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Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This beach apartment is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2

LOCATION! LOCATION! Just 300yds from West Beach, a block off State St. and easy walking to downtown and Funk Zone, our historic triplex offers great accommodations for discerning visitors. The rooftop garden/patio adds another entire experience to your stay!

The 600` unique ground-level 1-BR/1-BA (sleeps 4) apartment has a separate entry from side patio, a renovated kitchen and its own semi-private creekside back patio.

Legally-permitted STR by City Lic. #971980

Having lived in this wonderful 110+ y.o. main house ourselves for many years, and since adding improvements from 2010-2014, we can assure that the accommodations will certainly please.Top-notch queen bed in BR. Skylite in LR. HD-TV, & hi-spd internet.

Of particular note is the ARTWORK on the walls.
The queen-size sofa-sleeper is top-quality and truly very comfortable for a second couple or children.

Guests have a sitting porch out back and are welcome to enjoy our Chapala Gardens vertical tower garden and rooftop patio.

Besides the apartment`s living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, there is day access to the rooftop garden/patio.

Access is easy. We live 5 minutes away in downtown SB, and are available for any matters. TEXT us anytime.

West Beach is a very special enclave in downtown SB !
Only about 4 blks square and primarily the land occupied by the once grand Potter Hotel a century ago, it is quiet at night and so charmingly situated.
The Wharf and beach path are but 2 blocks away.
SB`s main State St. and The Funk Zone are also similarly close.

Our triplex is within 2 blocks of both the beachfront and downtown areas, including The Funk Zone!! Walking is easy.
The Amtrak station is very nearby if arriving by train. A 50-cent electric shuttle suns along the beach boulevard and up State St.

400 LaserDisc collection of Great/Classic movies and LD-player.

Secure, private exterior closed porch for storage of surfboards or bikes.

Creekside shared Laundry Room; door is locked and guests have key.

Chapala Rooftop Gardens Patio is available for your day use. NOTE: Guests are expected to leave the patio as found, including placing chairs around tables, washing any used dishes, cleaning the BBQ grill and removing trash.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

440827

Reviews

Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy B.

We had a blast!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place and location!

My mom, friend, and I stayed here for a long weekend and it was perfect! Cute neighborhood, walkable to the funk zone and state street, and has a bonus rooftop garden. We would stay here in the future again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attention to detail everywhere!

Beautiful property, centrally located to the Funk Zone in SB. Everything including the beach, bars, coffee shops, resturants and harbor are a super short walk away. The house itself was so cute and clean with everything you could need and more! They even had a foot massager that was heaven sent after two days of being in heels for wedding festivities! The highlight though, is the patio over looking the canal that provided the most amazing sunset views. So beautiful.
SB Harbor
Warf
Street view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winding dow in SB

A Beautiful place with the river behind and the Ocean almost in front. The rooftop garden is marvelous and a wonderful treat to sit up there and see the city and beach. It tok 5 min. to walk to the end of the pier to watch the sunrise. I wish I could share soe of the pictures here. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dustin b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We had a nice stay here and it suited our needs perfectly. We were able to walk to State Street for dinner and to Chase Palm Park for our wine event. Our host responded quickly when I texted him. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Walk to beach and State st shopping and restaurants. Comfortable except shower is very snakk, Sometimes difficult to park on street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

My sisters and I rented all 3 units for a weekend reunion. We loved staying here and would happily return. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

candace r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & Memorable

Couldn't ask for a better host or a more enchanting and dreamy location. Sandy was always responsive and helpful. We loved every minute of our stay. Huge bonus that proximity to beach is unbeatable. Would love to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our Stay

We had a great week at Chapala Gardens. The location is perfect, apartment had everything we needed including a new water filter (much appreciated filling our water bottles before heading out), the rooftop is amazing and Sandy is attentive and helpful. The pictures exactly match the apartment -- it's cute and comfy, bath & furnishings not updated, but we understood that going in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L., Monterey Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We had a wonderful stay . Easy check in process . Great communication with owner . The bed is really great. You can easily walk to the beach and to all the great restaurants nearby. The only negative is the parking the weekend there is only 90 minutes parking from 10 am to 5pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rich

Location, location, location! Awesome. So much was wonderful. Just being in Santa Barbara 👍. A few things could be described better. Parking has some restrictions. Shower is a miniature. If it gets chilly at night, heat was an issue for us. Never actually saw owners. Spoke on phone. But did I mention location? That made up for some little deficiencies.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Scotts Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Chapala Gardens and the location is perfect

This is our 2nd time staying at Chapala Gardens and we will be back! It’s perfect for us from a location perspective as we can walk everywhere we need to and where we enjoy spending time which is the beach and the funk zone Sandy the owner is very responsive IF we need anything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaula H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a great location.

Neat property with creekside patio and spectacular rooftop garden. Easy walking distance to Funk Zone, beach, wharf and marina. Everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

My wife and I really enjoyed our two night stay. Unit 2 has everything you need with a simple well worn feel (only reason a gave it a 4 instead of 5 on cleanliness is due to wear and tear on some of the furniture, but is all just fine). It's a quiet location, but a super easy walk to all the action. Check out the hydroponic rooftop vegetable garden. It's super cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot close to the beach.

My mother, partner, and I really enjoyed our stay at a Chapala Gardens. This is our first time to Santa Barbara and we felt right at home. There were some “technical difficulties” with the house, but Sandy was very responsive and very accommodating. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S., Shelbyville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara beach house

Exactly as advertised. GREAT location - walk everywhere. Rooftop relaxation zone a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dottie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

Cute place but a couple of things need attention. The shower is very small and the shower head needs to be replaced. Would be nice to have 2 sets of towels for each person. Suggest upgrading the coffee pot. The couch is not comfortable. Parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara Delight

Perfect location to walk everywhere!! Sandy came immediately when there was a kerfuffle with check in (another guest mistakenly took our unit) and rectified the situation! Shower is tough for tall folks but everything else is fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location

Wonderful house in a great location. Everything you need for a pleasant stay in Santa Barbara. Roof top gardens are amazing and the landscaping around each house in the neighborhood made walking a pleasure. Walkable to downtown fun and the beach and wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, amazing rooftop garden, had everything we needed

We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele O., El Dorado Hills

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break get away

Location is perfect! Right next to the beach and State street. Roof top patio is absolutely lovely. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck, laughing and enjoying the time. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding in SB

We had a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara at the Chapala Gardens. Everything in the unit was as stated in the online booking material. Quiet. Occasional train which I thought was no problem. Beds are excellent. Kitchen as well stocked. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very old property

It was a quaint little rental and was very clean. However, we wish the listing would have mentioned the age of the home and the fact that there is no A/C and that everyone here just opens their windows to cool the interior. We happened to come during a heat wave and were very hot our entire stay. I also have a very real fear of spiders so opening the windows without screens was not an option for me. The shower head was not working properly and needs replaced. The shower itself was so small that it could benefit from a removable showerhead to make it easier to bathe. Otherwise beautiful area and close to the beach and the owners were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022