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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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.
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 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Glass Cottage - Cool, Fresh and Fun on the Mesa on 17 Dec 2026 start from AU$661, 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.
Loved how well equipped the home was, super comfortable, awesome outdoor areas, ocean views, great location LOVED our stay
Lisa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Fantastic, glad to hear you had a lovely stay! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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!
Jennifer V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Jennifer, thank you for the nice review. We hope to welcome you again in the future! - Paradise Retreats
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.
Jenna K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We appreciate your 5 Star review. So nice to hear the location worked well for you and the check-in/out process was smooth. Please visit again!
Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Great, glad to hear you had a lovely stay! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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!
Theresa N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
This is fantastic news! So thrilled you enjoyed your stay and some relaxation. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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!
Stefan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We would love to have you visit again! So great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Sea Glass Cottage! Thank you for the lovely review . Until next time friends. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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.
Edie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Edie,
Thank you for the nice review and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Paradise Retreats Team
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.
John H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Super! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here! Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. Our teams perform regular maintenance and cleaning and have addressed these items. Hope to host you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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.
Debrah F.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Fantastic! We're thrilled you enjoyed Sea Glass Cottage and all things Santa Barbara! Agreed, the location is great! We hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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!
Ivan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Ivan - thank you for the wonderful review and choosing Paradise Retreats We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Paradise Retreats Team
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.
Nick C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Nick - thank you for the lovely review! We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Paradise Retreats
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.
Shula G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Shula,
Thank you for the lovely review!
We will certainly pass on your feedback for some new knives and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Best Regards,
Paradise Retreats
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.
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!
Lida O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! It's so nice to hear you had a great time visiting Santa Barbara. We hope to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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!
Seana W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Happy is a good thing!! Thank you for the 5 star review and being our guest! It's so nice to here you enjoyed your stay and all the great qualities this home offers...ocean view, outdoor spaces, convenient location, clean & comfy. We look forward to hosting you again.
Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
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.
Maggie W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We love return guests! We're thrilled you found your home away from home and love it as much as we do. Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review! Until next time! We look forward to hosting you again. Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
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.
David L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest and providing your input. Our team will surely make the needed corrections in the property book. Respectfully, The Paradise Retreats Team
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.
Mel D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Mel, thank you for the lovely review! We hope to see you again in the future.
- Paradise Retreats Team -
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. . ..
Reva W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Hi Reva,
Thank you for the lovely review!
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
- Paradise Retreats Team -
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