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Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1

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

This 1000`, spacious 1-BR/1-BA (sleeps 4) apartment has a double-door entry from the front street patio, 2 fireplaces, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Awesome bed, HD-TV , hi-speed internet, 400+ DVD library.

City Lic. #971980

Having lived in this wonderful 110+ y.o. main house ourselves for many years, and since adding improvements in 2014, we can assure that the accommodations will certainly please.

Of particular note is the ARTWORK on the walls, and the unique interior detailing. Gas fireplaces in both LR and BR.

Guests have a sitting veranda out front, and are welcome to enjoy the Chapala Gardens aeroponic vertical garden and rooftop patio.

Guests in Unit-1 have private access to their apartment and front patio, plus the Chapala Gardens Rooftop Patio, as well as the Laundry Room.

Access is easy. We live 5 minutes away in downtown SB, and are available for any issues or needs. TEXT 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.

Everything in downtown and the beach is walkable. A 50-cent trolley runs up Stet and along the beach. Uber caters to any longer need. SB Airport is SO easy to navigate! and just 15 min from downtown. The SB Airbus connects us to LAX too.

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

Creekside shared Laundry Room; door is locked and all 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.
Special Event options

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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
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please wash any used dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Special Event options

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
Property Registration Number 971980

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Casa de la Guerra are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Travelling with kids? Make time for Santa Barbara Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Santa Barbara Bowl. 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

  • 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 Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Location in West Beach! Spacious 1BR - #1 located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Great location thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joeann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We especially enjoyed spending quiet time on the front porch watching the hummingbirds. The house is so beautiful that many people walking by took photos of it! We would love to return. Many thanks to your housekeeper as she was most friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Flat

Located a block from the beach and a block from State Street, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - only 2 blocks to the beach - and plenty of room for 2 people. Did not use the kitchen but it was more than adequately stocked with a large refrigerator.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Charming place and perfect location

Walkable to everything - the harbor, the beach, the funk zone, State St., the train station, ect. The unit was very spacious and access to the rooftop garden was a cool perk!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Wonderful stay at Chapala Gardens

Great location, Great host. Great time. Stayed for 3 weeks, we returned our rental car after a couple days and walked or biked for 2 weeks. One block from the train station, one block to beach, three blocks to center of town. Wonderful restaurants and bars within easy walking distances. We had a great time exploring Santa Barbara.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed Sandy’s property and the location was perfect for our family. We biked or walked everywhere and the kids loved being so close to everything. It’s a charming place and the rooftop garden is very cool. Sandy was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rena g.

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

Back again

My brother lives here in Santa Barbara and we always stay at Chapala Gardens when we visit him. Clean, spare unit with plenty of room and all the amenities. We love sitting on the spacious porch, enjoying the California sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M., Minneapolis, MN

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

Santa Barbara week stay

location was fantastic! close to water, Funk Zone and State Street. While we had a car... didn't need it or use it except for day trips. Beach chairs and towels very useful. Rooftop garden is lovely and while shared with other 2 units, was very private. Ability to grab some salad greens and herbs was a real bonus! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvin P.

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

Chapala Gardens Experience

Sandy’s place was amazing. He is a great host and property is really nice. Location is unbelievable. Walking distance to all of the highlights Santa Barbara has to offer. State street, Funk Zone, Sterns Warf, The marina, all next door to you. Sandy’s place was really nice and clean, and he was so nice to make sure are check in process was easy and that we were comfortable. Really appreciate everything. I will most definitely stay here again if I’m in the Santa Barbara area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Ideally Located Beautiful West Beach Bungalow

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely 1 bedroom home. It was a pleasure to enjoy its esthetics, spaciousness, closeness to the beach, State St., The Moxi, restaurants, the harbor, train station. You do not need a car. Ideal location. An added plus is the lovely terrace with hydroponic farming, where we were able to enjoy evening meals and a glass of wine. The owner generously allowed us to harvest kale and lettuce - farm to table at its best. We created wonderful memories in this lovely setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! We absolutely had a wonderful experience from the location, to great communication with hosts. The home is cozy and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooftop is a very special treat for the guests!! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kailah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful and the host takes care that their guests are well accomodated. We stayed here the night before my wedding and it was a lovely place in a great area close to the beach and the courthouse. Definitely stay here when you visit Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit to Santa Barbara and loved staying in Unit 1 of the Chapala Gardens! Every day we enjoyed coffee on the front porch and a glass of wine in the evening on the beautiful rooftop garden. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They quickly responded to any questions we had and it was a seamless experience. The kitchen is well maintained with everything you need to prepare a meal and the location is ideal for walking to the beach or to restaurants. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chapala Gardens is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara. You can walk to many wonderful restaurants, cafes, and shops. The apartment is stocked with everything you need for a delightful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gardner T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Santa Barbara beach house. The rooms are spacious and it is well equipped. I miss the comfy bed already. I loved the craftsman character that has been retained in the house. The host was very informative and quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair K.

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

Great Location

Beautiful house in convenient location. We didn’t need to use our car as everything is walkable. Parking is a bit of an issue as there is no private parking and there are restrictions for on-street parking at weekends and Wednesday mornings. The house is well equipped with everything you could need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARA S.

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

Best Stay in Santa Barbara

My family and I had the best time in Santa Barbara. This house is close to everything. And the room top garden was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Perfect location & wonderful building. Great host!

We had a wonderful stay at 118 Chapala Garden. Sandy was great with communication and the place was absolutely amazing ... especially having access to the beautiful rooftop garden. Location was perfect ... close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

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

Wonderful visit

We had a great time. The property and location were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

The Rooftop Garden ROCKS

We loved our stay at Chapala Gardens. The location is perfect…close walk to the beach or State street. The accommodations were clean and as advertised. The rooftop garden stole the show. My wife and I ended up fixing dinner at home on 3 of our five nights because the rooftop was the best location in town. We also ate breakfast up there each morning. Sandy was an excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle and Everett B.

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

Will stay again!

I loved everything about this home! It was perfect for the two of us. I wish we could have stayed longer. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Great family celebration and stay in Santa Barbara!

Excellent location and units in Santa Barbara! Sandy (host) was very communicative and helpful! We had a family dinner on the rooftop patio (our family had rented all three units) and Sandy offered tables, chairs, and other help to make it a great experience. The unit is very close to the beach and close to town center where some amazing restaurants and shops are.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Karen A.

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

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay at Chapala Gardens. The weekend was unseasonably rainy and cold, so plans for biking and hiking shifted to local theater and use of the rain gear we smartly brought!. Gave us a good excuse to hunker down and enjoy the two fireplaces and covered porch. The location (and rental car) afforded us to either walk or to drive to our targeted activities. Quality and comfort - - - all the comforts of "home away from home". Our parade was definitely not rained on, just rerouted!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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 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

A beautiful building in a unique neighborhood - IDEALLY located for beachfront and downtown access by foot.
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

A rooftop aeroponic garden available for early morning and evening access.
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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