Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse

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A gated entrance with a metal gate, a white wall, and lush green plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view, and a kitchen area in the background.
Breakfast Bar & Dining Nook
A beach with a clear view of the ocean and a sandy shore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Barbara Zoo

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this apartment. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, or check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chase Palm Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Soul & Sea #1 – East Beach Guesthouse located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this family-friendly Santa Barbara apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in an amazing city!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying at Soul & Sea! You are always welcome here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance to the beach, great restaurants and a small grocery store. The place was very comfortable and check-in/out and communication with the host made things very easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2026
Thank you for being such fabulous guests! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for being such lovely guests. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, well-stocked, very organized. It’s a great location within walking distance of the beach as well as the zoo. Hosts were very responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay at Soul & Sea. We hope to see you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best rentals we have ever stayed at! Everything was lovely from communication to location to cleanliness to amenities!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying at Soul & Sea. We truly appreciate your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and having Emily close by was very helpful! A lot of great attention to detail and very thoughtful (nice comfortable beds and pillows, clean, bottle of wine and small stuff like nice hooks for towels, nice soap etc- just great without shortcuts like some short term rentals). Great location close to the beach and walkable / bikes to lots of different areas of interest (east beach area, stearns, state street, Montecito) - we didn’t take our car out while we were there. Will be back next time back in SB- thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words and compliment's. It makes us so happy knowing you enjoyed your stay at Sou & Sea!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Every inch is clean and updated and well appointed. Felt like a perfect California beach apartment with a 5 minute walk to the beach. Also zoo next door was a nice suprise! One tiny bathroom for 4 women can be a challenge but we didn't mind because we loved the place. Also very nice to bring the dogs. Host was attentive to communicate arrival and departure information. Hoping to return someday soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, close to the beach and not a detail overlooked. My new go-to spot when in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying at Soul & Sea. And thank you for your kind words. I look forward to the next time I am in Dallas! So I can reserve your place. Safe travels, always. Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and super-responsive host, delightful and charming place to stay, everything sparklingly clean and all the amenities you could wish for and more. We especially loved the beach caddy chock full of beach toys. Perfect location, a stone's throw from a fabulous beach and the most family-friendly zoo imaginable. We'll certainly be back if we ever come this way again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and your family. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a comfortable place to relax and close by the beach, zoo and other local sites.The owner was super to deal with. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying at Soul & Sea. You & your family were such a pleasure. We truly enjoyed hosting ya’ll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather's place is well-kept. I love how it is decorated & the use high-end household items. The host is very responsive & considerate. The location is perfect if you want to go to the beach and/or go to downtown SB. UCSB is not that far, either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you for staying at Soul & Sea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome host, great cottage

Host was very thoughtful and provided us with everything we needed to have a good time at home and at the beach. Place was clean and comfortable. We were initially worried that the one bathroom did not lock but it turned out to be a non-issue with our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Dear Shreya, Thank you for choosing to stay at Soul & Sea. We truly appreciate you and your family. You are always welcome here. Safe travels, always. ~Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

The property was beautifully appointed and comfortable and the coffee and treats were a lovely touch. Heather was extremely easy to communicate with and flexible as our plans needed to change for an evolving family situation. Can’t say enough good things about the place and our host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you for being our first guest’s. We are so happy that we did not disappoint. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather was without a doubt the most accommodating, sweetest host you could ever hope for. Not to mention her place is spectacular and we had every amenity we needed to enjoy our week long stay with our 2 boys. Was the perfect location to walk to the beach in the mornings or to the zoo in the afternoon. Short driving distance to a lot of great spots and beaches to explore. If you have the opportunity, definitely book the trip and stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying at Soul & Sea, Katherine. We really enjoyed hosting you and your sweet family. Please come back and see us again. We miss you already!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay! We valued every detail with the decor, amenities, being within walking distance to the beach and great restaurants.The surrounding area was safe, gated and quiet. We value the great communication with our hosts and recommendations during our stay. We look forward to returning. Thank you! Tess
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Dear Tess & Dean~ Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your anniversary at Soul & Sea. Your sweet presence and adoring love for each other was radiating all around you. We felt blessed by your good energy. 🙏 ~ Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like home

We were getting our house tented and needed somewhere local to stay. This place was perfect. Fabulous condo with immaculate furnishing and appliances. Easy walk to the beach or zoo. The management was professional, prompt, and courteous. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Such an honor to have local Santa Barbarian’s choose to stay at Soul & Sea! We appreciate you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and cozy

This was such a gem. From the moment we walked in I was impressed. The owner has thought of everything you could possibly need. The beds were comfortable, the decor was perfect, the kitchen was well stocked and had a lot of amenities. The beach was few blocks away and you could walk to the Tri County Supermarket two blocks away. The building was quiet, felt safe, and was perfectly located for jumping on the freeway. The owner checked in with us and was immediately responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thank you, Chris. We really enjoyed having you and your family here. You all have such a peaceful vibe. Thank you for sharing your good energy with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughtfully appointed, checked all the boxes, no pet peeves!!

This charming apartment near the beach in SB was everything my family of four needed from a rental! The kitchen was very well stocked with a great layout, an ice maker, and really cute dishes. It had all the small appliances one could want. We are all tall so the king bed for us and two twins for the kids were SO much better than sharing queen beds. The beautifully remodeled bathroom has a privacy curtain for the shower and plenty of places for towels and toiletries. The decor is cozy but never in the way. We were all impressed with the thought that went into this property! Other bonuses - designated off-street parking, crisp cotton linens, coffee and tea provided. Last but not least, Heather answered all my texts within a minute or two. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You are welcome to come stay with us, anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Delightful guests. Always welcome at Soul & Sea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying at Soul and Sea!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying at Soul and Sea. We hope to see you again!
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