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Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse

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Great room and deck side by side.
Private bedroom with Queen sized bed, TV, AC, couch, drawers, side tables and Washer and Driver en-suite.
Greatroom with beamed ceilings open between living room, dining room and kitchen. Full bathroom and private bedroom are situated to the left of this picture.
Kitchen, with filtered water, a dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, 2-drawer fridge, oven, and coffee maker.
The view of the Riviera is magical in the evening

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse

Summary:
Luxury digs in the heart of fun with romantic private deck with outdoor fireplace, Rivera views, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Artist-designed, boho chic one bedroom apartment with sofa bed in living room, sleeps 4, well stocked kitchen, High Speed WiFi, 2 TVs, one bathroom, washer, dryer, desk/dining table, AC, Heater and on-site parking for one car. The space covers 700 square feet (65 square meters). Perfect for one or two couples who want a kitchen, living, dining and amenities.

The Space:
Papa Dux is the second floor apartment in The Dux, a three apartment hotel on the urban wine trail. Enjoy mountain and riviera views from this lovely apartment located on the urban wine trail. Experience enveloping luxury in this designer apartment in a classic craftsman house one block from the center of town and five walking blocks to the beach. Shopping, music, dance and excellent restaurants are just steps away.

French doors open to a large private deck with views of the mountains, Riviera and city. The deck is equipped with an outdoor fireplace and BBQ. A 'loft' style great room with cathedral ceiling includes a well equipped kitchen, dining and living areas with TV and High Speed WiFi. A comfortable bedroom with TV is in the rear of the apartment for total privacy. A perfect romantic getaway.

The house is on landscaped property with fruit trees, flowers fountains and off street parking. Pick fresh fruit (oranges, plums and pineapple kiwi in season) and ride the free bicycles for a relaxing stay in the heart of Santa Barbara.

This is one of three apartments in an old home so please understand that this is not a good choice for loud late night partying. Check out the other two apartments: Baby Dux (studio apartment) and Papa Dux (one bedroom).

Coronavirus alert: Be assured that our staff are fully isolated and we are going to great lengths to sterilize all bedding and all surfaces between reservations. Safe travels, stay well!

Guest Access:
Digital keypad access.
Free on-site parking.
Your apartment and balcony are entirely private to you.
Other gardens and pathways around the house are shared.

The Neighborhood:
On the urban wine trail; in the entertainment district, 4 blocks up from the wharf and beach, one block from State Street, the beautiful main artery of Santa Barbara lined with restaurants, museums, shopping and entertainment. The leafy streets of Lower State are lined with trendy eateries serving New American, Mexican, and pan-Asian fare, plus craft breweries and winery tasting rooms. National fashion chains cluster in the courtyards of the Paseo Nuevo shopping center, and buskers play amid stalls selling organic produce and flowers at the weekly Santa Barbara Farmers Market. The kid-friendly MOXI museum has interactive science exhibits.

Getting Around:
Super easy. Wonderfully situated for car-free vacationing. Free bicycles. The town's main street is a block away with free tram service.

Other Things to Note:
This is one of three apartments in an old home so please understand that this is not a good choice for loud late night partying.
Check out the other two apartments: Baby Dux (studio apartment) and Papa Dux (one bedroom).

Interaction with Guests:
All the privacy you want and all the help you need.
Debbie is the concierge.
Please call with any concerns.
CONCIERGE: Debbie Garven (805) 680-4304

Property manager

Debbie Garven
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$1,000 fine if there is detectable tobacco or marijuana odor
Quiet time is from 10 pm to 10 am. Please respect

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 62468

About the area

Santa Barbara

Lower State, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this apartment. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EOS Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Ramen Santa Barbra - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse located?

Located in Lower State, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Antioch University and Stearns Wharf. Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location
Great stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with all the ammenities
We loved our stay at papa dux. They have done an excellent job with the decor, amenities and charm. You can’t beat the location to downtown, Funk Zone and even the beach is walkable or you can borrow one of the bikes. It was quiet at night too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Papa Dux
The Dux is has a fun, eclectic vibe. The apartment is very conveniently located..restaurants, bakeries and cafes all within walking distance. Papa Dux has a cozy outdoor space with a fire pit which we made good use of. The kitchen was well equipped and the communication with the property manager was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great near State
We love this place. Our third stay this year. Close, comfy, and beautifully decorated. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Papa Dux was clean and more charming than I thought it would be. The location was great for walking downtown and to the beach. Keep in mind, this is a downtown location so expect car/motorcycle noise. Debbie the Concierge was great. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
It was a perfect location in a beautiful city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely apartment
Really enjoyed this place. It was perfect for three — my sister and her husband in the bedroom and myself in the comfortable sofa bed. Well stocked kitchen and very nice balcony. Would definitely stay again. The location was great. Close to the Funk Zone, State Street, the Presidio area and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot in the heart of Santa Barbara!
Wonderful weekend getaway spot in Santa Barbara that my wife and I enjoyed for the weekend! Highly-recommend the area and the Urban Wine Trail! The hosts were terrific and the place was perfect with a fire pit outside for wine and a Mountain View and bikes for enjoying SB! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chuck m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is fantastic, best in SB!
We were able to walk to beach for fireworks and State St for food and drink. The bikes were great and we used them several times! AC worked great! We loved the unit and views from the deck were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana U., West Hartford, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, view, clean
Great location. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, art museum. Lovely view. Clean. Comfortable. Updated amenities. Easy check in. Responsive, helpful manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Great property, good location. Bikes need some work (seats and locks), but other than that everything was great. Good communication and easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
annual family fun
Great location for visiting Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Great location to downtown and the pier. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend
We loved our stay at Papa Dux. My sister, friend and I met in Santa Barbara for a concert at the Lobrero theater. I chose this property for the location- and it was perfect! We were able to walk to the funk zone and also downtown for the concert. It was the perfect place for us for our girls weekend- just wish we could have stayed longer. Santa Barbara is always such a wonderful place to visit and I will definitely keep this property in mind for my next visit. It had a lot of character with fun, colorful decor. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Great for a girl getaway. Walking distance to all things fun in Santa Barbara and a super quick Uber to people watch in Montecito. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Our stay was perfect! We loved Papa Dux! We loved the location, fire pit, and bikes we could borrow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesska C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful all around
With only a 10min walk from the beach, this place was exactly what we were looking for. I will mention that the downstairs renters were disturbed by us being in our balcony at some point which was weird. Also unfortunately the communication between the Renter and their cleaning person could’ve been better. We accidentally left food in the fridge (totally our fault!) but instead of calling the cleaning person to get a response, we wasted an hour going back to find out they already threw it away. Completely understandable, we just would’ve appreciated having a clear line of communication between the renter and the cleaning person. Just wanted to mention that so perhaps the renters future patrons don’t have to experience the same occurrence. At the end of the day I absolutely recommend the place based on how beautiful it was and the location wasn’t inconvenient which is important. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful property
From booking to checkout, our experience with Papa Dux was excellent. I was a little concerned that the listing said it has a half-bath and checked before going with the property manager, Laura to confirm there is indeed a nice shower. The house and property are charming and well-maintained, with a pleasing blend of clean and eclectic furnishings. We parked our car on site and walked everywhere. Great location. Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

lauri p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful winter respite
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papa Dux. We were able to enjoy daily walks on the beach, local shops, restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance. While The 3 Dux is a charming, older home it is well maintained. Laura, the host, was welcoming and very responsive to our needs. Would love to return next year!
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Entirely late doing this review but just had to come and write one. Absolutely beautiful property. I felt like I was on vacation instead of a work trip - living room comfortable with a faux fireplace, comfy round loveseat, and pillows galore. French doors into the deck a nice touch. Great communication - had an issue at one point with an appliance (user error) and they responded within minutes to trouble-shoot. Will definitely stay here again on my next work visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
Very cozy space that is central to many activities to do in Santa Barbara. We were really happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
This property is in the heart of Santa Barbara with an easy walk to main street, beach, and harbor. It is beautifully appointed and maintained. We loved or time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

laura l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
My daughter and I wanted a safe and convenient little get away during COVID and this beautiful apartment was just the ticket! Perfectly located (near the Natural Cafe on State Street). We used the beach cruisers (provided), enjoyed breakfast and the view from the sweet little deck and the fire pit at night. Nicely furnished and comfortable bedding. Easy walking distance to State Street, the Beach and The Fun Zone. Just great! Thank you for everything Laura!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful home
Great location, wonderful home Great for a small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Garven

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The 3 Dux is named in honor of the family that grew up in the house. The family home has been remodeled and converted to an ApartHotel. Inga grew up in the house with her mother, brother and grandparents who were renters in the house for 30+years before they were able to buy it in 1993. Her grandfather ran a washing machine repair business in the house. He was known to Inga and the kids of the extended family as Papa Duck. A squeaker of ears and teller of tales, he was beloved by all. The 3 DUX are so named in honor of him (Papa Dux, Mama Dux and Baby Dux). One of those kids was her cousin Laura who managed The 3 Dux with all her heart and soul. Inga and Laura have since retired and Laura's daughter, Heather is now managing guest communication and her dear friend, Debbie is the concierge onsite who will be taking care of you.

The new owner, Julietta, with the help of Heather and Debbie continues the legacy with the same high standards of hospitality, kindness, attention to detail and happiness.

Welcome to The3Dux. Welcome to downtown Santa Barbara.

Warm smiles.

Why they chose this property

Santa Barbara retains an outsized sense of community. We are all reminded of Santa Barbara’s good heartedness recently, watching the last SB Solstice Parade. It is a festival of generous smiles and kind intention… Neighbors singing, dancing and celebrating up the State Street and enjoying this beautiful coastal city.

I hope you might find some of that Santa Barbara warmth and friendliness at The Dux. State Street is a block away, the Funk Zone is two blocks away and the beach is 5 walking blocks. There is free use of bicycles which I highly recommend as the very best way to enjoy the town. Parking is on-site and the apartments are comfortable and well stocked for your comfort. We offer a clean space with high speed internet and digital tv with YourTubeTV, Showtime and STARZ.

Tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara features the best of both worlds when it comes to outdoor adventure. Water lovers can enjoy the beaches and some of the most scenic islands in California just a short boat ride away. Hikers will find endless trails in the Los Padres National Forest with towering views of the Pacific. Add world-class wineries, fine dining, spas, manicured gardens, and the beautiful Mediterranean-style architecture of the city, and you’ll understand why Santa Barbara is so beloved.

What makes this property unique

A beautiful well-appointed and well stocked home in a convenient location run by good people who care about hospitality. Please treat it like your own home.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests