Beach cottage that is conveniently located on the Mesa only 3 blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara. You will enjoy being only minutes from downtown Santa Barbara where you will find fine dining, shopping, and the unique "funk Zone" which consists of 25 wine tasting rooms. This beach cottage is the perfect Santa Barbara vacation home for those desiring the perfect beach escape. This home was completely renovated in 2014. This cozy retreat offers walking distance to the beach, parks, the Mesa Retail Center and is only minutes to downtown.
Completely remodeled 3/2 just blocks from the mesa stairs and the Douglas preserve. Rare find with A/C, high end fixtures, jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen with Gas BBQ, Built in fire pit, amazing outdoor patios and decks. After the home was remodeled a local designer came in and pulled everything together. The home is set up with two bedrooms and a usable office.
Property manager
Julian Michalowski
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Super Cucas Meat Mar - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - 18 min walk
Shoreline Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 blocks from the Ocean pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 3 blocks from the Ocean?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 blocks from the Ocean?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 3 blocks from the Ocean located?
Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Elings Park and Arroyo Burro Beach. Shoreline Park and 1000 Steps Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine E.
29 August 2015
the sunset house
We arrived weary from a very busy road trip, originally from Ireland driving along the pacific coast and big sur to L.A and then back to San Fran via Santa Barbara, this was the last stop and it did not disappoint. The house had a nice homely feel, was practical, nice decor, well laid out and very cosy beds with tv's in each room. We could see the pink sunset each night from the front door, although a nice walk through the woods to the cliff top was a breathtaking view also. You could walk to the local shops, nice healthy food locally, and great shopping on State Street - we will definitely return one day back to this house !
Madeleine E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
nancy d., Santa Barbara CA
1 July 2015
perfect little house
It was a very well supplied, easy, and comfortable place to stay. There was a great health food store right down the street, and I absolutely loved how unpretentious but well down it all was. The art was a little cheesy, but hey!
Check out The Lark for dinner! My kids loved it and were in heaven with a big a TV.
nancy d.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
shannon w.
23 May 2015
Perfect getaway
I can't say enough great things about our stay! The house is very cozy, warm, inviting and had everything we needed. My absolute favorite was being so close to the beach and the preserve/cliffs. I would walk to the preserve/cliffs every night to watch the stunning sunsets over the ocean. During the day the kids loved swimming, boogie boarding, and exploring the rocks on the beach. We were also amazed we could see the islands. The home is very close to wine tastings and restaurants, which we took full advantage of. There is also an amazing organic/healthy food store, Lazy Acres right down the street if you prefer cooking in. We were provided with two bikes that I used every morning to bike down the street to a coffee/bagel shop. The home is close to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. We felt right at home using this house and will be back again!
shannon w.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2015
Weekend Getaway!
I decided to have a weekend getaway for Cinco De Mayo so I found this great place on the Santa Barbara Mesa. It was clean, spacious and looked brand new! Because it was a celebratory weekend, it was very convenient to be a short uber ride away from the great bars, restaurants and shopping downtown. Best part: only a couple hundred yards away from the beach! I would absolutely come back and stay here! 5 Stars for sure!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Corrine S., Oceanside, CA
5 April 2015
Beachy holiday
I wish I had more than a weekend in Santa Barbara! This house is in a perfect location: just a few blocks walk to the beach and to the Douglas Family Preserve, which was a beautiful place to watch the sunset! It is conveniently located in a nice neighborhood, near a market area, and a short drive to the downtown area. The house is well appointed with comfortable beds, a great kitchen, and nice yard to relax in. The owner was friendly and helpful. I will return and stay here again.
Corrine S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Barb B.
4 April 2015
Fun, fun, fun beach vacation
We just stayed at the best beach vacation home! My husband and I and our good friends really enjoyed our stay. We walked to the beach everyday and there was also a trail up on the bluffs that we hiked. The owner hooked us up with things to do and great places to eat. We told him we wanted the "Santa Barbara" experience as we had never visited here before. The home was just remodeled so it was new and clean which made it really comfortable. It is really close to a "farmer's market" type grocery store so we didn't have to eat out every meal. We definitely would give this vacation 5 stars!
Barb B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
31 March 2015
Great Weekend in Santa Barbara
We really enjoyed our 3 day weekend in SB and will be back to stay here again. SB is such a great town and this rental was perfect for us. It is located in a quaint and quiet neighborhood close to grocery stores (you have to check out the Lazy Acres store if you are a gourmet cook), restaurants and other shopping. The owner made us feel right at home answering all of our questions and gave us many ideas of things to do with our family (beach, zoo, mission, etc.). The place was clean and well equipped for our stay.
About the host
Hosted by Julian Michalowski
I have lived in Santa Barbara since 2006, I currently travel often for work and I am happy to share my home with vacationers