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

Family-friendly apartment with a water park, 7-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$600
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Rules

Use of the Rooftop garden/patio by agreement.

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

About the area

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Casa de la Guerra are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
    Stearns Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
    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.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3 on 28 Feb 2026 start from AU$600.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perfect West Beach Location! Two-Level 1BR-#3?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

2.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

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

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

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

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

Nila H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Scotts Valley, CA

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shaun C.

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

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

Birthe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan Phil R.

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

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

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

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

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

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