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Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 428.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach

Julia Metelmann

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The Julia Metelmann Suite is the perfect home base for your Santa Barbara vacation. This ground-floor studio is situated in a small vacation rental complex, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. Enjoy temperate Santa Barbara evenings on the shared patio. Discover a variety of dining and shopping options nearby. Local attractions like the Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are just minutes away. Traveling with a larger group? Inquire about renting other units in the complex too!

After a sun-soaked beach day, relax on the loveseat and watch a movie on the 38" flat-screen TV. A faux fireplace creates a cozy ambiance on cool evenings. A writing desk is handy for planning activities or checking email on your laptop. The unit includes a mini-refrigerator and freezer, microwave, and coffee maker. Extras perks include complimentary WiFi.

Sleep soundly on a king-size four-poster canopy bed. Adjacent, a twin daybed with a trundle can accommodate two additional guests. A full bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower.

THINGS TO KNOW
Although this unit is not equipped with air-conditioning, it is rarely needed with the mild summer temperatures at the beach.
This prime beachside locale is half a block from the Amtrak rails, and passing trains may occasionally be heard.
This is a historical building with multiple units and sound may carry.
Inquire if you need to sleep more than four people.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: In the parking lot



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 723524

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Great Pacific Ice Cream Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ground-floor Seaside Suite with charming patio - 2-minute walk to beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aruna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Too tiny for 4
Fairly accurate listing except its too tiny for 4. Minimal “ kitchen “ with no place to even set a hot mug/plate near the microwave. Convenient location to beach, stores and highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Unbeatable beach access
Everything about the property was immaculate. Their was a lot of noise during the day but everyone stuck to quiet time at night. The daybed wasn’t very comfortable for an adult, but the king was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Great location.
Loved location. Comfortable bed.

2/10 Terrible

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Vacasa advertising incorrect
Vacasa advertised their apartment as having two living spaces, but it only had one. Vacasa refused to acknowledge their mistake and put it right. VRBO support was excellent, and they refunded our stay. I reviewed Vacasa’s reviews, and could only see the positive ones. I believe I would not have had the problem if the negative.reviews were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline D.

Great location & very beautiful
Great location to the beach, grocery stores & shops as well as stearns wharf. Super easy checkin. Only complaint is if there are renters in the floor above, you will hear every step they take. There was a family with children staying above us and they were running around the entire time. Other than that we would totally stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to the beach!
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was as advertised, clean, tidy, comfy, and a stones throw from the beach. It’s close enough to downtown S.B. that getting into town is quick and there’s a couple good restaurants and little market nearby if you need anything. The neighborhood is a little noisy and the house is older so there were times our upstairs neighbors were very noticeable; for that reason I might not recommend for anyone who is really noise sensitive. Overall a great experience. Would definitely stay again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Melody C.

Cute little room in a great location.
Cute room, tastefully decorated. Nice to have parking, easy walk to the beach and nice neighborhood. Room could use a few more utensils (i.e. forks) and a bit hard to wash up dishes in the bathroom. The ONLY issue we had was with the upstairs couple getting their freak on at multiple times in the day, evening and early, early morning. Not nice to wake up to the ceiling banging and very audible moaning at 3am with my young daughter in the room!
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10/10 Excellent

George M.

Best location for walking
Cottage was very comfortable and adequate with everything we needed. The bed was perfect, the temperature was perfect, the bathroom was very nice with all the new updated finishes. The location was the best part. We walked every day to the pier and up State Street. A perfect getaway. We will definitely stay with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barry V.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Expected much more
4 total bath towels for 7 nights with no laundry facility and nowhere to hang used towels. Door knob to bathroom kept falling off. Very poor ventilation and lots of spiders on outside that wanted inside. Needs adjustable shower head as the spray felt like a car wash. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but workable
For our little family of 3, (2 adults and 7 yo) the space fit us just fine. It was conveniently located to restaurants, a beach and a few playgrounds we could walk to. Which was helpful since we had taken the train down from SLO and were on foot! Would have liked a broom or vacuum for sand clean up and dish towel would have been nice. We had to wash dishes in the bathroom sink, and just used an extra beach towel. Sound wasn’t an issue for us as mentioned in other posts. We were able to crack windows and definitely used the fan provided, it was warm and stuffy for sure but tolerable. Overall a fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rahul K.

Great location
Excellent location minutes away from the beach & not too far from downtown. Could have better ventilation as it did feel stuffy at times. Communication could have been clearer regarding parking. Although the unit has all the amenities shown in the pics on website but the app & website actually list fewer (& different) amenities. And I had to a spend some time talking to their support to ensure the unit had everything it showed in pics. Overall great place

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem, great amenities, awesome location & outstanding price!
We committed to re-booking the minute we walked in the door for this cute little place. However, the unfortunate experience we had was that the the plumping for this property backed up into our unit on day 2 of the 4 day stay (toilet & shower, the stench was awful). The local property manager was AMAZING in getting us taken care of (Carrine, not sure of spelling). The reps for Vacasa were absolutely awful. They expected us to be the contact for the plumbing crew in a unit we needed to leave as it was uninhabitable (my poor mom needed to use the restroom & couldn't) and did nothing to assist us in finding a new place to stay (offering a -partial-credit ONLY is not helpful when we have to do our OWN research on a place to stay). A new home was assigned to us only to have it revoked AS we were on the front steps, suitcases on the porch (Vacasa said it was not financially beneficial for THEM). Carrine, then ensured this unit would be cleaned while we were at dinner (that we were unable to shower for prior); SHE cleaned the bathroom herself (absolute angel). It tainted the unit a bit as the smell lingered but since everything was booked (or over $1,000/nt), this was our only option. We had everything good to say about this place, but felt it necessary to report this. p.s. I have pictures and communications from Vacasa to back all of this up just in case they try and turn the tables in a response
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and close to the beach.
The property is older and has character. There is noise from above and on the sides when they are occupied, but everyone was respectful and kept the noise to a minimum. Very relaxing and good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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