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Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2

Beachfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room
Living area
Living area

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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  • Place, West Beach
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2

LOCATION! LOCATION! Just 300yds from West Beach, a block off State St. and easy walking to downtown and Funk Zone, our historic triplex offers great accommodations for discerning visitors. The rooftop garden/patio adds another entire experience to your stay!

The 600` unique ground-level 1-BR/1-BA (sleeps 4) apartment has a separate entry from side patio, a renovated kitchen and its own semi-private creekside back patio.

Legally-permitted STR by City Lic. #971980

Having lived in this wonderful 110+ y.o. main house ourselves for many years, and since adding improvements from 2010-2014, we can assure that the accommodations will certainly please.Top-notch queen bed in BR. Skylite in LR. HD-TV, & hi-spd internet.

Of particular note is the ARTWORK on the walls.
The queen-size sofa-sleeper is top-quality and truly very comfortable for a second couple or children.

Guests have a sitting porch out back and are welcome to enjoy our Chapala Gardens vertical tower garden and rooftop patio.

Besides the apartment`s living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, there is day access to the rooftop garden/patio.

Access is easy. We live 5 minutes away in downtown SB, and are available for any matters. TEXT us anytime.

West Beach is a very special enclave in downtown SB !
Only about 4 blks square and primarily the land occupied by the once grand Potter Hotel a century ago, it is quiet at night and so charmingly situated.
The Wharf and beach path are but 2 blocks away.
SB`s main State St. and The Funk Zone are also similarly close.

Our triplex is within 2 blocks of both the beachfront and downtown areas, including The Funk Zone!! Walking is easy.
The Amtrak station is very nearby if arriving by train. A 50-cent electric shuttle suns along the beach boulevard and up State St.

400 LaserDisc collection of Great/Classic movies and LD-player.

Secure, private exterior closed porch for storage of surfboards or bikes.

Creekside shared Laundry Room; door is locked and guests have key.

Chapala Rooftop Gardens Patio is available for your day use. NOTE: Guests are expected to leave the patio as found, including placing chairs around tables, washing any used dishes, cleaning the BBQ grill and removing trash.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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.

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

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 apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Barbara Bowl and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chapala Gardens Historic West Beach 1BR - #2 located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 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

Kathy L., Los Angeles

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

Fantastic location and very comfortable

My husband, our daughter, and I spent several days here, and we loved it. The one-bedroom unit was very comfortable and well-equipped, the building is convenient to the beach and the Funk Zone, and the rooftop garden and sitting area is delightful. We’d love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Attention to detail everywhere!

Beautiful property, centrally located to the Funk Zone in SB. Everything including the beach, bars, coffee shops, resturants and harbor are a super short walk away. The house itself was so cute and clean with everything you could need and more! They even had a foot massager that was heaven sent after two days of being in heels for wedding festivities! The highlight though, is the patio over looking the canal that provided the most amazing sunset views. So beautiful.
SB Harbor
Warf
Street view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Judy B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Janis Kelly

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We are residents of Santa Barbara, having moved from the Sacramento area and Canada to here in 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/managers, Janis & Joy will make your stay memorable.

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