Title: The Hidden Gem - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/d327672e.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) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/6c60d0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118132300/118132247/601033eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Santa Barbara Zoo, The Hidden Gem provides amenities like 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 transportation - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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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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 ## 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 - 1.4 km - West Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 2.6 km #### Getting around - Santa Barbara Station - 7 min drive - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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? > Check-out 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 mi (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.