Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops
House in Santa Barbara, CA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
Sea Glass Bungalow delivers big on location. Front & center to the best of everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Get your restaurant and adventure apps ready! 1 Block to State Street, 6 Blocks to Ocean, Located in the Heart of Santa Barbara. Have you heard of Santa Barbara's FUNK ZONE? Well, if you haven't, you will have by the time you leave. Wine and Craft Brew connoisseur's flock to this special neighborhood to enjoy Art, Drink & Food & More Adventures are just minutes from your doorstep.
Located in the highly coveted historic Brinkerhoff district step back into time relax and enjoy in our landmark home. Graced with a covered street side porch this pedestrian friendly home offers a welcoming invitation to travelers. Upon entering our home you will be greeted with 10’ ceilings, a myriad of warm luminous sunlight that fills every room. Our home has been thoughtfully renewed with great attention to details. While respecting the historic roots of the home new modern conveniences have been introduced.
Our gourmet kitchen features Viking and subzero appliances, solid surface quartz countertops, ice maker, and is fully equipped with quality pans, pots, bakeware, bowls, serving dishes, cooking utensils, flatware and many more surprises for the cooking enthusiast. A coffee & Tea station that is equipped with a bean grinder, French press, cold brew carafe system, conventional coffeemaker, tea infuser as well as gourmet whole bean coffee and loose teas.
Our home offers on-site secure parking, has 2 bathrooms (no bath tubs), 3 private sunlit bedrooms with queen beds quality lines, warm soft blankets, two types of pillows (soft and firmer), feather duvets with throw blankets to insure a comfy stay. We also offer a queen soft bed for the unexpected guest. There is a professional washer and dryer and we include premium laundry soap, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, ironing board and iron and lint remover roll. The interior furnishings and color palette were professional designed by Restoration Hardware with comfort and transitional design elements.
The exterior space has layered landscape with magnolia, olive, and Australian bottle trees, strawberry fig, avocado, persimmon fruit trees are shared with our neighbors and hydrangea, boxwood, roses, and more help to finish off the historic landscape.
Located in the highly coveted historic Brinkerhoff district step back into time relax and enjoy in our landmark home. Graced with a covered street side porch this pedestrian friendly home offers a welcoming invitation to travelers. Upon entering our home you will be greeted with 10’ ceilings, a myriad of warm luminous sunlight that fills every room. Our home has been thoughtfully renewed with great attention to details. While respecting the historic roots of the home new modern conveniences have been introduced.
Our gourmet kitchen features Viking and subzero appliances, solid surface quartz countertops, ice maker, and is fully equipped with quality pans, pots, bakeware, bowls, serving dishes, cooking utensils, flatware and many more surprises for the cooking enthusiast. A coffee & Tea station that is equipped with a bean grinder, French press, cold brew carafe system, conventional coffeemaker, tea infuser as well as gourmet whole bean coffee and loose teas.
Our home offers on-site secure parking, has 2 bathrooms (no bath tubs), 3 private sunlit bedrooms with queen beds quality lines, warm soft blankets, two types of pillows (soft and firmer), feather duvets with throw blankets to insure a comfy stay. We also offer a queen soft bed for the unexpected guest. There is a professional washer and dryer and we include premium laundry soap, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, ironing board and iron and lint remover roll. The interior furnishings and color palette were professional designed by Restoration Hardware with comfort and transitional design elements.
The exterior space has layered landscape with magnolia, olive, and Australian bottle trees, strawberry fig, avocado, persimmon fruit trees are shared with our neighbors and hydrangea, boxwood, roses, and more help to finish off the historic landscape.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
10.0
Lovely house. Clean, well-equiped. Had everything you'd want for your stay, including board games! Great location. Michael was an excellent communicator. Thank you for helping to make our family weekend stress-free!
10.0
Lovely house thoughtfully appointed. It was the perfect home for three couples. Easy walk to downtown and pier.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home was beautiful and sparkling clean. Beds were comfy, as was the living room furniture. We enjoyed the covered front porch even in the rain (rare for Santa Barbara!). The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with coffee and tea and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
10.0
The location near State street was terrific. The house was amazingly organized and I wish my home was this organized/clean. Host was super responsive. 5*
10.0
I own two STR's in other states and when I stay in SB...It will be in this home for sure. I could not find the HotTub when I was there but I didn't look that hard.
10.0
We went to celebrate my birthday, 3 couples. The house was convenient to everything- shops, restaurants, beach. The house itself was immaculate and plenty of space for 6 adults. The communication with our host was excellent, he made everything very easy. If we make it back to Santa Barbara we will definitely stay here again.
10.0
Beautiful property. The attention to detail and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms make staying here so easy. We will certainly stay here again.
10.0
This house was perfect for us. It was close to restaurants, shops and the beach as well as serving as a staging area for several wine tasting trips. The house is beautifully appointed impeccably cared for and extremely clean. Michael has provided everything that you will need for your trip whether it be in the kitchen with Viking appliances or the technology embedded throughout the house. I highly recommend this home for your vacation.
10.0
I was in for a wedding with and couldn’t have found a better place to stay. Close to everything but on a quiet block this bungalow is beautifully appointed and clean. Michael was so accommodating and helpful. I couldn’t ask for more . It made my weekends for sure. Can’t wait to be back !!
10.0
My family and I spent the week between Christmas and new years at this wonderful house. What a surprising gem… well equipped-everything high end and immaculate. We felt very very comfortable there. Michael checked in with me several times to make sure we didn’t need anything and if we had any special requests… we really didn’t need a thing because everything was already in place. The house is located close to State street where we walked to Starbucks every morning and hung out at Joes cafe for several meals. Many thanks to the owner-we will definitely be back and highly recommend this wonderful home!!
10.0
My friends and I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful home! We did not want to leave.
The location could not be beat. We loved being able to walk everywhere.
The beds and linens were dreamy!
The attention to detail was fantastic. Cannot wait to come back for an extended stay.
Thank you
10.0
We greatly appreciated the attention to detail that made our stay all the more enjoyable. The house and the location are hard to beat for a comfortable and convenient downtown Santa Barbara trip.
10.0
We were a group of adults in town for concert at Santa Barbara Bowl. Such a cute place and so well equipped for walking to all the great restaurants and the Funk Zone.
10.0
We absolutely loved the ambiance of the Seaglass Bungalow. This house exceeded our expectations!!! The attention to detail did not go unnoticed… from the decor to the Aqua water at each bedside table. We actually didn’t want to leave the house to explore SB 🤣 Michael is the best host… he suggested The Palace restaurant which is walking distance. Our family had the best time! We will definitely stay here again!!!
10.0
Super easy and fun!
10.0
Immaculate house in a great location (easy walk to state street and/or the beach). Loved the parlor games and kitchen selection! Thank you!
10.0
Amazing accommodations
My friends and I had a wonderful time in Santa Barbara especially because of our gorgeous accommodations. Location was great! There were countless personal touches throughout such as a fully stocked kitchen with coffee and teas. We enjoyed our stay immensely and can’t wait to return again.
10.0
Just lovely!
Amazing place, close to it all in beautiful Sta Barbara! We will be back and have already recommended it to friends!
10.0
Best property in Santa Barbara
There are so many “best” things about this home. Michael and Kelly are great hosts and very responsive. Loved the gas grill and side patio. The front porch is great for morning coffee and we spent a lot of time out there. House is completely renovated with a great kitchen. You won’t be disappointed on every aspect. Easily walk to many restaurants and shops.
10.0
Lovely spot in SB
Our family had a wonderful time in SB. The house in lived up to the photos and descriptions of all the rooms. Each room also had fresh flowers! The Christmas tree added a nice touch to our stay. We really enjoyed the tea and coffee selection and the local wine. Check in and check out were easy and the property location is stellar.
10.0
Wonderful Experience
Wow this place was such a fantastic location. Clean. Well styled. Parking. In the heart of Santa Barbara. Well stocked (towels, robes, makeup wipes, tea, and more). We are more than happy with our stay and can really tell that Michael puts in a lot of work to keep this home at a standard of excellence for his guests. The communication between Michael and I was a simple text away. Our family/friends came in for a wedding from Tennessee and New York and was blown away by the Victorian style architecture and dark wood in the home. The furniture was intentionally purchased, nothing cheap. The chandelier was an eye catcher and the whole stay over all was a full 5 stars. It was so wonderful to experience the wedding coming from out of town and staying in a place like this. Highly recommend. Thank you Michael for a wonderful experience. Would love to come back in the future.
10.0
Amazing property in perfect location
This place could not have been any better. The house was beautiful just a few blocks from downtown Santa Barbara. We were able to Uber from the airport in less than 20 minutes and were greeted by the most comfortable beds to sleep in. The host was incredibly accommodating and provided great local recommendations. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
10.0
Amazing house and location
I stayed at Michael’s home for a girls trip and we were blown away by the accommodations - it was incredibly clean, comfortable and upscale. Highly recommend!
10.0
Best VRBO!
The host was very nice and accommodating. The beds were comfier than my beds at home and the home in general is beautiful. I’m definitely rebooking with them if I come back to SB!
10.0
Incredible experience
Michael was the perfect host. The home is beautifully renovated and decorated. Something you would expect to see in a designer magazine. Very comfortable with everything you would ever need for your stay. Near to some excellent shops and restaurants but it’s quiet and private. We will return in January.
10.0
Perfect stay
I have been using short term rentals for many years. This is by far the best property ever. Every single thing you could possibly need is provided. The house itself is beautiful and in pristine conditions.
I would give 6 stars if I could.
10.0
Mini Santa Barbara vacation
Wonderful stay. Michael was very responsive and easy to work with. The house was exactly as presented. Easy walking distance to State street and easy access to beach.
10.0
Best Rental We've Ever Had
This place was beyond wonderful. Not only was it the best location (we could walk to everything!), but the house was beautifully furnished, clean, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Michael was incredibly responsive and helped with anything and everything we needed. Will definitely stay here next time we are in town.
10.0
So great, you won’t want to go home!
This home is absolutely gorgeous and full of thoughtful details and amenities that delighted us—from the kitchen stocked with quality appliances and cooking tools to unexpected design details in every room—you will love every minute you spend in the house. Added bonus—it is perfectly situated just a few blocks from State Street and a few minutes to the beach. Perfection!
10.0
Spectacular Home in Santa Barbara
Believe the reviews -- this home is unbelievable!
We (3 generations of family) are thrilled with our experience renting this home to celebrate our daughter's late-pandemic-era graduation from UC Santa Barbara.
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is thoughtfully designed and immaculately maintained. Furnishings and decor are stately and elegant (reminding me of a Brooklyn brownstone), but also warm and welcoming. Everything, i.e., appliances and smart home technology like Alexa and Nest, looks and feels new and works well.
The location cannot be beat. We were just 2 blocks from State Street, so those of us who wanted to stretch our legs, go window shopping or do errands had easy access by foot or car to all that Santa Barbara has to offer, while others of us could sit on the front or back porch in the sun or shade reading all day long.
But maybe best of all, since traveling always involves being away from the comforts of home, Michael and Kelly did everything they possibly could to ensure our comfort. They accommodated our request for early check-in, had an iPad set up with ideas for places to eat and things to do, stocked all kitchen and bathroom items and left us numerous celebratory goodies. They were incredibly responsive both before and during our stay, eliminating all travel stress.
We would definitely stay in this home again and, if we had the option, would put Michael and Kelly in charge of all future VRBO's we stay at!
10.0
Sea glass house
The property was extraordinary!!! The owner pays great attention to detail; everything was beautiful and in excellent repair. The best VRBO we’ve had the pleasure to stay in. Location is great! We highly recommend this property!
10.0
Best property ever
One of the best properties we have stayed at in the past 5 years. The house is perfectly positioned re walks to the beach and main street. The side garden is a lovely spot for relaxing, and the house is beautifully decorated. Perhaps what stood out the most though was all the little touches. Flowers on arrival, Valentine's Day package and wonderful finishes throughout. Would recommend without question.
10.0
Very comfortable and hard to leave
If you are deciding whether or not to book this property, I can highly recommend it without hesitation. We were lucky to stay here over Christmas break. The hosts made our stay extra special -- including a gorgeous tree with personalized, hand-painted ornaments as family keepsakes. This is a comfy and exceptional rental experience. A class act in every way. Also, in my husband's words, "Best shower ever."
10.0
Beautiful home, great location!
We have stayed in many vacation rentals, but this incredible, tasteful historic home exceeded our expectations on so many levels. It was the perfect house for a long weekend getaway to enjoy family. The location is great, a quick stroll to State Street and downtown, and a 6 block walk to the beach. The house is beautifully appointed with comfortable beds, luxurious linens and towels, and a brand new kitchen with top of the line appliances. Our hosts Michael and Kelly were extremely attentive and saw to our every need. I had mentioned that we would be cooking a special dinner while there, and was so pleasantly surprised to be greeted with wine, fresh fruit, stunning floral arrangements, and a beautifully set table!! It truly was a dream vacation for us and we will definitely be coming back to Sea Glass Bungalow.
5.0
Everything about our stay at this wonderful property exceeded our expectations. Michael and Kelly should be designated "Super Hosts" if they aren't already!!!Communication before and during our stay was spot on. Upon arrival, we were greeted with an amazingly welcoming environment created by our hosts with fresh flowers, wine and fresh fruit, and even music playing throughout the home. What a wonderful way to start our mini-vacation!Such a beautiful, immaculate, and comfortable home located walking distance to restaurants, shops, the beach, and much more. Attention to detail is an understatement. We commented that Michael and Kelly must have stayed in many vacation homes, making lists of all the things they would want included in the perfect stay... even including the "super games!" That will make sense if you visit this lovely property! :) Beautiful, charming, historic, modern, comfortable, and a twist of swanky... all at the same time! Kudos!!
10.0
Beyond Expectations!!
Everything about our stay at this wonderful property exceeded our expectations. Michael and Kelly should be designated "Super Hosts" if they aren't already!!!
Communication before and during our stay was spot on. Upon arrival, we were greeted with an amazingly welcoming environment created by our hosts with fresh flowers, wine and fresh fruit, and even music playing throughout the home. What a wonderful way to start our mini-vacation!
Such a beautiful, immaculate, and comfortable home located walking distance to restaurants, shops, the beach, and much more. Attention to detail is an understatement. We commented that Michael and Kelly must have stayed in many vacation homes, making lists of all the things they would want included in the perfect stay... even including the "super games!" That will make sense if you visit this lovely property! :)
Beautiful, charming, historic, modern, comfortable, and a twist of swanky... all at the same time! Kudos!!
10.0
Exceeded our expectations!
The home was gorgeous.and pristine. Attention to detail in every aspect. Top of the line items. The owner, Michael, was accommodating and a good communicator.
Will definitely return!
10.0
Excellent downtown property
Beautiful, clean property, with attention to detail, and a few minutes walk to downtown. We had a very comfortable stay. Michael was responsive, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
10.0
Great location and beautifully furnished!
I’ve been to Santa Barbara several times and stayed in many
VRBOs. This property was the best furnished of all! Four Seasons quality bedding, towels, and appliances. One block to State St makes it an easy walk to all the restaurants and attractions. We could not have been more pleased!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is R 5,438 per night. This rental is R 13,640 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops. Enjoy the water!
Is Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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