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Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3

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Interior
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 family-friendly 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.

Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3

Completely renovated in 2008 and newly furnished, this unique two-level unit is part of an historic triplex in the desirable West Beach area. Your doorway is just 1-1/2-blocks from West Beach near Stearn’s Wharf, and easy walking distance to downtown State St. shops and Funk Zone restaurants.

NOTE: There is a steep staircase leading from the first to the second floor. May not work for those guests with mobility issues.

Legally-permitted STR by City Lic. #971980

The main-floor Living Room has a top-quality queen pull-out sofabed by AU for additional quests, and a 32` flat-screen HD-TV with HD-DirecTV and Roku-streaming. The small galley kitchen has a fridge and stove/oven with granite counters, and is outfitted with microwave, coffee-maker, NutriBullet blender, toaster and cookware/dishware.

French-doors off the living area lead to a spacious, private outdoor deck area beside Mission Creek with patio table/chairs. Lots of birdlife.

Upstairs the sunny bedroom has a plush-top queen-size bed with down duvet & pillows, top-quality large dresser, desk and vanity. Adjoining white- tiled bathroom is outfitted with whirlpool tub and shower. Exotic walnut floors extend throughout. NOTE: The staircase between floors is quite steep; please be advised if mobility is an issue.

Essentially its own separate structure, this 2-story `tower` has ground-level entry.

We live locally within a mile and also tend to the rooftop gardens on a regular basis, so are always available.

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

Creekside shared Laundry Room; door is locked and all 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.
Use of the Rooftop garden/patio by agreement.
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. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: 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
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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 zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Water park
  • 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
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • 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

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
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

440826

Reviews

Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to all the cool spots. Beautiful garden with view. Comfy, clean quarters. Great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: nice apartment that was clean, with quality furnishings and well equipped. Plenty of room for two. Great location within walking distance of the ocean and many downtown attractions. The owners were gracious and easy to work with.Cons: no A/C in upstairs bedroom which got hot during our stay. The stairway is steep and may be a little tricky for some to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Eugene, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Location

Friendly owner. The bed was so comfortable. We slept well. It was a treat to hear the frogs at night just right out of our window. We will stay here again. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Beautiful property and a wonderful stay! Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near perfect stay

Great location and friendly hosts. More attention to deeper cleaning, maintenance, and renewing the old bedsheets would make it 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

gregory p.

great location, needs updating

great neighborhood and close to the action of Santa Barbara. needs updating - the kitchen ware is old and not in good shape- we did not feel comfortable using any of the pots and pans, etc. There were no sheets for the hide-a-bed (which had a big stain on the mattress) and the two blankets were balled up in a drawer and smelled very musty. One thing I did not see in the photos was the canal in the back of the property. It was pretty unsightly to look at with floating debris and green water. Even though it did have negatives, there was some charm too it and if you want a place in close proximity to downtown it is a fine place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness

NEEDS UPDATING

The configuration of this small unit is less than desirable and not suitable for senior citizens. There are steep winding stairs to the bedroom, closet and bath. All the windows are void of screens so there is no ventilations or air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

glenn r.

steep stais

The stairs are very steep and the treds very small, dangerous for people with mobility issues and for children. The stairs should be disclosed in text and photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in the Sunshine

We loved being a couple blocks from the beach in a quiet neighbourhood. We thoroughly enjoyed having our breakfast and lunch at the unit inside and up on the outside deck and dinners out in the nearby restaurants. The access to transit was great. Our property managers were friendly, helpful with recommendations and prompt at responding. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay in excellent location

We would stay again in this lovely home. Sandy was exceptionally responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

Great place, great location. Street parking a little challenging with a big truck, but I would come back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gaspar P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Poor Parking

At the price paid to stay in Santa Barbara, Ca. One should not have to jockey around the town’s difficult parking regulations. If there is no way around the city ordinances then this should be ‘loudly’ stated in the original property description.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bertie l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy SB unit

Charming apartment conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great unit, perfect location!

My friend and I took a girls trip to Santa Barbara, and this unit was perfect for this trip. It was walking distance to everything we needed - beaches, urban wineries, restaurants, and shopping. It was private and quaint, and we really enjoy the unit for the 2 of us. Check in and communication was very easy with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and historic cool

Nice spot, very European in feel, nice wood interior and backs up to the mission river. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place Fantastic Location

Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roosevelt W., Chattanooga, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very short walk to State Street. It was so nice to not need a rental car. The condo was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little place

We took our 5 year old son for a 4 day weekend in Santa Barbara and what a treat! This place is small, yes, but has everything you need! We made breakfast every morning, packed fresh lunches from the fridge, and ate dinner out on the town. We walked to the beach, the pier, and several other attractions. The only “struggle” was the parking, but it was NOT hard to find a spot on the street. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The roof top garden was a treasure
Stayed 7 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

Steven O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

Great location. Close to the beach, State Street and the Funk Zone.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B., East Boothbay, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable and convenient

An unbeatable location, Chapala Gardens is a favorite. Great WiFi and a bright and sunny upstairs desk location for remote work. Nice to have the shared rooftop terrace for relaxing and dining. Thank you Sandy for sharing this lovely spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Very nice place, easy access to everything. Could use a few finishing touches but appreciate its cost relative to other properties in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023