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Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone

The secret of the Secret Getaway lies in its prime location, exceptional quality, and affordability. This space is perfect for those who cherish serenity in Santa Barbara's most sought-after locale. Nestled in the West Beach area, you’ll be blocks from the ocean, Stearns Wharf, the vibrant Funk Zone, and acclaimed dining and downtown shops.

During your stay, delight in the luxurious amenities that define our beautiful getaway: complimentary champagne upon arrival, luxury bath essentials, a private washer & dryer, high-end linens, a Nespresso machine stocked with pods, creams, and sugar, and reserved parking—a rare convenience near the beach.

Elegant limestone floors, faux painting, and ten-foot ceilings lend the space a romantic, European charm. The warm and bright kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinets, and all essential appliances. The living room is highlighted by a cozy couch, a 55" HD TV, and Waterford fireplace to enrich the ambiance.

The sophisticated bedroom shares a king-sized bed and French glass doors that open to your private veranda, complete with a bistro set, potted flowers, and a gas grill—perfect for alfresco dining and basking in the California sun. The adjoining bathroom boasts custom stonework, a built-in Jacuzzi tub, a spacious walk-in shower, and Santa Barbara-style cabinets with granite surfaces.

Our luxury beach getaways —in the Historical West Beach area— reside in a historical turn of the century building which retains the charm of the day’s bygone. The building has been lovingly restored to reflect Santa Barbara's ambiance, its array of apartments revealing both romantic and European styles. Our various spaces are complemented by luxurious details from Carrera marble surfaces, hand cast plaster, 10 feet vaulted ceilings and Waterford fireplaces.

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, you’ll be steps from the beach and blocks from Stearn’s Wharf and the harbor, world renowned dining and downtown shops, as well as the Public Market and our own local farmer’s market. Close proximity to the vibrant Funk Zone also adds to the allure. This nook where the streets meet the ocean, was was one an industrial spot, but is now a flourishing space with lively and artistic locale. The benefit of nearby bike rental shops and the downtown Amtrak station further allows for easy transportation. As you’ll be located downtown, beautiful shops and restaurants lining State Street and nearby beaches and gardens are perfect for unwinding, whereas, nearby Channel Islands and wine country prompt adventurous day trips.

Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California, Santa Barbara offers dreamy ocean panoramas paired with Spanish-style architecture. Santa Barbara is home to miles of stretching, sandy beaches. A few steps inland, and you’ll find a trove of blooming gardens, towering palms and lush parks. This gentle crescent of California coast, known as the American Riviera, connects breathtaking beaches, soaring mountains, verdant vineyards, elevated enclaves and eclectic communities.

Property manager

Melanie Cava

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Santa Barbara Secret Getaway Two Blocks Beach Town Apartment
Secret Getaway Two Blocks Beach Town Apartment
Santa Barbara Secret Getaway Two Blocks Beach Town
Secret Getaway Two Blocks Beach Town
522470
The Santa Barbara Secret Getaway Two Blocks to Beach Town
Secret Getaway Two Blocks Town

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Santa Barbara Harbor and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Secret Getaway #8 — blocks to the Beach, Downtown State Street & Funk Zone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Would definitely recommend. Great location, clean, comfortable, modern and comes with designated parking spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan C., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comforts of Home for a Longer Stay
We've stayed at many, many places in Santa Barbara and this was the best by far!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Great property and location, walkable to beach, downtown and Funk Zone. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful property
We loved the walkability of the property. We parked the car for the whole trip and just walked everywhere. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was absolutely lovely. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Our second visit. Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little villa with charm and peacefulness
What can I not say about this wonderful little gem. From the time we stepped into the gate from the outside we were charmed with the vibrant colors and decor. The doors were a beautiful portal into what became my girlfriend and I’s oasis of a getaway that we needed. The accommodations were very nice, the bed was so comfortable and everything is literally 16 - 20 minute walk away. We never once used our car to explore due to the central location of this beautiful little paradise. We will definitely be using this gorgeous escape again in the future! Thank you Melanie for providing such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!!
Beautiful well equipped property, very quiet & extremely safe feeling! Location is walking distance to the Funk Zone & the Stearns Wharf & beach!! Great coffee, real creamers & a lovely bottle of champagne! Lots of towels & super comfortable king size bed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan/Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Very comfortable. Loved the off street parking. We will definitely stay there again. Perfect place to stay when visiting family in SB. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place.... great location by the beach
Classy and quiet building with thick walls, private parking, and easy access …. Good communication with owner, no problems…. Will visit again….Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford and Mary Lou G.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around great place!
Location was great. The apartment is beautifully decorated and well supplied. It has great off street parking, and is about 4 blocks to the yacht harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot
Love this unit, will definitely try to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
Xlnt location; very clean; great bed and bath; lovely property. Although we weren’t sent checkin/access info, we did finally get it once we had arrived… we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW......Amazing!
We've been coming to SB for many, many years. Kids in college, married, grandchildren....you get the picture. Just when we were thinking maybe going back to staying in hotels, we found this place. It's so cool you don't really want too many people to know about it, but this is me, sharing good karma with you 'cause this place is an absolute find. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient!
Close to the heart of SB. A great central location for exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We could not be happier with the location. So close to the wharf, beaches, State street and great restaurants. The place has everything you can ask for and everything you need. The bathroom reminded us of our bathroom at the Four Seasons in Cairo, Egypt, in miniature.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kid in College Visit
Beautiful place. Beautiful kitchen for some home cooked meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
Great location and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay great location
We had a great stay the place was very clean and a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week in Santa Barbara
The units are wonderfully maintained. They are in a very nice location. Looking out of the window, you can only see green trees. And yet it is within walking distance of a nearby supermarket, Mexican restaurants and a 7/11. If you walk about one block east on Yanoli, you reach train station and downtown. There were two problems. The TV controls are difficult to use with no written instructions. The other issue is that the coffee maker in the kitchen is the type with the small pods that only makes Espresso type coffees not Keurig and for coffee addicts it was a difficult day until we found the drip coffee maker hidden in a closet. One other issue, if you come here at night, you may miss the entrance. Never figured out how to get to our unit from the Bath Street Entrance. However, the entrances on Yanoli work fine. There should be clearer instruction on that. Overall ratings. Excellent place. We'd hope to come back again to the same place and hopefully the same unit and will bring our own coffee maker with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant vacation rental
Very nice apartment in charming updated older building. Easy walking distance to the beach and lower State Street. Great kitchen and luxurious bathroom. Reasonably quiet, given the location. Private reserved off-street parking was very convenient. Landscaping and balcony were nice. Just a few minor problems: very noticeable sound when toilet flushed in unit above us, clothes dryer didn't work properly (may have been fixed since then), and the couch has a faint musty smell. And a tip: unit can get very hot during the day, and there's no air conditioning (which is not unusual for Santa Barbara). Keeping the curtains and blinds closed when the sun was on the windows helped a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This is my second stay and we'll definitely be back. It's so close to the beach but tucked into a quiet safe neighborhood. Love the amenities available and the parking lot in the back. It was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
Condo was just as described, short walk to the beach and restaurants. Host provided everything you might need from towels and toiletries to espresso and wine! Beautifully furnished living space felt very homey and not at all like a generic rental property, everything felt fresh and clean. Neighborhood was quiet and felt safe walking back late at night and sitting on the patio. The private parking was a little tight if you have a large vehicle but still a huge bonus. Highlight of the trip though… that bathroom! I felt like a king with the dual head glass shower, high ceilings, giant mirrors! 10/10 Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

molly j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a great location for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Secret Getaway
Great location! Close to the beach, quiet neighborhood, easy walking to many locations, fantastic property- cute, well-appointed, very clean, all needs provided for. Responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E., Indio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Santa Barbara
Owner sent very detailed check in instructions. Off street parking was really appreciated. Location is good with a short walk to the beach. We were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023