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Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops

Vacation home near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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Smart TV, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81386 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Seaside stay .At this Historic Downtown Santa Barbara vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Antioch University. Casa de la Guerra and De la Guerra Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lobero Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Win~Dow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Elsie's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops

Sea Glass Bungalow delivers big on location. Front & center to the best of everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Get your restaurant and adventure apps ready! 1 Block to State Street, 6 Blocks to Ocean, Located in the Heart of Santa Barbara. Have you heard of Santa Barbara's FUNK ZONE? Well, if you haven't, you will have by the time you leave. Wine and Craft Brew connoisseur's flock to this special neighborhood to enjoy Art, Drink & Food & More Adventures are just minutes from your doorstep.

Located in the highly coveted historic Brinkerhoff district step back into time relax and enjoy in our landmark home. Graced with a covered street side porch this pedestrian friendly home offers a welcoming invitation to travelers. Upon entering our home you will be greeted with 10’ ceilings, a myriad of warm luminous sunlight that fills every room. Our home has been thoughtfully renewed with great attention to details. While respecting the historic roots of the home new modern conveniences have been introduced.
Our gourmet kitchen features Viking and subzero appliances, solid surface quartz countertops, ice maker, and is fully equipped with quality pans, pots, bakeware, bowls, serving dishes, cooking utensils, flatware and many more surprises for the cooking enthusiast. A coffee & Tea station that is equipped with a bean grinder, French press, cold brew carafe system, conventional coffeemaker, tea infuser as well as gourmet whole bean coffee and loose teas.
Our home offers on-site secure parking, has 2 bathrooms (no bath tubs), 3 private sunlit bedrooms with queen beds quality lines, warm soft blankets, two types of pillows (soft and firmer), feather duvets with throw blankets to insure a comfy stay. We also offer a queen soft bed for the unexpected guest. There is a professional washer and dryer and we include premium laundry soap, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, ironing board and iron and lint remover roll. The interior furnishings and color palette were professional designed by Restoration Hardware with comfort and transitional design elements.
The exterior space has layered landscape with magnolia, olive, and Australian bottle trees, strawberry fig, avocado, persimmon fruit trees are shared with our neighbors and hydrangea, boxwood, roses, and more help to finish off the historic landscape.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: We have a NO Smoking / vaping or candles policy.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,386 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
I hope you have enjoyed your stay with us in Santa Barbara. Check out is at 10am this morning. Our house keeper will arrive at 10am and will take care of all cleaning no need for you to do anything.
If you are checking out early please let us know and we will advise the cleaning crew. They really appreciate the extra time to complete their cleaning. Thank you. :-)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

While our #1 priority is insuring that our valued guests enjoy their stay with us, we also have an equally as important commitment to our neighbors.
In the event of an emergency to perform necessary repairs we reserve the right to enter the property.
Maximum number of occupancy Nights for any reservation or guest(s) shall not exceed 14 nights in total per calendar year.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
NO PARTIES AT ANY TIME

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a NO Smoking / vaping or candles policy.

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
Note from host: NO PARTIES AT ANY TIME
This property uses some wind and solar energy
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: NO PARTIES AT ANY TIME This property uses wind and solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 65345

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops to the airport?

This vacation home is 10 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops on Jun 21, 2026 start from $843, 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.

Does Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (10-min drive) from Butterfly Beach and 9.7 mi (11-min drive) from Goleta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Upscale Downtown home. Walk to Beach, Bars, and Shops Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Great stay

Attention to all details
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely well located, impeccably decorated Santa Barbara home with extra parking. Owner was super attentive. Home was well-stocked with everything. Very much enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations, highly recommend booking this VRBO you will not be disappointed. The owners outdid themselves with all the details and amenities, very impressed. I’d say the only downfall of the stay was we wanted to stay in the house more than be out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most enjoyable stay in Santa Barbara

Beautiful property. The attention to detail and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms make staying here so easy. We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimi N.

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

Great place, great location

Charming home, even nicer than the pictures show. It was clean, spacious, organized, filled with every amenity. Michael was extremely responsive, both before and during our stay. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

Amazing oasis

This spot was exactly as pictured in a great location. The host was very respectful, communicative, and attentive. I would definitely recommend this spot to a family or group renting in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amr M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael was such an incredible host. From the second we walked into the property, we felt like it was a home away from home. The check-in process was seamless, and the kitchen and bathrooms were fully-stocked with anything we could need for our stay. Everything was clean and tidy and the decor was cozy and welcoming. We had an exceptional time and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, updated property, with full/well-stocked kitchen. Excellent downtown location, with easy walking distance to restaurants and beach. Fantastic, thoughtful host. Definitely 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Exceeded expectations

The location was wonderful with easy access to downtown. The house was immaculate. The owner is extremely helpful and available. This was the best VRBO experience I have had, absolutely perfect. Thank you, Michael!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dor W.

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

Perfectly Wonderful

We had the best family time in this wonderful home! You want for nothing and you will sleep like a baby!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Charming bungalow

Well appointed. Lots of extras. Viking appliances. Private parking. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and the pier. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Beautiful, well-appointed home in a fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home was beautiful and sparkling clean. Beds were comfy, as was the living room furniture. We enjoyed the covered front porch even in the rain (rare for Santa Barbara!). The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with coffee and tea and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

UCSB Graduation

Lovely house thoughtfully appointed. It was the perfect home for three couples. Easy walk to downtown and pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Perfect place to stay!

We went to celebrate my birthday, 3 couples. The house was convenient to everything- shops, restaurants, beach. The house itself was immaculate and plenty of space for 6 adults. The communication with our host was excellent, he made everything very easy. If we make it back to Santa Barbara we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

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

Perfect Stay

Michael’s lovely house is exactly as described. The charming house is comfortable and modern in all the ways that matter and the high-end and finishes are impeccably maintained. True pride of ownership.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Excellent property!

We loved this house! Top of the line everything! Fully stocked-coffee, tea, creamer, etc. Beds were wonderful. Walkable to so many fun things to do! Only bad thing was that we could only stay one night. We will definitely come back to this house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne b.

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

Great location and beautifully furnished!

I’ve been to Santa Barbara several times and stayed in many VRBOs. This property was the best furnished of all! Four Seasons quality bedding, towels, and appliances. One block to State St makes it an easy walk to all the restaurants and attractions. We could not have been more pleased!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Top notch in every way

One of the best rental experiences I have ever had, and I have rented a lot of houses - half a dozen this year alone. Beautifully appointed home, great walkable location, super responsive owner. Absolutely perfect for our girls getaway. We felt completely pampered - more like a luxury hotel than a typical rental. Totally can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great House

The location near State street was terrific. The house was amazingly organized and I wish my home was this organized/clean. Host was super responsive. 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Lovely house. Clean, well-equiped. Had everything you'd want for your stay, including board games! Great location. Michael was an excellent communicator. Thank you for helping to make our family weekend stress-free!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous Location in Santa Barbara

I was in for a wedding with and couldn’t have found a better place to stay. Close to everything but on a quiet block this bungalow is beautifully appointed and clean. Michael was so accommodating and helpful. I couldn’t ask for more . It made my weekends for sure. Can’t wait to be back !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

The home was gorgeous.and pristine. Attention to detail in every aspect. Top of the line items. The owner, Michael, was accommodating and a good communicator. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Implacable home. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged to make our stay super enjoyable. I have never worked with a host like Michael. I texted him that our coffee machine had a glitch and he went and bought a new one for us. Despite the fact that we had other coffee options such as French press and pour over. Very sweet person. He informed me of the amazing history of the house. Loved the clean bathrooms and the new renovation designs of the house. We had a flower arrangement next to each bed. Kitchen had more tea options than I have at my own house. Very cute porch where we enjoyed our morning coffee. Close to everything you want to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Best property in Santa Barbara

There are so many “best” things about this home. Michael and Kelly are great hosts and very responsive. Loved the gas grill and side patio. The front porch is great for morning coffee and we spent a lot of time out there. House is completely renovated with a great kitchen. You won’t be disappointed on every aspect. Easily walk to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim h.

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

Family wine tasting

This house was perfect for us. It was close to restaurants, shops and the beach as well as serving as a staging area for several wine tasting trips. The house is beautifully appointed impeccably cared for and extremely clean. Michael has provided everything that you will need for your trip whether it be in the kitchen with Viking appliances or the technology embedded throughout the house. I highly recommend this home for your vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023