at 50 Metres
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: My husband and I bought this property as our first home, before we were married (SCANDALOUS!) over 10 years ago now. We got engaged in the home, adopted two boxers here, and were married. After our first child was born we moved back east to Boston and began renting. In the 8 years that we've lived away, we have had only 3 tenants. They were all fabulous! Each one would come, newly married, get pregnant, have a baby and eventually move on. We had decided a year or so ago when our most recent tenants moved, that we wanted to convert our home into a second home so that we could bring our 3 children back to Santa Barbara more easily and continue the bi-coastal lifestyle we've tried to maintain but have found tricky to do out of a hotel room. We finally got our chance!
Why the Owner Chose The Mesa (Beach Area):
We use VRBO all the time as a family and have traveled to different areas in the states and beyond. We made a commitment when we took the plunge to VRBO to offer our renters all the conveniences of a home while they stayed with us. We've bought beautiful furniture, VERY comfortable mattresses (I don't want to go home to my own now!), a stocked kitchen of appliances and tools, TV, DVD, Wireless internet with networked printer, games, books -- the list goes on! We've always maintained this rental to attract newlyweds, executives or families.
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome:
As I mentioned above, our home is lovely and comfortable, but that's not why people come to Santa Barbara - to sit around in the house. Two things that make our home unique:
1. Location, Location, Location! It's what my husband told me when we first bought the place, and now I find myself telling people all the time! We are so centrally located it's easy to jump in the car and hit downtown for shopping, the mountains for hiking or just stay on foot and walk the mesa for food, spa and/or the beach.
2. We love to share! We love to share what we love and have created our bible of Santa Barbara for you to use and create your own adventures. The binder in our home shares all of our favorites, from Spas and Yoga studios, to hikes and bike rentals. We've also left a place for other visitors to add to the collection of information so jump on in and share!
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Photos
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Front of the townhome
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Fire on, TV on!
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Kitchen - stocked with all cooking supplies you could possibly need!
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1/2 bathroom on the first floor.
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Second bedroom/office
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Full bath
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Pathway through the complex
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La Mesa Park, Will provide code to enter the part directly from the complex.
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Shorleline park (.25 mi.) 10 miles of shoreline path starting at end of driveway
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The living room at night. Snuggle in and play a game or watch a movie!
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Time for dinner!
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Another view of the kitchen...
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heading upstairs...
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Second Bedroom: Two twin beds, one with a trundle
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Master Bedroom. Art work coming soon! :)
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More units in the complex
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The beach off of la mesa park. Two entrances within .25 mi
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