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Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach

Apartment with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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View sunshine and palm trees from the comfort of the living room.
Quintessential Santa Barbara home within easy walking distance of downtown.
New stainless appliances making cooking a treat.
A dedicated dining room seats up to eight for meals.
The master bedroom has a CA king bed, W mattress and featherbed, TV, and desk.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach

Located on a quiet street just a five minute walk to State Street sits this well-appointed Spanish home. Beautiful, comfortable, elegant, and loaded with charm. This property is a luxurious and relaxing retreat in the heart of Santa Barbara.

Nearby you'll find trendy wine tasting rooms, a variety of shops and an abundance of restaurants, and a stunningly beautiful natural environment. The home is located two blocks from the world's most picturesque walking/running path bordering Cabrillo Boulevard and the beach.

Dining and living areas offer ample space to unwind or entertain.

Unit is two bedrooms and one bathroom with tub/shower. The master bedroom has a CA king-size W hotel Signature Bed, TV, and workspace. The second bed room has two twin beds. The cook's kitchen boasts new appliances and is fully equipped with all of the amenities you'll need to dine at home. There are several local Farmer's markets within walking distance.

Thoughtfully appointed with HDTV, books, DVDs, and WiFi. Front yard, BBQ patio area, off-street parking.

Perfect for two couples, a family, or a romantic getaway.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n' Play portable crib is available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Bowl and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach?

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach on 4 November 2025 start from NZ$910.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Spanish Retreat 2 Blocks From State St. And West Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Time in SB

Totally relaxing time here! This is a wonderful location - close to downtown and the beach. This is the second time we stayed here - what a wonderful place. We hope to always stay here when traveling to SB.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second stay at this property and I can’t speak more highly about it. The location is incredible - it’s literally blocks from the beach, State Street shopping and restaurants, the Amtrak train station, the super cool Funk Zone and so much more. The home is quintessential classic Santa Barbara - lovely classic features with modern touches. And don’t get me started on how comfortable the beds are! We can’t wait to come back and enjoy this beautiful space in this beautiful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Santa Barbara wedding

We had an amazing time in Santa Barabra. The property was in a great location. And was everything we were looking for. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

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

Thanksgiving with our Santa Barbara family

Wonderful location. Close to the highlights of SB, West Beach, restaurants, hiking trails, historic sites. Good parking and home access. Well lit and fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice R., New Jersey

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

Everything you need

This property has everything you need. The location is perfect and the host is amazine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Very comfortable place in a Great location!

This property is very conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and many restaurants. Great recreation path along the beach for walking and bikes. The restaurants in the area are very good and also within walking distance. The neighborhood is beautiful and peaceful. Isn't was very accommodating and responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Amazing apartment in a fantastic location

Our group of 4 stayed here for a long girls' weekend away. The apartment was beautifully furnished and clean. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen contained all we needed. The location was perfect! Just a few short blocks from the ocean, and an easy walk to the shops and restaurants on State St. It was exactly as described. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

August stay in SB

We had a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara. The home is the upper floor of a duplex that is in a great area that is walkable to the harbour and all the shops and restaurants on State St. The house was great and spacious. The kitchen was full of amenities. We had one issue which the owner resolved immediately and to our satisfaction. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H., Redwood City, CA

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

Great little place

We came to Santa Barbara for a college visit with our son and found this place at the last minute. It was perfect for our family of 3. Though an older home, all the modern conveniences you need are available and function well. The place has both heat and AC which is a rarity in the area. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had the basics that you would need to cook a meal. Ian was very responsive and easy to get a hold of with any questions. We love staying in West Beach when we come to Santa Barbara and would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin F., Palo Alto, CA

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

nice place for a Santa Barbara getaway

Great location in Santa Barbara. Nice place to stay, with some minor issues. Not really setup for cooking and eating-in (minimal glasses, cookware etc). Things were a bit worn-out, but clean and reasonably well-maintained otherwise. We were there during a torrential rainstorm, and some minor issues with water coming in through one of the bedroom windows (streaming off the roof). Overall, we'd stay here again. Great location. No surprises.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described, perfect! Clean, comfy, and spacious. The location is perfect, easy walking distance to both state street shopping, the beach, and the pier. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. We used the BBQ twice. The AC was also much appreciated as it was hot the days we were there. Thank you, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Kitchen was stocked with any appliance needed. This was a sweet place with an amazing location to the beach. Walking distance to all the eateries and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Nice place. Comfortable furniture. Well equiped kitchen mostly but could use some glassware. Mugs only. Loved the spanish styling and decor. Espresso machine was a plus! Parking was a hassle with downstairs neighbor taking up most of our designated space with their rather large Sprinter camper van w bike rack. We were able to squeeze in but barely! Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect place for our 60th wedding anniversary, especially because we could also rent the lower floor apartment for our family members. The house is having an authentic atmosphere and is comfortably located very close to beach, peer and harbor. The house does need some window repair though, but that was a minor inconvenience since the weather was fine. Nice cooling fans in the bedrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

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

Perfect for a graduation stay

We were fortunate to have booked this lovely place well in advance of UCSB’s graduation. So much better than a hotel. It was exactly as advertised and it was fun when passerbys told us how much they liked “our” house. Only thing to be aware of is that the beautiful tree in the back drops beautiful flowers on cars parked underneath it. If you’re parking in the back, don’t wash your car before you come (a very minor thing, but worth knowing).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

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

Family wedding

Had a blast! Condo was walking distance to great places to eat & beach. We took the shuttle to the wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith P.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Beautiful inside and out. From booking to checkout everything went smooth. I appreciated that parking was provided. All the amenities I needed were avaliable. We were easily able to walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne A.

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

Amazing

It was the perfect place for my husband’s birthday celebration. Just a 20 min leisurely walk to Stearns Wharf. Beautiful weather. And my family loved the energy of this home. Thank you for allowing us to stay. My husband, 2 year old daughter and 17 1/2 senior dog enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Z.

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

Girls’ Trip

This property was a great location for a girls trip that we scheduled for the Santa Barbara area. The owner communicated well with us. The house fit our needs for our May trip for 3 women.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Awesome location near the beach

The unit was very nice, clean, and accurate to the listing. We had a small issue upon check-in and the host was very responsive and fixed it immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

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

Great place!

The place was so cute and charming. Great location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon D.

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

Great location.

Walkable to literally everything. Stayed here with my wife, 2 kids, and Grammy. Great little getaway spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

wonderful location

We stayed for an entire month. The location was superb: close to beach walks, restaurants, and State Street. You'll never get bored. Ian responded to our concerns quickly, and the relationship was hassle-free. The property is beautiful but could use some upgrades for people who stay longer (like us), cook in a good bit, and spend many evenings at the apartment. But it is perfect for stays up to a week.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Monica B.

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

Fantastic Stay!

We had a great stay at this quaint historic property. We loved being close to all the activities, many within walking distance and had plenty of parking available on the street as well as as a designated parking spot on site which can be tricky in other areas we've stayed at. The house was clean and outfitted with everything we needed. The beds and linens were very comfortable. Communication with host was perfect, all information about property, check in/out, was readily available. We also enjoyed many of the recommendations on restaurants the host provided. Only observation is that the furnishings of the home are different that the photos, same exact layout, just different furniture that is showing signs of expected wear and tear for a short term rental. Will definitely consider this property again when visiting Santa Barbara. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Quaint Santa Barbara Home

The location of this home is great for walking to the beach or heading towards State St. Comfy furniture, including the beds with multiple pillows. Cute kitchen with everything you might need. Appreciated the communication with Ian the host, including the list of recommendations for local restaurants. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would rent this home again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ian Anderson

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This recently updated home has been a family treasure since my grandparents purchased it nearly 50 years ago.

Why they chose this property

We grew up on California's central coast, and now make Santa Barbara our home. It is a wonderful place to live and we feel like we're vacationing in our own home town. This home is central to the Santa Ynez wine country, and just 90 minutes from Los Angeles.

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