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Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs

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A modern house with a patio, two potted trees, and a dining area.
A modern house with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a glass door leading to a patio.
A modern house with a two-story design, featuring a glass door entrance leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and a television.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a fireplace, and a wine cabinet.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Elings Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Mesa Lane Steps Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elings Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arroyo Burro Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mesa Lane Steps Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elings Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Shoreline Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs on 6 Dec 2026 start from £2,928, 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 Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Beach House, West Mesa Beach Area 2 min walk to beach stairs located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mesa Lane Steps Beach and Elings Park. 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The host was professional, flexible, and very reasonable, which made the experience easy and enjoyable. The home is just a half block from the beach and centrally located to everything we needed. The house was well equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend this property and will definitely be returning on our next trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home in a great location! Photos represent it well, truly a beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to the beach. Wonderful kitchen to cook in, overall lovely stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house opens onto a wonderful backyard that makes the living space seem much larger. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and offers great indoor and outdoor dining options. The house was clean, comfortable and private. And being steps to the staircase down to the beach was an added bonus. A great place to stay whenever your plans bring you to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property has everything you might want and was comfortable. Location was terrific. Owner was VERY responsive.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

One of a kind, wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Mesa Home

Super home in great location close to beach, shopping and dining.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Santa Barbara Stay

Great house in a great neighborhood! Very well located and beautifully decorated. Our 2nd stay and we hope to return!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property just about perfect. spacious, comfortable, well stocked and ideally located. Going to go back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis

Our stay was wonderful...we are already thinking about returning next year. The property and proximity to the beach, reserve and local amenities were ideal.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful Stay in Santa Barbara

This is a beautiful property with a great location close to the beach and fantastic restaurants. The kitchen is fantastic for anyone who enjoys cooking and the backyard is a great place to chill with a glass of wine. A fantastic place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this home a number of times and have enjoyed every moment. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed a festive Thanksgiving celebration - with fresh herbs from the garden. The Mesa location provides great beach access as well as local shops and restaurants. One of the standout amenities is the beautiful and private yard, hot tub and outdoor shower! All in all, a very special home.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Wonderful Visit

I enjoyed my second visit to Kathryn's home. Even better than the first time!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in Santa Barbara here at Kathryn’s was probably our best stay by far. It was a beautiful home with a wonderful kitchen , a beautiful backyard and parks all around for our dog to hike with, not to mention the beach just a half a block down. Easy and responsive communication for any of our needs during our stay. Thanks Kathryn!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with high hedges all around it for privacy. It's conveniently located near Santa Barbara's downtown area. Excellent kitchen with high end appliances. The TV's were equipped with both Amazon Fire Stick and cable. Sonos speakers provided a variety of great music. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in West Mesa

Super home, beautifully designed and furnished. The backyard is a wonderful retreat and includes a hot tub, and outdoor shower. The location couldn’t be better: close to both the Mesa Lane steps and the Douglas Preserve, and 10 - 15 minutes to downtown, Montecito and Ellwood. Already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday vacation

Our host offered A+ service with kindness. The kitchen is more than well stocked with all high end items. The setting is comfortable and relaxing, very well maintained. Kathryn was available to take care of any issue should something come up. Highly recommend, will stay again for that short walk to the ocean!
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home & great location

This was our second stay here. It truly felt like home with all the fine touches including designer bedding, linens, toiletries and fully stocked kitchen. The backyard was an oasis with spa, water feature, fruit trees, and lush landscaping. A gardener, spa serviceman, and house cleaner assures everything is kept up during our stay. The host was super responsive and went over and above to make sure our stay was just right. We can't wait until we go back again!
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

I’ve enjoyed the mesa for years. Kathryn’s home is relaxed and peaceful. Birds chirping in the morning and an easy stroll in the evening to the Douglas Family Preserve. The home is well stocked and well kept. Master bed is very comfortable. Hot tub is a huge plus! I’m excited for my next visit.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Great house and location, easy access to the beach off Mesa steps and a quick drive or walk to Arroyo beach. Nice office to work from, great art-- Not a big deal but be helpful if.... Living room TV had the option to activate Apps for a movie, couch is real low to the ground - truly though it is a great house in a lovely location.
Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Kathy could not have been more helpful during We loved our stay at this property in early March. Sadly we had to cut our visit short due to the coronavirus and she was most understanding. She was available for questions whenever we needed her. We hope to return to this property which was perfect for us.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

The home is a beautiful oasis, the grounds are private which enables you to have the doors open and enjoy the fresh air with a ton of privacy. The location is second to none if you have a dog, the beach access as well as Douglas park make walks a joy. The home is beautiful and perfect for remote work or just relaxing. We were there during some pretty bad weather but it didn't matter because the house was very comfortable when we couldn't get out. I absolutely loved this house and location. Kathy was also very responsive to any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Gem

Thank you Kathryn. You have created a beautiful home. Tasteful furnishings and layout. The outdoor vinyettes were wonderful depending on if you wanted sun, shade or both! The kitchen is top of the line. The location is ideal to walk to the Mesa steps, Douglas Preserve or the business district for groceries, coffee shops and restaurants. I had a wonderful month.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is the second time we have stayed out this home. We are frequent visitors to Santa Barbara and the location of this home is outstanding. Amenities and restaurants are about 5 minutes by car. The beach and Douglas Preserve are a 5 minute walk. This home has lovely and serene outdoor areas in both front and back. Beds comfortable and linens high quality. This home has the best fire pit and the best fireplace of any home we have ever rented. It is Both are gas and give off real warmth. This is a grown up house and I, think, a house best suited for adults. White rugs, white furniture and a silk covered head board all require extra caution. There is an additional required weekly cleaning fee which is not included in the price. There were also taxes that did not appear in the final VRBO “ guaranteed “ total. Neither of these things would deter me from returning to this home. And, it should not deter you. It is worth it.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and fantastic location!

Had a two week stay and the home was perfect. The home was quiet, clean, and had updated decor. The outside area was beautiful and relaxing with the sounds of the water fountain. The house had great spaces to allow me to work remotely in the office or find a quiet space to read. The neighborhood is very friendly and the location was exceptional. Just a couple blocks away from the Douglas Preserve with soaring views of the coast, the intoxicating smell of eucalyptus, and an off leash dog park for us dog lovers. The home is less than a block from the Mesa Steps to the beach and close to grocery stores, drug stores, and both chain and local restaurants. Thank you. Kathrine, for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
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