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Super time is calling!
Cozy up by the fire in the Great Room
Gather for a meal or family game night...or both!
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor2 min drive
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf4 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom Suite 2

Primary Bedroom Suite 1

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Shared Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Mesa Life - A Santa Barbara Dream

Mesa Life - A Santa Barbara Dream

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 10 GUESTS

Welcome to the most desirable neighborhood in Santa Barbara. East Mesa is filled with classic cottages overlooking beautiful Shoreline Park and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll be close to the beach and the Santa Barbara Harbor featuring several local restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

This renovated retreat is the perfect beach bungalow. Vaulted ceilings and skylights bring together the open concept Dining, Living, and Kitchen spaces with modern decor and elegant finishes. A chef-inspired Kitchen with professional appliances and a wraparound counter-bar brings everyone together in one space. The large Bedrooms boast top-quality linens with fluffy duvets making it the best landing pad for an afternoon nap after a day at the beach. The tropical backyard has several lounge and dining areas and a private hot tub under the shade of palm fronds to fully encapsulate the beach theme.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Desirable beach neighborhood
- Large entertaining backyard with hot tub
- Spacious home with updated furnishing

POLICIES:
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed within 24 hrs of booking).
- No smoking on property.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 40 years or older
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Property manager

Paradise Retreats

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

This vacation home is located 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. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min drive
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Chad’s - 3 min drive
  • Shoreline Beach Cafe - 19 min walk
  • Mesa Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 18 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice property but poor response
The property is nice and the location is very good. Our main issue was with doors to the patio. They were very hard to close and then became stuck so they could not be opened. This was a real problem because the very hot weather resulted in the house being too hot and stuffy. We had our two year old grandson who needs good ventilation to sleep properly . One of the smoke alarms then kept going on and off. We asked one of the property managers about this and he said the alarm may need a new battery and he was aware about the problem with the doors. He gave some advice that helped but then the next day the doors could not be opened at all. When we reported these issues to the property manager, he said there was nothing they could do about it that evening and we were leaving the next day. We also mentioned we noticed a leak from the washer. The response was that we should have told them about all this sooner and their attitude was almost blaming us for causing these issues. We did have some water boiling very briefly and they said that was the cause of the alarm going off. This was obviously not the case as the alarm went off at other times when the stove was not in use. Given the cost of the rental, they could be more accommodating. The previous property we had via VRBO was much better in that regard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Santa Barbara Retreat
Really lovely property- beautiful accommodations, grounds - lots of space for hanging out - great location- easy walk to beach , close to the best of Santa Barbara.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

NANCY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Birthday Trip!
Property was clean and accommodating with relaxing outside spaces. It was nice to rent a place with adequate cooking essentials, food storage and cleaning supplies. Loved being close to Shoreline Park and Lazy Acres. Only disappointment was NO Live TV and only apps that you had to subscribe. Disappointing to miss a Sunday of NFL games, college hoops and local news. Cable not that expensive for a higher end property. Lesson learned.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base for 50th bday trip
Mesa Life was the perfect spot for my birthday trip. We were ten friends, and with five beds and three bathrooms, we were very comfortable. The house is beautifully appointed and fully equipped, and the backyard is large and lovely! We had morning coffee and afternoon cocktails around the fire outside, which was one of everyone's favorite activities on the trip. We walked to the beach tobsee the sunrise and easily ubered to dinners out in Funk Zone. One night we ended up ordering in, and were so glad to have a table where we could all sit! I highly recommend this bungalow! *the only inconvenience was the french doors at the living room being chained shut, requiring us to access the backyard through the back bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual College Girl’s Trip
We all came back up our Alma Mater- UCSB and had a WONDERFUL time back in SB. Mesa Life was just as advertised and we loved how close it was to everything. We really got to enjoy all the amenities and relax. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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