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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.

Cozy House King Size Bed DownTwn
Enjoy a stylish experience offering one bedroom, one bathroom with King Size Bed and surrounding patios. Private parking space for up to 2 vehicles in our private drive way. Centrally located near Down Town and among many local restaurants, bakeries and breweries. Small pets may be considered. Private front, side and back patios. House offers AC units for cold and hot air to make the ambiance to your desired temperature. We have the Highest WIFI available in the market. Great couples getaway!

Boho Bungalow Retreat | Sauna, Cold Plunge, Spa!
Ask how to save up to 20%! Welcome to the Boho House Collective! A healing space nestled in a lush garden oasis. A private well-appointed 500 SF bungalow w/ fenced yard, stocked essentials, kitchen, king Beautyrest Mattress, WIFI & sofa bed. Shared access to a hot tub, ice bath, infrared sauna, on-site bodywork, tea lounge, outdoor shower & fire pits. Enjoy the Barbara Romain art gallery, instruments, chickens, or on-site events. Near downtown, beaches, UCSB & the Bowl. up to 2 pets welcome.

Ellwood Beach family home
Next to a natural butterfly preserve. A short walk through the eucalyptus trees brings you to the bluffs overlooking Ellwood Beach and the Pacific Ocean! Feels like a private beach as used almost exclusively by this neighborhood. Doors open to a yard full of plants, birds and the sound of the waterfall in the pond with a newly built Bocci court and outdoor fire-pit terrace. Near by: Beach, mountains, UCSB, 15 min from downtown SB and 1 mile from shopping, groceries, brewery and restaurants.

Modern Ranch Style House near Lake Los Carneros
Newly remodeled 3 bedroom house walking distance to Lake Los Carneros & Stove Grove Parks in Santa Barbara area. 2 miles to beach. Beautiful mountain views. Close to the University of California Santa Barbara. 1 mile from Calle Real shopping with Starbucks, TraderJoes, and Sprouts. Quiet neighborhood on a tree lined street. Just renovated with new hardwood floors, kitchen,appliances, windows, painting, etc. Lots of light & private outdoor space. Large private patio & 2 private side yards.

Private modern oasis near beach
This cozy modern Spanish style studio feels like a 1 bedroom and offers a memory foam queen bed, a memory foam queen pull out couch, a full kitchen, a luxurious bathroom, and a beautiful yard with a private patio dining area. Ideal for a couple but can squeeze in up to 4 if you don't mind tight quarters! Located on Santa Barbara's bustling east side, conveniently close to the 101, it's minutes to everything - the beach, Coast Village Montecito, the Funk Zone, and downtown Santa Barbara!

Quiet Bright Cozy House in Santa Barbara
Cozy house in a private residential neighborhood on a private road, come and enjoy the mountain views and serene vibe. Our house is by no means a party house, we have nearby neighbors and due to the location is very quiet at night. Our home is perfect for guests who are looking for a serene time instead of a place to get together to party. We would love to host anybody as long as they are respectful. King size bed on master bedroom, Queen on room 2 and twin on room 3. Superhost.

Quiet &Close to everything &Private Entrance Q bed
Studio, Private Entrance, Medically clean. Private room / Bathroom in the side of our home, we live here. Let us know your needs. Self-check in, great parking, comfy bed, Beach bag/towels/sun screen. Mini fridge, Coffee Keurig, Tea Kettle, Microwave, Study desk! Goleta Beach 6 min. UCSB, Santa Barbara Airport, car rentals, Amtrak train, LAX Airbus, Santa Barbara. 5 to 15 min drive. 5 min. walk to MTD Bus-lines/15 walk to Starbucks, Traders Joe. Lock bikes in your yard.

Sunny Garden Home near the beach
This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom PLUS casita home is nestled in 1/2 acre of beautiful garden with California Oaks, Pepper trees and Palms. Each window looks out to a beautiful garden setting. The back garden with its sunny southern exposure, is a lovely place to sit and admire the scenic views to the lower lawn and beyond to an open meadow. The private beach is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the house. The house is located near endless paths for walking on the More Mesa preserve.

Goodland Getaway: Home w/ heated pool & hot tub
Relax in our remodeled home in a quiet, mature neighborhood nestled in farmland between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Gaviota coast. Enjoy our landscaped garden with pool, hot tub, pergola, BBQ, and firepit. 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, 10 from UCSB, and 5 from the nearest beach (there are several to choose from within 20 minutes). The Sandpiper golf course and Bacara resort are minutes away. Off-street parking at the end of a cul-de-sac.

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.
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Quick stats about house rentals in Goleta
Total rentals
80 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$10 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
6.1K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
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