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Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara

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Luxury leather couch for relaxing, ceiling fan, AC and heat
Brand new Tempur-pedic queen mattress
65" Smart TV
Dining for two
Full size closet with dresser

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Elings Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mesa Lane Steps Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Arroyo Burro Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara

Welcome to my Mesa Studio - the ultimate beach cottage living experience! With just a couple of minutes walk to the stunning beaches, and an array of lively bars and restaurants less than 1 mile away, this is the perfect location for those seeking an idyllic coastal lifestyle. Offering you everything you need for an unforgettable stay - from comfortable furnishings to convenient amenities - this Mesa Studio is truly one-of-a-kind.


*Experience the ultimate in comfort and luxury with our Tempur-Pedic Queen mattress, wrapped in fresh linens for a blissful night's sleep. Relax on our plush leather loveseat while enjoying the gentle breeze from our ceiling fan.

*Elevate your outdoor experience with our mesmerizing living area! With a fire table, outdoor tv, lighted pergola, and Weber BBQ you'll enjoy the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.

*Step into the kitchenette with all the features you desire - refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster oven, and Keurig coffee maker.

*Our full bath boasts a sleek tile shower, heated towel rack and lighted magnifying mirror. Say goodbye to chilly towels and hello to pure luxury.

*Experience lightning-fast internet speeds with our high-speed fiber optic internet. With a blazing fast 500Mbs, you'll never have to deal with slow loading times or buffering again. Say goodbye to sluggish connections and hello to seamless streaming, gaming, and browsing.

*Our closet boasts ample storage, a bright light to help you find what you need, and a powerful JBL Bluetooth speaker for the ultimate listening experience.

*Upgrade your viewing experience with our 65" Smart Samsung TV! With crisp and clear picture quality, you won't miss a single detail of your favorite movies or games.

*Experience the ultimate seaside escape with a stunning view of Hendry's Beach from the nearby Douglas Family Preserve. Immerse yourself in a tranquil and picturesque setting that will leave you rejuvenated and refreshed.

*Live the beach life at its finest with easy access just 5 blocks away! Mesa Lane Beach is waiting for you to explore and unwind in the sun, sand, and surf.

*Discover the ultimate dog-friendly beach just steps away! With Hendry's Beach less than a mile down the road, you can enjoy endless hours of fun in the sun with your furry best friend by your side.

Private Guest access
Easy to get around.
Airport 15 minutes drive.
Amtrak 7 minute drive.
Public transit two blocks away.
BCycle E-Bikes for rent all around town. Just download BCycle App and find a bike.

Local grocery, restaurants, pharmacy, parks and beaches are all within a 10-15 minute walk.

Ample street parking available.

Cameras are on at the driveway and walkway for your safety and to let me know you've arrived.

All of the basics will be stocked - laundry and dish soap, Keurig coffee and teas, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

Other things to note:
We have a strict NO SMOKING policy. A $500 fee will be charged for smoking.

Dogs are considered on a case by case basis with an extra fee per stay. If your dog is approved, you will be asked to sign an agreement confirming that your dog is up to date on vaccinations/flea control. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. Any damage caused by your dog will be charged separately.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets should never be left unattended or allowed on furniture.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located by the sea, this apartment is in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Bowl and Carriage and Western Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Elings Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mesa Lane Steps Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara on 20 July 2026 start from NZ$511, 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.

How much is parking at Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrize Destinations - Modern studio on the Mesa in Santa Barbara located?

Located in The Mesa, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Elings Park and Arroyo Burro Beach. 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location and Sunrize Destination is a stellar place. The host has thought of everything! Very clean and comfortable, and quiet…..and worth every penny. Perfect location and close to downtown. Will definitely stay here again!! Communication with host was 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this tiny oasis
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable & quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

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

Amazing time in SB!

Had an amazing time and cannot recommend staying here enough! This was the perfect place for my honeymoon. Walking distance to two different beaches!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

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

Great Place

Perfect place to stay. Location was amazing and the host were super nice. We came to Santa Barbara to get married but will definitely be returning to this place for vacations in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in. Wonderful, well appointed accomodations. You will have everything you need. Comfortable bed, great showerhead and sweet little private patio. We loved our stay... can't beat the location! And the neighborhood is super quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

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

Great Stay!

Listing was just as described, owners were very courteous and we were able to check in and come and go very easily. Thank you two for the great stay and for making my partners birthday memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy little unit is everything it advertises, and then some: it has all you need, plus considerate touches like a travel steamer and magnifying makeup mirror (both of which I'd forgotten). The patio is dreamy in the evening! The hosts are warm and inviting, and I appreciate that they allow dogs. A hidden plus is the nature preserve just a few short blocks away, with amazing ocean views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amber b.

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

Great Stay

We had such a great stay! It was the perfect place to relax after all the celebrations for our nephews graduation! The outdoor space is amazing! If we drove we would have loved to have brought our dog;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Sunrize Stay

Great facility, very, very enjoyable stay, Sara and Ken were great hosts as well, nothing but great things to say about our stay---in a word AWESOME!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Sunrize Destinations! The location is fantastic, the hosts have furnished the studio with every thing you need. They really have thought of everything. We were so glad to have the washer and dryer there. We didn’t plan on using it, but it came in very handy. We also Loved the beautiful private patio and would stay there again in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mj S.

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

Family Time

Had a wonderful stay. Place was clean and everything you could possibly need was there. The outdoor space made it complete. Loved the location near the preserve and beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Mesa stay

Clean, efficiently designed space that had everything we needed. Great location near our favorite beach and breakfast spot. Also loved the park and trails at the bluff park at the end of the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicki p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This studio has EVERYTHING you could want plus! Its decor is crisp and fun! The photos are spot on. The kitchen has everything you could possible want. The bathroom is good size, the bed is the MOST comfortable bed we have slept in! The outdoor area is comfortable and inviting! Its a nice quiet area but walking distance to anything you may want, even the beach! Sara makes check in and out easy and is available if needed. We travel to SB frequently and this is by far the best place weve stayed! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra K.

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

Perfect weekend

The place was nicely decorated and very clean. Owner provided some snacks, water and even ice cream in the freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

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

Cute, clean and cozy

The space is very clean and comfortable. Ken & Sara were so welcoming and nice. Its an easy stroll down to the beach to watch the amazing sunset. Stay here and you will have a great trip. We did.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jules F.

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

The perfect stay!

I’ve stayed at quite a few places and Sara & Ken really put some thought into it. This was one of the best places I’ve stayed at. Fluffy towels, not a spec of dust or dirt, it was spotless. Snacks waiting for me, upon arrival. They really thought of everything. Location is REALLY good. The bed is super comfortable too. Thank you Sara & Ken!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Great Studio, great location, great hosts

The hosts thought of everything! This studio was well designed and equipped. The private outdoor space made the place feel so much bigger. The hosts were very communicative, helpful, and left some delicious treats for us to enjoy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

High end studio

No expense spared on this studio. We enjoyed our evenings in the private yard at the fire table!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elle C.

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

Amazing studio

Sara was great and communicating, immediately sending us the door code, address and specifics to the studio. It was super clean, dog friendly and stocked with anything you could possibly need; including fresh towels, clean sheets, a dog bed and even a welcome basket with goodies! Right by the beach and downtown SB. This place and the host were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Fantastic studio

We were delighted with all aspects of our stay. So very peaceful and welcoming. It far exceeded our expectations with everything you could ask for in such an exceptionally organized and beautiful studio. The outside area was so peaceful and relaxing…we loved it. This was by far our favorite rental ever. Thank you so much Sarah.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

GOAT - not just Santa Barbara, but anywhere!

100% truth, this is the best rental property we have ever experienced. That’s across all the rental apps, locations, and countries. The property had everything we needed, including an awesome outdoor space we utilized in the mornings and evenings. Great access to places to walk: Mesa Lane Beach (yes many steps down AND go at low tide to walk the beach) and Douglas Family Preserve with great views over the Pacific and you can walk down to the restaurant Boathouse at Hendry's Beach – we did for breakfast. There’s an easy walk along sidewalks to breakfast and dinner spots, and a great tap room. A grocery store is just a three minute drive. And this location allows easy access to all the roads leading to where you want to go. And Sarah was awesome, answering our many questions in planning for our visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronetta C.

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

Absolutely Fabulous!

My husband and I spent a week in this adorable studio and absolutely loved it! The extremely gracious hosts went above and beyond to create a great guest experience. They provided a lot of little "extras" like phone/computer chargers, bluetooth speaker, basket of snacks, robes and heated towel rack that really elevated our stay. The bed was super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked allowing us to cook several meals with ease. The studio was spotless and we loved relaxing by the outdoor fire pit. The location was also great. Our dog loved visiting the nearby dog friendly Douglas Family Preserve and beach and it is within walking distance to several restaurants and grocery stores. We particularly enjoyed Lighthouse Coffee, Blenders in the the Grass and Lazy Acres Natural Market grocery store. I highly recommend this studio!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Close to Natural Beauty

This is a very clean studio in Santa Barbara just blocks from the dog-friendly Douglas Family Preserve park. The park is such an asset, with amazing panoramic views of the ocean including the Channel Islands and the coast. The studio is attached to a house. I was confused at first about how to enter and where to park. I probably did not pay enough attention to any instructions before my trip. I meant to come with my dog and husband but due to my dog's illness it was just me. I did not use the room as much as I would have otherwise but it was fine for heating up lunches and hanging out between outings in Santa Barbara. The kitchen is small but well stocked. It was raining during my trip so I did not enjoy the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sara Ellsworth

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I came to Santa Barbara for college in 1989 and never left. My job has taken me all over the world, but there's no better place to call home than Santa Barbara.

Why they chose this property

The Mesa has everything you need - beaches, parks, restaurants and grocery stores. This area of Santa Barbara has a very relaxed attitude.

What makes this property unique

The studio is walking distance to the beach and just two blocks away from the stunning Douglas Preserve. There's no better place to watch the sunset.

Languages:

English

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