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Pool
Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Suite

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 991692

About the area

Santa Barbara

The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center.
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What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 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
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Shore Thing have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Shore Thing?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Shore Thing on 8 August 2026 start from NZ$1,443, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A Shore Thing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Shore Thing?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Shoreline Park and Santa Barbara City College. 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“A Shore Thing” was a fabulous home and the perfect location for a girls birthday weekend away. The pictures don’t even do it justice, honestly! It’s truly perfect for a small friends or family gathering. The large kitchen and living space was really ideal for us when we were hanging out together, and the bedrooms were really well situated and spread out around the house in a way that gave everyone needed privacy and accommodated everyone’s varying bedtime and waking schedules. Its located in a lovely residential area and super convenient to all of the downtown attractions, plus only a short drive to Montecito as well. It’s always a little stressful to be the one in charge of picking the accommodations, but this worked out perfectly and everyone was so pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany Z.

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

Great location

Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is even better than the photos. I think the photos don't do it justice. The house is amazing -very spacious, tons of places to sit, bedrooms are thoughtfully, well laid out. The pool and backyard are amazing. Very clean! Location is incredible. The only negative was the master suite upstairs does not have any type of door so if you're looking to have some privacy and you don't want ppl barging in on you, this is not the room to stay in lol. I highly recommend that they add a door. The only other issue was a security guard came by at like 8 PM for a noise violation. It was pretty comical, considering we were all in the house watching TV. The kids had been in the pool at like 7:30 At the latest. And yes, they were giggling and screaming and having fun. It was too young girls. The security guard himself laughed about it- because it sounds like the neighbors are super paranoid and don't want you making any noise? it's a beautiful neighborhood but it was a little over the top! If we owned the house, we probably would've been in the pool laughing until 10 PM. Or perhaps they send a security guard over just to double check how many people are there and if we are who we say we are? Either way he was super friendly about it, but it was 8PM and we were eating pizza with our children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L. R.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie d.

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

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Hosted by Coastal Hideaways, Inc.

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