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Mesa Retreat for Groups | 5BR, Firepit, Near Beach

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A patio with a stone fire pit, potted plants, and string lights.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a picket fence.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a red pouf.
A room with a bed, a window with blinds, a door, and a small table with a plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a blue backsplash, and a central island with stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Leadbetter Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪21 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 within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 1000 Steps Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬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.

Mesa Retreat for Groups | 5BR, Firepit, Near Beach

A boho-chic 4-bedroom group retreat in Santa Barbara's Mesa neighborhood with firepit, BBQ, and dedicated workspace — sleeping 8, minutes from Mesa beaches and downtown. This is the gathering house: rattan and warm textiles, five bedrooms so nobody draws the short straw, and a backyard built for the kind of long, easy evenings that turn a group trip into an annual tradition. Girls' trips, family reunions, friend groups finally getting the calendar to align — the Mesa Coastal Retreat holds everyone and keeps the mood light.

THE SPACE. Four queen bedrooms, and a fifth room with a futon daybed give real flexibility for groups of every shape. The heart of the home is a cozy, textured living area and a fully equipped kitchen where the group dinner comes together — then everything drifts outside to the backyard: BBQ smoking, firepit crackling, string-light dinners at the long outdoor table, and enough seating that no one hovers. A dedicated workspace tucks away for the one person who "just has to take a call," making work-from-Santa-Barbara weeks genuinely easy.

WELLNESS HERE. Slow coastal mornings with yoga mats provided, walkable Mesa calm, firepit conversations that run past midnight, and premium linens for everyone — the affordable base camp for a group wellness weekend.

THE LOCATION. The Mesa — Santa Barbara's laid-back, family-oriented coastal neighborhood — minutes to Arroyo Burro (Hendry's) Beach, Shoreline Park's blufftop sunsets, and downtown Santa Barbara.

GOOD TO KNOW. No pets (service animals welcome). Garage and front courtyard are reserved for owners. There is no AC at this home, but we do have fans per bedroom - please note the back left bedroom ceiling fan is currently not operable and a floor fan is available for guest use.

THE CHOSEN DIFFERENCE — WELLNESS BUILT INTO EVERY STAY
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Chosen is Santa Barbara's wellness vacation rental company, and every stay begins before you unpack. You'll be welcomed with a curated arrival gift of wellness essentials and local favorites, wrapped in a custom Chosen tote that's yours to take home. Every home is prepared with high thread-count linens, premium bath products, and non-toxic cleaning protocols.

Beyond the home, you'll enjoy exclusive discounts and complimentary access to Chosen's local wellness partners — hand-picked spa, massage, fitness, sauna, and recovery experiences across Santa Barbara, Summerland, and Montecito that other rentals simply can't offer. Want to go deeper? Personalize your stay with add-on services including in-home massage, facials, personal training, and private chef experiences, all seamlessly arranged by our concierge.
A stay like this isn't just booked — it's Chosen.

Cert # - 991941
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

1062001

Mesa Retreat for Groups | 5BR, Firepit, Near Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive. Location was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterline accessible and a quick drive to the main shopping/restaurant areas! Comfortably fit 8 girls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms, beautiful vibe, and plenty of space. Extremely strict quiet hours that are not clearly communicated in the listing. Otherwise, fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026