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Vibrant colors and playful aesthetics welcome you to Casa Vistosa, a three bed, two bath home on the Santa Barbara Mesa. Discover a gourmet kitchen perfect for culinary creations and unwind in the charming backyard with an outdoor shower, Weber grill, and beach equipment at your fingertips.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Vistosa

Casa Vistosa - Colorful Abode on the Santa Barbara Mesa

In Spanish, vistosa translates to colorful. This residence located on the Mesa is exactly that: vibrant colors, playful aesthetic, with chic interior accents. The custom features include vaulted ceilings, carved in arches, and beautiful Spanish tile. Casa Vistosa is a three bed, two bath home with landscaped gardens and flowering plants located just a short distance from the beach, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.

It offers a primary bedroom with large walk in closet and en-suite bathroom with separate shower and large soaking tub with jets. The secondary bedroom has a queen-sized bed and tertiary bedroom contains another queen-size bed. This is an ideal family home with a gorgeous chef's fully stocked kitchen.

Several French Doors open to the back patios and allow natural light to filter into the house. The charming backyard provides for the perfect ambiance for a BBQ dinner, morning coffee or post beach relaxation session. The garage is filled with beach ready items like boggie boards, beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Take the bikes down to the beach and return to an outdoor shower and a burger night. Welcome to quintessential Santa Barbara living!

Property Features:
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Corner Lot
Gourmet Kitchen
Beach Equipment
Outdoor Dining
Weber Grill

-The Wanderlust Luxury Team-

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,553 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and Carriage and Western Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • SantaBarbara_ElingsPark_6065955_03
    Elings Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shoreline Park
    Shoreline Park
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Arroyo Burro Beach
    Arroyo Burro Beach
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • 1000 Steps Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Shoreline Park
    3 min drive
  • Super Cucas
    4 min drive
  • Eli Luria Library
    3 min drive
  • Revolver Pizza
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Vistosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Vistosa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Vistosa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Vistosa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Vistosa located?

Located in The Mesa, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Elings Park and Mesa Lane Steps Beach. Arroyo Burro Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Casa Vistosa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is gorgeous, and walking distance from the beach and numerous restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Incredible spot!

Beautiful, well equipped space. A perfect spot for a Santa Barbara / Montecito trip that’s more relaxed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SB Christmas stay

Perfect place to stay for our family visits. Great location for walks. Lovely, well-equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our needs. Very clean & well appointed. The only thing that needed attention was the kitchen faucet. It needs replaced! Doesn’t move & water barely comes out. A hair dryer in bathroom would also be nice. Thank you for a great visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

A very comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay at this house. Nice outdoor space and the house was very comfortable. The kitchen and dining area was great. Loved the walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Family wedding celebration

We stayed for a week together to celebrate a family wedding and had a lovely time together and in the home. It was very special and a great location and home base for our time together!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary jo B.

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

Mesa review

The house was clean, the appliances were great and the grounds were beautiful .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzett O.

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

Impressive Stay!

Even though it was our fault we did not realize this property did not have AC, it was a great stay! Opening some of the windows and turning on the fans really helped. We enjoyed our stay! Clean and so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great Place. The Mesa has everything

We grew up in SB and have lived on Palisades when we were younger! The location is perfect! We love the Boathouse and Shoreline cafe so really easy to get to. The house perfect for our kids to run and play. I would recommend this property to everyone. If I had to say anything that was a con, it would be the water in the master bedroom took a long time to heat up. And that wasn’t a big deal at all. Love the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Location, Location, Location!

This home is perfect for a stay with family or friends. Close to everything. Walk to groceries, massage, coffee shop, and a few restaurants. The bikes were awesome for getting to the Preserve for a walk, ride to the waterfront or the steps at Mesa. We'd definitely come back! Also, the property management team was extremely prompt and helpful with any of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

GREAT Location

Great location. Walk to stores, coffee shops, restaurants. Beach gear in garage with bikes. Property Manager responds quickly if you have any questions or concerns. Small improvement could be a towel rack in the primary bathroom, there is no where to put your towel when you shower. We were sad to leave and can't wait to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this Santa Barbara house with the grassy backyard and patio, perfect for outdoor dining. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, just a short drive from Hendry's Beach and the yummy Boathouse restaurant in one direction and downtown, wharf, and zoo in the other. The house was comfortable with great decor, well stocked with dishes/cookware in good condition and very clean but could have used minor repairs to the kitchen faucet (clogged head and neck wouldn't swivel) and bath faucets (clogged head/missing handle). We appreciated the ceiling fans and windows with screens, so we could open them for ocean air/nature sounds without the bugs getting in or having to turn on the AC. The master shower was great, as were niceties like toiletries, kleenix, and reading lamps in the bedrooms. Smart TV was fine but recommend getting an antenna so guests can enjoy local stations too. The laundry center and basket was very appreciated, as we didn't have to pack as much on our trip. At check-in, we were informed by the mgmt co. that the fridge was not cooling properly, and we should use the mini fridge in the garage. The next day a small fridge was delivered to the kitchen for our stay. Although we would have liked earlier notice and the situation was inconvenient, the mgmt co. communicated often and provided a solution in a timely manner, which we appreciated. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing time and recommend Casa Vistosa to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Great

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable Stay

We love the location, the house is very open, bright and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View and access to the beach was amazing. The condo had everything that a family would need for a few days or a few weeks. It was very clean. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Mesa home close to Mesa Town Center, beach and more. The house was very well kept and cozy. We had one minor refrigerator issue that was immediately remediated by Wanderlust same day. Would come back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

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

Nice house in a great location

Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

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

Lovely Home in a great location

We loved our time in beautiful Santa Barbara and this home is a great location and perfect for a family! We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, relatively quiet neighborhood (dogs and suburban sounds of leaf blowers), lovely home that feels more spacious than the square footage would indicate. Quick response to a few minor issues. We'd gladly stay again should the opportunity arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

Terrific!

Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Great house on the Mesa

House is actually better than the pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

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

Amazing place, perfect location and super clean

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property! So comfortable and well equipped. We were a group of 5 and stayed for my son's graduation from UCSB. We were able to host a lovely family BBQ with 5 other family members to celebrate him and were so impressed by how stocked the kitchen was to host such an event. It was like being in my own kitchen. We were all able to spread out in the kitchen and lounge in the living room together. The owners have truly thought of everything to make a stay easy, and to have an enjoyable vacation in SB. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan M.

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

Adorable house and perfect location

The house was amazing. It actually seemed bigger in person than it did online. Perfect location. Literally a 2 minute walk from the grocery store, starbucks, food/restaurants and right by the beach. There were a couple of maintenance issues but the property manager handled them with grace and urgency. I cannot wait to come back to SB to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great homebase for all our SB activities!

Our family stayed here while in Santa Barbara for a recent wedding. The various events and activities took place all over SB, but when mapped with Google, everything seemed to be 7 minutes away - the perfect, short drive. The house was clean and comfortable, great for relaxing with coffee in the morning or discussing the day's activities after dinner in the evening. (We didn't really use the kitchen much.) Everything about the wedding weekend was perfect, including this great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022