Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views

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A living room with a blue sofa, a dining table, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with stools, and a hanging fish decoration.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a living room with a view of the street.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Barbara Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom Suite 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom Suite 2

1 King Bed

Living Room Sofa

1 Double Futon

Master Suite 3 Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Off Living Room

Toilet

Bathroom Suite 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Suite 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom Suite 3 Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower (hot/cold)

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in The Mesa, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views on Jan 4, 2027 start from $2,252, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury Beach Cottage with Breathtaking Ocean Views located?

Located in The Mesa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara Harbor. Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great first VRBO experience

Have a great stay at this house. Great location, great amenities , and wonderful communication from Jeff the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara gem

Fantastic location & property was as advertised - wonderful place to stay & owner is very accommodating - would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Thanks for the review, excited to have you as a guest in the future !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic ocean view cottage with wonderful amenities.

The house is beautifully appointed. The location was perfect for easy access to outdoor activities.and great local eateries. We were comfortable and felt like we were at home. I've been to Santa Barbra many times and this was by far my favorite place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and enjoy

Great design of the property - you just want to open the windows and sit on the front patio. People and dog watching is great with the ocean views. We hit perfect weather so A+ experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay, yep our front porch patio gets a lot of use by our guests. Looking forward to your return trip.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

Wonderful home in the heart of Santa Barbara. The home is lovely in every way, beautiful views that make each day special. The home provides everything you need to make it a perfect stay! This home is truly 5 STARs!!!
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We truly enjoyed you as our guest and it was clear that you treated our home as if it were yours. Looking forward to you joining us again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous beach house with great views

Really beautiful house and amazing views of the pacific. It was perfect for our girls trip to Santa Barbara. We will definitely be back. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property/amazing location

All in all, our stay was everything we hoped it to be and more. Great location, convenient to everything and with great views. Kitchen was well stocked and jacuzzi was a nice bonus. The house is not air conditioned and we happened to be there on the two hottest days of the year, but the ceiling fans helped keep it from being too uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2022
Hey Bob, thanks for the review and so random SB had record heat during your stay. Looking forward to having you as our guest in the future. Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Lovely spot centrally located on Shoreline on the Mesa above town. Cruiser bikes were super fun. Comfy beds. Beautiful backyard with grill and hot tub. Communications with Jeff were easy and clear. Lazy Acres market up the road is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2022
Ann - so glad you enjoyed your stay in SB and looking forward to having you as a guest again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean cottage Sanctuary

This was the perfect getaway to wind down after a full day of conference presentations. The place was well maintained, with comfortable seating and sleeping arrangements. the kitchen was fully stocked with ample supplies and even included the much appreciated Espresso machine. The only downside is that it is booked for the next 12+ months.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2022
CG - thanks for taking such great care of our house during your stay and glad it worked out well for you and your conference guests. We are hopeful to have some openings and we will be in touch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house/great landlord!

The home is clean, well appointed, very comfortable, well laid out, has a great location, has a nice view, has a great landlord (responds to any and all issues very quickly) has a bathroom for every bedroom plus a guest bathroom, and we couldn't ask for more. Thanks Jeff!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Always enjoy when you are staying at our house !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous home in Santa Barbara

My husband and I just spent two months in beautiful Santa Barbara at this lovely home on Shoreline Drive, across the street from the park and ocean. My husband really enjoyed the activity out in the front! Plus the view to the ocean was great. The home was really attractive (angles in the house were very interesting) and extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked, the bed linens were high quality, and there were plenty of towels. We had everything we needed, and while we didn't meet the owner, Jeff was extremely quick to respond to any question or concern. We loved living in this home for two months and hope to return again next year.
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Big fan of how you take care of our home and excited to have you stay with us each year !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time here. The house was beautifully set up to accommodate family. We were so pleased with everything. There was nothing lacking, it had so many things available to use for playing at the beach, cycling around or just staying put and enjoying the ocean view. Would definitely recommend and love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Comfortable Home

Everything we needed was included in our 9 day rental from a well stocked kitchen, very comfortable beds, and room to spread out for two families of three. The porch overlooking the ocean was where we spent most of our hang out time (and the hot tub which was very clean.) The location was just right as it put us close (but not too close to town) and the owners supplied bikes and beach towels which was helpful! Jeff and Wendy were very responsive to our questions and they left good directions for when we arrived to get acclimated to the house. First real bit of travel we have done since the pandemic, and we were grateful for an effortless experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Heather thank you for the kind words and looking forward to having you as our guests again in the near future. Jeff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette G.

This home is absolutely incredible!! It's a beautifully decorated beach cottage that makes you feel transported from the inside pages of a magazine into a real life home you get to pretend is your own!! Jeff is great to work with and very accessible. The home has everything you need to relax, enjoy, and soak in the the Santa Barbara vibe. It's fantastic location makes it easy to explore SB and all it has to offer.The house and everything in it is high quality and very accommodating. Also, a plus, great parking for visitors right across the street! Thanks Jeff!! We loved it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Home & Host

This house exceeded all of our expectations. From the beautiful decor to the incredible amenities, this house has IT ALL! We were six adults and one child and had more than enough room to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean views and incredible backyard space. I cannot recommend this house enough and Jeff was the perfect host. 5-stars and we can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great view, pristine home, had everything we needed, great view and steps away from surfing!

My husband and 3 kids and myself stayed a week and truly enjoyed the home! The location was so perfect! Steps away from the beach to go surfing, minutes away from downtown! Loved the porch where we would hang out and drink wine in the late afternoons... Each and every room was perfect and in every little corner or door where instructions on EVERYTHING about the home. I always felt at home there. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay, Wonderful Accommodation, First class host

We had a wonderful holiday at Santa Barbara whilst staying at this property in Feb 2016 It really is first class accommodation, the decor, facilities and location are all superb. We really enjoyed being able to walk down into Santa Barbara most days, when we weren't out exploring the wonderful wine country in Santa Ynez. We would also call out what a good host, Jeff is. Funnily enough we say that and we haven't actually met him, he likes to let guests have their privacy, but when we had a logistical problem with the VBRO payment system during the booking he was really really helpful. This was particularly reassuring as we had booked and were travelling from the UK. Thanks again Jeff!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful - inside and out

The home accommodated six people (three generations) with ease. Part of the house had been recently renovated, but the whole house felt "new". Premium finishes, linens, etc. The floor plan was just right...we could be together or apart. The weather was unseasonably warm and the house doesn't have air-conditioning. Between the fans (in every room) and ocean breezes, we were very comfortable. The family space off the kitchen has folding doors that open to the outside with a view to the park across the street and ocean. It's the best room in the house. We started (coffee) and ended (wine) every day there. The owner was very accessible and timely when we needed him. I would return to the area just to stay in the house again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Home, Incredible Views & Lots of Extras

Our family had a wonderful stay in this lovely home with an incredible panoramic view of the ocean. We had 3 couples here & it worked out perfectly... each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom. Plenty of space for together time, but also roomy enough for everyone to also have alone time... There is lots to do within walking distance & with the ocean right across the street the activities are endless. Owner provided bicycles... which were used every day, there was also a kayak, paddle board & other sporting equipment available for our use. We loved relaxing on the front porch, feeling the ocean breeze & basking in the beauty of the ocean & beautiful trees... Beautiful home, decor, location & owner was very friendly & quick to answer any questions we had... Everyone had such a great time; we are already trying to plan a time when we can come back... This is definitely going to be a favorite vacation spot... our only regret is that we were not able to stay longer..
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice beach house with perfect location

We stayed for a small week in the house. We were very happy. The house is well equipped, with all you need. Also in the kitchen, towels ect. Best, BBQ, Jacuzzi, music-systems (Sonos!). Thanks for very well furnished, decorated and cosy house Jeff.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful vacation home and unforgettable stay in SB

The house is spotless. We stayed here for a wonderful week for my son's graduation from UCSB. The location is perfect, the view is unbeatable. The house is beautifully decorated with fully equipped kitchen and backyard BBQ grill. The outdoor patio is such a highlight. You could just sit and relax feeling the cool ocean breeze and chatting with families. The owner is very helpful with all the inquiries. The Lazy Acres healthy food store is such a plus for this vacation home. Just a mile away you could get all you need. We walked every morning and Saturday seafood market near the yacht club is also a fun if you are seafood lover. The linen is quality ones. You feel like 5 star setting resort. We would definitely go back again and again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful escape!

We echo all of the great comments about this home. We were in Santa Barbara for a long weekend and the home provided a perfect location for all of our activities. While we did explore much of the Santa Barbara area, we quickly determined that our favorite activity was sitting on the outdoor patio. We were hypnotized by the beautiful aqua colored water, the cool ocean breezes, and the heavenly setting. This is a place to go back to again and again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

June 2014

This home is absolutely beautiful. My husband and I and our 4 grown children and 2 grand children just spent last week there. It is fully equipped and in a convenient location to access the beach and there is a nearby park for young children to play. The only down side currently is that you will feel you are in a construction zone from 7:00am to 3:00pm daily because there is a home being built right next door and there are workers there with power tools, hammers, nail guns, foul language and loud music. It made it difficult for our family to enjoy this pristine location and outdoor patio during the daylight hours. We felt this should have been disclosed and it wasn't. Other than that. we give this place 5 stars!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bob from the Midwest

Our stay at the beach cottage was perfect in every respect. The property is located with wonderful views of the ocean. It's near good walking and biking areas. The beach cottage is beautifully designed and tastefully decorated. It has all equipment for a comfortable stay. A great place to relax.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Beach Home and stay in Santa Barbara

We had two couples spending the week in Feb. 2014 at this very nice and comfortable home. We love that there were bikes, helmets and other active gear available for our use. We enjoyed every aspect of this stay in this home. We highly recommend it.
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