Barefoot Elegance.
Welcome to Post Script — a quiet, design-forward beach getaway perched on the bluff above Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara's Mesa neighborhood. This serene minimalist and thoughtfully designed retreat offers panoramic ocean, mountain, and Channel Island views, direct beach access, and a rare sense of privacy just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.
Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, Post Script captures the laid back Santa Barbara vibe and includes a hot tub, outdoor dining, a fire pit, surfboards, beach cruiser bikes, and a heated outdoor shower. Whether you're looking for a peaceful coastal escape or a base for exploring the Santa Barbara, Post Script is a rare find — modern, understated, and rooted in the natural beauty of the California coast.
The Details.
Post Script offers:
- 3 bedrooms: king, queen & full
- 2 full bathrooms
- Quiet work from home space
- Well-stocked modern kitchen with high-end appliances
- Breakfast bar for 2
- Dining room
- Living room with large, plush sofa, natural gas fireplace, 65" smart TV with streaming
- Sonos speaker system (includes 2 portable speakers)
- Record player with vinyl records
- Books & boardgames
- Extra blankets, robes, wireless chargers and plenty of little luxuries to make sure you have a lovely, comfortable stay.
- Central AC and heating with a Nest thermostat
- New washer and dryer
- Yoga mats and resistance bands
Outside, you will find:
- Ocean-facing wrap-around deck with a built-in sofa
- Outdoor lounge area with a natural gas fir pit
- Outdoor dining
- Chaise loungers for sunbathing and relaxing
- Natural gas bbq
- Hot tub with views
- Heated outdoor shower
- Private gate from backyard to beach access footpath
Additional Amenities
- 4 Retrospec beach cruisers with baskets, locks and helmets
- foam-top surfboards
- boogie boards
- beach chairs
- beach umbrella
- plush beach towels
Arrivals & Departures
Arrival Time: 4 pm Departure Time: 11 am.
Available to book all year round.
A Brief History.
I can't prove it, but I think this home, built in 1952, with it's quiet grace, may have actually been a 1950s catalog home. When it was originally constructed, there was no Shoreline Drive—just open coastal bluffs that rolled right down to the Pacific. The property stretched uninterrupted to the water’s edge, a front-row seat to sea and sky.
Even today, perched just above the shoreline, the view remains the heart of this place. It is a rare Santa Barbara gem—nestled between the beach, the harbor, and the heart of downtown, yet tucked just far enough away to feel peacefully apart from it all. When we first saw the property in 2024, we knew instantly: this place was special.
The house had been owned and lived in by one family for over 70 years, and the character was unmistakable. It had sweet 1950s details, like a vintage gas range and a humble beach cottage feel that we loved. We set out to preserve that spirit while updating everything else—modernizing where needed, restoring where we could, and always keeping the home’s original soul in mind.
One of our favorite details—a small one, but meaningful—was the built-in salt and pepper shakers flanking the old stovetop. They were humble, quirky, and utterly delightful. While the range itself couldn’t be saved (a long, sad crack made sure of that), the shakers found a second life. You’ll find them now in the office, a small nod to the past tucked into the present.
When a friend came to visit during the renovation, she spotted those shakers and said, “PS—Post Script. That’s what this house is now. A new chapter, a thoughtful afterword.” And just like that, the name found us.
Post Script is the continuation of a story that began over seventy years ago. It’s about honoring what came before while opening the door to something new—a place for reflection, connection, and simple joys. Every guest who stays here adds a line to that story. Stay with us to become a part of the PS now, too!
