Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone

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4.8

Outstanding(134 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 our Rare Beach Penthouse, elevated by picturesque mountain and skyline views and air-conditioning. Soak up Santa Barbara's enchanting weather on a private, sunlit 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.

Please note that the Rare Beach Penthouse is on the third floor (walk-up).

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.

With granite countertops, limestone floors, and custom Santa Barbara-style cabinets, the fully equipped kitchen boasts high-end modern appliances, such as a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Nespresso machine, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and a washer and dryer.

Complementing the queen bedroom is a full bathroom, offering a romantic limestone shower with dual showerheads, custom cabinets, and granite countertops.

Spacious windows invite picturesque skyline and mountain views into the living space. There's no better way of taking in evening views than toasting to the sun as it sinks below the horizon on your own spacious terrace. This private outdoor space features a dining area, chaise lounge seating, and a stainless steel BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying local produce.

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

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.5 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.1 mi

Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone

4.8

Outstanding(134 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

Amenities

Air conditioner

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

0.5 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.1 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(134 Reviews)

4.8

Aug 2024

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay in the Penthouse. Our arrival was later in the evening, so the checkin instructions given, made all very easy. The neighborhood is perfect and close for walking to the beaches, many restaurants, and small grocery store. Everything inside the Penthouse, we found to be extremely clean, the queen bed and linens were very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the complimentary champagne, coffee and breakfast on its cute outdoor patio. I highly recommend this Penthouse it is so unique and comfortable.

4.8

Aug 2024

Booked this penthouse for my girlfriend’s birthday and it didn’t disappoint! The balcony is the perfect place for coffee, breakfast or just relaxing. Easy walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. One thing to note is the driveway to the parking is very narrow and the parking area can be tight if every space is being used, so if you are driving a large truck or suv you may have trouble getting in as it felt a bit tight at times in our mid-sized suv. We really enjoyed our stay and would book again!

4.8

Aug 2024

Great location and nice accomodations

4.8

Jul 2024

We had a great stay and really enjoyed this place. The location is ideal and we biked everywhere. Place is really clean and well appointed. Full bed a little small but we made it work.

4.8

Jul 2024

Great building and unit all around. The location is close to everything; beaches, bay, pier, state street, Funky Town (zone) etc. Only reason for driving is if you wish to see more places than Santa Barbara and its hot spots. Only suprising thing to me, so many vacant store fronts on State Street since my last visit. Will definitely be going back and if this property is available at the time I will book it again. Owner/management very responsive. Thank you.

4.8

Jul 2024

Great location -- easy to walk to the beachfront. Nice private roof deck outdoor space. Would rent again on a future trip to Santa Barbara.

4.8

Jun 2024

excellently equipped apartment, with a lovely terrace. kitchen had everything you could want and plenty of utensils, the location was great - 10 minute walk to the beach and handy supermarket only 5 minute walk away.

4.8

May 2024

We really enjoyed staying in this quaint and updated Penthouse which was actually very quiet. It was especially nice to leave our car in the parking lot most of our visit since we could walk just about anywhere we wanted to go. There were lots of great restaurants nearby and we enjoyed a 2 1/2 hour bike tour in town our first day there. I would definitely recommend this gem to family and friends!

4.8

May 2024

Very clean and cozy! Lovely expresso maker but would have liked decaf too

4.8

Nov 2023

We had a relaxing 3 night stay at this penthouse. Everything was just as described. The location can't be beat. Everything we needed was in walkable distance. It's a big plus to have a dedicated off street parking space. Most of our time was spent enjoying the penthouse and the private deck. We stayed in the penthouse across the hall last year which was also wonderful. We will be back.

4.8

Oct 2023

Great location, wonderful space. Only negative was the noise from the refrigerator, runs almost non-stop and we’re sensitive to noise, especially at night. Excellent communication with property manager!

4.8

Aug 2023

This property is 2 short blocks from the beach and all the beach & marina restaurants. Walk a block behind & the street offers locals bars, restaurants & a market. Our walking & dining experiences were great!

4.8

Aug 2023

This penthouse was perfect in every way. It had all the amenities for eating in either cooking or grilling. The outside terrace was awesome and perfect for eating dinner with a cool ocean breeze. It was in a quiet neighborhood and best of all was a 3 block walk to the beach and pier and same to get to State street. We parked and never use our car and never ran out of things to do. A perfect relaxing stay.

4.8

Aug 2023

The location is perfectly situated with the beach, State Street and the Funk Zone just a few blocks away. At the same time, it is just far enough to be really quiet at night. The Penthouse has everything needed for a comfortably stay.

4.8

Jul 2023

Great location, we could walk to restaurants and shopping. The Condo is clean and very comfortable. The double shower heads were very nice. We loved sitting out on the deck grilling and chillin'. Ally was very responsive when we needed beach towels :). Great stay We will be back !

4.8

Jul 2023

My girlfriend and I have been going to this property for three years. The property is clean and safe and has plenty of room—a great kitchen with all of your kitchen amenities at home. The property has a beautiful patio with two recliners, a bar bq, and a dining area. The bath has a great shower too! The air conditioner also works well, though you don't need it except for a few minutes late in the afternoon if you close up the unit when you return from the beach. The property is less than a 10-minute walk to the beach and 15 minutes walk to the pier. As I mentioned in my previous reviews, you must be prepared to walk up two flights of stairs. the last flight of stairs is kind of steep and narrow but adds to the adventure and ambiance of the property. Lastly, great wifi and a Tv that allows you access to all of your favorite apps. We did not hook up the firestick, because the TV worked great with our favorite apps. We will be booking again for October.

4.8

Jun 2023

This rental was incredible. It is tucked back in a beautiful neighborhood and easily walkable to the beach and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!

4.8

May 2023

Great, cozy and clean place, close to the beaches and to the downtown area! Will definitely stay again! We’re here for a long wedding weekend, and wish we had more time!

4.8

May 2023

This was perfect! Comfortable, private

4.8

Apr 2023

It was an overall excellent stay

4.8

Apr 2023

Lovely and accessible area to holiday in. Apartment has everything one needs and is comfortable.

4.8

Mar 2023

Nice location. Great terrace with table and chairs. Clean. Nice bright unit. Very comfortable bed! The trick about this place is finding the parking spot and finding the actual unit. There are many entrance ways to this building but only one will take you to the unit. Instructions were provided and definitely helped but still took us a while to figure things out. Once you figure it out, it’s easy. If you have an issue lugging everything up 3 flights of steps, this isn’t the place for you. The positives outweigh the negatives for sure!

4.8

Feb 2023

It’s so darn cute! Very comfortable stay, loved the building, its bright and cheerful yellow vibe, meandering staircases with delightful tile. Great private parking, sweet neighborhood, most things close enough to walk to.

4.8

Jan 2023

Always a very nice place and location to stay. Bauder was very responsive to any issues that occurred.

4.8

Jan 2023

Clean and cozy. Had what we needed for a short winter getaway. It was very quiet despite being in a highly populated area. I felt safe walking around the neighborhood at night. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, shops, and the beach.

4.8

Dec 2022

Excellent in every way.

4.8

Nov 2022

Perfect property for a couple that wants to be close to everything. Beach, restaurants, walking to State street. The deck with amenities was a tremendous bonus. Very relaxing. Appreciate the chilled crémant in the sub zero refrigerator. Will definitely be coming back to this property in the future.

4.8

Nov 2022

Beautiful property in a great location. Charming indoors with amazing ambience outside.

4.8

Nov 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bath Street location which is a multi-unit facility in a quiet Santa Barbara neighborhood. With many units in a tight space, you have total privacy. Our stay in the “penthouse” during beautiful Fall weather allowed us to enjoy the patio in the mornings and afternoons. The unit has a living room, full bath (good size), a small but very adequate and well-stocked kitchen and the patio. Super comfortable bed with nice linens. Private off-street parking was an added bonus. My only recommendation, perhaps some newer living room furniture especially the couch. The centralized location made an easy commute to downtown, the many beaches, great restaurants, and all the sites SB has to offer. The owners are great, really responsive and very helpful. Highly recommend a stay at this property.

4.8

Nov 2022

All went well with our stay.

4.8

Oct 2022

This small condo unit is in a quiet, residential part of Santa Barbara but wonderfully convenient to the beach, Funk Zone and an easy walk to downtown and State Street. The condo itself is small, but has a surprisingly well stocked kitchen and a great terrace with a table and lounge chairs, great for an al fresco drink or relaxing. There is a reserved, off street parking space in the back with relatively easy access to the unit. The apartment itself is part of a larger building all converted to condos. Finding the actual unit is a bit of puzzle when you first arrive, but the check in instructions are meticulous and clear, making it all pretty easy. Overall, this is a great condo, well run and we would recommend it highly for any couple looking for a convenient and upscale stay in Santa Barbara.

4.8

Sep 2022

Everything described in the listing is accurate. It was a good home base for our daily excursions.

4.8

Sep 2022

This apartment was clean, comfortable and was perfectly located. I will definitely stay here again.

4.8

Sep 2022

Great location and a nice property! Pluses: Great patio, nicely furnished (loved the Nespresso) and the heat pump. Our stay was during a heat wave so the heat pump air conditioner was key! You're going to have to climb a few flights of stairs, but I think its worth the climb.

4.8

Sep 2022

The view is beatutiful and garden looks great but the bed cover and pillow balance smell not clean and the towels as well.

4.8

Sep 2022

4.8

Aug 2022

Property was perfect for our stay, and just as advertised. Wonderful 3rd floor walk up, with great balcony for morning coffee and evening aperitif! Would definitely return for sure!

4.8

Aug 2022

The property was nicely appointed and so quiet. The bed and sofa sleeper were comfortable. We loved the private parking. The manager was kind enough to bring us a patio umbrella, going above and beyond.

4.8

Aug 2022

We've stayed at this property before and in both instances we were not disappointed. Best location ever! Great living situation and we look forward to staying here again :)

4.8

Aug 2022

Great unit. Cozy, clean, comfortable. Nice deck. Would definitely return!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is R 5,756 per night. This rental is R 2,364 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & 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 Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & 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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Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone

Apartment in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & 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 Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rare Beach Penthouse #5 — blocks to Beach, downtown Santa Barbara & Funk Zone?

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