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Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Room options

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About the area

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 16 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves on Milpas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Super-Rica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sam's to Go - Milpas - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View.

Enjoy the spectacular Mediterranean climate from this Exquisite Upper Riviera Villa Apartment. The Villa Luna Apartment is completely private and consists of the bright light-filled living/dining area features fireplace, cable flat screen TV, high speed Wi-Fi internet, parquet floors and archway to a tiled kitchen. The master bedroom features soaring ceiling, a queen bed, fireplace, cable flat screen TV, DVD player, ocean view and a bay window. The one bathroom has a full tiled combination tub/shower.
The bonus “OPEN LOFT” overlooks the master bedroom below. The loft is accessed with a spiral staircase. The open loft with breathtaking views features a double bed, sitting area with large windows to view the Channel Islands, ocean waves and sunsets.

We will provide all the basics for the kitchen: such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker. Hair dryer, iron, soaps, paper towels, cleaning supplies, toilet tissue, Kleenex and trash bags. The start-up set of supplies is not replenished.
Our washer and dryer are located upstairs in our laundry room. Our guests are welcome to use them.

Step out your door into a secluded tropical garden and brick-lined courtyard filled with lush landscaping, exotic plants, flowers and luscious fruit trees. A private patio with BBQ and handcrafted tiled tables provide a perfect setting for dining.
The apartment offers a private entrance and private off-street parking for ONE car. Our facilities, parking, gardens, patio and BBQ are for our guests only. Our place is not suitable for parties.

The quiet, serene residential neighborhood is within walking distance to Franceschi Park with its magnificent views and peaceful setting. Attractions include the nearby Mission Santa Barbara, Botanical gardens, Granada, Arlington and Lobero Theatres, Zoo, Historic Courthouse, Lotusland, Museum of Art and not-to-be-missed, Saturday morning farmers market and Sunday craft/art show along the beach.

Property manager

Wolfgang

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 1

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

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 not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Luna Exquisite Upper Riviera Villa Apartment Santa Barbara
Villa Luna Exquisite Upper Riviera Villa Santa Barbara
Luna Exquisite Upper Riviera
Villa Luna Exquisite Upper Riviera Villa Apartment

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Upper Riviera Villa Apartment with a Fantastic Ocean View. located?

Located in Upper Riviera, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, Alameda Park and Mission Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Bowl and Alice Keck Memorial Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular stay
This house is truly a gem nestled above one of the most beautiful cities in the US. Wolfgang and Deanna made us feel at home from our first arrival, leaving a lovely basket of snacks and wine. The guest house is well stocked with blankets, pillows, and more than enough towels. The kitchen, while small, has everything you need for day to day cooking. Finally, the photos of the backyard garden don’t do it justice. The views, the flora and fauna (hummingbirds, blue jays, and occasional deer!) are fantastic. The hardest part of our stay was having to leave this place. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 57 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and beautiful place to stay
Villa Luna has an interesting architecture with ample space and light. Incredible views and tranquil garden. We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it to others!

10/10 Excellent

Ute T., Wyk Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
This property is located on the upper Riviera, and has a fantastic view down to Santa Barbara and the Pacific and Channel Islands. The grounds extend downhill and are filled with flowers and succulents of all kinds. Wolfgang is a great host.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ute T., Wyk Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on upper Riviera
As pretty as the pictures. Beautiful views over Santa Barbara all the way out to the Channel Islands. The apartment makes the most of its small space, with a lovely terrace, including chairs and tables and a big BBQ. Wolfgang and and Deanna are wonderful, considerate and attentive hosts. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 58 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Casa
My Partner and I are having a lovely stay at Casa Luna in Part because of the Wolfgang’s easy ability to help us with just about anything. The view could not be better and since his partner Deanna is a well know ceramic artist her pieces enhance a lovely property. One does need a car to navigate the roads up here, a lovely hotel, The Belmond offers delicious dinning and also a gorgeous view as well as a good bar menu and is relatively close. The area offers the Santa Barbara Mission as well as the Natural History museum., excellent biking and hiking opportunities Susan Conner
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
More Than A Little Bit of Heaven
Villa Luna fulfilled all our needs as a relaxing & beautiful getaway. The views are breathtaking and the overall property is beautifully landscaped, clean & well furnished. Deanna & Wolfgang are the perfect hosts as their main priority is for you to enjoy yourself & all that Santa Barbara has to offer. They are around when needed, afford you privacy & share in the joy of Villa Luna. Simply put, it was great! We fully understand why Santa Barbara is known as "The American Riviera." We will stay here again for an extended period.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Can highly recommend the Villa Luna experience (except for the soft, unsupported bed mattress)
Can highly recommend the Villa Luna experience (except for the soft, unsupported bed mattress)
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Excellent location & view and landlord was the best!
Very, very nice apartment. You can see that the owner has put a huge amount of personal time and interest into picking furnishings, decoration, and supplies. Very homey and at the same time very clean. Excellent privacy inside, and outside too where you have a patio with chairs and a table, lawn chairs, and again, much attention by the landlord in making the grounds beautiful and interesting. Even a big gas barbecue at your disposal in your patio. The landlord was very attentive to our needs and is very, very helpful, accommodating, and friendly.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Amazing home
Villa Luna is truly a beautiful place to stay while in Santa Barbara. Our host were very accommodating and lovey! We absolutely loved the view, the beautiful gardens, and the front patio.The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and we enjoyed our trip to Santa Barbara because of this amazing home.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Santa Barbara perfection !!
The Villa’s views of Santa Barbara, the ocean and Channel Islands beyond are amazing. At night it magical. The gardens and patio area are so relaxing and inviting, that one feels privileged to have the opportunity to experience this part of the Santa Barbara life style. Wolfgang and Deanna are the perfect hosts. The apartment is charming and well stocked with all those items you never thought to bring like bandages and spices, as well as the items you would hope to find. A great start up basket so you don’t have to run to the store first thing. The whole experience was so wonderful that we leased an apartment 4 blocks away!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Beautiful spot.
Very nice, comfortable apartment with beautiful views over downtown and the harbor. Quiet and well equipped. Very friendly and helpful hosts. We will stay here again!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

patti p.

Great
My husband and I had a comfortable stay at Villa Luna. The apartment is attractive and well supplied. There is a private patio that looks out to the Channel Islands and downtown Santa Barbara. If you enjoy taking walks there are plenty of opportunities. We will definitely stay here again.wolfgang was a friendly, helpful and gregarious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

We loved our stay at Villa Luna !
This property is amazing, beautiful views and garden area. We were only there for a few days and didn't get as much time as we would have liked to just hang out at this property. The apartment was perfect, everything you would need, spacious, clean and comfortable. Location is great with easy access to downtown. Very much looking forward to returning one day soon!! Highly recommended !

10/10 Excellent

Terisa F., Byron, CA

A gem with a view.
What s beautiful and comfortable place to spend a weekend. It has an amazing view overlooking Santa Barbara, the harbor lights at night and the ocean. A slice of Saint Babs paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H., Pittsburg

Relaxing getaway
This well appointed cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It is located in a beautiful neighborhood overlooking Santa Barbara. It feels very private and secluded yet it is within 10-15 minutes of the beach, state street with shopping and restaurants and all Santa Barbara has to offer. Lots of amazing restaurants to choose from or you can enjoy the cottage and Barbecue. Wolfgang was very easy to work with and very accommodating. Lots of little extras. We loved eating outside on the patio and watching and listening to the chipmunks and the birds. Deanna supplied bird food and I was able to fill the bird feeder to get a free nature show. The shower had just the perfect water pressure and temperature after venturing out all day. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. There isn't any air conditioning but we didn't need it. We kept the windows open to allow the cool breezes in. It is such a nice cottage we hated to leave. We also enjoyed the fireplace on our anniversary. We hope to return and stay in this home away from home cottage in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful
A beautiful, cozy, spotlessly clean apartment in an absolutely gorgeous location. The property owners are onsite and available to answer questions, but are not at all intrusive. The apartment is very tastefully furnished with lovely antiques and art, and the view from the private patio is breathtaking. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Modesto, CA

Beautiful and Peaceful Santa Barbara retreat
My adult daughter and I spent 4 nights at this lovely home. Located in the Upper Riviera section of Santa Barbara it has amazing views of SB and the ocean. The unit is very clean and cozy. Plenty of linens, pots/pans/dishes, paper products and a lovely welcome basket with coffee and other goodies.The beds are comfy and the loft with its own sitting area and view is wonderful. Wolfgang, the owner lives on the premises and is there to help you with whatever you need. However, he is also completely unobtrusive if you don't! It is about a 10 minutes drive down to State Street and the ocean. We didn't mind the quick drive down (its beautiful) and loved coming back to the peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of downtown. We took an Uber several times at night with no problem (about $8.00 one way). Have your morning coffee and evening wine on the patio looking at the ocean and red tile roofs, go to the ocean, visit the historic sites, eat at amazing restaurants. If you are thinking about visiting Santa Barbara (and you should!) and want more than a sterile hotel room, then stay at Villa Luna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

George A., Marietta

Fabulous views and wonderful hosts. Everything you might need is provided.
We enjoyed our stay very much. Wokfgang is very accommodating and provided all the right information in advance. Onsite materials and supplies are all there too. We had a great time. Wonderful patio and gardens. And great view of Santa Barbara and the ocean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

A piece of Paradise
The place was comfortable, well kept, very clean and had everything we needed for our 4 day/3 night stay. The view of the city & ocean were spectacular from this location. Wolfgang and Deanna were so helpful and friendly; they really made us feel welcomed. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Villa Luna is a wonderful spot
We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home, high above the Santa Barbara harbor. The property is exactly as described and Wolfgang and Deanna are perfect hosts. Could not have been a more relaxing and yet convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

Excellent Place to Stay
Comfortable and clean with a beautiful view. Would highly recommend. Plenty of privacy. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

Wonderful Property!
This was our first trip to Santa Barbara. We pondered over all of the properties available, and we chose Villa Luna. We are very pleased with our decision. The view was spectacular and the apartment was cozy, comfortable, clean, and beautifully decorated in an artistic manner. The unit was well-stocked with most anything a guest could need.The villa was above the city, but it was an easy drive to Santa Barbara attractions, ocean, restaurants, etc. Wolfgang was the perfect host. He was warm and friendly, always available but never intrusive, and quite respectful of our privacy. In short, a memorable experience and highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

susan D.

wonderful vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Villa Luna. While we were hesitant at first about having to drive down to the beach, we quickly became entranced by our long walks in the neighborhood in the mornings. The view is incredible, and the accommodations are very comfortable. Wolfgang is a perfect host, and we would not hesitate to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Amazing!
We had a wonderful stay here. The Villa was immaculate and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. The views of the harbor, both day and night, were a real treat, and the flower garden was large, private, and full of birdlife. It was very peaceful and we chose to spend a lot of time just relaxing in the garden. Very comfortable for our group of four and the fireplace was a pleasant touch. Wolfgang is a thoughful and gracious host. We hope to stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

gail h.

Villa Luna
Villa Luna was without a doubt one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed at - and we have stayed at many. The setting and view were lovely. We were lucky to have beautiful weather for the ten days there and thus able to enjoy bike riding, visiting the wine country, sitting on the beach and just walking around the city. We especially loved the farmer's markets and there is one to be found close by six days of the week. We found the people to be quite friendly wherever we went. One of the highlights was our host Wolfgang - he was a delight and we were able to get to know him (and Deanna) quite well. They were only a stone's throw away but were not obtrusive at all; however, always there if we needed anything. We would not hesitate to rent Villa Luna again.