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Casa Vistosa

Vacation home near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61553 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Elings Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arroyo Burro Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 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 Elings Park and Mesa Lane Steps Beach. Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elings Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 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.

Casa Vistosa

Casa Vistosa - Colorful Abode on the Santa Barbara Mesa

In Spanish, vistosa translates to colorful. This residence located on the Mesa is exactly that: vibrant colors, playful aesthetic, with chic interior accents. The custom features include vaulted ceilings, carved in arches, and beautiful Spanish tile. Casa Vistosa is a three bed, two bath home with landscaped gardens and flowering plants located just a short distance from the beach, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.

It offers a primary bedroom with large walk in closet and en-suite bathroom with separate shower and large soaking tub with jets. The secondary bedroom has a queen-sized bed and tertiary bedroom contains another queen-size bed. This is an ideal family home with a gorgeous chef's fully stocked kitchen.

Several French Doors open to the back patios and allow natural light to filter into the house. The charming backyard provides for the perfect ambiance for a BBQ dinner, morning coffee or post beach relaxation session. The garage is filled with beach ready items like boggie boards, beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Take the bikes down to the beach and return to an outdoor shower and a burger night. Welcome to quintessential Santa Barbara living!

Property Features:
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Corner Lot
Gourmet Kitchen
Beach Equipment
Outdoor Dining
Weber Grill

-The Wanderlust Luxury Team-

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,553 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 35

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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

446458

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Vistosa to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (14-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Vistosa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Vistosa to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Mesa Lane Steps Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Vistosa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Vistosa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Casa Vistosa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa Vistosa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Casa Vistosa have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Casa Vistosa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Vistosa to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Casa Vistosa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is gorgeous, and walking distance from the beach and numerous restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Savana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our needs. Very clean & well appointed. The only thing that needed attention was the kitchen faucet. It needs replaced! Doesn’t move & water barely comes out. A hair dryer in bathroom would also be nice. Thank you for a great visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Orange, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this Santa Barbara house with the grassy backyard and patio, perfect for outdoor dining. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, just a short drive from Hendry's Beach and the yummy Boathouse restaurant in one direction and downtown, wharf, and zoo in the other. The house was comfortable with great decor, well stocked with dishes/cookware in good condition and very clean but could have used minor repairs to the kitchen faucet (clogged head and neck wouldn't swivel) and bath faucets (clogged head/missing handle). We appreciated the ceiling fans and windows with screens, so we could open them for ocean air/nature sounds without the bugs getting in or having to turn on the AC. The master shower was great, as were niceties like toiletries, kleenix, and reading lamps in the bedrooms. Smart TV was fine but recommend getting an antenna so guests can enjoy local stations too. The laundry center and basket was very appreciated, as we didn't have to pack as much on our trip. At check-in, we were informed by the mgmt co. that the fridge was not cooling properly, and we should use the mini fridge in the garage. The next day a small fridge was delivered to the kitchen for our stay. Although we would have liked earlier notice and the situation was inconvenient, the mgmt co. communicated often and provided a solution in a timely manner, which we appreciated. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing time and recommend Casa Vistosa to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mesa home close to Mesa Town Center, beach and more. The house was very well kept and cozy. We had one minor refrigerator issue that was immediately remediated by Wanderlust same day. Would come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, relatively quiet neighborhood (dogs and suburban sounds of leaf blowers), lovely home that feels more spacious than the square footage would indicate. Quick response to a few minor issues. We'd gladly stay again should the opportunity arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property! So comfortable and well equipped. We were a group of 5 and stayed for my son's graduation from UCSB. We were able to host a lovely family BBQ with 5 other family members to celebrate him and were so impressed by how stocked the kitchen was to host such an event. It was like being in my own kitchen. We were all able to spread out in the kitchen and lounge in the living room together. The owners have truly thought of everything to make a stay easy, and to have an enjoyable vacation in SB. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible spot!

Beautiful, well equipped space. A perfect spot for a Santa Barbara / Montecito trip that’s more relaxed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place. The Mesa has everything

We grew up in SB and have lived on Palisades when we were younger! The location is perfect! We love the Boathouse and Shoreline cafe so really easy to get to. The house perfect for our kids to run and play. I would recommend this property to everyone. If I had to say anything that was a con, it would be the water in the master bedroom took a long time to heat up. And that wasn’t a big deal at all. Love the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific!

Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mesa review

The house was clean, the appliances were great and the grounds were beautiful .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzett O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive Stay!

Even though it was our fault we did not realize this property did not have AC, it was a great stay! Opening some of the windows and turning on the fans really helped. We enjoyed our stay! Clean and so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT Location

Great location. Walk to stores, coffee shops, restaurants. Beach gear in garage with bikes. Property Manager responds quickly if you have any questions or concerns. Small improvement could be a towel rack in the primary bathroom, there is no where to put your towel when you shower. We were sad to leave and can't wait to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding celebration

We stayed for a week together to celebrate a family wedding and had a lovely time together and in the home. It was very special and a great location and home base for our time together!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

We love the location, the house is very open, bright and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

SB Christmas stay

Perfect place to stay for our family visits. Great location for walks. Lovely, well-equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

This home is perfect for a stay with family or friends. Close to everything. Walk to groceries, massage, coffee shop, and a few restaurants. The bikes were awesome for getting to the Preserve for a walk, ride to the waterfront or the steps at Mesa. We'd definitely come back! Also, the property management team was extremely prompt and helpful with any of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay at this house. Nice outdoor space and the house was very comfortable. The kitchen and dining area was great. Loved the walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, location, and...

...a couple things would improve the stays for your clients. 1.) Spend for the cable, it was a bummer not to be able to watch the World Cup - TV was a royal pain to try and login to our hometown providers that blocked out the matches. 2.)I have to believe most people who rent this place have a min of 4 people. You should upgrade to 4 decent beach cruisers. With 3 bikes, someone is left out. Bummer. Otherwise was a great stay! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay! The house has great indoor/outdoor spaces and is well supplied (kitchen, bikes, etc.). The Mesa steps, coffee, and grocery stores are all walking distance. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than a hotel!!

Comfortable accommodations for our group size. Close to everything!! Thanks for sharing your property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

Our family had such a wonderful stay here! The neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located. Great spot for our family trip - we were able to walk and bike to the grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, and nearby parks for the kids. We brought our bikes but the house has a couple of bikes and helmets available. There were also beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, sand toys, and wipes to get the oil off of your feet from the beach (which was a bummer but super nice to have the wipes when we got back to the house). Highly recommend for family trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great find

House is very professionally managed, clean, and well-appointed. Would definitely come back. Very pleased with all aspects of this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house on the Mesa

House is actually better than the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022