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# Unique and Vibrant Condo In The Heart of Downtown!

Mountain condo with kitchen, near Santa Barbara Bowl 

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, The Blue Door Retreat offers a tranquil oasis with lush greenery and a peaceful fountain. Unwind in the vibrant parlor or take advantage of outdoor spaces including private patios with mountain views, seating areas and built-in BBQ. This unique home is equipped with a well-appointed kitchen for discerning chefs.

### Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 42000 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Unique and Vibrant Condo In The Heart of Downtown!

Step into an otherworldly environment without leaving comfort and contemporary convenience behind! This condo, nestled in the famous Cota Street Studios, is a brainchild of renowned architect Jeff Shelton and is bursting with unique features and stunning attention to detail.  
  
The Blue Door Retreat is a three story, 2 bed/ 2 bath home located conveniently near downtown Santa Barbara. Enter the gated, semi-private courtyard and be greeted with lush greenery and a peaceful fountain. Once inside the Blue Door Retreat, you are greeted with a vibrant parlor, complete with comfortable seating, desk, and wine fridge. Tucked behind the dividing wall is the first bedroom, outfitted with a California King and plenty of storage space. The first bathroom is on this level as well as a private outdoor patio featuring a seating area and built-in BBQ!  
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Up the Spanish-style stairs takes you to the second floor, the main entertainment space of the home. The expansive kitchen lives on this level, as well as the living and dining areas. The kitchen is well-equipped, sure to make even the most discerning chef happy. The open floor concept makes entertaining a breeze in this sun-drenched space.  
  
On the third floor is the laundry room and master bedroom/ bathroom. The master bedroom has two patios, the main of which perches over Cota Street and offers retractable shade and comfortable outdoor lounge chairs. The second offers wonderful mountain views! As is typical with many Santa Barbara homes, this property does not have AC. Open windows and the use of fans allow ocean breezes in to keep the house cool during hot summer months.  
  
Just blocks from downtown, the home also boasts of a private garage and gated guest parking for you to leave your car at home on the days you want to stroll through Santa Barbara's most iconic scenes. The Blue Door Retreat is also mere steps away from the Santa Barbara Farmers Market on Saturdays- but because of how serene the gated complex is, you'd never be able to guess!  
  
Take advantage of all that Santa Barbara has to offer while staying in one of the most locally acclaimed works of art! The Blue Door Retreat in the Cota Street Studios is more than a home- it is an experience… an experience that you won't want to miss out on!   
  
Blue Door Retreat requires a stay of minimum 30 nights.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the condo: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Concierge services
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In the city centre
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Optional golf privileges
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Gated community
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 25 

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

Guests are required to submit their signed contract and initial payment to Vacation Rentals of Santa Barbara no later than 24 hours after booking.

Reserving guests will be required to complete a secure ID verification during the booking process. Failure to do so will result in void reservation.

### 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

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 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 

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 

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.

### Property is also known as

408033

Unique Vibrant In The Heart Of

Unique and Vibrant Condo in the Heart of Downtown! Condo

Unique and Vibrant Condo in the Heart of Downtown! Santa Barbara

## About the area

Located in Santa Barbara, this condo is in the city centre and in the mountains. Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277)

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Santa Barbara, CA

### What's nearby

- ![Sant Barbara. USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/89b80b8c-86aa-4873-82b9-a3e4f6cd17ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Paseo Nuevo Mall  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- ![Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063355/9efd016a-3fba-4591-a944-d1f155466fa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Presidio Santa Barbara  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Barbara County Courthouse  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- ![The Marina at Santa Barbara  
#TroveOn  
#StunningStructures  
#FindingtheUniverse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/3c863ef8-cec5-40d3-97f5-916fc590a623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Barbara Harbor  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Lobero Theater  
10 min walk \- 0.6 miles

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- M. Special Brewing Company  
6 min walk
- Dune Coffee Roasters  
3 min walk
- Third Window Brewing  
5 min walk
- Joe's Cafe  
5 min walk
- EOS Lounge  
5 min walk

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