Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

5.0

Outstanding(90 Reviews)

House in Santa Barbara, CA

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Historic triplex in West Beach.

This main front 1-BR unit has been our home for 15 years. It has a newly renovated bathroom with a dual-sink vanity and soaker tub/shower and a newly renovated large kitchen.

High-ceiling rooms with intricate architectural detailing and built-ins; fireplaces in both LR and BR; a luxurious king-size bed in the main BR and a high-quality American Upholstery sofa-sleeper (queen+) in the LR.

Besides the lovely front porch, one can access the rooftop patio/garden to lounge, enjoy coffee, happy hour, or a meal!

During some seasons we seek responsible parties interested in staying in a beautiful, spacious home in the heart of West Beach. Please get in touch with us about availability.

You will LOVE it.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.1 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.3 mi

Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

5.0

Outstanding(90 Reviews)

House in Santa Barbara, CA

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

0.1 mi

Ostrichland USA

49.3 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(90 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

Located a block from the beach and a block from State Street, can’t beat the location.

5.0

Jun 2024

I loved everything about this home! It was perfect for the two of us. I wish we could have stayed longer. :)

5.0

May 2024

Excellent location and units in Santa Barbara! Sandy (host) was very communicative and helpful! We had a family dinner on the rooftop patio (our family had rented all three units) and Sandy offered tables, chairs, and other help to make it a great experience. The unit is very close to the beach and close to town center where some amazing restaurants and shops are.

5.0

May 2024

My sisters and I rented all 3 units for a weekend reunion. We loved staying here and would happily return. Recommended!

5.0

May 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Chapala Gardens. The weekend was unseasonably rainy and cold, so plans for biking and hiking shifted to local theater and use of the rain gear we smartly brought!. Gave us a good excuse to hunker down and enjoy the two fireplaces and covered porch. The location (and rental car) afforded us to either walk or to drive to our targeted activities. Quality and comfort - - - all the comforts of "home away from home". Our parade was definitely not rained on, just rerouted!

5.0

May 2024

Wonderful place with charm, walk to beach, Jeannine's, Biergarten, Santa Mezcal, Brophy Bros! Short drive to Jaffurs for wine tasting and Barbareno for dinner. All great food and experience. Relaxing on porch watching dog walkers. Large bathroom and bedroom, 2 closets made it easy accommodations. Thank you!

5.0

Mar 2024

location was fantastic! close to water, Funk Zone and State Street. While we had a car... didn't need it or use it except for day trips. Beach chairs and towels very useful. Rooftop garden is lovely and while shared with other 2 units, was very private. Ability to grab some salad greens and herbs was a real bonus! We will definitely be back!

5.0

Mar 2024

Convenient to restaurants and the ocean. Wonderful rooftop available for use.

5.0

Mar 2024

A short block to the beach, restaurants, Stearns Wharf and the Harbor, plus a wonderful rooftop garden, made it the perfect, charming place to stay. The hosts are available and amiable which makes it even nicer.

5.0

Jan 2024

This apartment was very comfortable and pleasant. Super close to most of Santa Barbara’s desired activities. I recommend it highly. Sandy, the host, was most helpful and available.

5.0

Aug 2023

Walkable to everything - the harbor, the beach, the funk zone, State St., the train station, ect. The unit was very spacious and access to the rooftop garden was a cool perk!

5.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed Sandy’s property and the location was perfect for our family. We biked or walked everywhere and the kids loved being so close to everything. It’s a charming place and the rooftop garden is very cool. Sandy was a great host.

5.0

Jul 2023

Sandy’s place was amazing. He is a great host and property is really nice. Location is unbelievable. Walking distance to all of the highlights Santa Barbara has to offer. State street, Funk Zone, Sterns Warf, The marina, all next door to you. Sandy’s place was really nice and clean, and he was so nice to make sure are check in process was easy and that we were comfortable. Really appreciate everything. I will most definitely stay here again if I’m in the Santa Barbara area.

5.0

Jul 2023

I took the train to Santa Barbara because my toddler is really into trains right now. We loved that the place was close to the train station, Beach, museum and restaurants. Beautiful roof top deck to eat, place had exactly what we needed. Thanks Sandy

5.0

Mar 2023

This is a great home for a getaway with family. We were able to have dinner and enjoy the evening. Just like being at home. So close to the beach and entertainment. We walked everywhere, so didn't rent a car. Lyft was cheaper than uber if we needed a ride. All the comfort of home. Our only issue was the deep tub. Getting into it at our age was a bit of a challenge. Would stay again without hesitation.

5.0

Feb 2023

Kitchen could have better cooking accommodations dishes , cups , glasses Bath tub height hard to get in and out for seniors Rooftop hydroponic garden amazing and we could pick fresh and delicious salad greens every day Bed very comfortable

5.0

Feb 2023

This is a great location, and it is an older house with character. The rooftop space is shared with the other two rental units. The stairs are accessible from the front porch, so you will have some people using your porch to get to the stairs. There is not a lot of privacy.

5.0

Jan 2023

My wife & I loved staying here. Great location & communication with owners was very easy. Loved the rooftop garden too.

5.0

Dec 2022

What a great space for my wife and two you boys. Although we didn’t use the kitchen it had everything you will need. The master bed and bedroom space is exceptional. The quiet street and location to restaurants and shops was perfect, only a block from beach, restaurants and shops. Honestly you can’t ask for anything else with Chapala Gardens.

5.0

Oct 2022

This is the second time we have stayed in this property and it is just about perfect. The one bedroom apartment is open, spacious and the bed is super comfortable. The kitchen is full size and it is easy to make meals if desired. The location is awesome because it is so close to the beach, the pier and restaurants--but it is also quiet (although there is occasional noise from the train). BUT...unfortunately they have not yet replaced the shower which is a definite disappointment. It is a large tub but in order to access it you have to climb over a tall ledge (and I'm pretty tall and still had some trouble) Plus with only a rain shower and barely adequate water pressure it takes forever to wash your hair. Meanwhile water splashes all over the place in spite of a round shower curtain. It's a shame that such an awesome place can't have a descent shower. Of course then I'd want to stay much longer--hahaha!

5.0

Oct 2022

This is a lovely place, made especially beautiful by all of the flowers and plants that surround and are on the porch (huge yellow hibiscus, lots of succulents) and the rooftop. It is extremely convenient to lower State Street and the waterfront. On the downside, parking can be a bit tricky on weekends, as the area is so popular. And, the additional charge for using the sleeper sofa seemed excessive. However, I would certainly return here. It's an unusually convenient and beuatiful find.

5.0

Oct 2022

The house is the perfect distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping. It's spacious and clean. The AC didn't seem to work from every vent. The only suggestion would be to add one more shower curtain. Had to be very aware of not getting the wall wet or the bathroom floor. We would definitely return to the house! Thank you for such a nice stay.

5.0

Oct 2022

My husband and I stayed in this charming retreat for a weekend full of family wedding activities. The home is centrally located so restaurants and the beach were within walking distance and farther afield activities were a short drive. The front porch is perfect for relaxing, surrounded by Hibiscus and other greenery and there is an amazing rooftop deck. The host Sandy is fantastic and very helpful. We can't wait to stay again!

5.0

Aug 2022

Really enjoyed the location and it was a beautiful renovated older home. Parking on the wknd was tight. Fine during the week. Nice quiet neighborhood and wonderful bed. Only negative was the shower. Showering in a high sided tub was was difficult and the controls and curtain made it kinda difficult too. That’s it though- nice place!

5.0

Jul 2022

We just returned home from a 4-Day stay at Chapala Gardens unit 1. It is an adorable house in a perfect location behind State Street and a block from the beach. While on our visit we enjoyed a stop by from the owner who answered all of our questions and checked in on us. We also ate at local restaurants … within short walking distance, went whale watching on The Condor Express, took 3 kids to the Moxi museum, ate ice cream, went to the Maritime Museum and enjoyed the beach all without use of a car. Pros/ Cons of the house / stay: Pros: - clean house - clean new looking fridge - beautiful master bedroom - comfortable foldout couch that is wide and flat so two can share easily - cozy front porch chairs for coffee or wine sipping in the afternoon sun - roof top garden access - we were allowed to pick Roma tomatoes because there was excess, chives, basil and salad greens. We ate then every morning with eggs we brought and made grilled cheese with sliced tomatoes and basil with salad. Master bed is comfy - extensive DVDs but we were always too tired to watch. - olive oil and salt in the cupboard Cons - update some of the furniture / decor could use an update - update kitchen gear… add a nonstick fry pan, small serving and mixing bowls… there are a few random and odd sized bowls, but none to beat eggs in for example. I used a mason jar. Most of what is there is thrown together. More glasses… there are just two drinking glasses and a just a few other odd chipped tea cups. Same for measuring cups, and the like. Colander.., we own a vacation rental and have all kitchen gear regularly inventoried and restocked. Takes maybe $200 per year to keep it tip top. - parking is a pain. Often you luck out nearby but must move off certain sides of the street twice per week for road sweepers weekly. For a Wednesday move I had to park far away. I moved it for the Thursday sweep and got closer to the house. But I got my car pinned between two cars on the day when trying to leave because someone parked too close behind me at night. Keep and eye out on sweep day or day before to get a good spot. - please leave extra trash bags under sink. We cooked, so filled both the smaller sized recycling and trash bins. ❤️ Tip - coffee is a drip machine… heads up. I walked to Goat Tree close by to get espresso drinks in the morning. Would return, and bring some kitchen gear to make it easier.

5.0

May 2022

Great location and beautiful property. Owner responds well and good with communicating.

5.0

May 2022

Great location and beautiful property. Owner responds well and good with communicating.

5.0

Apr 2022

The mornings on the front porch, location, spacious abode, comfy bed and rooftop garden were delightful. Sandy was an adept communicator and we hope we have the opportunity to return to this lovely space. The decor in the living room could probably use an uplift in comfort and the "fine china," as primary kitchenware was a bit unusual, but we treasured our time on Chapala street.

5.0

Apr 2022

5.0

Apr 2022

Wonderful location. Very comfortable, clean, nicely updated. Best way to rate Sandy’s place is to tell you that we will absolutely return! Thank you Sandy.

5.0

Feb 2022

Chapala Gardens #1 is comfortable with lots of space. The bedroom is especially pretty. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach and marina, restaurants, and shopping. It is a safe neighborhood. The host is friendly and responsive and encouraged us to pick salad greens from the amazing rooftop garden. We were happy we chose this place for our 2 week vacation in Santa Barbara. The only negatives are temperamental Internet service and a deep bathtub in the shower/tub combination which made getting in and out a little tricky. I appreciated the grab bar! If we return to Santa Barbara, we would like to stay at Chapala Gardens again.

5.0

Jan 2022

We loved the character of this unique property. The location is wonderful! You can park once and walk or bike for the duration of your visit.

5.0

Dec 2021

Property was perfect for my husband, son and I for visiting our daughter. Awesome location

5.0

Nov 2021

Cute place, great location, beautiful bedroom, nice soaking tub.

5.0

Oct 2021

Stay was good as always

5.0

Sep 2021

great location

5.0

Sep 2021

Chapala Gardens was the perfect size for two and is in the best location. It's walking distance to West Beach, the downtown area, and so many incredible restaurants. Sandy was also a very responsive host and he maintains an great garden on the rooftop.

5.0

Aug 2021

We had a fabulous visit. The location is amazing, parking wasn't a problem (even though we had to move the car a couple of times) and we loved spending time on the porch and roof garden.

5.0

Aug 2021

This is a perfect location in Santa Barbara. The beach, pier, State Street, Funk Zone, and Amtrak station are all within easy walking distance. The unit is charming with a lovely front porch to sip your morning coffee. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need. Fabulous rooftop garden with fresh grown produce. We loved our stay here!

5.0

Aug 2021

This historical home is charming, beautiful and perfectly located. Sandy was easy to work with and thoughtfully provided an additional mattress since we had 3 teenagers with us and needed a bit more sleeping space. Santa Barbara was wonderful (as was Solvang). Glad we were able to explore this wonderful area.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is R 5,796 per night. This rental is R 72 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

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About this house rental

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Map of Santa Barbara, CA

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Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!

House in Santa Barbara, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ideally Located! West Beach Spacious 1-Br/1-Ba With Amazing Rooftop Garden!?

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