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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

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

A pretty home, nicely updated. You'll have fast fiber optic internet and free off street parking. Three furnished bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with a workspace and one double XL bed. The living area is an open concept and includes several dining options including a dinette, bar area, as well as alfresco accommodations on a lovely covered patio.

Located in the California Coastal Zone, the "Mesa" has become one of Santa Barbara's most desirable neighborhoods with it's own collection of shopping basics as well as a nice variety of restaurants and cuisines. Close to ocean bluffs, beaches and parks with miles of quiet neighborhood streets for walks or bicycle rides. The harbor, pier, funk zone, City College, and downtown are close by, UCSB and the airport are 10 - 15 minutes.

The house is 1950s simple 2 X 4 construction. Please treat it gently, with care and respect. A city noise ordinance from 9:00 pm to 8:00 am will be enforced.
Attached ADU is separated by two doors with no shared walls. It is sometimes occupied by owner or caretaker. There is no impact on your privacy weather it is occupied or not.

Property manager

Frank Eichenberg, or Pat Ethridge at 208.720.9575

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property South Lake Tahoe
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home South Lake Tahoe

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas Meat Mar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A pretty home in the very 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 50 lbs per pet.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in The Mesa, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elings Park and Arroyo Burro Beach. 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erick E.

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

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M., Hacienda Heights, CA

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia C.

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

4/10 Poor

stephanie h.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Best VRBO on the Mesa in SB

We have stayed in many VRBOs but this was the best. It felt like a comfortable home – not a rental unit. The house was well stocked, in a quiet neighborhood, exceptionally clean, and the BBQ was spotless. The location was perfect with an easy walk to the Douglas Family Preserve that sits 100 feet above the ocean with panoramic views. Quick ride or walk to the beach. Morning walks on the beach were one of our favorite activities. We highly recommend this house. We stayed in another rental unit in the Mesa last year. This house was by far the better choice. Our two small dogs loved the fenced backyard. The property feels much bigger than the stated 1,000 square feet. Also, the owner was great to work with. He was very responsive to our questions and requests. We look forward to staying at the house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milt R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D., Santa Fe, NM

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