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Location-Location-Location!! Unique House in beautiful West Beach

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Casa Caprichio A beautiful Spanish Cottage
Sunny Backyard with Patios
BBQ area with table and flowers
Private Backyard
Living Area with flatscreen TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Location-Location-Location!! Unique House in beautiful West Beach

Romantic Hideaway - single family home with large private yard and off-street parking.

Walk to Stearn's Wharf or stroll to the Funk Zone and world-class State Street shopping and dining. One block from beautiful Chase Palm Park, the Harbor, and Beach.

Perfect romantic hideaway with old world charm combined with a modern kitchen and bath. Designer decorated for casual beach living. No smoking allowed.

Leave your car behind and enjoy the best of California living!



Keywords: cottage, beach

Property manager

Diane Connors
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gated private yard and porta-crib available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets are allowed anytime.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 holiday home is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Birthday Weekend
We are three retired work friends who visit Santa Barbara often. This was one of our most favorite stays! Perfectly walkable location, comfortable beds, lovely backyard areas, and quiet privacy. Off street parking was a plus as we hardly used the car! Thank you for providing such a wonderful spot for us to celebrate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House Amazing Location
Loved Santa Barbara. House was clean, cute, and well appointed. Short walk to beach and dining/entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable house in an amazing locations
We loved our stay at the house. It was just as described on VRBO. The kitchen was well set up and had some basics like salt pepper and spices which was nice. The location was perfect! It's just a block from the beach and all the great spots in town. The communication was excellent. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic but adorable
The location and adorable neighborhood are the standouts to this quaint little bungalow. Super close to the the beach and the Funk Zone. The house was immaculate, although it did have a bit of a musty smell to it. The yard is cute and inviting, but we didn't use it on account of the cold weather. The bedrooms and bathroom are VERY tiny, and the shower pressure is disappointing, but the beds are comfy and there are plenty of extra pillows. I might suggest upgrading the bath towels for a more luxe experience. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in beautiful Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Santa Barbara
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised.
Clean, and quiet. Location was excellent and the kitchen had everything we needed to make Thanksgiving sides!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Love Santa Barbara, fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house
Overall the house was nice, clean and the beds were comfortable. Some things to note if you’re looking for a quiet place to stay like I alway am. There is a train nearby that you can hear the horn during the overnight hours. For one of our nights there was a crazy loud party somewhere that sounded like a nightclub in the house. The only saving grace was they shut off my 10pm. These two things are not within the property owners control but it is good to note this because I live in an area that has horrible loud parties like this and when I vacation I want to get away from it completely. The owner was very nice and responsive when I had questions. I would definitely pick this place again if I had to stay in SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taschia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Dreaming of retiring here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay
A really lovely place in a great location. Loved the outdoor space, watching the hummingbirds feed and we even picked ourselves some fresh oranges from the trees. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
A very cute property in a great location of Santa Barbara, you can walk to everything. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed for a lovely stay in SB. The outdoor space is really nice. Garden areas and back fence could use a little cleanup but overall, very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Place to Stay!
Dianes place is so incredibly close to everything wonderful. Walking distance from the beach in a quiet, peaceful little neighborhood. She was super fast to respond to any questions we had and was extremely accommodating. I will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelyne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was absolutely perfect! Super clean, darling garden area and the location was perfect to walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
My sister and I decided on a getaway to Santa Barbara to celebrate our milestone birthdays. I wanted something reasonably priced that had good walkability to the beach and into town for dining. Casa Capricho fit our wishes perfectly! We appreciated the attention to detail and cleanliness. Checkin/out was easy and seamless. Interactions with the proprietor were all pleasant. Although it wasn't a necessity, it was definitely a plus to be able to park in a driveway. I highly recommend this lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay by the beach!
This is home is so quaint and wonderful! We had a lovely stay. The location is amazing. We loved the decor and style of this Spanish bungalow. And we also really enjoyed the backyard. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in SB
Clean, beautiful property. We highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Family Vacation
Perfect location. Great to rediscover Santa Barbara after 30 years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location...
I was a little disappointed with the size of the property when we first checked in. But after a few hours outside as well as inside, I realized you can't judge this property solely on the size of the bathroom and the bedrooms. You must take into account the great outdoor seating areas and the location. The location is simply the BEST for Santa Barbara. You are literally a stone's throw from the Amtrak station which is at the base of State Street. If you intend to imbibe and eat your way through Santa Barbara, this is the place to stay. As for the size, once I compared this property to the many hotels and motels a block to two away, this place gained so much more in value. It is clean, comfortable and homey. It is not chic, modern and hip. But if you want comfort, convenience and proximity to the best of Santa Barbara, this would be my choice. The weather was perfect during our stay and this allowed us a few hours sitting outside on the very comfortable and clean lounge chairs. The sun, a slight breeze from the ocean and an occasional blast from the Amtrak Surfrider pulling in and out at the station really creates an ambiance and comfort level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling cottage, best location!
My family spent a week at this property and we were thrilled with the ease and location of our stay. We walked everywhere as this cottage is a block to the beach and a couple of blocks to the funk zone for wineries, galleries, breweries and shopping. The property is so well maintained and we enjoyed the outdoor space for morning coffee and afternoon wine. There are orange trees in the back yard and we picked and enjoyed them daily! This place is a gem and we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Amazing property with the best location to visit SB beaches and downtown/funk zone. Great beaches, restaurants and water activities with a relaxing home as your base!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoyed our time here. It was very clean, great walkable location and we had fresh orange juice from the trees every day. Was a little nervous to have to sign an agreement outside of the VRBO app, but there was nothing concerning in it and we had no issues from the host. We heard the train a couple of times, but only during the day, and no noise issues at night. All guests enjoyed the home and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we hoped for
Casa Capricho was a great little house in an ideal location to explore Santa Barbara. It's in a very nice neighborhood close to the beach and the Funk Zone. We were able to walk to restaurants, the harbor, the wharf and more. The house has everything you need. The yard is private and quaint. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay in the heart of it all!
This was the perfect place for my wife, son and I to enjoy everything Santa Barbara has to offer. We could walk most everywhere we wanted go. Restaurants, bars, the Funk Zone and the beach are literally a block away. Super comfortable home with the greatest little paradise of a back patio and yard. This home has everything you need for a perfect stay. Parking on site is such a plus as well. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to spend some time in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Eugene, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara getaway
Perfect location and house for our family of 4 visiting Santa Barbara. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruben l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very easy person to work with and to trust. Exceptional stay. Would like to go again in the sum
See above
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Diane Connors

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We live in Buellton, CA and have always dreamed of owning a home in Santa Barbara. We have recently retired and purchased and redid this wonderful cottage for us, our daughters, and our 8 grandchildren to use and enjoy. We love sailing off the California coast and feel so lucky when staying at Casa Capricho and being able to walk to the boat at the harbor.

Why they chose this property

We initially purchased our vacation cottage because one of our children was attending school in this location, but we quickly fell in love with this beautiful city and all of the cultural and outdoor activities that it offers.

What makes this property unique

We love the Spanish Colonial charm of our cottage, our private garden with orange trees and our quiet neighborhood. We especially love the fact that we can walk everywhere! We take daily walks along East and West Beaches to Shoreline Park or out on Stearns Wharf. We love to walk to our favorite restaurants, Brophy Brothers and Enterprise Fish Company. We often walk to the movie theaters on State Street or to the Farmer's Markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays. We walk to the Santa Barbara Sailing Center, where we can rent a sailboat by the hour or take whale watching cruises. We walk to our Athletic Club to work out, to East Beach to pay beach tennis or volley ball, or to West Beach for swimming or tennis. We often picnic at Shoreline Park. We love the proximity of Santa Barbara City College and the opportunity to take classes there. We also love all the cultural events offered at the Lobero and Granada Theaters and other venues accessible by foot. We enjoy the benefits of the activities of the Maritime Museum, the MOXY museum of science, and the Ronald Reagan Museum with all of their offerings and all within walking distance. It is truly a dream come true to spend time in this city.

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