Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse
About this condo rental
Located in Santa Barbara, this attractive condo for $490 per night is a great option for your next break. Summary: Luxury digs in the heart of fun with romantic private deck with outdoor fireplace, Rivera views, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Artist-designed, boho chic one bedroom apartment with sofa bed in living room, sleeps 4, well stocked kitchen, High Speed WiFi, 2 TVs, one bathroom, washer, dryer, desk/dining table, AC, Heater and on-site parking for one car. The space covers 700 square feet (65 square meters). Perfect for one or two couples who want a kitchen, living, dining and amenities. The Space: Papa Dux is the second floor apartment in The Dux, a three apartment hotel on the urban wine trail. Enjoy mountain and riviera views from this lovely apartment located on the urban wine trail. Experience enveloping luxury in this designer apartment in a classic craftsman house one block from the center of town and five walking blocks to the beach. Shopping, music, dance and excellent restaurants are just steps away. French doors open to a large private deck with views of the mountains, Riviera and city. The deck is equipped with an outdoor fireplace and BBQ. A 'loft' style great room with cathedral ceiling includes a well equipped kitchen, dining and living areas with TV and High Speed WiFi. A comfortable bedroom with TV is in the rear of the apartment for total privacy. A perfect romantic getaway. The house is on landscaped property with fruit trees, flowers fountains and off street parking. Pick fresh fruit (oranges, plums and pineapple kiwi in season) and ride the free bicycles for a relaxing stay in the heart of Santa Barbara. This is one of three apartments in an old home so please understand that this is not a good choice for loud late night partying. Check out the other two apartments: Baby Dux (studio apartment) and Papa Dux (one bedroom). Coronavirus alert: Be assured that our staff are fully isolated and we are going to great lengths to sterilize all bedding and all surfaces between reservations. Safe travels, stay well! Guest Access: Digital keypad access. Free on-site parking. Your apartment and balcony are entirely private to you. Other gardens and pathways around the house are shared. The Neighborhood: On the urban wine trail; in the entertainment district, 4 blocks up from the wharf and beach, one block from State Street, the beautiful main artery of Santa Barbara lined with restaurants, museums, shopping and entertainment. The leafy streets of Lower State are lined with trendy eateries serving New American, Mexican, and pan-Asian fare, plus craft breweries and winery tasting rooms. National fashion chains cluster in the courtyards of the Paseo Nuevo shopping center, and buskers play amid stalls selling organic produce and flowers at the weekly Santa Barbara Farmers Market. The kid-friendly MOXI museum has interactive science exhibits. Getting Around: Super easy. Wonderfully situated for car-free vacationing. Free bicycles. The town's main street is a block away with free tram service. Other Things to Note: This is one of three apartments in an old home so please understand that this is not a good choice for loud late night partying. Check out the other two apartments: Baby Dux (studio apartment) and Papa Dux (one bedroom). Interaction with Guests: All the privacy you want and all the help you need. Debbie is the concierge. Please call with any concerns. CONCIERGE: Debbie Garven (805) 680-4304
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(136 Reviews)
5.0
The Dux is has a fun, eclectic vibe. The apartment is very conveniently located..restaurants, bakeries and cafes all within walking distance. Papa Dux has a cozy outdoor space with a fire pit which we made good use of. The kitchen was well equipped and the communication with the property manager was easy.
5.0
We love this place. Our third stay this year. Close, comfy, and beautifully decorated. We'll be back!
5.0
Papa Dux was clean and more charming than I thought it would be. The location was great for walking downtown and to the beach. Keep in mind, this is a downtown location so expect car/motorcycle noise. Debbie the Concierge was great. We had a wonderful stay!
5.0
It was a perfect location in a beautiful city.
5.0
Really enjoyed this place. It was perfect for three — my sister and her husband in the bedroom and myself in the comfortable sofa bed. Well stocked kitchen and very nice balcony. Would definitely stay again. The location was great. Close to the Funk Zone, State Street, the Presidio area and the beach.
5.0
Wonderful weekend getaway spot in Santa Barbara that my wife and I enjoyed for the weekend! Highly-recommend the area and the Urban Wine Trail! The hosts were terrific and the place was perfect with a fire pit outside for wine and a Mountain View and bikes for enjoying SB! Thank you!!
5.0
Wonderful spot in the heart of Santa Barbara!
Wonderful weekend getaway spot in Santa Barbara that my wife and I enjoyed for the weekend! Highly-recommend the area and the Urban Wine Trail! The hosts were terrific and the place was perfect with a fire pit outside for wine and a Mountain View and bikes for enjoying SB! Thank you!!
5.0
Location is fantastic, best in SB!
We were able to walk to beach for fireworks and State St for food and drink. The bikes were great and we used them several times! AC worked great! We loved the unit and views from the deck were fantastic!
5.0
Great location. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, art museum. Lovely view. Clean. Comfortable. Updated amenities. Easy check in. Responsive, helpful manager.
10.0
Great location. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, art museum. Lovely view. Clean. Comfortable. Updated amenities. Easy check in. Responsive, helpful manager.
5.0
Perfect location, view, clean
Great location. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, art museum. Lovely view. Clean. Comfortable. Updated amenities. Easy check in. Responsive, helpful manager.
5.0
Great property, good location. Bikes need some work (seats and locks), but other than that everything was great. Good communication and easy check in.
5.0
Thank you
Great property, good location. Bikes need some work (seats and locks), but other than that everything was great. Good communication and easy check in.
5.0
Great
5.0
Great location for visiting Santa Barbara.
2.5
Great
5.0
annual family fun
Great location for visiting Santa Barbara.
5.0
Great location to downtown and the pier. Would stay again!
5.0
Location
Great location to downtown and the pier. Would stay again!
5.0
We loved our stay at Papa Dux. My sister, friend and I met in Santa Barbara for a concert at the Lobrero theater. I chose this property for the location- and it was perfect! We were able to walk to the funk zone and also downtown for the concert. It was the perfect place for us for our girls weekend- just wish we could have stayed longer. Santa Barbara is always such a wonderful place to visit and I will definitely keep this property in mind for my next visit. It had a lot of character with fun, colorful decor. Loved it!
5.0
Beautiful weekend
We loved our stay at Papa Dux. My sister, friend and I met in Santa Barbara for a concert at the Lobrero theater. I chose this property for the location- and it was perfect! We were able to walk to the funk zone and also downtown for the concert. It was the perfect place for us for our girls weekend- just wish we could have stayed longer. Santa Barbara is always such a wonderful place to visit and I will definitely keep this property in mind for my next visit. It had a lot of character with fun, colorful decor. Loved it!
5.0
Great for a girl getaway. Walking distance to all things fun in Santa Barbara and a super quick Uber to people watch in Montecito. Would stay again!
5.0
Our stay was perfect! We loved Papa Dux! We loved the location, fire pit, and bikes we could borrow!
5.0
Perfect Location
Great for a girl getaway. Walking distance to all things fun in Santa Barbara and a super quick Uber to people watch in Montecito. Would stay again!
5.0
Perfect location!
Our stay was perfect! We loved Papa Dux! We loved the location, fire pit, and bikes we could borrow!
5.0
With only a 10min walk from the beach, this place was exactly what we were looking for. I will mention that the downstairs renters were disturbed by us being in our balcony at some point which was weird. Also unfortunately the communication between the Renter and their cleaning person could’ve been better. We accidentally left food in the fridge (totally our fault!) but instead of calling the cleaning person to get a response, we wasted an hour going back to find out they already threw it away. Completely understandable, we just would’ve appreciated having a clear line of communication between the renter and the cleaning person. Just wanted to mention that so perhaps the renters future patrons don’t have to experience the same occurrence. At the end of the day I absolutely recommend the place based on how beautiful it was and the location wasn’t inconvenient which is important. Thank you for our stay!
5.0
Beautiful all around
With only a 10min walk from the beach, this place was exactly what we were looking for. I will mention that the downstairs renters were disturbed by us being in our balcony at some point which was weird. Also unfortunately the communication between the Renter and their cleaning person could’ve been better. We accidentally left food in the fridge (totally our fault!) but instead of calling the cleaning person to get a response, we wasted an hour going back to find out they already threw it away. Completely understandable, we just would’ve appreciated having a clear line of communication between the renter and the cleaning person. Just wanted to mention that so perhaps the renters future patrons don’t have to experience the same occurrence. At the end of the day I absolutely recommend the place based on how beautiful it was and the location wasn’t inconvenient which is important. Thank you for our stay!
5.0
From booking to checkout, our experience with Papa Dux was excellent. I was a little concerned that the listing said it has a half-bath and checked before going with the property manager, Laura to confirm there is indeed a nice shower. The house and property are charming and well-maintained, with a pleasing blend of clean and eclectic furnishings. We parked our car on site and walked everywhere. Great location. Looking forward to returning soon.
5.0
Delightful property
From booking to checkout, our experience with Papa Dux was excellent. I was a little concerned that the listing said it has a half-bath and checked before going with the property manager, Laura to confirm there is indeed a nice shower. The house and property are charming and well-maintained, with a pleasing blend of clean and eclectic furnishings. We parked our car on site and walked everywhere. Great location. Looking forward to returning soon.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papa Dux. We were able to enjoy daily walks on the beach, local shops, restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance. While The 3 Dux is a charming, older home it is well maintained. Laura, the host, was welcoming and very responsive to our needs. Would love to return next year!
5.0
Entirely late doing this review but just had to come and write one. Absolutely beautiful property. I felt like I was on vacation instead of a work trip - living room comfortable with a faux fireplace, comfy round loveseat, and pillows galore. French doors into the deck a nice touch. Great communication - had an issue at one point with an appliance (user error) and they responded within minutes to trouble-shoot. Will definitely stay here again on my next work visit!
5.0
Wonderful winter respite
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papa Dux. We were able to enjoy daily walks on the beach, local shops, restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance. While The 3 Dux is a charming, older home it is well maintained. Laura, the host, was welcoming and very responsive to our needs. Would love to return next year!
5.0
Wonderful!
Entirely late doing this review but just had to come and write one. Absolutely beautiful property. I felt like I was on vacation instead of a work trip - living room comfortable with a faux fireplace, comfy round loveseat, and pillows galore. French doors into the deck a nice touch.
Great communication - had an issue at one point with an appliance (user error) and they responded within minutes to trouble-shoot.
Will definitely stay here again on my next work visit!
5.0
Very cozy space that is central to many activities to do in Santa Barbara. We were really happy with our stay.
5.0
Birthday Weekend
Very cozy space that is central to many activities to do in Santa Barbara. We were really happy with our stay.
5.0
This property is in the heart of Santa Barbara with an easy walk to main street, beach, and harbor. It is beautifully appointed and maintained. We loved or time here!
5.0
What a gem!
This property is in the heart of Santa Barbara with an easy walk to main street, beach, and harbor. It is beautifully appointed and maintained. We loved or time here!
5.0
My daughter and I wanted a safe and convenient little get away during COVID and this beautiful apartment was just the ticket! Perfectly located (near the Natural Cafe on State Street). We used the beach cruisers (provided), enjoyed breakfast and the view from the sweet little deck and the fire pit at night. Nicely furnished and comfortable bedding. Easy walking distance to State Street, the Beach and The Fun Zone. Just great! Thank you for everything Laura!
5.0
Perfect getaway
My daughter and I wanted a safe and convenient little get away during COVID and this beautiful apartment was just the ticket! Perfectly located (near the Natural Cafe on State Street). We used the beach cruisers (provided), enjoyed breakfast and the view from the sweet little deck and the fire pit at night. Nicely furnished and comfortable bedding. Easy walking distance to State Street, the Beach and The Fun Zone. Just great! Thank you for everything Laura!
5.0
Great location, wonderful home
Great location, wonderful home
Great for a small family.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is $299 per night. This rental is $191 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Papa Dux - A Playful Urban Penthouse?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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