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Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa

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Ocean views from front terrace
Cool colors of sand and surf
Perch at the breakfast bar
Dine in Great Room Style

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa

​​​2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM | 4 GUESTS

Step into Santa Barbara’s most desirable beach neighborhood. East Mesa is filled with classic cottages perched on Mesa hill overlooking cliffs, beautiful Shoreline Park, and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll be perfectly situated between the Santa Barbara Harbor featuring several local restaurants serving freshly caught seafood and the Mesa neighborhood with an organic grocery store, boutique eateries, and access points to the beach.

Sitting above the coastline, surrounded by palm leaves, this charming Paradise Retreats cottage is sparkling, having undergone a complete remodel (2013). Bleached oak floors and colorful textured fabrics grace every room. Enjoy ocean views from the open concept Kitchen, Living, and Dining Rooms. The Primary Room offers a cozy king-size bed facing the garden while the Guest Room can either offer two twin beds or one king-size bed. Out front, a relaxing deck above the garage provides ocean views while the backyard provides more private dining and lounging space. Do as the locals do and sip a margarita on the patio while playing Jimmy Buffet.

As of summer 2026, Sea Glass Cottage will have the following additions to the property:

Second bathroom
Hot tub
Landscaping
Outdoor shower
Fire pit area
Deck above garage
New furnishings - indoor and outdoor


HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ocean Views
- Recent Remodel
- Great Outdoor Space

POLICIES:
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- Quiet Hours: 9:00pm-9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No Smoking on Property.
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- No Party Rentals or Hosted Events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner Reserves the Right to Deny Reservation.
- Until Confirmed, Rates are Subject to Change.

PLEASE NOTE: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.

PET POLICY: Pets may be considered at this home but require written authorization and additional fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Barbara Zoo and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Park - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa on 17 December 2026 start from NZ$799, 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 Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of 1000 Steps Beach and Shoreline Park. Santa Barbara City College and Leadbetter Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect stay at Seaglass Cottage!

Loved how well equipped the home was, super comfortable, awesome outdoor areas, ocean views, great location LOVED our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

place was clean- beds very nice

beds very nice- great location and huge garage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce + Carol O.

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

Lovely stay on the Mesa

Sea Glass cottage is cute and functional, located right in the middle of the mesa. We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Girls bday trip

This property was fantastic! It was very clean and well stocked. It is in a great location, an easy walk to the beach We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Q.

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

SB hangout

Great place, amazing outdoor space and well kept
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

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

Great place close to the beach!

What a wonderful find! This is a bright, clean house walking distance to the beach. Check-in and check out were both easy. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

les e.

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

Great

Ennjoyed the house
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Wonderful...

Absolutely one of the most relaxing homes in which we have had the privilege of vacationing. Everything we needed was available...beautiful ocean view and patio to enjoy sunsets. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

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

Wonderful house, thank you very much!

Thank you for the wonderful days at Sea Glass Cottage! We enjoyed our days very much. The house is very well located in a quiet area and only 10 minutes walk from the beach. The house has everything we needed for vacation. We will be happy to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edie S.

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

Fun family gathering

My nieces 30th birthday we had a wonderful time hanging out on the patio seeing the sites and enjoying the comforts of home. Perfect and we hope to come back again. thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Mesa Stay

Overall a very nice place to stay. There are a couple of details that would be helpful for the property management company to consider, including replacing burnt out lightbulbs and cleaning the outdoor furniture cushions. Other than that, was a great place, with lovely outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debrah F.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Sea Glass cottage was perfect for a week with family. My daughter and I visited from Brooklyn for a week. We were able to safely visit with family outdoors on the lovely terrace overlooking the sea. the house was sufficient in every way for quiet enjoyment and pleasant family meals. We loved walking to the beach, the proximity to all things Santa Barbara, and the long views of the ocean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan C.

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

Beautiful, cozy and close to the beach

We had a great time staying here for a little get away during COVID. The place thought of everything, from pack-n-play, to a foldable high chair. We weren’t able to use the garage as the code didn’t work but that was okay. Close walk to the beach if you don’t mind climbing stairs, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Beautiful house and great location

We really enjoyed the house as it has everything we need for a 4 day holiday - blender, gas stove, games, books, outdoor dining, beach chairs, clean towels and plenty of kitchenware. We bike to the breaches and Von is nearby. The house is nice and clean. We just wish it has another bathroom or outdoor shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shula G.

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

Great stay, amazing location!

Really loved this property. It was very clean, and well outfitted for a rental property - perfect for our family of two adults and two children. The best part is that it is a 5-minute walk down to one of the nicest beaches I have ever been on (and you can see the ocean from the living room couch!). The property manager was very responsive to email. My one request: get some better knives for the kitchen please..hard to cook with blunt chopping knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Simple

The property was clean and simple. Communication was fine. We asked for a little flexibility when checking out, we were denied, which was fine. It was all fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lida O.

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

Sea Glass Cottage

The cottage is in a nice quiet neighborhood. A great location for a walk on Shoreline and a two minute drive to two food stores and restaurants. State street and town is a short drive down the Mesa with wonderful views! Everything is thought out at Sea Glass, even robes for the chilly mornings! Although the houses are close there is a great sense of privacy on the whole property. Dinner outside in the back is fun! We would recommend this property, and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seana W.

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

This house made us happy!

We rented this sweet house for a reunion weekend of old UCSB friends. It was perfect for our needs. Fantastic ocean view, lovely outdoor spaces, bright open spaces in the main living areas. Bedrooms are a little small but they are comfortable. House was very neat, refrigerator was sparkling clean and empty. You can walk to the ocean cliffs in 6 minutes, and in 15 minutes you can walk to the Mesa shopping area with great restaurants and a gourmet grocery. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Thumbs up

We have stayed at the Sea Glass Cottage multiple times. We return because it is very clean, comfortable, located close to our daughter's family and close to morning exercise walks along Shoreline Drive down to the Marina and/or Pier. It is the perfect size for my husband and myself and the second bedroom accommodates additional family members if they join us. Tho there is a hillside backyard, we don't ever use it, but we do enjoy the garage rooftop patio. The plantings are lovely and lush. The layout of the house works well and tho it would be considered a small house, it doesn't feel cramped. The bathroom is a nice size and the 2 sink vanity accommodates any and all products, cosmetics that one brings. A charming home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David L.

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

Great property, but....

Something as 'standard information' as an internet password should be accurate in the property's "how to do this" written instructions - it was wrong here. Instructions to how to use the Sonos system were also wrong (they started with "the iPad runs everything" and there was no iPad to be found). Little (but important) details like these shouldn't be wrong in property's "how to" book.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great cottage in East Mesa

Wonderful location to relax and enjoy the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza H.

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

Beautiful cottage and location!

Beautiful cottage and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel D.

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

Very nice

We spent 6 days and enjoyed our stay. The location was very good- a short walk to the beach and easy access to all we wanted to do. The street is pleasant and quiet. The interior was bright and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reva W.

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

breezy, light-filled and beautiful property

we were so happy to be within walking distance to the beach, . .. we also loved the ocean view, and the property was so comfortable, we were both loathe to leave. . ..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

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