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Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden!

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U-2 Bedroom
Unit-2 Living Room with sofa-couch, bedroom beyond.
U-2 Kitchen
U-2 Living Room with Dining area
Entertainment center: LaserDisc / BluRay / DirecTV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden!

Renovated in 2010 and newly furnished, this unique sun-lit unit is part of a historic triplex in the desirable West Beach area. Your doorway is just 1-1/2-blocks from the sands and volleyball courts on West Beach near Stearn’s Wharf. The Funk Zone area only a block away! and easy walking distance to downtown State St. shops and restaurants. Also very close is the Amtrak station; no need for a car at all, especially if arriving by train! This is the IDEAL location for your Santa Barbara stay!

The only vacation rental we know of with it's own rooftop garden, available for lounging, happy hours, special meals and fresh produce. Some guests say it is the highlight of their stay in Santa Barbara!

A single-level floor-plan, the entry Living Room is wonderfully lighted by a central skylite. It has a top-quality queen pull-out sofabed by American Upholstery for additional guests, and a 42' flat-screen HD-TV with HD-DirecTV and DVR-player. Also, a unique 400-movie LaserDisc collection with player and DVD-player.

A high-top dining table and stools are served from a kitchen that has a full fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, all granite counters, and is outfitted with Cuisinart coffee-maker, toaster, & blender, including basic cookware/dishware.

A more shaded bedroom has a super comfy plush-top queen-size bed with down duvet & pillows, a top-quality large dresser, and shower in a white-tiled bathroom. Resurrected original fir flooring runs throughout. A rear door opens to a creekside patio with century-old wall, and water birdlife.

The tile-floor bathroom has a shower only.

WiFi internet coverage is free. An extensive LaserDisc library is on site and a LD-player has been made available to guests by the owner.

Laundry facilities are on-site no-charge. Non-smokers only please.
Street parking in front readily available.
No pets.

**A second 2-level 1-BR unit in our triplex has been serving as a vacation rental since 2008. See vrbo #255189. And a larger 1-BR unit (#512066) is spacious and our former home in the front of the triplex.

Keywords: Historic triplex, Rooftop Garden, Beachfront

Property manager

'Sandy' Campbell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal West Beach Location! Walk/Bike Everywhere! Rooftop Garden! located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. Stearns Wharf and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

dustin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our Stay
We had a great week at Chapala Gardens. The location is perfect, apartment had everything we needed including a new water filter (much appreciated filling our water bottles before heading out), the rooftop is amazing and Sandy is attentive and helpful. The pictures exactly match the apartment -- it's cute and comfy, bath & furnishings not updated, but we understood that going in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L., Monterey Ca

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Scotts Valley, CA

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S., Shelbyville, KY

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

8/10 Good

Dottie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation
Cute place but a couple of things need attention. The shower is very small and the shower head needs to be replaced. Would be nice to have 2 sets of towels for each person. Suggest upgrading the coffee pot. The couch is not comfortable. Parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara Delight
Perfect location to walk everywhere!! Sandy came immediately when there was a kerfuffle with check in (another guest mistakenly took our unit) and rectified the situation! Shower is tough for tall folks but everything else is fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Chapel Hill, NC

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele O., El Dorado Hills

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in SB
We had a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara at the Chapala Gardens. Everything in the unit was as stated in the online booking material. Quiet. Occasional train which I thought was no problem. Beds are excellent. Kitchen as well stocked. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very old property
It was a quaint little rental and was very clean. However, we wish the listing would have mentioned the age of the home and the fact that there is no A/C and that everyone here just opens their windows to cool the interior. We happened to come during a heat wave and were very hot our entire stay. I also have a very real fear of spiders so opening the windows without screens was not an option for me. The shower head was not working properly and needs replaced. The shower itself was so small that it could benefit from a removable showerhead to make it easier to bathe. Otherwise beautiful area and close to the beach and the owners were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, friendly owner
The place is located in a beautiful neighborhood two blocks from the Main Street where there are a ton of restaurants, coffee shops… Very close to the beach as well. The unit was very nice and quiet. There is a cool rooftop with seats and tables that you can relax on as well as some greens that you are welcome to harvest. Sandy is very friendly and made the whole process simple. Definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Oakdale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay. The apartment was comfortable, well appointed and in a great location! 2 minute walk to the beach and dining. Easy stroll to the heart of State st. The roof top deck was perfect. We took dinner there several evenings. As a beginner gardener I really enjoyed the hydroponic towers. Having a daughter at UCSB, we have stayed in several locations in the area. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic Happens
Great location a couple of blocks from the beach and State St. shopping. Rooftop garden with lights was a perfect spot to enjoy Buena Onda empanadas (Argentina food) and McConnell’s ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Great location! State Street, West Beach, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Sandy is awesome! Easy to work with and very responsive! We can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by 'Sandy' Campbell

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We are relatively recent residents of Santa Barbara, having moved from the Sacramento area and Canada to here by 2008. We formerly occupied the front main unit of this beautiful tri-plex by the beach and oversee the property ourselves.

Our rooftop is a beautiful, demonstration aeroponic, soil-less vertical farm which is available to our guests for lounging, dining and just enjoying!

Health-conscious and fitness-oriented, our family enjoys beach volleyball, bicycling and running right here in West Beach with its nearby amenities. We also are pioneering a soil-less, vertical aeroponic Tower Garden farm on our rooftop.

We love sharing our love of this ideal neighborhood with our guests.

Why they chose this property

West Beach is THE place to stay in Santa Barbara for both beach and downtown access. Very few properties become available here, and certainly none with the amenities we offer for the reasonable price we offer!

What makes this property unique

The historic building and charming unit are unique in Santa Barbara . The privacy offered by the backyard patio by Mission Creek is special. The access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer is amazing and our rooftop farm is supremely unique and special.
Lastly, getting individual attention from the property owners, Joy & Sandy will make your stay memorable.

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