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Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 592 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • 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 Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

Historic triplex in West Beach.

This main front 1-BR unit was our home for 15 years. It features a newly renovated bathroom with dual-sink vanity and soaker tub/shower, plus a newly renovated large kitchen.

High-ceiling rooms with intricate architectural detailing and built-ins; fireplaces in both LR and BR; a luxurious king-size bed in the main BR and a high-quality American Upholstery sofa-sleeper (queen+) in the LR.

Besides the lovely front porch, guests can access the rooftop patio/garden to lounge, enjoy coffee, happy hour, or a meal!

You will LOVE it.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. 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.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

'Sandy' Campbell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 990 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Remove personal items
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 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
Property Registration Number 971980

We should mention

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

Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KARA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stay in Santa Barbara

My family and I had the best time in Santa Barbara. This house is close to everything. And the room top garden was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location & wonderful building. Great host!

We had a wonderful stay at 118 Chapala Garden. Sandy was great with communication and the place was absolutely amazing ... especially having access to the beautiful rooftop garden. Location was perfect ... close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rena g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back again

My brother lives here in Santa Barbara and we always stay at Chapala Gardens when we visit him. Clean, spare unit with plenty of room and all the amenities. We love sitting on the spacious porch, enjoying the California sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O., Doylestown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Chapala Gardens

Great location, Great host. Great time. Stayed for 3 weeks, we returned our rental car after a couple days and walked or biked for 2 weeks. One block from the train station, one block to beach, three blocks to center of town. Wonderful restaurants and bars within easy walking distances. We had a great time exploring Santa Barbara.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful visit

We had a great time. The property and location were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Rooftop Garden ROCKS

We loved our stay at Chapala Gardens. The location is perfect…close walk to the beach or State street. The accommodations were clean and as advertised. The rooftop garden stole the show. My wife and I ended up fixing dinner at home on 3 of our five nights because the rooftop was the best location in town. We also ate breakfast up there each morning. Sandy was an excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Flat

Located a block from the beach and a block from State Street, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle and Everett B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again!

I loved everything about this home! It was perfect for the two of us. I wish we could have stayed longer. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family celebration and stay in Santa Barbara!

Excellent location and units in Santa Barbara! Sandy (host) was very communicative and helpful! We had a family dinner on the rooftop patio (our family had rented all three units) and Sandy offered tables, chairs, and other help to make it a great experience. The unit is very close to the beach and close to town center where some amazing restaurants and shops are.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Karen A., Placerville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay at Chapala Gardens. The weekend was unseasonably rainy and cold, so plans for biking and hiking shifted to local theater and use of the rain gear we smartly brought!. Gave us a good excuse to hunker down and enjoy the two fireplaces and covered porch. The location (and rental car) afforded us to either walk or to drive to our targeted activities. Quality and comfort - - - all the comforts of "home away from home". Our parade was definitely not rained on, just rerouted!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal SB Location

Wonderful place with charm, walk to beach, Jeannine's, Biergarten, Santa Mezcal, Brophy Bros! Short drive to Jaffurs for wine tasting and Barbareno for dinner. All great food and experience. Relaxing on porch watching dog walkers. Large bathroom and bedroom, 2 closets made it easy accommodations. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara week stay

location was fantastic! close to water, Funk Zone and State Street. While we had a car... didn't need it or use it except for day trips. Beach chairs and towels very useful. Rooftop garden is lovely and while shared with other 2 units, was very private. Ability to grab some salad greens and herbs was a real bonus! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick T., Palos Verdes Estates

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Convenient to restaurants and the ocean. Wonderful rooftop available for use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marmee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

A short block to the beach, restaurants, Stearns Wharf and the Harbor, plus a wonderful rooftop garden, made it the perfect, charming place to stay. The hosts are available and amiable which makes it even nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve johnson j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This apartment was very comfortable and pleasant. Super close to most of Santa Barbara’s desired activities. I recommend it highly. Sandy, the host, was most helpful and available.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming place and perfect location

Walkable to everything - the harbor, the beach, the funk zone, State St., the train station, ect. The unit was very spacious and access to the rooftop garden was a cool perk!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed Sandy’s property and the location was perfect for our family. We biked or walked everywhere and the kids loved being so close to everything. It’s a charming place and the rooftop garden is very cool. Sandy was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arvin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chapala Gardens Experience

Sandy’s place was amazing. He is a great host and property is really nice. Location is unbelievable. Walking distance to all of the highlights Santa Barbara has to offer. State street, Funk Zone, Sterns Warf, The marina, all next door to you. Sandy’s place was really nice and clean, and he was so nice to make sure are check in process was easy and that we were comfortable. Really appreciate everything. I will most definitely stay here again if I’m in the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

I took the train to Santa Barbara because my toddler is really into trains right now. We loved that the place was close to the train station, Beach, museum and restaurants. Beautiful roof top deck to eat, place had exactly what we needed. Thanks Sandy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., Indian land, Sc

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Barbara home

This is a great home for a getaway with family. We were able to have dinner and enjoy the evening. Just like being at home. So close to the beach and entertainment. We walked everywhere, so didn't rent a car. Lyft was cheaper than uber if we needed a ride. All the comfort of home. Our only issue was the deep tub. Getting into it at our age was a bit of a challenge. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

sandra m.

Great location Loved the front porch for reading

Kitchen could have better cooking accommodations dishes , cups , glasses Bath tub height hard to get in and out for seniors Rooftop hydroponic garden amazing and we could pick fresh and delicious salad greens every day Bed very comfortable
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This is a great location, and it is an older house with character. The rooftop space is shared with the other two rental units. The stairs are accessible from the front porch, so you will have some people using your porch to get to the stairs. There is not a lot of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

My wife & I loved staying here. Great location & communication with owners was very easy. Loved the rooftop garden too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023