Santa Barbara Luxe Villa - Santa Barbara, CA

Enjoy true California living 2 blocks from the beach at this gorgeous 2BR/2BA Mediterranean-style villa -- half of a two-villa duplex.

Prepare dinner at the outdoor kitchenette with barbeque grill, mini-fridge, and sink, then dine alfresco at the four-person table. As the sun sets, gather around the gas fireplace and take in lovely views of the Santa Ynez Mountains.

ABOUT THE HOME

Terracotta bricks welcome you to your Mediterranean-inspired villa, where an open floor plan lets you gather with ease. Open the turquoise doors to the wrought-iron balcony and feel the ocean breeze in the living area. On cool winter nights, enjoy the warm ambience of the gas fireplace and watch a movie on the 54in flat-screen TV.

Prepare a delicious Mediterranean feast in the dreamy gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances including a Dacor oven, Sub-Zero side-by-side fridge, and a gas stove.

Store local vintages in the wine chiller, and then gather around the large kitchen island for a tasting. In the nearby dining room, up to six can convene at the long wooden table beneath a wrought-iron chandelier.

Or head to the upper balcony and fire up the grill for an alfresco feast. Then light the fireplace and watch the stars come out over the mountains.

This rental sleeps six guests in two bedrooms, both with their own en-suite bathrooms.

The upper-level master bedroom is a private retreat with a queen bed, ceiling fan, gas fireplace, and balcony access. The spacious en-suite master bathroom features a walk-in shower with Moroccan tile work, jetted tub, and a separate water closet.

The second bedroom is on the main level and has a queen bed, a queen daybed, and a wrought-iron balcony overlooking Santa Barbara Street. The en-suite bathroom (also accessed from the hallway) has a walk-in shower.

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a full-size washer/dryer, and garage parking for two vehicles.

Although this home is not equipped with air conditioning, it is rarely needed with Santa Barbara's mild weather and portable fans are available if needed.

THE LOCATION

Located in the heart of The Funk Zone, you'll have plenty of dining and entertainment options. Metropulos Market & Deli, Topa Topa Brewing Co., Lafond Winery, Pali Wine Co., and Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio are all just a short stroll away.

You're also just 2 blocks from the beach! Or walk to iconic Stearns Wharf, with its shopping and dining delights and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

For even more fun, check out the Old Mission Santa Barbara (2 miles) or rent a bike and go for a ride along the oceanside bike path. The Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also less than 2 miles away.

• 1 dog welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.
• This rental is located on floor 2.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.

City/town permit number: 713605
City/town permit number: 9925021750

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.