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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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Room
Bathroom
Living area
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
Use of the Rooftop garden/patio by agreement.

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
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
Property # 255189vb

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

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 Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. 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 hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flor De Maiz - ‬6 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 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, just steps away from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and West Beach are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Collette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and accommodating. Wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birthe S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bertie l.

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

Great time

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John F.

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Janis Kelly

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We are recent residents of Santa Barbara, having recently moved from the Sacramento area and Canada before that. We had occupied the front main unit of this beautiful tri-plex by the beach until late-2013, and we oversee the property ourselves, including a unique rooftop aeroponic garden. Health-conscious and fitness oriented, our family enjoys beach volleyball, bicycling and running right here in West Beach with its nearby amenities.

Why they chose this property

West Beach is THE place to stay in SB for both beach and downtown access. Very few properties become available here. And with the City onslaught on Short-Term Rentals, ours is one of FEW authorized, legitimately permitted Vacation Rental units in SB !!

What makes this property unique

The historic building and charming unit are unique in SB. The privacy offered by the backyard enclosed patio by Mission Creek is special. The rooftop Tower Garden and patio are open to guests for lounging, meals, etc.

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