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Casa Vistosa | Santa Barbara Mesa Family Home

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A spacious living area with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chair. There is a glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A living room with a large TV, white shelving units, and a green sofa.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A residential house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a paved driveway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, and an oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61553 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Elings Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Arroyo Burro Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Barbara (The Mesa), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This golf vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Stearns Wharf and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Mesa Lane Steps Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Elings Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse at Hendry's Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Vistosa | Santa Barbara Mesa Family Home

Summary:
A colorful three-bedroom Santa Barbara vacation rental on the Mesa, a few minutes from Hendry's Beach and a short walk from groceries and cafés. Vaulted ceilings, carved arches, and Spanish tile give it character, the backyard is made for barbecues, and the garage is stocked with boogie boards, beach chairs, an umbrella, and bikes. Sleeps six.

The Space:
Three bedrooms, two baths, sleeps six.

Vistosa means colorful in Spanish, and the house lives up to it, with bright, playful décor set against vaulted ceilings, carved arches, and Spanish tile.

The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with a separate shower and a jetted soaking tub. The second and third bedrooms each have a queen bed. The kitchen is fully stocked, and it's an easy house for a family to settle into.

French doors open to the back patios and the garden, set up for barbecue dinners and morning coffee. Beach gear and bikes are in the garage, and an outdoor shower is waiting when you get back from the sand.

Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, a washer and dryer, and parking on site are included.

- Managed by Wanderlust Luxury Rentals -

The Neighborhood:
The Mesa is a relaxed residential neighborhood on the bluffs above Santa Barbara's coastline, where locals walk to the market and ride bikes to the beach. Casa Vistosa sits on a corner lot, a five-minute walk from Lazy Acres Market and the Mesa's cafés and restaurants.

Hendry's Beach, a local favorite with a beachside restaurant and a long stretch of sand, is about five minutes by car. Downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone are about 10 minutes away.

Getting Around:
Errands are walkable, and the bikes in the garage make the beach an easy ride. Parking is on site.

Approximate drive times unless noted:
Lazy Acres Market: 5-minute walk
Hendry's Beach: 5 minutes
East Beach: 10 minutes
Downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone: 10 minutes
Santa Barbara Amtrak station: 10 minutes
Montecito's Coast Village Road: 15 minutes
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): about 20 minutes
Santa Ynez Valley wine country: about 1 hour
LAX: about 2 hours
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,553 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All guests sign Wanderlust's reservation agreement before arrival. Stays of 31+ nights require a signed lease agreement. Check-in is after 4 PM and...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Casa Vistosa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Vistosa is a great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara. Home is close to popular attractions and beaches. The house was well appointed with everything we needed for a relaxing stay in beautiful Santa Barbara CA.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is gorgeous, and walking distance from the beach and numerous restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a dream to stay in. It was close to many stores and convenient to downtown SB. We were only a 10 minute drive away from the Santa Barbara courthouse where we attended a wedding. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and in a convenient location for our needs. There was a heat wave when we were there and there was no A/C, but there was a central fan for the heating that could be used with the heat off, a couple of ceiling fans and free standing fans that made it bearable. I am told that no A/C is common in that area because the weather is typically milder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Stay

We love the location, the house is very open, bright and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible spot!

Beautiful, well equipped space. A perfect spot for a Santa Barbara / Montecito trip that’s more relaxed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house in a great location

Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home in a great location

We loved our time in beautiful Santa Barbara and this home is a great location and perfect for a family! We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SB Christmas stay

Perfect place to stay for our family visits. Great location for walks. Lovely, well-equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at this house. House was very nice and clean. Well appointed with items that we didnt even know about. Kitchen was stocked well. Eating places nearby was very helpful and grocery stores nearby also saved the day. Walking to the beach parks were nice in the evenings. The neighborhoods themselves were just nice to walk. Quiet place. Landscaper came on Monday, just as owners had told me but kept to himself and didnt come super early to wake us up. Showers were really nice. I was worried about no air conditioning but weather was fantastic, we could open windows, ceiling fan in master helped, and oscillating fans in other rooms were utilized. Washer and dryer was used everyday. We had a great vacation here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay at this house. Nice outdoor space and the house was very comfortable. The kitchen and dining area was great. Loved the walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Mesa home close to Mesa Town Center, beach and more. The house was very well kept and cozy. We had one minor refrigerator issue that was immediately remediated by Wanderlust same day. Would come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding celebration

We stayed for a week together to celebrate a family wedding and had a lovely time together and in the home. It was very special and a great location and home base for our time together!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the Mesa

House is actually better than the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific!

Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place, perfect location and super clean

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mesa review

The house was clean, the appliances were great and the grounds were beautiful .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive Stay!

Even though it was our fault we did not realize this property did not have AC, it was a great stay! Opening some of the windows and turning on the fans really helped. We enjoyed our stay! Clean and so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, relatively quiet neighborhood (dogs and suburban sounds of leaf blowers), lovely home that feels more spacious than the square footage would indicate. Quick response to a few minor issues. We'd gladly stay again should the opportunity arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our needs. Very clean & well appointed. The only thing that needed attention was the kitchen faucet. It needs replaced! Doesn’t move & water barely comes out. A hair dryer in bathroom would also be nice. Thank you for a great visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adorable house and perfect location

The house was amazing. It actually seemed bigger in person than it did online. Perfect location. Literally a 2 minute walk from the grocery store, starbucks, food/restaurants and right by the beach. There were a couple of maintenance issues but the property manager handled them with grace and urgency. I cannot wait to come back to SB to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!

This home is perfect for a stay with family or friends. Close to everything. Walk to groceries, massage, coffee shop, and a few restaurants. The bikes were awesome for getting to the Preserve for a walk, ride to the waterfront or the steps at Mesa. We'd definitely come back! Also, the property management team was extremely prompt and helpful with any of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property! So comfortable and well equipped. We were a group of 5 and stayed for my son's graduation from UCSB. We were able to host a lovely family BBQ with 5 other family members to celebrate him and were so impressed by how stocked the kitchen was to host such an event. It was like being in my own kitchen. We were all able to spread out in the kitchen and lounge in the living room together. The owners have truly thought of everything to make a stay easy, and to have an enjoyable vacation in SB. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025