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Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa

Vacation home near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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TV, fireplace
Beach
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Shoreline Park and within a 10-minute walk of Leadbetter Beach with a stay at this The Mesa vacation home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS

Perched on a sunny corner of Shoreline Drive, this large family home offers a front row seat to both Shoreline Park and Shoreline Beach. In just minutes you can be picnicing on the grass at Shoreline Park throwing a frisbee or watching a sunset]. For those who'd prefer to get right in the ocean, Shoreline Beach is a just moments walk down a sweet little ramp of wildflowers. After a day in the water, enjoy a relaxed and tasty dinner and cold beverage at local favorite Corner Tap, or enjoy fish and chips and a margarita right on the beach at the well-loved Shoreline Beach Cafe. With the ease of a CVS, multiple grocery stores, coffee shops or sandwich and smoothie spots, this Paradise Retreats Mesa gem has everything a family could need.

With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this large property provides plenty of space to spread out and soak up the joys of residing nearly right on the water. Elegant touches like hardwood floors and granite countertops keeps this home elevated yet welcoming. A private porch is the perfect enclave to enjoy a tranquil glass of wine as the sun starts to go down, or to watch the sunrise over your morning coffee. One need not even step outside to enjoy the expansive bright blue ocean views that sweep through the large living room windows.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Across from Shoreline Beach and Park
- Balcony
- Ocean Views

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No smoking on property.
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.

Pets may be considered at this home but require written authorization and additional fees.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 5.6 mi (16-min drive) from Butterfly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Beachfront Living at its Best on the Mesa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Great location

We always live visiting Santa Barbara and this was a great location. A beautiful and clean home with great guest service. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great place. Beautiful house, we loved the living room, the bedrooms, the kitchen, the outside area, the view (despite the weather…). An amazing masterbedroom/bathroom. Perfectly clean. A pleasure had breakfast and dinner at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

8 Days of Beautiful Weather and a Great House

We enjoyed the chance to walk, reexplore Santa Barbara from the perfect house view.The house was well equipped, clean & comfortable and afforded plenty of space for the 5 of us to be together and to retreat for personal space.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kathy s.

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

House met expectation. Views and location great!

Check in was easy and no problem. Although we did not cook much,kitchen met our needs. House is perfect for 3 couples. But need an Iron and extra Toilet paper,for paper rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025