Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(136 Ratings)

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this apartment rental

Quintessential 1930's Santa Barbara Spanish Style Duplex one block from popular beach and two blocks from the heart of Santa Barbara. Walk or bike to everything. Charm is an understatement in this beachy abode, within walking distance to all the attractions -amazing restaurants, the famous pier, world-renowned shopping, The Santa Barbara Mission.

Equip with everything one could ask for. Keep warm with the cozy fireplace during winter. Relax in the ultra comfortable tempurpedic bed, engulfed in down pillows and comforter in the Moroccan designed master bedroom. Enjoy family dining with an oversized table and formal/separate dining room.

A pull out couch bed allows guests or extended family their own bed, full cable including HBO and Showtime and WIFI available. There is a television in each room for full relaxation.

Live like a local in this beach accented, Spanish Santa Barbara home!

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.3 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.3 mi

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Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(136 Ratings)

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.3 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(136 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Overall, guests loved the charming, clean, and comfortable home with a perfect location close to the beach, shops, and downtown. The property exceeded expectations with lovely decor, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and easy parking.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Lovely property; easy walking access to the centre/beach front. Quick, helpful communication with the owner. Would recommend 👍

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Spacious apartment in lovely house in the local style. Great location near beach and downtown. Good parking. Attentive host.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We came down for an anniversary party. We had a great weekend. The vocational rental was great. Close walk to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at Ian's apartment in Santa Barbara. It was clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed for a short stay. The offstreet parking and laundry facilities were very handy. The photos of the apartment are accurate and if anything, it felt lighter and more spacious than we were expecting. The location is fantastic, especially if like us, you're only staying in SB for a short time. It's in a lovely neighbourhood and is within easy walking distance to pickup groceries, the funk zone, downtown, the beaches and the pier.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We loved this charming, clean and comfortable home. Parked our car and walked daily to the beach, shops and Funk Zone. Quiet and pretty neighborhood. Truly relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

What a cute place! Beautiful landscaping, lovely furniture & decor, well equipped kitchen, updated laundry, incredibly comfortable beds, and parking! Walking distance to both the beach and state street. You can't beat this place

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

You may walk to beach and pier area. The duplex was well maintained. We had a little problem getting the lock box to open to retrieve the key.p

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

It was a quite comfortable 4-night stay. The owner, Ian, was very responsive and welcoming. He even gave us a list of close-by restaurants. The unit has a much more family-friendly environment compared to a hotel room.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Clean place location exactly as described. Walkable to most things you could want but on a quiet street. Detailed check in instructions were sent several days prior to arrival and everything went smoothly. Would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Just a few days of fresh air!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

I booked this spot for my sister bachelorette. It was perfect! Clean, good location, easy to walk to anything, cute, spacious. Parking it’s tight, but luckily we made friends with the renters above us and it worked out. Definitely would book again!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

My wife, two grown kids, and I stayed here last weekend, and could not have been happier. The property exceeded all our expectations. The vibe, inside and out, was pure Santa Barbara-esque! Working with Ian was a real pleasure, he was super responsive and chill! The property was immaculate and well appointed. The location was fantastic, easy short, walk to harbor, State Street, the Funk Zone. Do not hesitate to rent here!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

A friend and I spent three nights at this apartment and had a lovely time. The location, furnishings, decor - all exceptional. Very clean, very comfortable, and nicely appointed. Thanks for a terrific stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We enjoyed our short stay. Cozy house close to restaurants and the waterfront. It’s well decorated and beds are comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Charming Old California home minutes away from State St and many local attractions. Owners were quick to respond, gave detailed instructions for check-in/out. Off street parking made it easy to get in and out of the neighborhood.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

This is the perfect place for a Santa Barbara getaway for a small family or friends trip. Short walk to the beach, State Street, the Funk Zone and more! Nice quiet neighborhood, off street parking and so much charm! We will be back for sure!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

This location was beautiful! Walking distance to everything! We didn’t use car once. House exactly like the listing. No surprises. Host was great at communicating. Even sent us a chat with restaurant recommendations. Check in was a breeze.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

My family and I loved this property. It is a beautifully maintained residence, and doesn't feel like a rental. It is located only a few streets from the beach, state street, and the Funk Zone. We will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Both properties were exactly as advertised. Everything you need is there. Location was excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

My fiancé and another couple stayed here for 4 nights for a wedding. The location is amazing, just a couple blocks away from the beach and from old town and the Funk Zone. It was plenty big for 4 of us though note there is only 1 bathroom. The residence is older but everything worked well. The check in process was easy with a lockbox and a code (2 keys provided). AC units in each bedroom was huge!!!! They had just finished up some major electrical upgrades with some final work still ongoing while we were there but the host was communicative. Worked out great for us overall and would recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The property was perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. The neighborhood is friendly and safe for us to walk at night.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We stayed here last year and liked it so much, We rebooked it for this summer. The house is so well appointed. We had everything we needed. Great size and layout. We loved it. Probably the best part is the location. We could walk to the beach and downtown, to restaurants, etc. It was perfect for us.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Loved our stay here, walking distance to Sterns Warf, restaurants, safe neighborhood!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We rented two places for family to stay - the ones in the other place were jealous of this one. Beautiful place!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Easy access to the beach and State Street. The floors have been updated with wood and AC installed. It’s an older home so if you’re looking for modern, this won’t be for you. I personally love the charm!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful rental. Well equipped with the perfect location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Easy walk to Stearns Wharf, State Street, restaurants and beach..great for a visit with local family!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We loved this place! Super clean, everything you would need in the kitchen. Comfy bed. Easy parking.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We had an excellent time. The property was just as described and spotless. The kitchen is well equipped. The quiet location is perfect - short walk to the beaches, restaurants, etc. Ian provided all the information we needed.

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We were comfortable but the pull out sofa smelled like pee so my son just slept on top of couch and requested that we bring him back to ucsb so you may want to check out couch ??

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We stayed 4 nights over the New Year's weekend and found the home to be very cozy and comfortable. It is definitely "old California" style with original cupboards, doors, etc., but all is very well maintained and, therefore, charming. Communication with the host was good, although we needed almost nothing more than what was listed in his extensive instructions/information. The master bed mattress was very comfortable. The location is perfect - near the beach and wharf and many restaurants. It's a beautiful neighborhood for a walk and seems very safe.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Fantastic location: walking distance from waterfront, beaches, zoo, restaurants & cafes, etc. Neat and clean home, very responsive owners to a couple of questions & requests we had. Would be nice to stock some spices and laundry detergent.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

We absolutely loved our overnight stay. The property was perfectly located close to town. The house is cozy and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay with our dogs.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

close to beach

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

A wonderful place to stay with friends or family! The location, neighborhood and accommodations are charming and close the beach and downtown. I highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Fabulous stay. Clean and comfortable and very centrally located.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great location with easy walking to the beach and to State Street, which has a ton of restaurants/shops spanning a couple of miles.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Loved our stay here! Perfectly located, dog park about 1 black away. Very quiet neighborhood. Super comfortable beds. Great place to relax after moving my son into the dorms

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The home is pretty, large, well kept, and a fantastic location. There were some issues - ants in the upstairs closet, broken dishwasher, and a problem with the plumbing, which translated to a few hours without water one day. Wouldn’t usually be a big issue, but it was the day before my wedding, and I wasn’t able to shower. So, a bummer. I feel we should have received a credit for this inconvenience. The process before arriving was not good. The management is rude and unhelpful. We had two issues - the app to book kept stalling out, and it looked like my (extremely responsible) then-fiancés card was getting charged multiple times. He called for help, and they were rude and unhelpful, like it was his issue, rather than theirs. And then closer to our stay, I wanted to extend for a day. I called, and got a bizarre run-around about the fees (“you don’t have to pay a pet deposit if you are not bringing a pet, but you have to pay all fees that are listed, and a pet deposit is listed. No I cannot give you a break down of the fees, because you have to pay the fees that are listed.”). Just bizarre and terrible. Then they told us that, after all that nonsense, the property was booked for the extra nights - why not just tell us that in the first place? So. We would likely stay there again but, if the owners are reading this, please consider moving to another rental platform!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We fantasized about living there all week it was so perfect. Ian is the epitome of what all VRBO owners should be. You can't go wrong. Beach is close. State Street is close. Neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. The hummingbirds chased each other around while we sat outside in the perfect weather. Personal note: Ian, that wasn't us with the fiesta confetti in the driveway!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is R 5,402 per night. This rental is R 2,701 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.. 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 Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St. pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and 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 Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Best Santa Barbara Location - 1 Block From the Beach, 2 Blocks From State St.?

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