See all properties
Save
Entire home

Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach .

Photo gallery for Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach .

Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor11 min walk
  • AirportHawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)117 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach .

Legally-permitted STR by City of Santa Barbara Lic. #971980

Completely renovated in 2008 and newly furnished, this unique two-level unit is part of a historic triplex in the desirable West Beach area. Your doorway is just 1-1/2-blocks from the sands and volleyball courts on West Beach near Stearn’s Wharf, and easy walking distance to downtown State St. shops and restaurants. Also very close is the Amtrak station; no need for a car at all if arriving by train!

**A second unit in triplex has also been refurbished for vacation rental, too. See vrbo #395242

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 DVD-player. 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.
WiFi internet coverage is free.

Laundry facilities are on-site.
Non-smokers only please.
On street parking readily available in front.
No pets.


Keywords: Historic triplex

Property manager

'Sandy' Campbell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Cycling 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
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Similar properties

Beach
Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Mountain view
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
Second story studio 1 1/2 blocks to beach

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

This vacation home is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Upper State Street. Traveling with kids? Make time for Santa Barbara Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Visit our Santa Barbara travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Vacation Homes in Santa BarbaraOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive

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
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Validation Ale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Biergarten - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach . ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach . ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1-BR/1Ba - Walk to Downtown or Beach . located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Stearns Wharf. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Deep Sea are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Lone Tree, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Property, Amazing Location
This place was really charming and included all of the necessities. Bed was really comfortable, and the upstairs balcony/patio was really cool (the back patio was a nice bonus, too). But honestly, we didn't spend too much time in the property because the location was SO great. With just a 5 minute walk, you can get to the beach or to the Funk Zone and its amazing bars, restaurants, etc. Being close to the train station (about a 3 minute walk) was helpful, too ... it does bring some train noise (which didn't bother us too much) but it made continuing our trip on to LA very, very easy. When we visit SB again, this place will be at the top of our list of housing options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Scotts Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location
We enjoyed our stay in unit 3 and the location eas perfect for us. We either walked or biked everywhere. We love spending time in the funk zone and it’s only a few blocks over We already have another trip booked The Chapala Gardens Sandy was very responsive too!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., San Diego, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Perfect location. Friendly host. Bedroom was a good size. Great patio. If using the pull-out couch to sleep, will take up the living room. Bathroom is upstairs, steep staircase so be careful. Shared rooftop garden space was really cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Very conveniently located, nice little private patio, suited our needs and satisfied our desires.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house
Perfect little apartment for 2 friends to stay and separated enough for when work needed to be done. The outdoors is nice with a little table but nothing fancy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great location, clean, pretty quiet and charming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan Phil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cozy, great sleeping, close to the shore, and easy to get around from there.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This rental exceeded our expectation and couldn't have been more perfect for my wife and I. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Web D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Good and helpful communication with the host. The upstairs room was heated during the heat wave condition in the area, however the host provided 2 fans that offered some relief and more manageable condition. Our stay was pleasant, overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine M., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location! Needs repairs.
We love the apartment, the owner and the location! I do feel it is overpriced and repairs need to be made. The windows do not fit properly and insects can fly right in. They are also very difficult to close. The blinds don't all open or close and are in bad shape. One screen upstairs has a hole in it with a piece of tape making a chute through it. The back door is difficult to open and close because the knob is too close to the frame. It's probably warped. The water takes 3 minutes to warm up which is a terrible waste of water. If you want to fill the tub and turn the water to hot it just dribbles in. There were ants every day in the bathtub. The sofa bed is as hard as a rock. The little patio is in bad shape and could be spruced up very cheaply. The wood lattice fence is rotted and falling apart. The paint is peeling. These are all pretty minor fixes. I do believe the owner should replace the windows and back door because they would be easier to operate, look nicer and save energy in the winter. All said we still loved the place. We have traveled the world and stayed in a lot worse! It is just more expensive than any place we have stayed including 5 star hotels in Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle so until these repairs are made the price should come down a bit. BTW: The rooftop garden next door is really special!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

DAVID G., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Barbara rental
Great location! Had a huge roof deck that was available. Little smaller than I expected, little louder too. Location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location by the beach, restaurants and in the heart of fun.
Great location, clean and in the heart of fun. Nice little patio outside. Be aware of the steep and tricky steps going upstairs to the bathroom & bedroom, they are not suitable for someone with difficulty. I will come stay again. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Very nice and clean place and located very close to the beach. I would book this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kheli C., Walnut Creek, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
I was in Santa Barbara for a friends wedding and wanted a place near some of the festivities. This was perfect for my sister and I! The unit was clean and very cute! Nice view of the canal and super close to funk zone restaurants and bars as well as the beach. Hosts were very hospitable, bringing fresh tomatoes from the garden and checking in during our stay. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location in an Amazing Town!
You couldn’t have asked for a better small flat to explore Santa Barbara from! We walked and walked and walked on a beautiful Saturday! Read the other reviews for some of the small details that might make some think twice but for us the place was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Convenient location, close to the beach and lots of good restaurants on State St. Quiet street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most Generous Host Award
This apartment is very clean and bright, and we enjoyed looking out the kitchen window at MIssion Creek, with its ducks, frogs, and even an egret and a heron. We love the location. Santa Barbara is a very easy city to navigate—almost everything is within a 15-minute drive. But I particularly like this rental because I can walk to the harbor and enjoy a long walk by the ocean. We had previously stayed in Unit 1. Unit 3 is probably a bit smaller, and we knew from other reviews that the only bathroom is up a steep flight of stairs that goes to a loft bedroom. We had no problem with that, but prospective renters should be aware. The apartment is great for a couple, or for a family with a couple of young children, but I would not recommend it for two couples. The kitchen is small, so we mainly used it for breakfast. However, it had everything we needed—coffee maker/grinder, toaster, even a Bullet for smoothies. In addition, there was enough coffee in the cupboard that we never had to buy coffee. I noticed that at least one renter complained about the noise from trains—we didn't think that was a problem—maybe because I love to hear trains! Sandy is a generous and caring landlord—easy to get in touch with, accommodating and quick to take care of any issue. The bed is extremely comfortable and fitted with all-cotton sheets. There are plenty of towels, and the large washing machine and dryer are a few steps from the back patio (which also overlooks the little creek). We took advantage of Sandy's hydroponic roof garden, with its beautiful (and delicious) lettuces and other greens—all of which Sandy encouraged us to take. We usually go to Santa Barbara at least once a year, and this time we stayed for two weeks. I would definitely recommend renting any of the three units Sandy has to offer.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G., Wyandotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Prefect get away!
A great spot, few minute walk to downtown and the beach. Had everything you needed for a relaxing time😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021