
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.

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.

Studio, Quiet, private Entry, Room, Bath,PatioUCSB
Vacay Relax Studio Microwave.Private Entrance, bath/mini fridge-5 to UCSB and beaches/stores! Private Bathroom. Walkable. Pickleball.Your room is in the end of our home, separated from ours. Private Entrance, private room&bath, studio, Mini Fridge, outdoor patio w/furniture. 2 minutes drive to Calle Real Shopping Center, 5 minutes to the Lake Los Carneros and 15 to Santa Barbara. A beautiful big window for light. Coffee pot or electric tea pot. Dishes, and glassware. Laundry $15. A load.

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!

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.

Peaceful Retreat in Santa Barbara
Beautifully Furnished Large ONE BED studio/suite With private bathroom and entrance . Plush Queen Size Bed, 42" T.V, high speed internet, Large Bathroom, private patio, kitchenette small refrigerator with freezer, microwave, fully equipped. Patio area is for your use only, BBQ. Studio attached wall with the main house. Near Montecito Shopping and dining, only 1.5 miles to beach, 2 miles to downtown Santa Barbara and harbor. Please no smoking, only by your parking. Thank you.

Downtown charmer in the heart of Santa Barbara
A charming house located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The newly remodeled 1,100 square foot house offers a state-of-the-art kitchen, bamboo wood floors and a lush and sunny front and back yard. The house is perfect for all types of travelers that are looking to experience Santa Barbara to the fullest. With State Street and dozens of restaurants, bars, wineries, theaters, shops and museums within 4 blocks, you won’t need a car to get a feel for the city.

The Captain's Cottage on Shoreline Drive
The Captain's Cottage exemplifies the California beach lifestyle at its finest. Tastefully remodeled and situated on its own private grounds, the cottage sits across the street from one of Santa Barbara's best beaches. With a tropical garden setting, modern amenities, and convenient proximity to the beach and Santa Barbara's State Street, a getaway at The Captain's Cottage is the quintessential Santa Barbara beachside experience.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Santa Barbara Downtown
House rentals with a pool

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Rancho Mesa Escondida adobe home on organic ranch

Mid-Century with private pool and hot tub

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub

Beautiful ranch style Santa ynez home

A Slice of Santa Barbara Paradise- with POOL!

Cozy serene retreat close to beach & downtown!

Tranquil 3/2 Home w/ Pool, Spa, UCSB, near Beach!
Weekly house rentals

Walk to State Street-central AC-fireplace-monthly

A Dreamy Beach Bungalow

5 STAR Home & Host ~ Beaches Downtwn Marina & Park

Modern Ranch Style House near Lake Los Carneros

SB Westside Modern Hacienda Hotel

Classic Santa Barbara Craftsman

Cute, Beach-style cottage, - Montecito

Ocean View Home In Summerland!
Private house rentals

Home Suite Home by the Sea

NEW! Casa Cielo, Funk Zone, walk to beach, A/C!

Shoreline Escape

Location, Location, Location

Montecito Luxury Stay (Stay Montecito)

Midcentury modern meets avocados

Coastal Studio by Beach and Park

Blue Ocean View Retreat | Minutes to Beach
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Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals start at € 129 per night before taxes and fees
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10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities
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10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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10 of Santa Barbara Downtown holiday rentals include wifi access
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4.9 Average rating
Santa Barbara Downtown stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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Santa Barbara Downtown’s top spots include Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Fiesta 5 Theatre
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