Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool / Patio

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College4 min walk
Santa Barbara Harbor15 min walk
Stearns Wharf4 min drive
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is your home away from home when visiting Santa Barbara. Two-bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large covered patio for al-fresco dining, reading, movies, relaxing. Walk up four steps to the large, private, outdoor swimming pool (not heated) and BBQ grill after you've come back from exploring.

Ride the bikes to town or to the harbor or wharf where you can shop, dine out, or just take in the beautiful views and smell the salt in the air (there are two adult and two kids bikes at the house, but you can walk to the Wharf area and rent more.)
Santa Barbara offers wonderful festivities all year round and is famous for it's beautiful Spanish style downtown area, restaurants, beaches, courthouse, museums, zoo, live theater, concerts, shopping and more.

Come stay in a great neighborhood, convenient to everything you need to make your visit fun and relaxing, without the expense of renting a hotel room in this upscale town.

The pool is large, private and has a large deck with patio furniture, BBQ grill and privacy.

If you don't want to walk to Shoreline Cafe (right on the beach!) or Brophy Bros (at the Wharf) for the best clam chowder, fresh oysters, or fish tacos while watching dophins swim by (and the occasional whale), the kitchen has everything you need to make snacks for a picnic at the beach, or cook your meals for an outdoor party in the lanai. There is plenty of seating in the formal dining area, eat-in kitchen or on the patio (there are two!) or pool deck.

The living room has a large fireplace and the den has a TV with cable, and WiFi connection for those with a laptop.

The two bedrooms are cozy . There is a convertible sofa in the den that sleeps one.

The main bathroom has a tub and shower. There is also a powder room convenient to the outdoor patio/pool.

Bicycles, games, books (take one home!), pool toys are all available to make your stay enjoyable.

Keywords: Walk to Beach
Walk to Wharf and Harbor
Private Pool
Large patio and deck
Relaxing location
Near shopping
Bikes

Property manager

Dana Livingstone-Lopez

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Pool has no safety fence.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

One dog. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

This holiday home is located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, and is in a rural area and by the sea. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Santa Barbara City College - 4 min walk
Leadbetter Beach - 13 min walk
Santa Barbara Harbor - 15 min walk
Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 3 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 2 min drive
Chad’s - 3 min drive
Shoreline Beach Cafe - 13 min walk
Mesa Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool / Patio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool / Patio?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool / Patio?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach, Harbor and Shops! Private Pool / Patio located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Harbor. Shoreline Park and Leadbetter Beach are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 25 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay B.

10 July 2023

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

June 2023

We stayed at this comfortable home during June 2023 while a family member was recovering from jaw surgery. The house is more spacious and updated than indicated from the VRBO photos. The location is wonderful - just a 5 minute walk to Shoreline Park, a 10-15 minute walk to the pier and wharf, and a 5 minute walk to City College. The neighborhood is very quiet. Although it was too cold to use the pool, we enjoyed dinners on the pool deck, and using the gas grill. We often ate breakfast on the front patio. The house is very well stocked with kitchen equipment and tools, towels, bedding, games & puzzles, TV's, and wifi - everything we needed. The owner was pleasant, helpful, and responsive to all of our questions. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla R., Seattle, WA USA

9 September 2021

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

Excellent accommodations and location

This property is in a fantastic location - easy walking distance to beach/park and not a bad walk to State St! The home is located in a lovely neighborhood, and is well equipped with everything you might need for your stay. It is an older home with older furnishing, but everything is very comfortable and tidy! Dana is very responsive to answer any questions or resolve any issues! We had a wonderful visit, and looking forward to staying here again!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P., Seattle

3 April 2020

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

Even lovelier than the photos...

We have rented on VRBO thirty or forty times over the years, and this is one of our favorites. Yes, it’s a bit dated so if you’re someone more accustomed to and preferring contemporary interior design, this might not be for you. That said, everything in the home was totally functional and well thought out (which can’t be said for all rentals)...kitchen appliances, good lighting (electric and natural) throughout, excellent king and queen bed mattresses, large flat screen TVs, comfortable conversation and reading areas (including library with hundreds of bookshelves), every imaginable pot and pan and utensil and dinnerware, large gas barbecue. The home is even more spacious than in the photos. The patios both in front and behind the house offer superb places to enjoy early morning, afternoon and sunset light. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from the pedestrian sidewalk overlooking the entire Santa Barbara coastline; access to the beach is literally blocks away from your doorstep. Dana, who manages the property, was a delight, checking in with us regularly to ensure all of our needs were met. We have already booked our return next year and are counting the days!

Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C., Montana

7 February 2020

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

Mesa sunshine

This is a wonderful house in a wonderful location. It is so close to the beach and Shoreline Park and an easy trek to anywhere else that we wanted to go. The house is spacious and very well equipped. The interior is a bit dated, but that causes no problems at all! Having coffee on the lovely front porch in January was such a treat for a Montana girl. We were just sorry that it was too cold to use the pool. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

2 December 2019

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

Super comfortable home with a great location...

We truly enjoyed our stay at Casa Del Sol. We loved its location being walking distance to Shoreline Park, the beach and the Santa Barbara Harbor. We also loved how equipped this house is which has everything plus more for one's stay in SB. The 2 beds were super comfortable and we so enjoyed our family game of Cranium!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dana Livingstone-Lopez

I am the property manager for my Dad, Bill, who is currently living in a retirement community. The family uses Casa Del Sol as a get away (we live in different areas of the West Coast) and mostly to visit my Dad.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Dana

Why they chose this property

This is in a quaint residential community, with great neighbors, easy walk to beach and Harbor, with private pool and big lanai for family gatherings. It's all about location, but the beds are comfy, and everything you need to make yourself at home is here for you. We also have beach equipment and a new outdoor grill.

What makes this property unique

Huge private pool, although it is not heated...is perfect for warm summer days after walking back from the beach. In the cooler months, the pool deck is a nice place to relax and enjoy the sun with a BBQ grill and plenty of patio furniture! We love walking down the street for beach dining, breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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