
House holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
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Mesa Casita | walk to the beach
Discover coastal living at Mesa Casita, steps from the bluffs at Douglas Preserve and the pristine Mesa Lane Beach. This 3-bed, 2-bath home has been recently renovated with an open floor plan, top-grade finishes , and a spacious backyard. Enjoy a detached office studio with high-speed internet, relax on the private patio, or wind down by the backyard fire pit. Additional amenities include an outdoor shower, home gym, laundry, Sonos sound system, large flat-screen TV with Netflix, and EV charger.

Shoreline Retreat - newly renovated, walk to beach
Shoreline Retreat is your newly renovated Santa Barbara getaway, just a 6-minute walk to the beach. This breathtaking home features a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, an open floor plan, and 9-ft bifold glass doors that disappear in the living room for California indoor/outdoor living. Step outside to a private oasis complete with hot tub, fire pit and beautiful landscaping. Just minutes away from the beach, ocean and walking paths -- this is Santa Barbara beach living at its finest.

Beach retreat for families and dogs, EV charger!
Modern, completely restored vacation haven with all new furnishings. Amazing art , of the moment furniture, and luxury bedding curated by a 25 time SuperHost to satisfy the most discerning traveler, Walking distance to both Mesa Lane Beach and Hendry's beach. Steps away from the the Douglas Family Preserve with 3 miles of ocean side hiking trails. At the end of a peaceful cul de sac, a quiet haven free of cars; super safe for kids! Furnished with everything you need for an amazing vacation!

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins
Welcome to La Maison, a 99th-percentile Airbnb in all areas of guest satisfaction. I've been hosting you beautiful people for over a decade, and I've earned 500+ five-star reviews and maintained a 4.97 average. I'm not trying to boast, but those kind of numbers could get you into Harvard. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when you stay here, you'll have a 5-star experience. I promise. So, come stroll the pier, stretch out at the beach, surf amidst the dolphin pods, and sample some local wines.

Best Mesa Beach House, Santa Barbara! - Condé Nast
Named “Best Beach Cottage on the Mesa in Santa Barbara” by Condé Nast Traveler, this beachy retreat pairs comfort & style. Just a 5-minute walk to the beach & 10 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara, it offers the best of coastal living. Two king bedrooms plus a twin room make it ideal for families w/ luxe bedding & blackout shades. The backyard is an oasis with a firepit, grill, outdoor dining & lounge seating. Inside, enjoy 2 large smart TVs, high-end furnishings & a perfectly appointed kitchen.

Cozy House near Down Town
Stylish and centrally-located House. Our house is located few blocks from down town and Santa Barbara Beach. We have a two spacious bedroom and two full baths in a house surrounded by outdoor patio with private off street parking. We have put a lot of love in making this hose available for you. Come and enjoy our house to experience the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Small pets may be considered, please messaged us BEFORE booking with information of your pet to verify approval. I'm a super host.

Boho Hacienda with backyard - pet friendly!
This dreamy, boho Spanish-style house is perfectly located just 1 mile from State Street and the beach. The unit is on a duplex with a private entrance, gated backyard with a bbq and gorgeous dining area, full kitchen, and beautifully remodeled bathroom. The bright and airy bedroom features a queen sized bed and dedicated workspace. The couch in the living room can be converted to a full-sized bed. Pet friendly ($20 per pet per night!) 1 off street parking space is available in the driveway.

Dreamy Beach Cottage Spa and Sauna~ Walk to Beach
Newly remodeled Beach Cottage with hot tub just 2 blocks from the sand! This adorable 1 bed/1bath private home boasts incredible outdoor spaces with Spa & Sauna. Located just .2 miles (5 minutes walking distance) from Leadbetter Beach & Shoreline Park. Enjoy the expansive private deck w/ outdoor dining, smart TV's, abundant amenities, & the newly remodeled kitchen. Located just minutes to trails, wine tasting & downtown Santa Barbara. Pet friendly ($125 pet fee). The perfect coastal get-away!

Spacious Home Near Downtown and SB Mission
Near Santa Barbara Mission, 2 miles from SB Downtown & 3 miles from SB beach. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, this home has 4 bedrooms (3 upstairs and 1 downstairs) and 2 bathrooms (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs). This is the BACK HOUSE on a property of 2 independent houses and a side studio, they do not share main walls, only driveway as an easement. Perfect home to experience the local SB living while minutes away from everything! PET FRIENDLY but ALL PETS MUST BE APPROVED.

Montecito 2br Retreat
We're excited to welcome you to our rental that is a beautiful 2 bedroom - 2 bath located just a couple minutes walk from Butterfly Beach and Coast Village Road. Enjoy the avocado, lime, meyer lemon, orange and fig trees in the fenced yard. We encourage you enjoy any ripe fruit during your stay. Traveling with kiddos? We've got you covered with a pack & play, high chair, beach toys, kiddo plates/utensils, books & art supplies. We look forward to hosting your next stay in Montecito.

Lovely 2Bedroom Downtown
Peaceful house located blocks away from downtown Santa Barbara. Parking space and a quiet neighborhood. Excellent for a nice getaway to Santa Barbara. The city is planning on doing some king of street maintenance during september to novemeber, they have not given any exact dates. Looks like phase 2 will require street closure. As of this time 9/5 nothings started yet but theyve started leaving these notices around. Going to include a transcript of the notice in another section.

Charming West Beach Getaway!
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara from this perfectly located home ready for weekend visits and extended vacations. This classic Spanish-style beach house mixes the old and new with updated beachy furnishings, classic hardwood floors, iron work and tile roof that is quintessential to Santa Barbara. Located at West Beach you are a 2 minute walk to the beach, lower State Street, Stearn's Wharf and a five minute walk to the Funk Zone full of tasting rooms, shops and restaurants.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
House rentals with a pool

Villa Los Verdes

Rancho Mesa Escondida adobe home on organic ranch

Mid-Century with private pool and hot tub

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Fun Poolside Retreat Steps Away From Beach!

Family Home with Pool and Spa

A Slice of Santa Barbara Paradise- with POOL!

Cozy serene retreat close to beach & downtown!
Weekly house rentals

A Dreamy Beach Bungalow

Beach house near Shoreline Park- 3 blocks to ocean

Modern Ranch Style House near Lake Los Carneros

Beach Haven: Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit

Cute, Beach-style cottage, - Montecito

Great Location - Near DT SB + Parking!

SB Beachside Bungalow, Dog Friendly!

Breathtaking Ocean & Harbor Views Santa Barbara, the Riviera
Private house rentals

Presidents Weekend! 3bd2ba 1/2 acre by Mission

Casa Agave

Casa Cielo-heart of Funk Zone, walk to beach, A/C!

Mission Canyon Oak Haven

Montecito Garden Cottage

Location, Location, Location

Montecito Luxury Stay (Stay Montecito)

Coastal Studio by Beach and Park
Quick stats about house rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown

Total holiday rentals
Explore 20 holiday rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown

Nightly prices starting at
Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals start at £102 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Santa Barbara Downtown rentals

4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara Downtown stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara Downtown’s top spots include Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Fiesta 5 Theatre
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