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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4305 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach

Julia Metelmann

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The Julia Metelmann Suite is the perfect home base for your Santa Barbara vacation. This ground-floor studio is situated in a small vacation rental complex, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. Enjoy temperate Santa Barbara evenings on the shared patio. Discover a variety of dining and shopping options nearby. Local attractions like the Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are just minutes away. Traveling with a larger group? Inquire about renting other units in the complex too!

After a sun-soaked beach day, relax on the loveseat and watch a movie on the 38' flat-screen TV. A faux fireplace creates a cozy ambiance on cool evenings. A writing desk is handy for planning activities or checking email on your laptop. The unit includes a mini-refrigerator and freezer, microwave, and coffee maker. Extras perks include complimentary WiFi.

Sleep soundly on a king-size four-poster canopy bed. Adjacent, a twin daybed with a trundle can accommodate two additional guests. A full bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower.

THINGS TO KNOW
Although this unit is not equipped with air-conditioning, it is rarely needed with the mild summer temperatures at the beach.
This prime beachside locale is half a block from the Amtrak rails, and passing trains may occasionally be heard.
This is a historical building with multiple units and sound may carry.
Inquire if you need to sleep more than four people.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: In the parking lot




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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 723524
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Bowl and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bike Path. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach on 27 Jun 2026 start from £148, 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 Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nolan C.

Clean, tidy, close to the beach

Perfect little space near the beach with the feel of a hotel and comfort of a rental. Easy parking, access, and great location near the east beach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great Little Spot

Great little spot walking distance to the beach. Close to everything:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Great location.

Loved location. Comfortable bed.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fabulous location, but the place is SMALL! The description of the unit under "Rooms and beds" states a bedroom and living room, also under "Amenities" it mentions a kitchen. We thought we were getting a one bedroom unit. WRONG! It is a very small STUDIO, with just a microwave and mini-fridge. The king-size bed was nice and comfy, but the twin beds (a trundle w/pull out single bed) was hard and squeaky. We were traveling with two children, so it was OK. NOT suited for 4 people by any means. Be aware that the "charming" patio is shared with several units. The host was very responsive with check in info and parking instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2025
Charlene, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your feedback to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Best location for walking

Cottage was very comfortable and adequate with everything we needed. The bed was perfect, the temperature was perfect, the bathroom was very nice with all the new updated finishes. The location was the best part. We walked every day to the pier and up State Street. A perfect getaway. We will definitely stay with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Cozy and close to the beach.

The property is older and has character. There is noise from above and on the sides when they are occupied, but everyone was respectful and kept the noise to a minimum. Very relaxing and good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Madeline D.

Great location & very beautiful

Great location to the beach, grocery stores & shops as well as stearns wharf. Super easy checkin. Only complaint is if there are renters in the floor above, you will hear every step they take. There was a family with children staying above us and they were running around the entire time. Other than that we would totally stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thank you, Madeline, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. The convenient location does also bring some added noise, and we apologize for any disruption this caused during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Unbeatable beach access

Everything about the property was immaculate. Their was a lot of noise during the day but everyone stuck to quiet time at night. The daybed wasn’t very comfortable for an adult, but the king was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Eileen. We are delighted to hear that you found the property immaculate and appreciated the adherence to quiet time at night. It's wonderful to know that the king bed met your expectations and provided a comfortable sleep. We appreciate your comments regarding the daybed. Your comfort is important to us, and we regret that the daybed was not as comfortable for an adult. We will take your feedback into consideration as we look for ways to improve the comfort of our accommodations. Thank you again for your constructive comments. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future, providing an even better experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Aruna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Too tiny for 4

Fairly accurate listing except its too tiny for 4. Minimal “ kitchen “ with no place to even set a hot mug/plate near the microwave. Convenient location to beach, stores and highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deric J.

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

Great spot close to the beach!

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was as advertised, clean, tidy, comfy, and a stones throw from the beach. It’s close enough to downtown S.B. that getting into town is quick and there’s a couple good restaurants and little market nearby if you need anything. The neighborhood is a little noisy and the house is older so there were times our upstairs neighbors were very noticeable; for that reason I might not recommend for anyone who is really noise sensitive. Overall a great experience. Would definitely stay again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stefanie R.

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

Just okay

The space is ideal for two people even though they advertise it for 4. The pull out bed is older and metal, so the springs creak with every single move - it kept everyone awake for quite a while. The walls are thin so you can hear the other tenants normal conversations. While the ground floor is usually a preferred choice, we could hear children running across the ceiling and furniture moving. The bathroom door knob came off in our hand and the bathroom door would not close all the way. Nice area but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Stefanie R.

Nice Area Not for Everyone

The room is best fit for 2 - not 4 as advertised. The daybed trundle is older and metal, so it squeaks with the slightest movement. Our teen slept in it. The bathroom door knob fell off in our hand the hour we arrived. Apparently this is not a new issue, I read a review from August of 2024 where they reported the same issue. And the bathroom door does not close completely. The walls and floors are very thin as we listened to a child cry beside us and furniture move above us. It was clean and looked nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Stefanie! We're sorry to hear that the room did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the daybed trundle, bathroom door, and noise issues. We understand how these concerns could impact your stay, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We're glad to hear the home was clean and visually appealing. We truly value your input as it helps us enhance the experience for future guests. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melody C.

Cute little room in a great location.

Cute room, tastefully decorated. Nice to have parking, easy walk to the beach and nice neighborhood. Room could use a few more utensils (i.e. forks) and a bit hard to wash up dishes in the bathroom. The ONLY issue we had was with the upstairs couple getting their freak on at multiple times in the day, evening and early, early morning. Not nice to wake up to the ceiling banging and very audible moaning at 3am with my young daughter in the room!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Hi Melody, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear that our property meets your expectations. Thank you for letting us know of the things that need some improvement and we are sorry to hear about the loud noise on the ceiling. We have forwarded your feedback to our local staff for further review and action. Thank you for considering our property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rahul K.

Great location

Excellent location minutes away from the beach & not too far from downtown. Could have better ventilation as it did feel stuffy at times. Communication could have been clearer regarding parking. Although the unit has all the amenities shown in the pics on website but the app & website actually list fewer (& different) amenities. And I had to a spend some time talking to their support to ensure the unit had everything it showed in pics. Overall great place
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Vacasa advertising incorrect

Vacasa advertised their apartment as having two living spaces, but it only had one. Vacasa refused to acknowledge their mistake and put it right. VRBO support was excellent, and they refunded our stay. I reviewed Vacasa’s reviews, and could only see the positive ones. I believe I would not have had the problem if the negative.reviews were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Barry V.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Expected much more

4 total bath towels for 7 nights with no laundry facility and nowhere to hang used towels. Door knob to bathroom kept falling off. Very poor ventilation and lots of spiders on outside that wanted inside. Needs adjustable shower head as the spray felt like a car wash. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance and cleanliness issues you had. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. Our team will also ensure that additional care is taken when cleaning the home between reservations. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

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

Small but workable

For our little family of 3, (2 adults and 7 yo) the space fit us just fine. It was conveniently located to restaurants, a beach and a few playgrounds we could walk to. Which was helpful since we had taken the train down from SLO and were on foot! Would have liked a broom or vacuum for sand clean up and dish towel would have been nice. We had to wash dishes in the bathroom sink, and just used an extra beach towel. Sound wasn’t an issue for us as mentioned in other posts. We were able to crack windows and definitely used the fan provided, it was warm and stuffy for sure but tolerable. Overall a fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem, great amenities, awesome location & outstanding price!

We committed to re-booking the minute we walked in the door for this cute little place. However, the unfortunate experience we had was that the the plumping for this property backed up into our unit on day 2 of the 4 day stay (toilet & shower, the stench was awful). The local property manager was AMAZING in getting us taken care of (Carrine, not sure of spelling). The reps for Vacasa were absolutely awful. They expected us to be the contact for the plumbing crew in a unit we needed to leave as it was uninhabitable (my poor mom needed to use the restroom & couldn't) and did nothing to assist us in finding a new place to stay (offering a -partial-credit ONLY is not helpful when we have to do our OWN research on a place to stay). A new home was assigned to us only to have it revoked AS we were on the front steps, suitcases on the porch (Vacasa said it was not financially beneficial for THEM). Carrine, then ensured this unit would be cleaned while we were at dinner (that we were unable to shower for prior); SHE cleaned the bathroom herself (absolute angel). It tainted the unit a bit as the smell lingered but since everything was booked (or over $1,000/nt), this was our only option. We had everything good to say about this place, but felt it necessary to report this. p.s. I have pictures and communications from Vacasa to back all of this up just in case they try and turn the tables in a response
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you had and, most of all, for the lack of communication from us. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

jodi a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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