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Unique and Vibrant Condo In The Heart of Downtown!
Condo in Santa Barbara with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4185.8 sq m
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Explore the area

Santa Barbara, CA
- Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall7 min walk
- Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse15 min walk
- Place, Santa Barbara Harbor18 min walk
- Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
First floor bedroom
1 King Bed
Primary bedroom (Third floor)
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
First floor
Toilet · Shower only
Master bathroom (Third floor)
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Unique and Vibrant Condo In The Heart of Downtown!
Step into an otherworldly environment without leaving comfort and contemporary convenience behind! This condo, nestled in the famous Cota Street Studios, is a brainchild of renowned architect Jeff Shelton and is bursting with unique features and stunning attention to detail.
The Blue Door Retreat is a three story, 2 bed/ 2 bath home located conveniently near downtown Santa Barbara. Enter the gated, semi-private courtyard and be greeted with lush greenery and a peaceful fountain. Once inside the Blue Door Retreat, you are greeted with a vibrant parlor, complete with comfortable seating, desk, and wine fridge. Tucked behind the dividing wall is the first bedroom, outfitted with a California King and plenty of storage space. The first bathroom is on this level as well as a private outdoor patio featuring a seating area and built-in BBQ!
Up the Spanish-style stairs takes you to the second floor, the main entertainment space of the home. The expansive kitchen lives on this level, as well as the living and dining areas. The kitchen is well-equipped, sure to make even the most discerning chef happy. The open floor concept makes entertaining a breeze in this sun-drenched space.
On the third floor is the laundry room and master bedroom/ bathroom. The master bedroom has two patios, the main of which perches over Cota Street and offers retractable shade and comfortable outdoor lounge chairs. The second offers wonderful mountain views! As is typical with many Santa Barbara homes, this property does not have AC. Open windows and the use of fans allow ocean breezes in to keep the house cool during hot summer months.
Just blocks from downtown, the home also boasts of a private garage and gated guest parking for you to leave your car at home on the days you want to stroll through Santa Barbara's most iconic scenes. The Blue Door Retreat is also mere steps away from the Santa Barbara Farmers Market on Saturdays- but because of how serene the gated complex is, you'd never be able to guess!
Take advantage of all that Santa Barbara has to offer while staying in one of the most locally acclaimed works of art! The Blue Door Retreat in the Cota Street Studios is more than a home- it is an experience… an experience that you won't want to miss out on!
Blue Door Retreat requires a stay of minimum 30 nights.
The Blue Door Retreat is a three story, 2 bed/ 2 bath home located conveniently near downtown Santa Barbara. Enter the gated, semi-private courtyard and be greeted with lush greenery and a peaceful fountain. Once inside the Blue Door Retreat, you are greeted with a vibrant parlor, complete with comfortable seating, desk, and wine fridge. Tucked behind the dividing wall is the first bedroom, outfitted with a California King and plenty of storage space. The first bathroom is on this level as well as a private outdoor patio featuring a seating area and built-in BBQ!
Up the Spanish-style stairs takes you to the second floor, the main entertainment space of the home. The expansive kitchen lives on this level, as well as the living and dining areas. The kitchen is well-equipped, sure to make even the most discerning chef happy. The open floor concept makes entertaining a breeze in this sun-drenched space.
On the third floor is the laundry room and master bedroom/ bathroom. The master bedroom has two patios, the main of which perches over Cota Street and offers retractable shade and comfortable outdoor lounge chairs. The second offers wonderful mountain views! As is typical with many Santa Barbara homes, this property does not have AC. Open windows and the use of fans allow ocean breezes in to keep the house cool during hot summer months.
Just blocks from downtown, the home also boasts of a private garage and gated guest parking for you to leave your car at home on the days you want to stroll through Santa Barbara's most iconic scenes. The Blue Door Retreat is also mere steps away from the Santa Barbara Farmers Market on Saturdays- but because of how serene the gated complex is, you'd never be able to guess!
Take advantage of all that Santa Barbara has to offer while staying in one of the most locally acclaimed works of art! The Blue Door Retreat in the Cota Street Studios is more than a home- it is an experience… an experience that you won't want to miss out on!
Blue Door Retreat requires a stay of minimum 30 nights.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Barbara
Located in Santa Barbara, this condo is in the city centre and in the mountains. Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

Santa Barbara, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Paseo Nuevo Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Presidio Santa Barbara - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dune Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
- M. Special Brewing Company - 6 min walk
- EOS Lounge - 5 min walk
- Third Window Brewing - 5 min walk
- The Black Sheep SB Brasserie - 3 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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