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Nestled in the desirable West Beach area, this historic triplex unit is a sun-kissed haven. Just 1-1/2 blocks from West Beach and Stearn’s Wharf, enjoy easy access to downtown State St shops and restaurants. Unwind in the creekside patio or cozy up with a movie from the extensive LaserDisc library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable.

  • New Ownership • Reviews from Previous Guesst

    Just 300 yards from West Beach, one block off State Street, and an easy walk to downtown and the Funk Zone, our historic triplex offers exceptional accommodations for discerning Santa Barbara visitors. The rooftop and patio add an entirely unique experience to your stay—sunsets, ocean air, and a peaceful elevated retreat.

    ABOUT THE APARTMENT:

    This 600 sq ft ground‑level 1‑BR / 1‑BA (sleeps 4 (two would be on the pull out) apartment is simple and affordable. It features:

    * Private entry from the side patio
    * Renovated kitchen
    * Semi‑private creekside back patio (too be remodeled)
    * Skylight in the living room
    * HD‑TV & high‑speed internet
    * Queen bed
    * Queen sofa‑sleeper (very comfortable for kids or a second couple - I hope you like Blue :-/ (soon to be replaced).

    City‑Permitted STR | License #971980

    IMPORTANT NOTES: (Please Read)

    This property is now under new ownership, and has reduced prior pricing.

    All existing reviews were written under the previous ownership. We also have thoughtful upgrades planned for 2026 (not while you are there) to enhance comfort, technology, and outdoor spaces for future guests.

    OUTDOOR SPACES:

    Guests enjoy:

    * Creekside sitting porch
    * Daytime access to incredible rooftop patio, perfect for lounging, reading, or enjoying a drink

    (We kindly ask that guests leave the rooftop patio as they found it—reset furniture, clean any used dishes, tidy the BBQ, and remove trash.)

    WALK EVERYWHERE:

    West Beach is a small, charming, and historic enclave—only four blocks square, once part of the grand Potter Hotel grounds. Quiet at night and beautifully situated, it’s ideal for exploring Santa Barbara on foot.

    Distances:

    * 2 blocks to the Wharf & beach path
    * 2 blocks to State Street & the Funk Zone
    * Very close to the Amtrak Station
    * 50‑cent electric shuttle runs along the waterfront and up State Street

    Travel:

    * SB Airport is just 15 minutes away
    * SB Airbus offers convenient service to LAX

    Extras & Amenities

    * Secure, private exterior porch for surfboard and bike storage
    * Creekside shared locked laundry room (key provided)

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria State Beach. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
    Stearns Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.
    Santa Barbara City College
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station
    6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • SB Biergarten
    6 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Rodeo Room
    5 min walk
  • Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable.?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location - Location: West Beach. 10% Discount. Simple and affordable. located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of West Beach, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Santa Barbara County Courthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff is an attentive host with quick response time to questions. The neighborhood is gorgeous! We felt safe and were a block away from the beach, shopping, Stearn wharf, and endless yummy food and bars. The accommodations are cozy, clean, and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. We didn’t hear people in the other units which made feel very private. A perfect place to enjoy the chill vibe of SB and be close to everything fun when you want it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location.

Neat property with creekside patio and spectacular rooftop garden. Easy walking distance to Funk Zone, beach, wharf and marina. Everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Walk to beach and State st shopping and restaurants. Comfortable except shower is very snakk, Sometimes difficult to park on street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

candace r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Memorable

Couldn't ask for a better host or a more enchanting and dreamy location. Sandy was always responsive and helpful. We loved every minute of our stay. Huge bonus that proximity to beach is unbeatable. Would love to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara beach house

Exactly as advertised. GREAT location - walk everywhere. Rooftop relaxation zone a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Chapala Gardens and the location is perfect

This is our 2nd time staying at Chapala Gardens and we will be back! It’s perfect for us from a location perspective as we can walk everywhere we need to and where we enjoy spending time which is the beach and the funk zone Sandy the owner is very responsive IF we need anything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a wonderful stay . Easy check in process . Great communication with owner . The bed is really great. You can easily walk to the beach and to all the great restaurants nearby. The only negative is the parking the weekend there is only 90 minutes parking from 10 am to 5pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot close to the beach.

My mother, partner, and I really enjoyed our stay at a Chapala Gardens. This is our first time to Santa Barbara and we felt right at home. There were some “technical difficulties” with the house, but Sandy was very responsive and very accommodating. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brock G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

My wife and I really enjoyed our two night stay. Unit 2 has everything you need with a simple well worn feel (only reason a gave it a 4 instead of 5 on cleanliness is due to wear and tear on some of the furniture, but is all just fine). It's a quiet location, but a super easy walk to all the action. Check out the hydroponic rooftop vegetable garden. It's super cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a location near the Funk Zone and beach, this property will work great! Walkable to everything! We were in town for a family emergency. Jeff was more than accommodating and we were so appreciative. The apartment is a little funky and cute but small, but honestly big enough for my husband and me. The neighborhood is amazing! We were even able to cook two meals for my daughter and her significant other. We appreciated the pots and pans, bowls and serving utensils and there were plenty of plates. The bed is very comfortable and actually, the bedroom was big enough for us! The apartment is a little dated but Jeff is in the middle of updating it so understand this. With that said, the apartment works just fine as is. Jeff is a responsive and caring host. It’s a great property and we would consider staying again. I’m also a premier host for VRBO and am pretty picky. Thumbs up for Jeff and his property. Thanks so much, Jeff!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winding dow in SB

A Beautiful place with the river behind and the Ocean almost in front. The rooftop garden is marvelous and a wonderful treat to sit up there and see the city and beach. It tok 5 min. to walk to the end of the pier to watch the sunrise. I wish I could share soe of the pictures here. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Rich

Location, location, location! Awesome. So much was wonderful. Just being in Santa Barbara 👍. A few things could be described better. Parking has some restrictions. Shower is a miniature. If it gets chilly at night, heat was an issue for us. Never actually saw owners. Spoke on phone. But did I mention location? That made up for some little deficiencies.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The property was very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solomon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is pretty the closest you can get to the beach and downtown and the Funk zone. My friend and I were able to walk everywhere. The property owner was very communicative and ready to jump on the phone when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the charm of the neighborhood. The unit was as described. It is being upgraded in 2026 which some items needed, but it did not take away from our enjoyment of the place. We are booking again for all 3 units. That is how much we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and location!

My mom, friend, and I stayed here for a long weekend and it was perfect! Cute neighborhood, walkable to the funk zone and state street, and has a bonus rooftop garden. We would stay here in the future again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, amazing rooftop garden, had everything we needed

We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

My sisters and I rented all 3 units for a weekend reunion. We loved staying here and would happily return. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a nice stay here and it suited our needs perfectly. We were able to walk to State Street for dinner and to Chase Palm Park for our wine event. Our host responded quickly when I texted him. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location

Wonderful house in a great location. Everything you need for a pleasant stay in Santa Barbara. Roof top gardens are amazing and the landscaping around each house in the neighborhood made walking a pleasure. Walkable to downtown fun and the beach and wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff is an incredible host and this property was exactly what my husband and I were looking for.#1. Location location location. Walking distance to everything. Coffee, the pier, restaurant galore, wine tasting, bike rental, museums. This is the 1 bed 1 bath place.#2. The property. That bed is so comfy, great job Jeff. It has that authenticity of old meets new. Yes, the shower is small but the bath had everything one needs. Forget your blowdryer ladies. #3. It’s a great value, if you can look past the minor issues of the 1 person at a time in the shower, the rooftop not with the furniture as shown but still a great place to enjoy morning coffee, and the older couch. Trust me 10 out of 10 choice of gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break get away

Location is perfect! Right next to the beach and State street. Roof top patio is absolutely lovely. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck, laughing and enjoying the time. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Susan S.

lovely unit near the beach

The unit was very comfortable and convenient to walk to everything in downtown Santa Barbara. The roof garden is a beautiful setting for morning coffee. The only negatives were unreliable wifi and nearby construction. We would definitely stay there again.