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Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach

Family-friendly stay near Santa Barbara Zoo

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A two-story house with a tiled roof, a garage, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.
An aerial view of a marina filled with numerous boats, a pier extending into the water, and a beach in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outside at night.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach vacation home, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Carriage and Western Art Museum and West Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Mill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬3 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.

Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS

This Paradise Retreats standalone Spanish-style home is located in Santa Barbara’s cutest neighborhood, West Beach. It’s filled with small bungalows and boutique hotels that are just steps from the beach, Stearns Wharf, State Street, and the Harbor. The Brewhouse Restaurant, Neighborhood Bar, and Amtrak station are all close by making the walkability that much better.

The tri-level home embraces its Spanish architecture with modern comforts. The ground floor offers the first Primary Suite with a private enclosed patio and extremely large spa-inspired bathroom. The second level includes a cozy Living Room, open Kitchen, Guest Room, and Guest Bath. The third level focuses on the view with the second Primary Suite offering a private rooftop balcony. Not only is this home beautiful but it’s eco-conscious as being one of the first Platinum LEED Certified and Green Constructed Projects in the nation.

NOTE: The fireplace is inoperable.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk to West Beach and Harbor
- Dual Primary Suites
- Private Parking Garage
- Eco-Friendly Construction

FAQ's:
- ​​​​​​Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: Living Rm, Primary Bdrm 1, Bdrm 2
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- Bedroom/Bathroom Details: See "Rooms and Beds" tab above
- Parking Max: 2 Cars (Garage-2 / Driveway-0 / Street-Limited)
- # of King Size Beds: 1
- Air Conditioning (A/C): NO (portable fans available)
- Party Rentals/Hosted Events: Prohibited

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- Quiet Hours: 9:00pm-9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No Smoking on Property.
- Pet Policy: Call us!
- No Party Rentals or Hosted Events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner Reserves the Right to Deny Reservation.
- Until Confirmed, Rates are Subject to Change.

Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.

Pets may be considered at this home but require written authorization and additional fees.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from West Beach and 14-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Harbor Retreat - Classically Modern at West Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for my family to spend time together. The three floors enabled us all to have some privacy while the living room accommodates everyone to enjoy our get away. Perfect location near the beach, Funk Zone and State St.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in a great location. Walking distance to everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clark O.

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

Great vacation

We had a fantastic time at the property. Great location and excellent house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tracy m.

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

Great get away!

We loved our trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Girl’s trip

Beautiful roomy condo with everything we needed. Great walkable location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great location and very comfortable accommodation!

The location is perfect for walking to breakfast, to the beach, to the Funk Zone, downtown state street, and more. Very spacious condo and well equipped kitchen too. Is perfect for families or retreats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy B.

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

Great location, lots of space

This is a super property for your SB visit. Close to the beaches, shopping, and everything the area offers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Perfect location and floorplan

We 3 ladies vacation together once a year and this spot was just perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Perfect location minutes from the beach, Funk Zone and State Street.

Clean, quiet, comfortable property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

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

Amazing stay!!

Location is right next to the beach. The property is large and great for a family. I would recommend this house to anyone visiting Santa Barbara with a group!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria O.

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

Great stay!

My husband and I stayed with my parents for a long weekend for a wedding in Santa Barbara! It was a beautiful house. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina g.

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

Beautiful house close to the beach

We truly enjoy our stay in this beautiful house and consider to rent it again in close future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Harbor Retreat

Lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood within walking distance to the beach and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzette S O.

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

Cousins exploring

Comfortable, clean, well equipped house within walking distance of beach and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Very well located to enjoy everything about Santa Barbara. Everything you can want to do is within walking distance of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Santa Barbara

Perfect for our little family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Perfect for family vacation

Beautiful property and perfect spot for our family trip. The three bedrooms and three baths were great for our adult children. Everything was clean and the kitchen well stocked. We also loved that we could walk to restaurants, shopping and to Sterns Wharf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

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

A great spot for a family affair

Fantastic location in Santa Barbara to walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, Funk Zone. Comfortable, spacious, great kitchen and living space for dinners and gatherings. Beds were very comfortable and it was very quiet at night. A fantastic stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location, close to downtown

Awesome location, great place with three good sized bedrooms. Nice kitchen and living area. If you’re looking for a spot within walking distance of downtown SB you can’t go wrong here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane H.

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

Girlfriend weekend

This property was very central to everything that we were going to do during our trip. The accommodation worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Santa Barbara Weekend

We enjoyed the property and its proximity to the Warf and downtown as well. I highly recommend this property as long as you are ok with stairs, as there is a bedroom on each of the 3 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Return visitors to this property. Never disappoints

Great walkable location to all the local spots along State street, the Funk Zone and beach. Can’t do any better in SB
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

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

Lovely Condo

Condo is in a lovely quiet neighborhood and walking distance to beach and State Street.Well stocked kitchen and beautiful grounds. Could probably use new beds (a bit on the soft side for us) Overall, great stay would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Lovely and well maintained home.

Perfect property for our family to stay in while we celebrated our daughter's graduation weekend. The place was clean and easy to live in. Some updating might be nice for the price paid but a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022