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Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, stereo
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62088 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo4 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

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About this property

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

Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach

Santa Barbara Luxe Villa

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Enjoy true California living 2 blocks from the beach at this gorgeous 2BR/2BA Mediterranean-style villa -- half of a two-villa duplex.

Prepare dinner at the outdoor kitchenette with barbeque grill, mini-fridge, and sink, then dine alfresco at the four-person table. As the sun sets, gather around the gas fireplace and take in lovely views of the Santa Ynez Mountains.

ABOUT THE HOME

Terracotta bricks welcome you to your Mediterranean-inspired villa, where an open floor plan lets you gather with ease. Open the turquoise doors to the wrought-iron balcony and feel the ocean breeze in the living area. On cool winter nights, enjoy the warm ambience of the gas fireplace and watch a movie on the 54in flat-screen TV.

Prepare a delicious Mediterranean feast in the dreamy gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances including a Dacor oven, Sub-Zero side-by-side fridge, and a gas stove.

Store local vintages in the wine chiller, and then gather around the large kitchen island for a tasting. In the nearby dining room, up to six can convene at the long wooden table beneath a wrought-iron chandelier.

Or head to the upper balcony and fire up the grill for an alfresco feast. Then light the fireplace and watch the stars come out over the mountains.

This rental sleeps six guests in two bedrooms, both with their own en-suite bathrooms.

The upper-level master bedroom is a private retreat with a queen bed, ceiling fan, gas fireplace, and balcony access. The spacious en-suite master bathroom features a walk-in shower with Moroccan tile work, jetted tub, and a separate water closet.

The second bedroom is on the main level and has a queen bed, a queen daybed, and a wrought-iron balcony overlooking Santa Barbara Street. The en-suite bathroom (also accessed from the hallway) has a walk-in shower.

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a full-size washer/dryer, and garage parking for two vehicles.

Although this home is not equipped with air conditioning, it is rarely needed with Santa Barbara's mild weather and portable fans are available if needed.

THE LOCATION

Located in the heart of The Funk Zone, you'll have plenty of dining and entertainment options. Metropulos Market & Deli, Topa Topa Brewing Co., Lafond Winery, Pali Wine Co., and Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio are all just a short stroll away.

You're also just 2 blocks from the beach! Or walk to iconic Stearns Wharf, with its shopping and dining delights and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

For even more fun, check out the Old Mission Santa Barbara (2 miles) or rent a bike and go for a ride along the oceanside bike path. The Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also less than 2 miles away.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

City/town permit number: 713605
City/town permit number: 9925021750

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 2,088 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

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 first aid kit
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 is also known as

54331

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishouse - 6 min walk
  • Validation Ale - 2 min walk
  • Biergarten - 7 min walk
  • Finney's Crafthouse - 7 min walk
  • McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxe Villa in Funk Zone | Outdoor Kitchen, Mountain View, 2 Blocks to Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Art Foundry, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Harbor. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!
The location is amazing making it easy to walk to restaurants, shopping, the beach or just stroll around tasting wine. Great to have garage parking and home was appointed well. Minor complaint is that the pillows could be replaced or offer more options as they are very flat and both my husband and I walked away from our stay with sore necks. Note asking us not to use the elevator which was fine for us but should be noted and while we didn’t cook or grill it appeared that the grill may not be functioning and the balcony fireplace had a note apologizing for it being broken. That being said, we still loved this place and will definitely book again if we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful stay
Mostly great. Unit had everything we needed, cupboards well marked, all features (showers, TV, kitchen etc) top grade. A few minor issues arose, but owner responsive to address where possible. Location fantastic. Items needing addressing: 1) wi-fi instructions incorrect, and we had to find and reboot router; @0 AC didn't seem to work but moot with fine weather; 3) Dishwasher didn't work would show error message "won't drain" even though water poured in did drain; 4) enter cyber system VERY annoying - 10 digits long (!) not much time to twist deadbolt before cancelling, very awkward to hold phone in one hand and enter 10 digits in dark hall and open before it cancelled. It usually took 2-4 tries to get in. I would think a 4 digit code (like I have on my house) would do the job. Annoying enough I might not stay there again even though rest of unit so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, fantastic location, key features need attention .
An easy walk to restaurants, shopping, and beach. House is immaculate. However, the rooftop fireplace doesn’t work, which is the feature we were looking to use the most for the cool Santa Barbara evenings. We were planning on many nights BBQ on the rooftop deck, so this was disappointing. We did contact Vacasa to get this addressed on our very first night of arrival. We were told that someone will come out to the property around 9 am to address the problem. We waited for 90 minutes and no one showed. However, we received a call to ask for details of the problem again. We had to repeat the details with 3 different representatives with no resolution, no notification, no follow-up to the fireplace problem. We stayed for 5 nights without the main feature that attracts our attention to rent this property in the first place. The hot/cold water regulator for the master bathroom shower is clearly broken, since it’s flopping around. This should have been addressed/fixed. It was too hot to use, so we are down to one working shower. Master bathroom sink was also a problem with getting stuck on hot. To be fair, we did not address the hot water issues, since we couldn’t afford the time to spend with Vacasa for no resolution. Each time we reached out to Vacasa, it took 25-30 minutes on hold for a representative. This property could have been an easy 5 star rating if the management company was responsive and address our problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs improvement!!
We found this property very disappointing. It is old and needs many updates. The carpets rugs and furniture are terribly stained. The bath tile in the shower had mildew. The outdoor furniture was filthy nobody would want to sit in it. The beds were old and bedding really used. Paint was peeling up on baseboards and walls and banged up and marked up. It was stuffing and smelled bad. We called on arrival and said we didn’t feel comfortable staying - the management said the property met their standards and there was nothing to be done - we left and paid for different accommodations- no refund - this was my first and last time ever using VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

martin n., Rancho cordova, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to do
Did a lot of walking went to some great restaurants and botanical gardens. No problem finding something to do. Had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two months in the Funk Zone
We stayed mid-Dec to mid-Feb. Santa Barbara weather in the winter averages about 70 degrees during the day and drops nicely at night so that air conditioning is not needed. The location is superb... just half a block to the Dart coffee shop, and there's a nice Mediterranean deli right across the street. Many great restaurants/bars/tasting rooms in the area, and it's an easy walk to the beachfront or up State Street to downtown. We even made the walk to Montecito a few times which is about 4 miles one way. Or you can rent bikes for as low as $200/month. The only negative about the location is its proximity to Highway 101, so you need to get used to the noise if you like leaving the windows open at night. You will also hear the Amtrak trains blowing their horns every morning which is just part of being in this area. Neither of these issues bothered us, but it's good to be aware before booking. The best thing about the location was that we hardly needed to use our vehicle other than to pick up groceries or seek out a winery or a golf course. The villa itself is quite large and comfortable. There are two villas in the building and this one is on the street side. There are quite a few steps up to the main floor either through the garage or up to the front door. Inside, you have a guest suite on the main floor with the kitchen/dining and TV room. Upstairs is the primary suite with a nice little fireplace and a large walk-in closet. The outdoor kitchen is also on the second level. It gets morning sun, but we really only used it when we were grilling. The spaces are well-appointed and Turnkey was very responsive to any issues. From the perspective of a long term renter, it would have been nice to have at least one king size bed and a second TV in one of the rooms. We were initially worried about parking my 4-door pickup in the garage, but there was plenty of space. Overall, it was a great stay and we'd recommend the villa to anyone who wants to be in the middle of the action.
Stayed 58 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelica M., Carmichael, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Santa Barbara
We spent three nights for a mother/daughter weekend. This property did not disappoint. Not only did it meet our expectations it truly exceeded them. The property was clean and well appointed and of course the central location was a hit, as well as the rooftop patio and it’s views. Turnkey Management did an excellent job of communicating with us every step of the way including little details about the house. I would definitely rent this beautiful property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to the beach
We loved the house. It was well equipped. It was located in an area with a lot of restaurants. It was also within 5 minutes walking distance to the beach. Overall, great place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco C., Chula Vista

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, beautiful duplex.
Clean, spacious, quiet and secure. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick L., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a great location.
The attractive two bedroom, two bath, property is well located. The layout is ideal: each bedroom has an ensuite bath and large closet on a different level. Loved the kitchen and baths. Ideal for those who plan on cooking. Furnishings are more modest. They are a bit disappointing relative to the villa itself. Some cushions and carpets have stains The house has a wonderful outside space on the upper level. We didn't use the grill. But we did try and use the outdoor gas fireplace which wouldn’t ignite. The views from the upper level patio are lovely. Again, outddor furniture cushions need to be cleaned or replaced. Plenty of room for two cars in the garage, which is shared with an adjoining unit. Overall, a very good experience and we would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021