Welcome to Casa Playa, a freestanding Spanish Colonial-style retreat in Santa Barbara's sought-after West Beach neighborhood--just moments from the sand, the Funk Zone, and Lower State Street. Currently fully licensed with the City of Santa Barbara and remitting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), this property offers a rare opportunity to own a compliant short-term rental in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. Designed by Jeff Berkus and built in 2008 by Berkus Construction, Casa Playa is Platinum LEED and Green Home Certified. Thoughtful updates include wide-plank French oak floors, Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, radiant floor heating powered by Rinnai tankless heater zone controls, and an EV charger for modern convenience.The flexible three-bed, three-bath layout provides privacy across two full suites. The entry-level suite features its own entrance and two patios, while the top-level suite showcases vaulted ceilings and a terrace with ocean, mountain, and red-tile-roof views. The main level centers around an open living area with fireplace, Juliette balcony, built-in BBQ, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.Additional highlights include a finished two-car garage with storage, laundry off the kitchen, and multiple outdoor living spaces. A strong rental history and detailed pro-forma are available to qualified buyers. Nestled on a tree-lined street in Yanonali Court, Casa Playa offers a sense of sanctuary while remaining steps from Santa Barbara's coastal lifestyle and with easy 101 freeway access.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Furnished
- Door Features: French Doors
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener, Refrigerator
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Individual Room
Other Rooms
- Great Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
- Heating Features: Radiant
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Patio
- Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained, Paved
Land Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Garage - Single Door, Driveway
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Management, Maintenance Grounds
- Association Fee: 612
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 612
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Park, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Santa Barbara
- Directions: Yanonali court
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: VC81 - Santa Barbara
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: VC81 - Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number: 033200003
- Walk Score: 88
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2148
- Year Built: 2008
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Entry Level: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 17
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: Three Or More
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: Spanish
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Water Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source: Public