Best Location in All of Santa Barbara
BLUE HERON RETREAT
West Beach Waterfront Blue Heron Retreat
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Come visit us in West Beach one of the oldest continuously inhabited beach villages in California… Take in all the gorgeous views of Santa Barbara while having easy foot access to best in town local restaurants, wineries, breweries, farmers markets and Funk Zone shopping. You are in the center of it all. Did we mention the beaches? Turn left at bike path and head to Stearns Wharf, East Beach or Butterfly Beach. Turn right and you've got the Marina, Leadbetter Beach and Shoreline Park.
Good to know
Blue Heron Retreat was built in 1927 and has all the characteristics of a well-built Spanish Mission style duplex with tiled roof, thick rounded white walls and authentic Spanish tiles. From every angle, outside and in, gorgeous views fill the eye. Big trees and beautiful gardens in every direction. Birds abound. Shade and sun. Outdoor seating. Paradise. We furnished our home soulfully and joyfully to reflect the respect we feel for our space. You will see authentic, handmade Turkish rugs and decor all around with some art that we gathered from all over the world during our travels. You will also see the feather blessings of the Blue Herons that live on the trees right above our property. Please read below for sleeping arrangement details. Premises This house is a duplex and you will be staying in the downstairs unit. We have free parking available in the driveway (up to two mid-size cars) as well as street parking (check the street signs for days and hours). Living Room Extra large living room with a glorious 8 person dining table, a queen pull-out couch/bed and a romantic fireplace. Large half moon front window looks out to our lush and sunny front garden. * Parties of 6 would have to use the queen pull out couch in the living room as one of the beds. Bed is comfortable and our living room is very open and large but please keep in mind that privacy would be limited for parties of 6. Bedroom 1 Queen bed with organic wool and latex Japanese shikibuton and walk in closet. Bedroom 2 (small) The second bedroom was updated to have a full bed with cooling memory foam mattress. This room also opens to the backyard with a sweet little seating area to enjoy the pine trees above and views of Santa Barbara mountains as backdrop. * This room has a mini clothes rack for your clothes and bags. It also has a beach blanket and towels along with some games you can take to the beach with you. Bathroom A large full bathroom with clawfoot tub and Spanish tiles. Kitchen A fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a cute kitchen nook for small group meals. Morning coffee on us! We have a few staples like olive oil, salt and pepper. We also have reverse osmosis water filter in the kitchen. Laundry Washing machine and dryer is available on premises. Laundry room can be accessed from your kitchen. Detergent is available in the laundry room. Please note, laundry room is shared with your hosts. Front Yard Enjoy our beautiful West Beach neighborhood in our front yard seating area.
Other Details to Note
Truly an incredible location that will make your stay a breeze! West Beach is one of the oldest continuously inhabited beach villages in California and has preserved it's historical feel by having lower density hotels and bed & breakfasts. Please note the Blue Heron Retreat is a television free zone.
What this place offers
Common
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Crib
- High chair
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Trash Compactor
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Beach access
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Waterfront
Outdoors
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
- Free street parking
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
West Beach is central to EVERYTHING! Walk to: Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Marina, Funk Zone, East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, Train Station, Fish Market, Farmer's Markets... and countless eateries, wineries, breweries. Vistas from every corner, from every nook. The Blue Heron Retreat sits on the top of the highest point in West Beach known as "Burton Mound" - this is OLD Santa Barbara and many of the houses and buildings in our neighborhood are "historical landmarks" Trees & Birds abound. No telephone poles or wires in West Beach. It makes a big difference in the look and feel of our quaint little village.
Guest Access
Keypad access, we will send you a code along with instructions before your arrival.
Find us
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
From Blue Heron Retreat EVERYWHERE is walkable. We are truly central to so many of the best things to do and see in Santa Barbara. In front of Blue Heron Retreat there is street parking available. Pay attention to signs to know when not to park. Also we have space for a car or two in the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk. Save your precious time, money and hassle of parking and take advantage of being able to walk everywhere to have a great time in Santa Barbara.
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