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

Family-friendly apartment in Santa Barbara with a water park

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Dining
In the heart of West Beach, this unique two-level unit is part of a historic triplex with desirable proximity to downtown State St. shops and restaurants. Unwind on your private outdoor deck beside Mission Creek, or relax in the sunny bedroom with plush-top queen-size bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

440826

About the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3 located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

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

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Roosevelt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

glenn r.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well kept also enjoyed the ducks in the little stream behind the unit very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great location, clean, pretty quiet and charming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Lone Tree, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location!

walking distance to harbor, wharf, state street, beach and the funk zone. just the kind of unique and quirky accommodation that we love, matches the character and charm of SB. Had everything we needed for a great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

Caroline c.

Not at all as advertised

The first thing I noticed upon entering our space was how much smaller it was in real life, versus in photos. Upon entering our bedroom, the first thing I noticed where 2 small but very dark blood stains on the fitted sheet, right by the pillow. Eww. If you want a nice, relaxing getaway....stay as far away from this location as possible. I didn’t realize that “close to the Amtrak” meant whistles blowing by at full blast AND duration at 12:30, 4:20, 6:40, 7:50, 9:00 and 9:35 in the morning. Wow! No sleep had here. Unless you and your fam are in perfect synchronicity, forget about separate bedtimes. The tv from downstairs sounds as if it is on your pillow (which is quite nice- the pillow, I means) and due to the lack of acoustic dampening, one is forced to take the nice pillow and jam it over the exposed ear. Same is true for the one and only bathroom, which is offordered privacy via a bifold door. Are you kidding me?, Oh, and since we are touching on the noise level of all sorts of things...the construction jackhammering started at 7am Monday morning.. I cannot believe the owners did not give us a heads up as to the current condition of things. But, if they had, we most certainly would not have booked, so... They bathroom sank dripped constantly, and NO hot water could be coaxed from it- only from the shower/ tub. (Which turned out to be a half tub- I had to sit up stock straight in order to fit.) The pictures made it seem as though the roof top deck was accessible to us. Alas, this was not the case. As our “patio” is in full shade and next to a nasty water tunnel (birds abundant? Just some VERY noisy ducks), we spent a few minutes taking our coffee on the concrete front stairs, it being the only place in the sun. The neighborhood, however, was lovely. I would never stay here again or recommend it to anyone. I feel totally ripped off. However, I did get the impression that the owners are lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

gregory p.

Liked: Check-in, location

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, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in excellent location

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

8/10 Good

Gaspar P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy SB unit

Charming apartment conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place Fantastic Location

Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The roof top garden was a treasure
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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