This darling home is petite, but well appointed and just right for a couple, family with older children or friends travelling together. Half a block from the Sea and two blocks to the stairs down to the beach, this home is not only well located, it is beautiful and peacefully located too. The 2nd bedroom is located in a private casita steps from the master bedroom or living room and can be used as an office due to its privacy. The bed can be used as a twin or pop up to create a king. The private and quiet backyard includes an outdoor shower, BBQ, fire pit, dining and lounge furniture and a large magnolia tree that provides beautiful blooms and a portion of shade as well. The master bedroom includes a comfy King, TV and direct access to the laundry alcove and bathroom. Another sleeping area includes one twin that converts to a King using the lower twin that can be popped up. The living room boasts a fireplace, TV and window seat perfect for reading, napping or taking in the garden view. The dining room provides seating for up to six, with an additional seat at the kitchen bar. A cleverly disguised desk and ample storage create a perfect place to work by day, and display meals and beverages by night. The outdoor Casita also has a desk and napping area with space heater and ability to close drapes and paint, read or nap. The kitchen has a gourmet stove and oven, is well stocked and just perfect for conversing with friends while cooking. Blender, electric mixer, coffee maker and toaster are all included along with a few fun extras. The location is second-to-none in that guests can walk to the beach, The Douglas Family Preserve (dog friendly) or one of numerous restaurants, coffee houses, grocery, drugstore, nails, massage, organic produce, smoothie and other establishments. Parking for up to three vehicles is available in the driveway or under the carport. Street parking for additional vehicles is available on the curb in front of the home. Gatherings of 8 or less are permitted, as long as outdoor activity is taken inside the home or ended by 10 pm, 7 days a week. This home sometimes welcomes pets, maximum 1 pet. We are available from 8 am - 8 pm for questions and 24/7 for emergencies. Great bluff-top neighborhood. The street is a dead-end with a bridge leading to La Mesa Park. Walking to dinner, the grocery store, drug store, local produce mart or massage is easy and just a ten minute walk to the Mesa Village. Corner of Meigs and Cliff Drive. Walk two blocks to the Mesa Lane Beach Stairs or 1/2 mile to Hendry's Beach, The Boathouse and more. No need for a car, but parking on-site for up to three cars is provided. Take the MTD 4 or 5 to City College, Downtown, La Cumbre Plaza and uptown shopping/dining or transfer at the downtown station to UCSB, Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic, The Mission and other notable destinations, Carpenteria, Goleta, or Summerland. Very walkable neighborhood... Two blocks to Mesa Lane Beach Steps. Three blocks to dining, grocery, bank, massage, drug store, organic produce, Yogurt shop, hair cut/nails, fast food, organic coffee cafe, burgers, pizza, Thai, Japanese, Tapas Spanish, Vegan and much more.