Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design

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A dining table set outdoors with plates, cutlery, and candles, surrounded by greenery and a house in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, a fireplace, and a living room with a sofa and a television.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a central island with seating.
A living room with a fireplace, a green armchair, a white sofa, and a coffee table.
A garden with a stone pathway, various plants, and a bench.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Barbara City College

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Santa Barbara

The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • 1000 Steps Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shoreline Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design on 4 May 2027 start from £2,161, 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 Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mesa Beach Retreat | Ocean Peeks from Terrace, Bikes & Bright Coastal Design located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park. Santa Barbara City College and Leadbetter Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay at Seaglass Cottage!

Loved how well equipped the home was, super comfortable, awesome outdoor areas, ocean views, great location LOVED our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Fantastic, glad to hear you had a lovely stay! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay on the Mesa

Sea Glass cottage is cute and functional, located right in the middle of the mesa. We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest at Sea Glass Cottage! Please come back anytime for some more Mesa fun. Much appreciated, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls bday trip

This property was fantastic! It was very clean and well stocked. It is in a great location, an easy walk to the beach We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Jennifer, thank you for the nice review. We hope to welcome you again in the future! - Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SB hangout

Great place, amazing outdoor space and well kept
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Ennjoyed the house
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Great, glad to hear you had a lovely stay! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful...

Absolutely one of the most relaxing homes in which we have had the privilege of vacationing. Everything we needed was available...beautiful ocean view and patio to enjoy sunsets. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
This is fantastic news! So thrilled you enjoyed your stay and some relaxation. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house, thank you very much!

Thank you for the wonderful days at Sea Glass Cottage! We enjoyed our days very much. The house is very well located in a quiet area and only 10 minutes walk from the beach. The house has everything we needed for vacation. We will be happy to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We would love to have you visit again! So great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Sea Glass Cottage! Thank you for the lovely review . Until next time friends. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family gathering

My nieces 30th birthday we had a wonderful time hanging out on the patio seeing the sites and enjoying the comforts of home. Perfect and we hope to come back again. thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Edie, Thank you for the nice review and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!

Sea Glass cottage was perfect for a week with family. My daughter and I visited from Brooklyn for a week. We were able to safely visit with family outdoors on the lovely terrace overlooking the sea. the house was sufficient in every way for quiet enjoyment and pleasant family meals. We loved walking to the beach, the proximity to all things Santa Barbara, and the long views of the ocean.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Fantastic! We're thrilled you enjoyed Sea Glass Cottage and all things Santa Barbara! Agreed, the location is great! We hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Mesa Stay

Overall a very nice place to stay. There are a couple of details that would be helpful for the property management company to consider, including replacing burnt out lightbulbs and cleaning the outdoor furniture cushions. Other than that, was a great place, with lovely outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Super! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Our teams perform regular maintenance and cleaning and have addressed these items. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, cozy and close to the beach

We had a great time staying here for a little get away during COVID. The place thought of everything, from pack-n-play, to a foldable high chair. We weren’t able to use the garage as the code didn’t work but that was okay. Close walk to the beach if you don’t mind climbing stairs, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Ivan - thank you for the wonderful review and choosing Paradise Retreats We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and great location

We really enjoyed the house as it has everything we need for a 4 day holiday - blender, gas stove, games, books, outdoor dining, beach chairs, clean towels and plenty of kitchenware. We bike to the breaches and Von is nearby. The house is nice and clean. We just wish it has another bathroom or outdoor shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Nick - thank you for the lovely review! We hope to welcome you again in the future. Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, amazing location!

Really loved this property. It was very clean, and well outfitted for a rental property - perfect for our family of two adults and two children. The best part is that it is a 5-minute walk down to one of the nicest beaches I have ever been on (and you can see the ocean from the living room couch!). The property manager was very responsive to email. My one request: get some better knives for the kitchen please..hard to cook with blunt chopping knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Shula, Thank you for the lovely review! We will certainly pass on your feedback for some new knives and hope to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea Glass Cottage

The cottage is in a nice quiet neighborhood. A great location for a walk on Shoreline and a two minute drive to two food stores and restaurants. State street and town is a short drive down the Mesa with wonderful views! Everything is thought out at Sea Glass, even robes for the chilly mornings! Although the houses are close there is a great sense of privacy on the whole property. Dinner outside in the back is fun! We would recommend this property, and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! It's so nice to hear you had a great time visiting Santa Barbara. We hope to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Simple

The property was clean and simple. Communication was fine. We asked for a little flexibility when checking out, we were denied, which was fine. It was all fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thumbs up

We have stayed at the Sea Glass Cottage multiple times. We return because it is very clean, comfortable, located close to our daughter's family and close to morning exercise walks along Shoreline Drive down to the Marina and/or Pier. It is the perfect size for my husband and myself and the second bedroom accommodates additional family members if they join us. Tho there is a hillside backyard, we don't ever use it, but we do enjoy the garage rooftop patio. The plantings are lovely and lush. The layout of the house works well and tho it would be considered a small house, it doesn't feel cramped. The bathroom is a nice size and the 2 sink vanity accommodates any and all products, cosmetics that one brings. A charming home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We love return guests! We're thrilled you found your home away from home and love it as much as we do. Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review! Until next time! We look forward to hosting you again. Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property, but....

Something as 'standard information' as an internet password should be accurate in the property's "how to do this" written instructions - it was wrong here. Instructions to how to use the Sonos system were also wrong (they started with "the iPad runs everything" and there was no iPad to be found). Little (but important) details like these shouldn't be wrong in property's "how to" book.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest and providing your input. Our team will surely make the needed corrections in the property book. Respectfully, The Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house made us happy!

We rented this sweet house for a reunion weekend of old UCSB friends. It was perfect for our needs. Fantastic ocean view, lovely outdoor spaces, bright open spaces in the main living areas. Bedrooms are a little small but they are comfortable. House was very neat, refrigerator was sparkling clean and empty. You can walk to the ocean cliffs in 6 minutes, and in 15 minutes you can walk to the Mesa shopping area with great restaurants and a gourmet grocery. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Happy is a good thing!! Thank you for the 5 star review and being our guest! It's so nice to here you enjoyed your stay and all the great qualities this home offers...ocean view, outdoor spaces, convenient location, clean & comfy. We look forward to hosting you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to the beach!

What a wonderful find! This is a bright, clean house walking distance to the beach. Check-in and check out were both easy. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We appreciate your 5 Star review. So nice to hear the location worked well for you and the check-in/out process was smooth. Please visit again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in East Mesa

Wonderful location to relax and enjoy the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We are so happy you enjoyed your time here. Come visit again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for the lovely review, it's very much appreciated and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage and location!

Beautiful cottage and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Maritza - thank you for the lovely review! We hope to welcome you again in the future. - Paradise Retreats Team -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We spent 6 days and enjoyed our stay. The location was very good- a short walk to the beach and easy access to all we wanted to do. The street is pleasant and quiet. The interior was bright and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Mel, thank you for the lovely review! We hope to see you again in the future. - Paradise Retreats Team -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

breezy, light-filled and beautiful property

we were so happy to be within walking distance to the beach, . .. we also loved the ocean view, and the property was so comfortable, we were both loathe to leave. . ..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Reva, Thank you for the lovely review! We hope to welcome you again in the future. - Paradise Retreats Team -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Thank you

Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Dan, Thank you for the review, we very much appreciate it and hope to welcome you again in the future! Paradise Retreats Team
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