Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home loaded with natural light & outdoor space to relax. Updated and fully furnished from the tile to the fixtures blended with vintage wall paper and cozy fireplace. Stocked to indulge your senses: books & games, Casper hybrid king mattress, hammock for two, wine glasses, espresso machine & Italian roasted beans to teas & seasonings for the new BBQ. Walk to farmers market or Handlebar Coffee and the Lobero Theatre.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
START washing machine with used towels >> laundry soap are DISSOLVABLE sheets and are stored in the cabinet to the right lower cabinet. Place 1 in the pull out soap tray.
Greatly appreciate you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Barbara
Laguna, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Bowl and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bikeway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
La Super-Rica Taqueria - 12 min walk
La Paloma Cafe - 10 min walk
Shang Hai - 11 min walk
Arnoldi's Cafe - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Upscale & Hip Home Downtown Two Bedroom pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Upscale & Hip Home Downtown Two Bedroom?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Upscale & Hip Home Downtown Two Bedroom?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Upscale & Hip Home Downtown Two Bedroom located?
Located in Laguna, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rafael Gonzalez House and Santa Barbara Bowl. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Presidio Santa Barbara are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 23 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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This house is beautiful with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining area and a patio/backyard that is completely fenced in and very private. Everything was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The location is great, just a short drive to the beach/pier and lots of restaurants/shopping. Amy was a great host and responded quickly. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
This is a charming, comfortable and well-cared for house! It is in a great location with plenty of space for 4 people. We loved the wallpapered nook and tiles in kitchen and bathroom!
Check in was seamless. The space was clean and larger than expected based on the photos. The kitchen is on the small side but serviceable (and the space in the main room makes up for that). Some traffic noise as it's on a busy street, but not an excessive amount. Barely noticeable with windows closed. The host is kind and communicative.
We loved EVERYTHING about this place! The little loft was a perfect place for our 4th grade boys to enjoy while we came to complete their Mission Project and see Old Santa Barbara Mission. I brought my friend and her son (our boys go to school together). PERFECT EVERYTHING. I went to UCSB so I'm familiar with SB and surrounding areas so I was excited to see this was a PERFECT SPOT before booking you can't find a better spot. You can walk to everything and it's perfect. The pictures do not do this place JUSTICE. It is SO CUTIE! The decor, comfy beds, clean bathroom and cute little courtyard surrounding the house was perfect for morning coffee before we hit the mission and beach! The best beach (Leadbetter) is just a short drive away! Amy is very helpful and I can't wait book her place for another visit!
Jami F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
debra z.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Please remind guests that they need to move their car for street sweeper we received a 60 ticket. Came home in dark each day and didn’t see the signs sign. Patio not clean spider webs and dust. Webs on gate to get in. Rugs in home very used.
My dad and I attended my cousin's wedding. The location of the home was great. The only issues I had but did not affect our stay was that the door lock did not work when we were leaving and parking was a small issue. My dad can't walk that far and if parking wasn't available outside the front gate we had to work around that issue. But most of the time parking was available. Communication with the owner was great and the owner was responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
My husband and daughter were not too impressed when we drove up to our VRBO.But once we opened the door they changed their minds. The inside of the house was well appointed, comfortable and very convenient to restaurants and coffee shops.We enjoyed ourselves in this home and definitely would return.
The place had a cool mid century vibe but with updated appliances & bathroom. Everything was clean and in good condition. Loved the closeness to the town center and shops. A mirror wasn’t secured on the wall very well and fell and broke after bumping into it. Which was a bummer. But, it didn’t ruin my stay. Will definitely stay here again given a chance. And would recommend it to anyone who’s willing to wash their own sheets and dishes.
Loved the decor. It was a great location- only negative, the neighbors decided to play the drums for a while one day- NO reflection on the accommodations- I would stay here again
Two bedroom (both good sized) unit was roomy, clean, and close to central Santa Barbara. Everything was straightforward—check in, lights, heat, shower, appliances, etc. Not a single “How does this work“ moment. Amy was immediately responsive to all emails. Highly recommended
The property was as pictured and anticipated and well located for the Santa Barbara bowl. Some minor things would have been nice to have such as paper towels, salt, espresso (was mentioned in ad but not available, additional bath towels).
Overall we enjoyed our stay, the property and location!
Thank you!
We had a great stay! The house was exactly as described and pictured, and we loved how close it was to State street. It was clean and the check in/out process was simple. The property manager also gave us a really thorough list of places to go, eat, and shop. Definitely recommend staying here!
Amy was very responsive and even allowed my family to have a late check out which was so appreciated. It was in a great location and close to State Street. Property does not sleep 5 but Amy allowed us to bring an air mattress. Property could be better equipped such as having paper towels or toaster in the kitchen.
Anita T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Celina M. B.
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Management Failed
The delayed check-in was an unexpected and disappointing surprise for my family of three. In advance of our stay, I had reached out to Amy (the property manager) to request a 2:00 PM check-in, explaining that we are cyclists and would be arriving after a long day on the saddle. It was also my birthday week, and I was looking forward to celebrating during our stay. Amy responded that the home would be ready by 2:00 PM and asked me to message her the day before to confirm— which I did. She assured me everything would be ready.Unfortunately, upon arrival, we found dirty sheets on the floor, towels still in the washer, and the home had clearly not been cleaned from the prior guests. I immediately communicated this to Amy. With her permission, we agreed my family would shower and go out for dinner while the place was cleaned. Despite being tired and hungry after a 4-hour ride, I messaged her again as we left, letting her know that no cleaning crew had arrived yet.Amy called several times while we were getting ready—once to offer oranges and again to suggest dining options, even after I had told her we already had plans to dine at a nearby restaurant. Although I appreciated the gesture, it became somewhat intrusive.After dinner, we returned and stayed outside while the home was finally cleaned—by 5:30 PM. Amy later told us the property had been vacant for two days prior to our arrival, which made the oversight more frustrating. At that point, it felt more like a management error.
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was chic, well appointed, and in a safe and quiet neighborhood. We walked to State Street each night for dinner and entertainment which was about a mile round trip. We will definitely be returning some day!