Affordable Beach Penthouse #6 — blocks to the Beach, downtown & the Funk Zone
4.9
Outstanding(135 Reviews)Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Experience serenity at the Affordable Beach Penthouse — a dreamy oasis situated in the heart of Santa Barbara. Soak up Santa Barbara's enchanting weather on a private, spacious terrace while enjoying cool comfort with air conditioning. Just a stone's throw from the ocean, Stearns Wharf, the vibrant Funk Zone, and acclaimed dining and shops, our quintessential location adds to the allure.
Our Affordable Beach Penthouse features a harmonious blend of seaside romanticism and coastal charm. The kitchen has been elegantly completed with European appliances and luxurious design: a stainless steal oven, microwave, dishwasher and beautiful, Calcutta stone countertops.
The sun-soaked living room offers a 42” HD TV and flows effortlessly into the adjoining dining room and kitchen. Spacious windows invite bright skyline and mountain views into the space. Experience the allure of Mediterranean-like weather from your own terrace & patio, complete with lounge seating and BBQ to dine alfresco. There's no better way to savor Santa Barbara’s dreamy sunsets than with a toast to the horizon.
Delight in the romantic bedroom, complete with an orthopedic king bed and French glass doors that open to the private terrace. The ensuite bathroom features a shower/tub combination.
During your stay, you’ll be lavished with all the amenities expected as part of a perfect getaway: air-conditioning, complimentary champagne upon arrival, bath essentials, high-end linens, and a Nespresso machine with pods, creams and sugar as well as reserved parking which is rare in such close proximity to the beach.
Please note that the space is located is on the third floor (Walk-up).
Our luxury beach getaways —in the Historical West Beach area— reside in a historical turn of the century building which retains the charm of the day’s bygone. The building has been lovingly restored to reflect Santa Barbara's ambiance, its array of apartments revealing both romantic and European styles. Our various spaces are complemented by luxurious details from Carrera marble surfaces, hand cast plaster, 10 feet vaulted ceilings and Waterford fireplaces.
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, you’ll be steps from the beach and blocks from Stearn’s Wharf and the harbor, world renowned dining and downtown shops, as well as the Public Market and our own local farmer’s market. Close proximity to the vibrant Funk Zone also adds to the allure. This nook where the streets meet the ocean, was was one an industrial spot, but is now a flourishing space with lively and artistic locale. The benefit of nearby bike rental shops and the downtown Amtrak station further allows for easy transportation. As you’ll be located downtown, beautiful shops and restaurants lining State Street and nearby beaches and gardens are perfect for unwinding, whereas, nearby Channel Islands and wine country prompt adventurous day trips.
Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California, Santa Barbara offers dreamy ocean panoramas paired with Spanish-style architecture. Santa Barbara is home to miles of stretching, sandy beaches. A few steps inland, and you’ll find a trove of blooming gardens, towering palms and lush parks. This gentle crescent of California coast, known as the American Riviera, connects breathtaking beaches, soaring mountains, verdant vineyards, elevated enclaves and eclectic communities.
Our Affordable Beach Penthouse features a harmonious blend of seaside romanticism and coastal charm. The kitchen has been elegantly completed with European appliances and luxurious design: a stainless steal oven, microwave, dishwasher and beautiful, Calcutta stone countertops.
The sun-soaked living room offers a 42” HD TV and flows effortlessly into the adjoining dining room and kitchen. Spacious windows invite bright skyline and mountain views into the space. Experience the allure of Mediterranean-like weather from your own terrace & patio, complete with lounge seating and BBQ to dine alfresco. There's no better way to savor Santa Barbara’s dreamy sunsets than with a toast to the horizon.
Delight in the romantic bedroom, complete with an orthopedic king bed and French glass doors that open to the private terrace. The ensuite bathroom features a shower/tub combination.
During your stay, you’ll be lavished with all the amenities expected as part of a perfect getaway: air-conditioning, complimentary champagne upon arrival, bath essentials, high-end linens, and a Nespresso machine with pods, creams and sugar as well as reserved parking which is rare in such close proximity to the beach.
Please note that the space is located is on the third floor (Walk-up).
Our luxury beach getaways —in the Historical West Beach area— reside in a historical turn of the century building which retains the charm of the day’s bygone. The building has been lovingly restored to reflect Santa Barbara's ambiance, its array of apartments revealing both romantic and European styles. Our various spaces are complemented by luxurious details from Carrera marble surfaces, hand cast plaster, 10 feet vaulted ceilings and Waterford fireplaces.
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, you’ll be steps from the beach and blocks from Stearn’s Wharf and the harbor, world renowned dining and downtown shops, as well as the Public Market and our own local farmer’s market. Close proximity to the vibrant Funk Zone also adds to the allure. This nook where the streets meet the ocean, was was one an industrial spot, but is now a flourishing space with lively and artistic locale. The benefit of nearby bike rental shops and the downtown Amtrak station further allows for easy transportation. As you’ll be located downtown, beautiful shops and restaurants lining State Street and nearby beaches and gardens are perfect for unwinding, whereas, nearby Channel Islands and wine country prompt adventurous day trips.
Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California, Santa Barbara offers dreamy ocean panoramas paired with Spanish-style architecture. Santa Barbara is home to miles of stretching, sandy beaches. A few steps inland, and you’ll find a trove of blooming gardens, towering palms and lush parks. This gentle crescent of California coast, known as the American Riviera, connects breathtaking beaches, soaring mountains, verdant vineyards, elevated enclaves and eclectic communities.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(135 Reviews)4.9
Quiet, safe, clean, and beautiful. Perfect street in a great neighborhood. Incredibly walkable and the host was so wonderful. 10 stars!
4.9
This place is incredible. We vacation every summer on the Callifornia coast and this is the best. Location is great, two blocks to beach, restaurants, wharf etc. Great furnishings that are comfortable and higher quality. So much better than the more crowded beaches in southern California. We will return soon.
4.9
It is modern, convenient, comfortable, and close to the beach and attractions in Santa Barbara.
4.9
Good location close to lower State Street and beachfront. Having dedicated off street parking is a big plus! Our second stay- just as good as the first.
4.9
We stayed here a week and were able to enjoy staying in, walking to the beach, and was a close walk to liquor and grocery store. They had a bottle of champagne for us when we arrived which we greatly appreciated!
4.9
September 2023
4.9
Everything about this property is 5 Star. The property is located in a beautiful neighborhood close to the beach, marina and downtown. It is easy to walk to shops, restaurants and the waterfront. The apartment is clean, comfortable, and has all amenities to make your stay easy and pleasant. This is my third stay at this lovely property and I plan to return often.
4.9
Amazing penthouse apartment in a great location. We enjoyed relaxing on our private patio. The apartment was comfortable and clean. We will be back!
4.9
This place was exquisite! A little hiccup with check in instructions, but overall this was a fantastic place. Exactly as described & great location.
4.9
Awesome location and layout. Perfect getaway.
4.9
Smoke alarm would go off every time the shower was used, the view from the 2 porches is looking at a roof, the best view is out the front window. The brochures left for reading were out of date (2015). The balcony off the french doors had a screen but it didnt work when trying to pull into place and it was torn. Location was excellent and shower pressure was very nice!!
4.9
My partner and I arrived on the Fourth of July, and just as others have stated everything was absolutely perfect. As we entered the lovely wooden front door, I was pleasantly surprised at all of the beautiful views from all the windows, and how tastefully it was decorated, including high-end appliances and a great bottle of wine in fridge! The walk score was perfect, we enjoyed nearby restaurants and the fireworks at the wharf. The shower was one of the best I’ve had in awhile. We also enjoyed the patios, specifically the one off the Master. The designated parking space was a added bonus. We plan to return again.
4.9
The condo was on the top floor, no noise, extremely clean, easy check in, great communication, and perfect location (we stayed for 3 nights and didn’t once get into our car because everything was in walking distance).
4.9
My husband and I usually stay in a hotel when we visit Santa Barbara, and we decided to try a rental this time. This place was perfect! We enjoyed the close proximity to the Funk Zone and the beach, and the apartment was just perfectly appointed and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
4.9
Everything about this place shines. Easy to get into and out of, Upscale appliances, Spotlessly clean. Excellent value and just minutes to beach/harbor and within a $8 Uber/Lyft ride to Lower State St.
4.9
Very nice top floor apartment/unit. Very clean and updated. Nice location for walking to the beach and funk zone
4.9
A cute and clean 3rd floor (walk up) apartment. Very efficient with the small space that it is. King bed was comfortable (on the firmer side vs. the softer side), and there's a good sized closet for clothing. Kitchen island gives you enough space to make a meal - only salt and pepper on hand, just FYI. Living room is comfortable, and there's a small dining table, desk for working if you need it, and washer/dryer. The two outdoor spaces are small but very nice to use, weather permitting. Enjoyed the dimmable lights in all the rooms. We locked ourselves out and someone came quickly to let us back in - really appreciated that!! The views of the mountains out of the living room were lovely. The tile floors were a little cool for us (weather was colder), so bring slippers or thick socks if you are visiting in winter. The free parking space was a bonus, and it's a short drive/long walk to State street and a quick walk to the beach. Thumbs up!!
4.9
The unit was clean, pretty and comfortable. It had everything we needed and was perfect for a weekend getaway. I loved the mountain view at sunset.
4.9
Very comfortable and well located
4.9
My husband and I loved this penthouse unit. Everything was just as described. Obviously the owners take great pride in providing top notch accommodations. The location was fantastic and allowed us to walk to coffee, dining, shopping and the beach. The private veranda was great to kick back and relax. We would love to return to this west beach penthouse on future trips to Santa Barbara.
4.9
Well above average cleanliness for Santa Barbara VRBO. Only nit: Slightly funky older building smell. Very quiet despite proximity to train tracks and freeway which was appreciated by this very light sleeper.
4.9
Super one bedroom unit. Close to beach and downtown. Top of the line appliances. Very quiet. Off street parking was much appreciated. Great place to stay in SB.
4.9
Great experience. Would definitely rent it again.
4.9
This place was excellent…. Great location, clean, VERY comfortable bed, cozy. Really nothing negative to say. Highly recommend and would
Love to stay here again.
4.9
Very cozy and clean condo. Central location to restaurants and the beach. You can walk if you don’t have a car. There are bike rentals in town also which were fun. The zoo isn’t too far either. Good time had in Santa Barbara.
4.9
My wife and I stayed here on our wedding weekend and had a great time. It was a very quick walk to get to/from State St / the Funk Zone / the beach.
The unit itself was cute and clean, and had all the amenities we needed while we were visiting. We loved spending time on the lounge-chairs reading. The unit is in a housing-complex that also seemed safe and quiet.
Would stay again!
4.9
This apartment is perfect for a get away to Santa Barbara! Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Amazing location with the beach and great restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely be staying here again.
4.9
The property was overall great. The location was very convenient to walk to restaurants, tasting rooms, the Sunday art fair, etc. My only negative comment is that the pillows were pretty bad and didn't provide any sort of support. The bed itself was great and very comfortable! Just subpar pillows.
4.9
Great spot for a getaway
4.9
Great location!
We stayed for almost 2 weeks and worked remotely for part of the time. The location was amazing and the rental was really comfortable and quiet. While the kitchen is small it was perfect. It was fully equipped with all the necessities. This was our second trip to this condo and we’d definitely come back. You can’t beat the location - just 2 blocks from the beach and minutes away from great restaurants, tasting rooms, and shopping! And the location is conveniently located near the highway for easy access to neighboring areas.
4.9
Beautiful Santa Barbara beauty!
What a beautiful completely Santa Barbara beauty! From the welcoming and beautiful courtyard to the completely upgraded and beautiful interior. Can't wait to visit again!
4.9
Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful place. Location is great to access everything SB has to offer. We’ll definitely return.
4.9
We enjoyed our 3 night stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. The place was well equipped. They even supplied pods and dryer sheets to do your laundry. The outside balconies were a great place to hang out in the sun and drink the bottle of complimentary champagne. We ate lunch at Brophy Brothers by the water and had dinner at Loquitas on State Street. We took Melanie's recommendation and drove up to the Sunstone Vineyard in Santa Ynez and grabbed a sandwich at the El Rancho Market. We also visited the quaint little town of Los Olivos where there are wine tasting rooms galore. We stopped at Liquid Farm (dog friendly) and ran into a Hollywood director and some of her crew who happened to film a movie recently in our home town in West Hartford, CT.
4.9
Fabulous place
Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful place. Location is great to access everything SB has to offer. We’ll definitely return.
4.9
Beautiful view, comfortable & bright!
We enjoyed our 3 night stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. The place was well equipped. They even supplied pods and dryer sheets to do your laundry. The outside balconies were a great place to hang out in the sun and drink the bottle of complimentary champagne. We ate lunch at Brophy Brothers by the water and had dinner at Loquitas on State Street. We took Melanie's recommendation and drove up to the Sunstone Vineyard in Santa Ynez and grabbed a sandwich at the El Rancho Market. We also visited the quaint little town of Los Olivos where there are wine tasting rooms galore. We stopped at Liquid Farm (dog friendly) and ran into a Hollywood director and some of her crew who happened to film a movie recently in our home town in West Hartford, CT.
4.9
After a day of walking and soaking in all the beauty is Santa Barbara, this became our perfect place to relax and put our feet up.
4.9
Wonderful SB Stay
My husband and I stayed here for several nights while attending a wedding weekend in Monecito. We loved the close proximity to old town and the beach! The interior is gorgeous and I'm still dreaming of the comfortable bed! One note: be careful with the balcony with the grill, the door feels unlocked from the inside but locked from the outside. We learned our lesson and got locked out one evening around midnight, luckily another guest let us their phone and the property manager contacted the housekeeper to come save us!
4.9
Sanctuary
After a day of walking and soaking in all the beauty is Santa Barbara, this became our perfect place to relax and put our feet up.
4.9
Very clean and comfortable apartment. Everything is in perfect condition. The location is perfect for walker. We enjoyed our stay and would book again next time we are in Santa Barbara
4.9
vacation stay
Very clean and comfortable apartment. Everything is in perfect condition. The location is perfect for walker. We enjoyed our stay and would book again next time we are in Santa Barbara
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is $490 per night. This rental is $193 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Affordable Beach Penthouse #6 — blocks to the Beach, downtown & the Funk Zone. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Affordable Beach Penthouse #6 — blocks to the Beach, downtown & the Funk Zone pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Affordable Beach Penthouse #6 — blocks to the Beach, downtown & the Funk Zone?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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