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Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit

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U-2 Bedroom
Unit-2 Living Room with sofa-couch, bedroom beyond.
U-2 Kitchen
U-2 Living Room with Dining area
Entertainment center: 
LaserDisc / BluRay / DirecTV
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara City College9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor11 min walk
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit

Renovated in 2010 and newly furnished, this unique sun-lit 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. The Funk Zone area only a block away! 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, especially if arriving by train!

**A second 2-level 1-BR unit in our triplex has been serving as a vacation rental since 2008. See vrbo #255189. And a larger 1-BR unit (#512066) is spacious and our former home in the front of the triplex.

A single-level floor-plan, the entry Living Room is wonderfully lighted by a central skylite. It has a top-quality queen pull-out sofabed by AU for additional guests, and a 42' flat-screen HD-TV with HD-DirecTV and DVR-player. Also, a unique 400-movie LaserDisc collection with player and DVD-player.
A high-top dining table and stools are served from a kitchen that has a full fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, all granite counters, and is outfitted with Cuisinart coffee-maker, toaster, & blender, including basic cookware/dishware.

A more shaded bedroom has a plush-top queen-size bed with down duvet & pillows, a top-quality large dresser, and shower in a white-tiled bathroom. Resurrected original fir flooring runs throughout. A rear door opens to a creekside patio with century-old wall, and water birdlife.
The tile-floor bathroom has a shower only.

WiFi internet coverage is free. An extensive LaserDisc library is on site and a LD-player has been made available to guests by the owner.

Laundry facilities are on-site no-charge. Non-smokers only please.
Street parking in front readily available.
No pets.


Keywords: Historic triplex

Property manager

'Sandy' Campbell
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

This holiday home is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 8 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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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 Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Ground 1-BR unit located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

candace r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Memorable
Couldn't ask for a better host or a more enchanting and dreamy location. Sandy was always responsive and helpful. We loved every minute of our stay. Huge bonus that proximity to beach is unbeatable. Would love to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our Stay
We had a great week at Chapala Gardens. The location is perfect, apartment had everything we needed including a new water filter (much appreciated filling our water bottles before heading out), the rooftop is amazing and Sandy is attentive and helpful. The pictures exactly match the apartment -- it's cute and comfy, bath & furnishings not updated, but we understood that going in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L., Monterey Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We had a wonderful stay . Easy check in process . Great communication with owner . The bed is really great. You can easily walk to the beach and to all the great restaurants nearby. The only negative is the parking the weekend there is only 90 minutes parking from 10 am to 5pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Rich
Location, location, location! Awesome. So much was wonderful. Just being in Santa Barbara 👍. A few things could be described better. Parking has some restrictions. Shower is a miniature. If it gets chilly at night, heat was an issue for us. Never actually saw owners. Spoke on phone. But did I mention location? That made up for some little deficiencies.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Scotts Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Chapala Gardens and the location is perfect
This is our 2nd time staying at Chapala Gardens and we will be back! It’s perfect for us from a location perspective as we can walk everywhere we need to and where we enjoy spending time which is the beach and the funk zone Sandy the owner is very responsive IF we need anything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by 'Sandy' Campbell

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We are relatively recent residents of Santa Barbara, having moved from the Sacramento area and Canada to here by 2008. We occupy the front main unit of this beautiful tri-plex by the beach and oversee the property ourselves. Our rooftop is a demonstration aeroponic, soil-less vertical farm. Health-conscious and fitness oriented, our family enjoys beach volleyball, bicycling and running right here in West Beach with its nearby amenities. We also are pioneering a soil-less, vertical aeroponic Tower Garden farm on our rooftop.

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.

What makes this property unique

The historic building and charming unit are unique in SB. The privacy offered by the backyard patio by Mission Creek is special.

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