A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa.

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A modern kitchen with a granite island, stainless steel appliances, and light gray chairs.
A garden with pink hydrangea bushes and a small tree.
A living room with a fireplace, television, sofa, and a view of the outdoors through large sliding glass doors.
A marina with various boats docked, including kayaks and a sailboat.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs. There is a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Elings Park

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Elings Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mesa Lane Steps Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A pretty home in the popular coastal section of Santa Barbara's Mesa. located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach access, garden, grill and overall experience 5/5!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are native Santa Barbarans who are always looking for a place to call home when we come back to visit family, friends and old haunts. Frank's place on the West Mesa felt like home to us. The house is in a friendly neighborhood and the access to the Douglas Preserve, Shoreline Park, Hendry's Beach and local restaurants is a highlight. The gardens and back porch are the best part! Frank is helpful and accessible, making any questions or issues easy to resolve.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay this weekend. The property was immaculate, well-maintained, and incredibly relaxing. The host was friendly, responsive, and attentive throughout our visit. One of the highlights was the beautiful backyard, which was even more impressive in person. The peaceful atmosphere made it the perfect place to unwind and recharge. I would highly recommend this property and would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - just as shown in listing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! The host was extremely communicative and helpful during our stay. The home was exactly as pictured in the listing. While the main beach area of Santa Barbra can get pretty hectic, the backyard of the house provided us a peaceful get away. We frequently relaxed outside to the sounds of birds under the cool shade of the awning. The home was very clean and everything we needed was provided! Would come again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Wonderful guests. Happy I was able to meet them. Left my house in beautiful condition. A pleasure to host Jacob and his family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yet another wonderful getaway at Franks beautiful peaceful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed walking to the Douglas Family Preserve, with beautiful views. The back yard is incredible and beautifully maintained and Frank was a perfect host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quaint home

Owner very polite and responsive. Property is clean and nice amenities. Close to walking trails and beach. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Anthony was one of my nicest guests. He was low maintenance, so polite, and left my house in beautiful condition. It was a privilege to host him.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay here. The house is beautiful. Perfect for four adults and a dog. Well stocked with everything we needed. The backyard is incredible. We loved walking through the nature preserve that is very close by. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden. Circuit hike through Douglas Preserve, beach and return stairwell is a must. See photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

House is well kept, Owner was easy to communicate with. Great location 15 min away from all the hot spots. Right next to a nature preserve and beach, great for dog lovers because both locations are off leash.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Douglas preserve and Hendry’s beach. Beautiful yard. Nice remodeling of the original house with quiet dishwasher washer/dryer away from bedrooms. Neighborhood is quiet and dark at night and nice to see stars. We encountered a couple minor issues and owner was super responsive to fix them and friendly. His sub-unit was reasonably isolated from the main house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with a lovely backyard.

The property was wonderful. It was spacious and quiet and our pup had the best time playing and exploring in the big backyard. Frank was super friendly and gracious. We really enjoyed the place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
My guests are the best guests in the world!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Barbara Fan

The yard was most impressive as well as the location in the mesa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the nice review. It was a pleasure having you. I hope you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home and location

Well-equipped comfortable house, large back yard and lawn (perfect for dogs), friendly and helpful host. Quiet residential area close to preserve and off-leash dog area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful 5 night stay on the mesa

My wife, our two dogs, and I all really enjoyed our stay in Frank's home and neighborhood with its proximity to the ocean. Very clean and comfortable, excellent communication, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Ryan and Jenn are wonderful guests. Respectful, clean, and quiet. It was a pleasure having them at my house. I hope to see them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful stay, the house was fully equipped with everything we needed. Walking distance to beaches, and a beautiful well maintained, relaxing fully fenced and private backyard for our family and dogs :). Property manager was very responsive, friendly and helpful to all questions and needs. Can't wait for our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Cozy

This is a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. It's clean and cozy. Frank was a wonderful host and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property. Wonderful host!

My friends and I stayed here while seeing a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The location is perfect, the house is beautiful and the host couldn’t have been kinder. He even gave us a ride to the concert! Thank you Frank!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Best guests ever. Thank you for being so kind. Thank you for taking such beautiful care of my house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughter's UCSB Graduation

Wonderful stay at this home and location. Beautifully maintained and clean. Owner allowed us to check out late as our moving van was unexpectedly cancelled and we had to improvise to get our daughter moved out and home. I would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
I so appreciate the nice review. A pleasure to have you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as advertised

The house was perfect for our stay and was just as advertised. Clean, updated and in a great location. Close to State st, about a 10 min drive. The neighborhood was very quite. The drive to the beach was less than 5 min. Overall a great place to stay! And Frank the owner was so nice and answered all questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location

Stay Review

Clean house upon arrival, big backyard. However be aware people live on the property (garage) directly connected to the house, which makes it a bit uncomfortable due to the lack of privacy. If you are planning a FUN family getaway by the beach this home is not ideal, the lack of privacy really affected our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
This guest actually inquired about my property a little earlier in the year. She asked if she could have several families stay at my house. I thanked her for her interest but told her that would be way too many people, but to keep me in mind if she had a smaller group in the future. Stephanie decided to lie and book my property for FOUR adults and then just sneak two car loads of people in my house. Several other house rules were broken as well. They were making music past the 9:00 pm noise ordinance, arriving home past midnight slamming car doors and setting car alarms. As stated in the property listing, I do occasionally stay in the attached ADU. It is completely separate and private, and my previous guests have been delighted with all aspects of my house including complete privacy. But when I noticed car loads of people entering my house, I let it be known I was there. I find it especially disappointing that Stephanie would give me a low rating when she was blatantly lying and cheating. I suppose she's upset she got caught. I'm fairly new at hosting my home on short term rental platforms, but take emence pride in providing an immaculate environment in a wonderful part of this beautiful city. Every single prior review has been steller. I would be sorry for any host to be subjected the dishonest behavior and unjust reaction of the party of Stephanie Hernandez.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was beautiful in a quiet neighborhood. It was a block from a great nature preserve to go on daily walks while gazing off at the ocean or through the trees. Very dog friendly area. It was stocked with everything we needed from the second we walked in. The owner was very kind, helpful and very responsive to a couple little things that happened here and there on our stay and immediately solved any issues. The yard was spacious, fully secured fencing and the plants made it feel like a paradise. I think we (my daughter, dog and I) spent more than half our trip in the back yard and patio area eating, playing and relaxing. There were fresh lemons on the tree to take and use (which was great for lemonade on a hot day). The beds were very comfortable and the carpet in The bedrooms were very clean and plush. The master had a 1/2 bath that really made a huge difference! The decor and overall floorplan space were ideal. The kiddo can be in the bedroom sleeping and adults in the living room watching movies at night with no worries. It was so easy to get to any place in Santa Barbara within 10-12 mins too. The neighborhood was perfect for nightly walks or scootering with the dog and kiddo. A few blocks from the stairs to get to the beach too. Super walkable and safe. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little house in Santa Barbara

We rented this dog-friendly house for a beach stay in Santa Barbara. We met the owner Frank when we arrived, and he was so nice and helpful. The 1950's-style house was just as described. The home was immaculate, nicely upgraded, and the grounds were lovely. The backyard and patio were large and well-taken care of, and we spent several mornings and afternoons enjoying the yard. The home was in a nice, quiet neighborhood just a five-minute walk to the off-leash Douglas Family Preserve. Walk another 15 minutes, and you arrive at Hendrys Beach, which is also off-leash for dogs. At Hendrys Beach you can walk for miles along the shoreline, and all of the dogs were friendly and well-behaved. Heaven for dogs and people! Downtown was a short drive away. We greatly enjoyed our stay here, and would absolutely recommend it!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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