Title: The Hidden Gem Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Hidden Gem Apartment with patio, near Santa Barbara Zoo ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/b4de76eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/601033eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/d327672e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/6c60d0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/b6497ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Santa Barbara Zoo, The Hidden Gem provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom320 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Hidden Gem Private studio with queen murphy bed, kitchenette and laundry room, plus off street parking. Great location; five minutes to the beach, restaurants and shopping. This Hidden Gem is a special place for vacationing renters or corporate interim housing. In addition to its location, this studio offers a private entrance, a lovely patio with BBQ and alfresco dining. This Hidden Gem is understated! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Unit size: 320 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75620000/75612100/75612007/7afbb175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Views from Every room!! 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Beach 2 Bed,1 Ba @ CocoVillaSb Rentals 30/Ngt Minimum Eastside - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=18974093&PinnedHotelID=18974093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number 810926 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.42133,-119.676674&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kxbqEdjmyU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFODOFQDOFQFOFOFQFMFOHOHOFOHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJMHKLMHKJKJKLKJKJKJILIJKLILIJILGLILGLGLGLINELGLGLENELENELENCLCNENCLANCNCNALCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBNBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHJJLHJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLHLHLJLHNFLHLHNFNHNFNFNFNHNDNFPFNDPFNDNDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBPBRBP%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPARARAPAPARAPCPAPCRCPCPCRCPCPEPENCREPENEPEPGNEPGNGNEPINGNGNGNINGNILINGLINKLILILILKLIJKLKJKLKJKJKJKHMJKJMHKHMJKFMJMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDODODMBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOEMIMGMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIMIKKKKKIMKKKKKIMMKIMKKIMKMIMIMIMIMIOIOGMIOIOGOGOGOGOGQGOEOGQEOGQEQEOEQCSEOEQCQCQCSCQCQCQASAQCQASAQAQASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kCEpR3SloirZiOy5tGicrk7uEoc=) Santa Barbara, CA #### What's nearby - Santa Barbara Zoo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - West Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive - Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk - ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hidden Gem pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Hidden Gem? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Hidden Gem? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Hidden Gem located? > Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Barbara Zoo. East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 1 mile (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Hidden Gem Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.