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The Mesa - contemporary beach house

Vacation home near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and a decorative metal gate.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a white countertop.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, two paintings on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble flooring, and a toilet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this The Mesa vacation home, you'll find Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara City College. 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mesa - contemporary beach house

Our newly remodeled bright and airy beach house is located in the desirable East Mesa neighborhood; less than 2 blocks to Shoreline Park and stairs accessing the beautiful beach below. We offer inspiring spaces to relax and entertain with seamless indoor/outdoor flow.
Highlights include:
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms.
The master bedroom with a king bed has its own bathroom and a sunny private courtyard.
The living room has soaring wood accented ceilings.
Full kitchen is stocked with all the necessary appliances, along with ample seating at the dining table.
Two beautiful outdoor patios offer a dining table, barbeque, firepit and outdoor shower.
Every window in the house looks upon a lush landscape.
Ample street parking with no restrictions.
Fantastic property managers available to assist with any needs or concierge services you may require, such as shopping, activity arrangements, restaurant reservations, etc.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and return the keys
No need to strip beds. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet outside by 10 oclock. We want to be respectful to our neighbors.
3 car maximum
Property manager lives on property - entry and space is totally separate and private.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mesa - contemporary beach house to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mesa - contemporary beach house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mesa - contemporary beach house to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from 1000 Steps Beach and 0.5 mi (1-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mesa - contemporary beach house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mesa - contemporary beach house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Mesa - contemporary beach house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mesa - contemporary beach house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mesa - contemporary beach house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Mesa - contemporary beach house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mesa - contemporary beach house to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Mesa - contemporary beach house Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place close to a variety of things to do in SB. Quick nice walk to Shoreline Park & beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, awesome host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a simply wonderful stay at the Mesa. Awesome location and a comfortable and incredibly well-appointed property. Hosts were very responsive when I had a question.Can’t wait to come back and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Stay was great, location was ideal to get around the city and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great East Mesa 3 bedroom

Second stay here and we again thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mesa was the perfect stay for me and my girlfriends. Warm welcoming from Kelly with great amenities like weighted blankets and turbin towels for our hair. The house was very cute with a stocked kitchen and great outdoor space. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay in Santa Barbara

Perfect location! Short walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a family wedding. The house was clean and very comfortable. Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Cute house in a great neighborhood. Very close to the beach and short drive to town. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six of us go on a trip annually. This is one of the best places we've stayed at. The house is lovely with excellent touches like coffee and flowers. The owner is super responsive to any inquiries and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & wonderful property! The host was very accommodating and the extra special touches are appreciated - coffee, tea & sparkling water are nice to have on hand! Beds and bedding were very comfortable! Extra items offered like fans, flashlights, charging cords, shower caps and more make you feel very at home! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are incredible, so welcoming. The house is beautiful and well-maintained. The Mesa is a great location. We'll be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing accommodations

All of us were amazed at how much was provided by the host. It is hard to know where to begin Thank you, thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and responsive hosts. The day after we noted that the driveway was dark at night new lights were installed. The outdoor spaces were lovely and the landscaping brought the outside in on rainy days through the big windows and good lighting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and location

Great friends trip, 2 couples plenty of space. We enjoyed evenings on the patio grilling out and sitting by the fire pit. The outdoor space was fantastic. Morning walks along the ocean and easy walking to downtown were a bonus. Everything was as advertised. Kelly was a treat to deal with, we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

East Mesa Getaway

Fantastic home and location! The home is equipped with everything we needed for a super comfortable stay. Amazing gathering spots, both indoors and out. We had great access to downtown and walking to Shoreline Park and down to the marina. Beautiful home!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing host in an awesome location

Kelly was one of the best hosts I’ve ever had on VRBO - very proactive, responsive and willing to go the extra mile to make sure our stay was extra special. Her house is in a great location - walking distance to a park with a beach but far enough from the downtown to have nice quiet nights with the kids. 100% would stay here again and recommend you to as well. Thanks Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Everything was top notch! This was one of the best rentals we have stayed in. Everything was clean and updated and there were great outdoor spaces for relaxing. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything you needed to cook. It was an easy walk to the park, beach and restaurants. Kelly was a great host and great communicator. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the location, and the hosts are exemplary, and all make for a wonderful stay.The house itself is clean, bright and airy, with numerous amenities, a lovely garden and patio area, as well as whimsical touches such as a colorful welcome sign in the kitchen for guests. The pantry and fridge have tons of spices and condiments so you're not required to buy a lot of things you might otherwise need to just to prepare a simple meal. And the kitchen has every utensil, pot and dish you might desire. Kelly and Paul are exemplary hosts—thoughtful, responsive, and helpful—and quick to respond to requests. For example, we found the barbecue low on propane and asked if they could restock it the next day, but instead they showed up 20 minutes later with more fuel. The location, just a block or two from the beach and walking distance to restaurants, is really convenient and the neighborhood is quiet. Meanwhile, the house is stocked with lots of items to enjoy a day at the beach, from surf and boogie boards to wagons to haul stuff around.We really enjoyed our stay and strongly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SB 2024

Great place, good people to help and close to everything in SB.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to be

We came for a work trip/vaca and really loved Santa Barbara. We were a short walk to the park at the end of the street and took the stairs down to the beach. Santa Barbara was amazing and would recommend it for anyone to visit with nice beaches, walking areas, restraints. The property itself was a nice quiet, spacious getaway for me and my family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation getaway

Wonderful place for 6 of us to stay while celebrating a graduation. The location is perfect…just a short walk to Shoreline park and Leadbetter Beach. The beds were extremely comfortable. Kelly was so attentive and thought of everything when supplying the house. And, the plants, including abundant succulents and roses, were gorgeous. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Experience

We had an amazing time in this stunning property. The house is beautiful and roomy with stunning outdoor spaces. Kelly was a dream hostess who has thought of everything. All the little details to make your stay carefree. Our entire group is hoping to make our way back for another stay soon. Highly Recimmend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find

This was my first visit to Santa Barbara and this beautiful property was the perfect location. The property owners have given great care to provide a clean, comfortable and well appointed nest. We would return to this home without hesitation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Santa Barbara Stay!

We had a fabulous time at the house! The location was fantastic. It was a short walk to the beach, and a short drive to downtown. The house was very comfortable with plenty of room for our family of four with one young adult and one teenage son. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfasts and dinners in. The host was very communicative and check in was a breeze. We’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

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