The Ideal Cozy Retreat Cabin Overlooking the Santa Ynez River

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Home For Sale

82 La Mesa

Santa Barbara, California 93105

Santa Barbara County

Waterfront: Yes

Community: 35 - Paradise Canyon

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$390,000 1 br, 1.0 bath 536 sq. ft. 0.250 acres

The Ideal Cozy Retreat Cabin Overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley! Nestled on a hilltop beneath sweeping oak trees, this welcoming cabin provides a serene retreat overlooking the Santa Ynez River valley. The home features vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, warm wood flooring, and a modern kitchen and bath blending rustic charm with comfortable updates. A full unfinished basement/garage beneath the house offers additional storage or potential workshop space. Located less than 15 miles from Santa Barbara, this cabin sits on U.S. Forest Service land and is subject to Forest Service use restrictions: - No bank financing available. - Recreational use only (not intended for full-time occupancy) - Buyer must demonstrate permanent residency elsewhere - Minimum use of 15 days per year required - 20 year permit and annual fee apply - currently 3,232/year. - No bank financing available, cash buyers only - May be rented for no more than 15 days per year. - Current permit is good through the current term, i.e. 12/31/2028. A new 20 year term will begin 1/01/2029 - See documents for additional information. - Possibility of adding an additional deck facing the canyon and creating office space in the garage. - Sprinkler system on roof connected to non-potable private well. An ideal retreat for nature lovers, artists, writers or anyone seeking an escape just minutes from the coast. Available fully furnished! Just bring your suitcase!

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Baths: 1.0
  • Sq Ft: 536
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Utilities: 
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • Stories: 1
  • Heat/AC: Wall Furnace
  • Garage: 
Exterior:
  • Lot Size: 0.250 acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • View Types: 
  • Yard: 
  • Siding: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
  • MLS #: 25-4259
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Beach Home For Sale in Santa Barbara, California
Listing Agent: Ruth Ann Bowe, Village Properties, Inc., 805-698-1971, 805-681-8800 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Ad Number: 6902842
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Updated: Nov 26, 2025

This property is a Home located at 82 La Mesa, Santa Barbara, California 93105, and is currently For Sale at $390,000. This Home has 1 bedrooms, 1.0 baths, 536 sq ft.