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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Patio
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Garage parking available
Internet
Bathtub
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Secondary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Tertiary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Primary Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Secondard Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Casa Vistosa
Casa Vistosa - Colorful Abode on the Santa Barbara Mesa
In Spanish, vistosa translates to colorful. This residence located on the Mesa is exactly that: vibrant colors, playful aesthetic, with chic interior accents. The custom features include vaulted ceilings, carved in arches, and beautiful Spanish tile. Casa Vistosa is a three bed, two bath home with landscaped gardens and flowering plants located just a short distance from the beach, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.
It offers a primary bedroom with large walk in closet and en-suite bathroom with separate shower and large soaking tub with jets. The secondary bedroom has a queen-sized bed and tertiary bedroom contains another queen-size bed. This is an ideal family home with a gorgeous chef's fully stocked kitchen.
Several French Doors open to the back patios and allow natural light to filter into the house. The charming backyard provides for the perfect ambiance for a BBQ dinner, morning coffee or post beach relaxation session. The garage is filled with beach ready items like boggie boards, beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Take the bikes down to the beach and return to an outdoor shower and a burger night. Welcome to quintessential Santa Barbara living!
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and Carriage and Western Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Upper State Street and Paseo Nuevo Mall. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Shoreline Park - 3 min drive
Super Cucas - 4 min drive
Eli Luria Library - 3 min drive
Revolver Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Vistosa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Vistosa?
As of 2 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Vistosa on 16 May, 2027 start from S$1,010, 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 at Casa Vistosa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Vistosa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Vistosa?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa Vistosa located?
Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Elings Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor. Mesa Lane Steps Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place is gorgeous, and walking distance from the beach and numerous restaurants.
Deborah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and its location — the Mesa is such a special area, especially with the beach and restaurants just a short walk away.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Santa Barbara again in the future
We really enjoyed staying at this house. House was very nice and clean. Well appointed with items that we didnt even know about. Kitchen was stocked well. Eating places nearby was very helpful and grocery stores nearby also saved the day. Walking to the beach parks were nice in the evenings. The neighborhoods themselves were just nice to walk. Quiet place. Landscaper came on Monday, just as owners had told me but kept to himself and didnt come super early to wake us up. Showers were really nice. I was worried about no air conditioning but weather was fantastic, we could open windows, ceiling fan in master helped, and oscillating fans in other rooms were utilized. Washer and dryer was used everyday. We had a great vacation here.
Catherine T.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Casa Vistosa and that the home’s amenities, location, and peaceful setting contributed to a relaxing vacation. We appreciate your kind comments and are glad the information we provided helped you make the most of your time in Santa Barbara. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
View and access to the beach was amazing. The condo had everything that a family would need for a few days or a few weeks. It was very clean. We would definitely return.
LeAnn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
We are pleased to have hosted you and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay; please come back and visit us again soon!
Lovely Mesa home close to Mesa Town Center, beach and more. The house was very well kept and cozy. We had one minor refrigerator issue that was immediately remediated by Wanderlust same day. Would come back again!
Laura C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and its great Mesa location. We also appreciate your patience with the small refrigerator issue—we were happy to resolve it right away. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime!
The place was perfect for our needs. Very clean & well appointed. The only thing that needed attention was the kitchen faucet. It needs replaced! Doesn’t move & water barely comes out. A hair dryer in bathroom would also be nice. Thank you for a great visit!!
Melinda G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Melinda! We’re so glad the home was a great fit for your stay. We appreciate your feedback about the faucet and hair dryer — both have been noted for immediate attention. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Excellent location, relatively quiet neighborhood (dogs and suburban sounds of leaf blowers), lovely home that feels more spacious than the square footage would indicate. Quick response to a few minor issues. We'd gladly stay again should the opportunity arise.
Larry G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood and the spacious feel of the home. We also appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
We enjoyed our stay at this house. Nice outdoor space and the house was very comfortable. The kitchen and dining area was great. Loved the walk to the beach.
Sharon W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Sharon. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!
We stayed for a week together to celebrate a family wedding and had a lovely time together and in the home. It was very special and a great location and home base for our time together!
Judith W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Casa Vistosa and the location. We look forward to hosting you in the future
Even though it was our fault we did not realize this property did not have AC, it was a great stay! Opening some of the windows and turning on the fans really helped. We enjoyed our stay! Clean and so cute!
Lizzett O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and visit again!
Wonderful property! So comfortable and well equipped. We were a group of 5 and stayed for my son's graduation from UCSB. We were able to host a lovely family BBQ with 5 other family members to celebrate him and were so impressed by how stocked the kitchen was to host such an event. It was like being in my own kitchen. We were all able to spread out in the kitchen and lounge in the living room together. The owners have truly thought of everything to make a stay easy, and to have an enjoyable vacation in SB. I cannot recommend this place enough!
The house was amazing. It actually seemed bigger in person than it did online. Perfect location. Literally a 2 minute walk from the grocery store, starbucks, food/restaurants and right by the beach. There were a couple of maintenance issues but the property manager handled them with grace and urgency. I cannot wait to come back to SB to stay here again.
We grew up in SB and have lived on Palisades when we were younger! The location is perfect! We love the Boathouse and Shoreline cafe so really easy to get to. The house perfect for our kids to run and play. I would recommend this property to everyone. If I had to say anything that was a con, it would be the water in the master bedroom took a long time to heat up. And that wasn’t a big deal at all. Love the property!
Ryan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your FIVE-star review! We are pleased to have hosted you. Thank you for your kind words.
This home is perfect for a stay with family or friends. Close to everything. Walk to groceries, massage, coffee shop, and a few restaurants. The bikes were awesome for getting to the Preserve for a walk, ride to the waterfront or the steps at Mesa. We'd definitely come back!
Also, the property management team was extremely prompt and helpful with any of our questions.
Kathleen G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
We are pleased to have hosted you at Casa Vistosa and are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay; please come back and visit us again soon!
Great location. Walk to stores, coffee shops, restaurants. Beach gear in garage with bikes. Property Manager responds quickly if you have any questions or concerns. Small improvement could be a towel rack in the primary bathroom, there is no where to put your towel when you shower. We were sad to leave and can't wait to be back!
Shannon L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
We are pleased to have hosted you at Casa Vistosa and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house and location; please come back and visit!
Our family stayed here while in Santa Barbara for a recent wedding. The various events and activities took place all over SB, but when mapped with Google, everything seemed to be 7 minutes away - the perfect, short drive. The house was clean and comfortable, great for relaxing with coffee in the morning or discussing the day's activities after dinner in the evening. (We didn't really use the kitchen much.) Everything about the wedding weekend was perfect, including this great home.
John J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
We are pleased to have hosted you at Casa Vistosa and are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay; please come back and visit us again soon!