Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

9.6

Outstanding(153 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, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this apartment rental

The secret of the Secret Getaway lies in its prime location, exceptional quality, and affordability. This space is perfect for those who cherish serenity in Santa Barbara's most sought-after locale. Nestled in the West Beach area, you’ll be blocks from the ocean, Stearns Wharf, the vibrant Funk Zone, and acclaimed dining and downtown shops.

During your stay, delight in the luxurious amenities that define our beautiful getaway: complimentary champagne upon arrival, luxury bath essentials, a private washer & dryer, high-end linens, a Nespresso machine stocked with pods, creams, and sugar, and reserved parking—a rare convenience near the beach.

Elegant limestone floors, faux painting, and ten-foot ceilings lend the space a romantic, European charm. The warm and bright kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinets, and all essential appliances. The living room is highlighted by a cozy couch, a 55" HD TV, and Waterford fireplace to enrich the ambiance.

The sophisticated bedroom shares a king-sized bed and French glass doors that open to your private veranda, complete with a bistro set, potted flowers, and a gas grill—perfect for alfresco dining and basking in the California sun. The adjoining bathroom boasts custom stonework, a built-in Jacuzzi tub, a spacious walk-in shower, and Santa Barbara-style cabinets with granite surfaces.

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

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.4 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.2 mi

££££

Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

££££

9.6

Outstanding(153 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, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.4 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.2 mi

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(153 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

Great property and location, walkable to beach, downtown and Funk Zone. We would definitely stay here again!

10.0

Jul 2024

We loved the walkability of the property. We parked the car for the whole trip and just walked everywhere. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was absolutely lovely. We would stay there again.

10.0

Jun 2024

Our second visit. Wonderful

10.0

Jun 2024

What can I not say about this wonderful little gem. From the time we stepped into the gate from the outside we were charmed with the vibrant colors and decor. The doors were a beautiful portal into what became my girlfriend and I’s oasis of a getaway that we needed. The accommodations were very nice, the bed was so comfortable and everything is literally 16 - 20 minute walk away. We never once used our car to explore due to the central location of this beautiful little paradise. We will definitely be using this gorgeous escape again in the future! Thank you Melanie for providing such a wonderful experience!

10.0

May 2024

Beautiful well equipped property, very quiet & extremely safe feeling! Location is walking distance to the Funk Zone & the Stearns Wharf & beach!! Great coffee, real creamers & a lovely bottle of champagne! Lots of towels & super comfortable king size bed!

10.0

Apr 2024

Very comfortable. Loved the off street parking. We will definitely stay there again. Perfect place to stay when visiting family in SB. Thank you for opening your home to us.

10.0

Apr 2024

Classy and quiet building with thick walls, private parking, and easy access …. Good communication with owner, no problems…. Will visit again….Thanks!

10.0

Mar 2024

Location was great. The apartment is beautifully decorated and well supplied. It has great off street parking, and is about 4 blocks to the yacht harbor.

10.0

Mar 2024

Love this unit, will definitely try to book again!

10.0

Feb 2024

Xlnt location; very clean; great bed and bath; lovely property. Although we weren’t sent checkin/access info, we did finally get it once we had arrived… we would stay here again.

10.0

Feb 2024

We've been coming to SB for many, many years. Kids in college, married, grandchildren....you get the picture. Just when we were thinking maybe going back to staying in hotels, we found this place. It's so cool you don't really want too many people to know about it, but this is me, sharing good karma with you 'cause this place is an absolute find. Enjoy!

8.0

Jan 2024

Close to the heart of SB. A great central location for exploring.

10.0

Nov 2023

We could not be happier with the location. So close to the wharf, beaches, State street and great restaurants. The place has everything you can ask for and everything you need. The bathroom reminded us of our bathroom at the Four Seasons in Cairo, Egypt, in miniature.

10.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful place. Beautiful kitchen for some home cooked meals.

10.0

Oct 2023

Great location and great hosts!

10.0

Sep 2023

We had a great stay the place was very clean and a great location

8.0

Sep 2023

The units are wonderfully maintained. They are in a very nice location. Looking out of the window, you can only see green trees. And yet it is within walking distance of a nearby supermarket, Mexican restaurants and a 7/11. If you walk about one block east on Yanoli, you reach train station and downtown. There were two problems. The TV controls are difficult to use with no written instructions. The other issue is that the coffee maker in the kitchen is the type with the small pods that only makes Espresso type coffees not Keurig and for coffee addicts it was a difficult day until we found the drip coffee maker hidden in a closet. One other issue, if you come here at night, you may miss the entrance. Never figured out how to get to our unit from the Bath Street Entrance. However, the entrances on Yanoli work fine. There should be clearer instruction on that. Overall ratings. Excellent place. We'd hope to come back again to the same place and hopefully the same unit and will bring our own coffee maker with us!

8.0

Aug 2023

Very nice apartment in charming updated older building. Easy walking distance to the beach and lower State Street. Great kitchen and luxurious bathroom. Reasonably quiet, given the location. Private reserved off-street parking was very convenient. Landscaping and balcony were nice. Just a few minor problems: very noticeable sound when toilet flushed in unit above us, clothes dryer didn't work properly (may have been fixed since then), and the couch has a faint musty smell. And a tip: unit can get very hot during the day, and there's no air conditioning (which is not unusual for Santa Barbara). Keeping the curtains and blinds closed when the sun was on the windows helped a lot.

10.0

Aug 2023

This is my second stay and we'll definitely be back. It's so close to the beach but tucked into a quiet safe neighborhood. Love the amenities available and the parking lot in the back. It was perfect! Thank you!

10.0

Jun 2023

Condo was just as described, short walk to the beach and restaurants. Host provided everything you might need from towels and toiletries to espresso and wine! Beautifully furnished living space felt very homey and not at all like a generic rental property, everything felt fresh and clean. Neighborhood was quiet and felt safe walking back late at night and sitting on the patio. The private parking was a little tight if you have a large vehicle but still a huge bonus. Highlight of the trip though… that bathroom! I felt like a king with the dual head glass shower, high ceilings, giant mirrors! 10/10 Would recommend to everyone!

10.0

Jun 2023

This was a great location for a weekend stay.

10.0

Jun 2023

Great location! Close to the beach, quiet neighborhood, easy walking to many locations, fantastic property- cute, well-appointed, very clean, all needs provided for. Responsive host.

10.0

May 2023

Owner sent very detailed check in instructions. Off street parking was really appreciated. Location is good with a short walk to the beach. We were very pleased.

10.0

May 2023

Really nice property and well anointed. The unit was on the bottom floor - so easy access and a little noise from running water upstairs - but minor compared to the nice bedding and large bathroom complete with jacuzzi tub, dual head shower, and plenty of counter/storage space. Minor issue with mirror lights that wouldn't stay lit (we used a band-sid to fix it!).

6.0

Apr 2023

Overall it is nice and clean apartment. However there are privacy and noise issues becuase it is on the 1st level with balcony, bedroom window and kitchen balcony door looking at the parking at the back of the building. People are walking there very often - some of them building residents parking there and others are cleaners cleaning apartments. The building security gate is just next to the apartment wall under the living room window and when it is closing after people enter/exit there is a very strong sound when the gate hits the post. There are blinds on windows for privacy but if they are closed for privacy then you need to use lights inside. Changing blinds to sheer curtains or more transparent blinds will help. Also something should be done to the building security gate so that it is closing without much noise.

10.0

Apr 2023

Super cool villa/bungalow vibe- clean and homey! Everything you need for a real Santa Barbara experience

8.0

Apr 2023

Luv'd this property, a litte frustrated with finding room, but once found all was well... My 1 issue was the heating of bed room, heater in room is inoperable and we had to wait for living room to heat up by fireplace before we could get comfortable, shower and tub are wonderful... Thank you again..!!!

10.0

Mar 2023

The location of the property is great. It's a short walk to the beach. Lovely bathroom. Very small, but adequate bedroom. Comfortable living area and well-supplied kitchen. Nice to have a designated parking space. Only disappointment was that the balcony overlooked the driveway and parking lot for most of the view. But, it was too cold to enjoy outside dining, so quite minor in the overall experience, which was very positive. Would book again.

10.0

Feb 2023

My favorite place to stay when coming to Santa Barbara for meetings. Highly recommend it!

10.0

Jan 2023

This property is quiet, convenient to everything, and well stocked for visitors. The check in and out process was easy and the utensils, kitchen equipment, and spices were appreciated. There was some property repair noise and every time an upstairs toilet flushed it sounded like a waterfall, followed by dripping sounds. The lights in the bathroom flicker like they're going out but the jacuzzi tub and huge shower made up for it. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone traveling to Santa Barbara.

10.0

Jan 2023

The property is beautiful and with walking distance to so much. Perfect vacation.

10.0

Jan 2023

We enjoyed our stay. The unit is very clean and comfortable. It is close to all the major scenic spots. The owner provided high quality plates, silverware, pots and pans and all kinds of wine glasses. Oh and a bottle of wine. Really we can't find anything bad to say. It was a great stay. We highly recommend it.

10.0

Dec 2022

Easy check in, great onsite amenities, and very clean. Would stay here again!

10.0

Dec 2022

This condo will be on our list of returns. We were very comfortable and felt more like a home environment than a hotel/vacation condo. Great location to where we like to be, condo was very nicely furnished.

10.0

Dec 2022

Very nice unit, comfortable bed with luxury linens and very well stocked. Only thing missing was a toaster. Parking was nice and close to unit. Short walk to town and the beach. Would definatly recommend.

10.0

Nov 2022

We were given clear instructions and a property manager was available for any needs. Our unit was clean, well-equipped, and exactly as described. It was also strategically located. All the shops and restaurants we wanted to visit were within walking distance. We had good sleep here, as it's a quiet neighborhood and there sufficient soundproofing so we didn't hear our upstairs neighbors at all.

10.0

Nov 2022

This lovely unit had everything we were looking for: privacy, off-street parking, and a wonderfully comfortable king bed! The apartment was sparkling clean, with an ideal location - an easy walk down to ocean-front Cabrillo Blvd. with its access to restaurants, the breakwater, and Stearns Wharf. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

5.0

Nov 2022

This condo was so cozy. Very very nice accommodations. Beautifully decorated. Would definitely stay again.

10.0

Oct 2022

We would stay here again.

10.0

Oct 2022

Perfect location to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with your significant other .

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?

The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is £257 per night. This rental is £88 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & 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 Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone?

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