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Mesa Casita | walk to the beach
Discover coastal living at Mesa Casita, steps from the bluffs at Douglas Preserve and the pristine Mesa Lane Beach. This 3-bed, 2-bath home has been recently renovated with an open floor plan, top-grade finishes , and a spacious backyard. Enjoy a detached office studio with high-speed internet, relax on the private patio, or wind down by the backyard fire pit. Additional amenities include an outdoor shower, home gym, laundry, Sonos sound system, large flat-screen TV with Netflix, and EV charger.

Mi Casita- a sweet Mesa Suite-walk to beach!
A bright, comfortable studio with high ceilings, and a full sized kitchen which includes a butcher block counter seating area for working or dining. Gas stove, Fiestaware dishes, Revere ware pans, silverware, microwave, coffee maker, hot water kettle, toaster, microwave, blender, and refrigerator. Fully fenced in yard with private gate, patio, and lawn. The secluded Mesa Lane Beach is 2 blocks away, and the Douglas Family Preserve with beautiful bluff views is a 5 minute walk from the house.

Cozy House King Size Bed DownTwn
Enjoy a stylish experience offering one bedroom, one bathroom with King Size Bed and surrounding patios. Private parking space for up to 2 vehicles in our private drive way. Centrally located near Down Town and among many local restaurants, bakeries and breweries. Small pets may be considered. Private front, side and back patios. House offers AC units for cold and hot air to make the ambiance to your desired temperature. We have the Highest WIFI available in the market. Great couples getaway!

Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.

Beautiful Studio -Beach & Garden
Relax and enjoy beautiful Santa Barbara in this cozy and stylish studio. Surrounded by fruit trees and with comfortable outdoor seating you can unwind in nature or you can enjoy the beautifully designed studio with a plush queen bed and smart tv. The property is perfectly located for an easy walk to the beach, beautiful Shoreline Park, or the famous Santa Barbara harbor in just minutes. This studio is the ideal home base for any type of Santa Barbara visit, from adventure to pure relaxation.

Private entrance bedroom with private bath & patio
Newly remodeled bedroom (with cal king bed), attached bathroom, patio with private entrance, and self check-in. Across the street there is a nature preserve with a 1.5 mile walking path offering bird watching, Los Carneros Lake, and the historic Stow House. The house is 2-stories with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms above the unit. The bedrooms above are carpeted, and we insulated the ceiling above you in an attempt to mitigate the noise, but the 60 year old floors can squeak.

Cozy Stone Cottage
Our property is a collection of former out-buildings for the Glendessary Manor estate of poet and composer, Robert Cameron Rogers. The Cozy Stone Cottage was originally a pump house for the beautiful water tower which you can see from the front garden. You’ll love its rustic atmosphere and the warm cozy feeling of The Stone Cottage, separate bedroom, small gas fireplace stove, and sweet patio to sit and relax or eat a meal. Come enjoy this wonderful retreat!

Tiny Cottage in the Oaks, Midtown Santa Barbara
Enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Barbara minutes from beaches, attractions and wining/dining. This tiny Cottage offers a peaceful, cozy and private getaway with a lovely mountain view deck shaded by beautiful oaks. Note the Cottage is tiny, 160 sq. feet. It is simply appointed with a "cabin" feel. It is perfect for a solo traveler or cozy couple with a double (not queen) bed, mini kitchen, and tiny living room. Access requires climbing the stone steps pictured.

Coastal Private Guest House on 1 Acre.
Peaceful private seaside escape! Surrounded by greenery, fruit trees, birds and colorful garden flowers. Close to the ocean, best beaches, polo fields, shopping, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Safest beaches in America w waves and small cozy beach town feel. Enjoy the best sunsets on the Westcoast, surf lessons and wine tasting. Hide away from the demands of the world in our tranquil modern detached guesthouse. Easy beach, hiking and polo field access.

Oakview Place
Oakview Place is a quiet, cozy 1-bedroom retreat in the prestigious San Roque neighborhood. After a day of exploring Santa Barbara, relax with a glass of wine on your own private patio, watching the sun set through the 300 year-old oak trees. Or, walk a few blocks to Harry's, our favorite watering hole. If you like to hike, Oakview Place is one block to Steven's Park and the Jesusita Trail. Off street parking. No pets.

Casa Limon
Casa Limon, a comfortable, spacious and private get away, originally our master suite and located in the lower level of our home. Beautiful mountain views, centrally located, easy access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Within a 10 minute drive to downtown, hiking, mountain biking trails, and beaches. Located at the end of a quiet, family friendly street. Two night minimum. Welcome to our home!

Stay in spacious studio in SB Hills
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space with great mountain views. In this very large private studio, with a king bed, twin bed, living room, bathroom, and kitchenette (fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and 2-burner electric cooktop). We live on the property (separate area from Airbnb) and can assist with any needs. We're on a quiet mountain road, while easy to get downtown and freeway.
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Total vacation rentals
Explore 1,830 vacation rentals in Santa Barbara

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
920 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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250 properties feature pools

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1,020 properties have a dedicated workspace

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1,800 of Santa Barbara vacation rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
Santa Barbara stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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Santa Barbara’s top spots, include Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Paseo Nuevo
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