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# Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

Apartment in Santa Barbara with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara's entertainment district, Mama Dux offers a luxurious retreat just steps from the beach, Funk Zone, and restaurants. Enjoy a private patio with seating and BBQ area, or unwind in your spacious apartment featuring a fully stocked kitchen and two HDTVs.

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

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

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Mama Dux - A Sumptuous Urban Sanctuary

Summary:  
Sweet cocoon in the heart of fun, steps to beach, Funk Zone and restaurants. Mama Dux is on the ground floor with large private patio, fenced deck, large bedroom with king bed, attached living room with comfortable couch bed, a fully stocked kitchen, 2 HDTVs, High Speed WiFI, washer, dryer, bathroom with shower that has incredible pressure, AC, Heater, on-site free parking for one car. The apartment covers 630 square feet (60 square meters).  
  
The Space:  
Classy digs on the urban wine trail, In the heart of the entertainment district. Mama Dux is the ground floor apartment in The Dux, a three apartment hotel 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.  
  
Mama Dux comes with a large fenced private patio with seating and patio furniture and BBQ, a private deck leads into a large apartment with a bedroom and adjoining living room separated by curtains, a fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, a bathroom with very good water pressure, a washer and dryer and High Speed WiFi for those video calls. The main room has a king size bed with a large TV and the adjoining living room has a comfortable couch bed with another TV. The bedroom is separated from the living room with a curtain. If you are looking for a bedroom with more privacy, then Papa Dux is a better fit for you.  
  
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.  
Fully private apartment with exclusive use of the fenced patio and deck with BBQ.  
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

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach loungers
- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Massage

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair
- Printer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Bicycles
- Optional golf privileges
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing 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

- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycles
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electric car charging station
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

$1,000 fine if there is detectable tobacco or mari

Quiet time is from 10 pm to 10 am. Please respect 

### 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

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

This property accepts cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

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

Property Registration Number 62468

### Property is also known as

Classic Luxury Heart FUN Santa Barbara

Sumptuous Sanctuary ON Urban Wine Trail Apartment

Sumptuous Sanctuary Apartment

Sumptuous Sanctuary ON Urban Wine Trail

Sumptuous Sanctuary ON THE Urban Wine Trail Santa Barbara

Sumptuous Sanctuary

Apartment Sumptuous Sanctuary ON THE Urban Wine Trail

Classic Luxury IN THE Heart OF THE FUN

Sumptuous Sanctuary ON THE Urban Wine Trail

Mama DUX - Sumptuous Sanctuary ON THE Urban Wine Trail Apartment

## About the area

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Santa Barbara, CA

#### What's nearby

- Moreton Bay Fig Tree \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Santa Barbara City College \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Stearns Wharf \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km

#### Getting around

- Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Santa Barbara Craft Ramen - ‬4 min walk
- ‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬4 min walk
- ‪EOS Lounge - ‬2 min walk
- ‪Shaker Mill - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬4 min walk

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