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A Shore Thing

Vacation home with an outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Beach
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A Shore Thing, a haven in Santa Barbara, offers the ultimate beach retreat with its proximity to downtown and stunning beaches. Unwind poolside with an outdoor BBQ under a shaded pergola or relax in the jacuzzi while stargazing under the night sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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 Shore Thing

A Shore Thing with its proximity to the beach and downtown offers a great escape to Santa Barbara. Just a short walk to the beach and Shoreline Park, where you can wiggle your toes in the sand or find oceanside walking paths and playground for the little ones. A bit further on is Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor with restaurants, seafood market, shopping, cruises, whale watching and watersport rentals.

Should you decide to stay put and just relax at this four bed / three bath home, you can do so poolside while enjoying the outdoor BBQ for alfresco dining under the shaded pergola, then unwind in the jacuzzi while stargazing under the night sky. For indoor entertaining, the chef has a bright open kitchen area to flaunt culinary skills while guests socialize around the large island. If you must work, there are two workstations with privacy and reliable connectivity.

At the end of the day, retreat to the upstairs master suite. Enjoy the peek-a-boo ocean and island views from the private balcony. As you drift off to sleep, listen to the crashing waves and an occasional sea lion barking in the distance.

Santa Barbara attractions like the Urban Wine Trail, the Funk Zone, the Mission, museums and many diversions of State Street are all within a short drive.

Making happy memories here is A Shore Thing.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Housekeeping will be required every 2 weeks for our monthly guests, and will be an additional cost to the guest billed by our housekeeper.
For monthly stays utilities will be included up to a monthly maximum of $400. The overage will be billed to the guest.
A signed rental agreement and a photo ID is required prior to check in. This home can't support ESA animals due to allergens.

Pets

Pets not 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Registration Number 991692

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Leadbetter Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Shore Thing have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Shore Thing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Shore Thing?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Thing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing located?

Located in The Mesa, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara City College and 1000 Steps Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

A Shore Thing Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! The hosts thought of everything! Loved being able to walk every day to Shoreline Park!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany Z.

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

Great location

Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D., San Marcos

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

Family Reunion

Wonderful Property and Great Location Best equipped vacation rental I have ever been in(everything you needed and more).Just minutes away from everything in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

nice property, artfully decorated.

If temperatures below 80 then pool is cool. Not many supplies, need to provide toiletries, all food items and disposables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family gathering

This property was beautiful spacious and luxurious. We found it at the last minute when another property had to cancel because of weather damage. We were so pleased with the addition of the pool and hot tub. Our only regret is our stay wasn’t long enough to enjoy everything we wanted to. We hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025