
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Barbara
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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.

Comfy Bed/Private/Patio/Secure/Smoke Free
Located near the beautiful SB Mission and Botanical Gardens, this quiet comfortable Cottage is suited for adult guest due to safety consideration not suitable for infants/children. The Cottage has no common walls with host main house. Queen bed, Black out Shades, Air Conditioning - Heating Kitchenette - Private Patio Quiet and Safe, off Street Parking. Ultra clean Non Smokers and sorry No Pets No cooking except microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot pot. Please No shoes to be worn inside.

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.

Downtown Treehouse-Vibe, Mountain Views, Bikes
This 1 bedroom, 1 bath place has a full kitchen and the Interior Designer owner has created a unique, artistic treehouse vibe. Enjoy the balcony with a mountain view, delightful gardens, and outdoor seating area. Walk to restaurants and downtown. Free bikes and coffee/tea! EV charging available. Legal Airbnb/includes taxes. The City has started aggressively enforcing on 1,000+ illegal operators, look it up. See details at the bottom to avoid the risk of booking a place that may cancel on you!

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!

Secluded Ocean view Tiny House
One mile from downtown Carpinteria and the state beach. Custom designed 320 sqft tiny home with a 400 sqft deck for perfect indoor/outdoor living. A relaxed and comfortable place to stay with full sized appliances, tall ceilings and 2 sleeping lofts. Plenty of space for 1-2 people, a small family, or 4 adventurous people. The large cantina window allows for beautiful natural light and easy access to deck seating. Pets welcome! Large 1/2 acre fully fenced yard surrounding living space.

Kick Back in an Iconic 1974 Airstream on an Organic Ranch
A video tour is available on YouTube! You can check out the Tiny Home Airbnb Tour of my Airstream by searching “Beautifully Renovated 1974 Airstream.” Your own private area Start California dreaming in a restored 33-foot Airstream a short drive from Carpinteria. Rincon Point—known as the Queen of the Coast in the surfing world— and Summerland are both a short drive away. No public transportation. Car necessary There will be a welcome manual and various brochures on hand.

Cozy Studio w/Private entrance & parking. KING BED
Recently remodeled studio. Studio has private entrance and one private parking space. King size bed makes a great place to relax, only 5 minute drive to UCSB, Cottage Hospital and Goleta pier/beach. We have the fastest WIFI internet available in the area so working from the studio is not a problem. Studio shares a wall with the main house but we are a quiet family so noise should not be an issue. New appliances and smart TV. Water softener and filter system throughout.

Peaceful Mountain Retreat
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located under a canopy of oak trees between Santa Barbara and wine country, this cozy yurt is the perfect getaway. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience the wild beauty of Santa Barbara, you love being surrounded by nature and you’re up for adventure, this is the spot for you! Breathtaking views await you on the drive to our magical yurt nestled in the mountains, just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.

Serene Getaway on Organic Ocean View Farm
Welcome to your dream escape in Santa Barbara County! Nestled amidst lush greenery on a sprawling organic avocado & coffee farm, our charming tiny home offers an unmatched blend of tranquility and scenic beauty. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature and breathe in the fresh, ocean-kissed air. Tiny home has one private bedroom w/ queen size bed, with extra sleeping space that includes a twin size fold out couch and a queen sized air mattress for additional guests.

Nogmo Farm Studio
Studio with private entrance, bathroom, Queen sized bed, and sleeper sofa. Walking distance to grocery store. 3 min drive to downtown Solvang. 8 min drive to Los Olivos. For couples, adventurers, and business travelers. Kitchenette has a small fridge, sink, coffee maker and hot water kettle. No stove or microwave inside the studio. Apple TV in the studio. Sorry, no pets allowed. We will provide a pack n’ play for babies.
Popular amenities for Santa Barbara family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Mountain Cottage- Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez- w/Spa

Sunny Garden Home near the beach

Walkable wine, beach, cafes, downtown, & dolphins

Two Story Home Near Beach

Ocean Views Beach Hot Tub Summerland/Montecito

Escape to Casita at East Beach!

1 bd condo steps from the sand

Modern Beach House with Spa & Sauna
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Montecito Farmhouse Studio-walk to Coast Village!

Ojai Airstream Oasis

Cozy studio with sunny backyard

Cozy Stone Cottage

Steps to Beach & Town | Family-Friendly 2BR

Summerland Studio. Steps to downtown and beach.

Stunning House in the Woods!

Airstream Dream 'Blue Agave'
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A Happy Home

Postmodern Treehouse-like Cabin by Charles Moore

FairView Lavender Estate

Ojai Oasis

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

$249 DEC Special Sunday-Wednesday w/ Private Deck

Spectacular Designer Treehouse with Mountain Views

Ground floor condo w patio 100 steps to the sand!
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