Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views - Santa Barbara County

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Upper State Street8 min drive
University of California, Santa Barbara9 min drive
Goleta Beach9 min drive
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom Suite 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 - Shared

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views

The Good View of More Mesa

5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 8 GUESTS

Buena Vista, meaning “good view,” is one of those rare Santa Barbara homes that have both a view of the coastal bluff and Santa Ynez mountains. Located in the exclusive More Mesa Shores community, this large ranch home is ideal for nature lovers. The back deck opens up to More Mesa Open Space, a grassland habitat for lots of cute critters that also includes miles of hiking trails. It’s not uncommon to see bobcats, coyotes, mountain bikers, and locals on horseback all in one day. Situated in between Goleta and Santa Barbara, everything is a short distance away.

The five-bedroom home offers more than enough room for everyone. Upgraded kitchen appliances and cozy couches make it easy to spend a night in watching the sunset through the large bay windows. The outdoor deck includes a hot tub and unobstructed views of surrounding nature. Plus there's a private walkway down to the beach.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Unobstructed views of More Mesa grasslands and ocean
- Short walk to a secluded beach
- Private hot tub with surrounding nature
- Large home with plenty of room for friends and family

FAQ's:
- Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: YES
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip
- Pets: Not suitable for pets.
- Bedroom and Bathroom Details: See "Rooms and Beds" tab above
- Parking Max: 3 Cars (Garage-0 / Driveway-3 / Street-0)
- # of King Size Beds: 1
- Air Conditioning (A/C): NO
- Party Rentals and Hosted Events: Prohibited

POLICIES:
- Guest agrees to electronically sign a Reservation Agreement (emailed within 24 hrs of booking).
- No smoking on property.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier
- Quiet Hours are 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 35 years or older
- Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Property manager

Paradise Retreats

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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

This holiday home is located in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or UC SB Events Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Upper State Street - 8 min drive
University of California, Santa Barbara - 9 min drive
Goleta Beach - 9 min drive
Earl Warren Showgrounds - 10 min drive
Arroyo Burro Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Goleta Station - 14 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Cody's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Lighthouse Coffee - ‬6 min drive
‪Dave's Dogs Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buena Vista - Private, Tranquil & Serene w/Mountain, City & Ocean Views located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and More Mesa Beach. More Mesa and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

7 June 2024

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

Really great house for our family

This house has it all: nice location near UCSB and Santa Barbara, beautiful beach and trail access, great yard, great house with enough bedrooms and bathrooms for us all. Really nice decorating of house and yard, would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2024

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

Amazing Location near Open Space and Beach

This is a lovely house that is very well equipped for comfortable living. We spent the Christmas holidays here with our family of 6 with 3 generations. The beach is nearby. The house is very comfortable for families and the location could not be more stunning.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

3 Dec 2023

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

Paradise indeed

We truly enjoyed this amazing home. Spacious and just right for our family. The views were exceptional and the neighborhood very pleasant. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Allen M.

29 Sept 2023

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

very nice property in Santa Barbara

Spacious and clean excellent location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Santa Barbara, CA

24 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for Family

Wonderful location!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great location for a multi-generation vacation

This house was great for our group of six adults, two teens, and two infants. Two primary suites and the wing of three other bedrooms were spread out enough to give everyone some space to themselves. The property management company was very responsive and helpful. Some things to note: 1) There is no street parking allowed, but the driveway had ample room for our vehicles. 2) There is no air conditioning, which wasn't a deal breaker but we did have to manage closing and opening doors/windows daily to maintain a cooler temperature in the house in late July. 3) Be prepared for the beach tar and wear smooth-soled shoes to the beach. Several us spent quite some time digging tar out of shoe treads. -- Overall, we had a great experience at this rental and would recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha w.

11 July 2023

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

Beautiful place to stay!

Great location, lay out, well equipped. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

23 June 2023

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

UCSB Graduation

It was the perfect place for family to gather and celebrate my daughter’s graduation from UCSB. The setting was amazing with beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrws D.

9 June 2023

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

Location location location

This property was amazing and the location was perfect! The secluded beach was great and the kids had a blast!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

28 Mar 2023

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

Serene

We love everything about this house! And the location is serene. This was our second time staying at this lovely property with our family and it met or exceeded all of our expectations. Perfect for adults and kids of all ages, room to spread out, lots of nature to explore and a little jacuzzi to relax in. Super clean and overall a delight. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

6 Nov 2022

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

Girls trip

Great patio with access to the beach and hope king trail. We did have issues with 2 of the toilets but the owners quickly addressed the problems. Wonderful secluded location - 15 minutes to town.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby Douglas

29 Oct 2022

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

Great stay

Great house and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

anthony e.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Wonderful location but in the flight path to Airport

The property is clean and well laid out. The only concern you should be aware of is that jets fly over between 5:45 am and 11:50PM. Not very frequent but enough to wake light sleepers and halt any outdoor conversation. The bedrooms, kitchen and living/entertainment room are very nice. I wish we had had a key to the locked gate to the adjacent More Mesa park - the key to the beach worked fine.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

28 July 2022

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

Beautiful property. Perfect for our family

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

26 June 2022

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

Open space views, ocean air

Very comfortable family home, has everything! Great outdoor space for summer dinners and enjoying the outdoors. Beach a short walk away. One of the cleanest properties I’ve stayed in. Property management company was great. Some planes fly nearby to the SB airport off and on - we had fun watching them fly by, but some people might want to know that they do fly by occasionally when staying here. Great place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G., Medford, NJ. USA

25 June 2022

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

Place to relax and take in the beauty around you

Beautiful gardens alive with hummingbirds with a relaxing back patio for coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening! All we talked about was how could we afford to buy a property like this and live this vacation every day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

5 June 2022

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

Girls Weekend

Perfect location for a girls weekend. Lots of hang out spaces to talk and connect. Close to airport and easy drive to all things Santa Barbara. Staff very responsive. Clean and well appointed

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

31 May 2022

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

Beautiful location

We were in Santa Barbara for my niece's wedding. This home is just as described and was a perfect location. Everything you need to cook for family and very comfortable bedding and living room. This is close to SB airport..so there is a little airport noise but we didn't mind at all and in fact liked seeing the planes. We would rent this home again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas A.

9 Feb 2022

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

Nice stay with friends

Friends and I had a nice stay at the property. House is fairly dated but a cool location and cheaper than a lot of other options around SB. Overall a good stay for a group.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

8 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful

Stunning location and beautiful home!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

31 Dec 2021

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

Loved this house

This beautiful home in Santa Barbara is in a spectacular location! Adjacent to a nature reserve, and overlooking the ocean, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings. The house itself was nicely decorated, spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. Our family is six couldn’t have been happier! We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S., Walnut Creek, CA

3 Dec 2021

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

An idyllic week in paradise

We can't praise this property and its location enough. It offers blissful quiet (with great wildlife watching from the backyard deck looking out on the preserve), the soft lull of coastal sounds (with peek views of the ocean and glorious sunrises and sunsets), and quick access to the private beach, a mere 4 houses down. The single-story 3000 sf provided ample space for our 5 adults and 2 toddlers, with the layout providing a separate section for the little ones and their parents to rumble about on their own. We prepared a full Thanksgiving dinner, and found the kitchen a joy to cook in, with quality appliances, ample equipment, and lovely dishware and linens to provide for a festive occasion. The outdoor areas provided many opportunities for R&R. There is a wonderful viewing/dining/lounging area on the deck with canopy, turf where the kids enjoyed rolling around, outdoor table tennis, a sideyard table under a tall tree to enjoy a morning sunrise, a sparkling clean hot tub maintained at a perfect temperature, and what we called the "secret garden" where a myriad of birds came to visit. We are very familiar with the area, and were seeking out a location that was far from the bustle of downtown Santa Barbara. The location worked well for us, as we could access the amenities of downtown about 10-15 minutes away. There were excellent restaurants within a 10-minute drive as well. We hate writing such a glowing review, because it could make it more difficult to rent this house in the future - which we plan on doing! Oh, and the property manager (Paradise Retreats) was outstanding to work with. We had an issue with the cable TV and they were incredibly responsive, changing out the cable box in a single day!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Susan G.

26 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

We are four writers who meet once a year for a get together that includes writing time.

This is a fine property for families and for friends. It's in a lovely area, very quiet, with access to the beach and an area of hiking, walking, or biking very nearby. Located not far from the airport (you will hear planes occasionally but it wasn't a big deal) with easy access to Santa Barbara and Montecito.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preeti A.

17 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful and lovely views

My friends and I really enjoyed the space. Well equipped, comfortable and beautiful deck. Great location. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J., Bainbridge Island, WA

5 Nov 2021

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

Awesome property

This was an awesome property in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well stocked. The house layout allowed sufficient privacy for 3 couples. And the views were amazing! My only criticism is that the water had a high concentration of chlorine (but a Brita filter was provided for drinking).

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021