What to know about your stay

El Zapato (“the shoe” in Spanish)

was designed by whimsically renowned architect Jeff Shelton.

To best understand the layout of this spectacular and unique house, take the virtual tour. Three floors of pure delight await you!

Full House Overview from the top down:

El Zapato Exterior Street View

• (Top floor) Turquoise Penthouse: a master bedroom, three full baths, a panoramic rooftop deck, a huge living and dining room, plus another gourmet kitchen. 
• (Second floor) Green Cabana: a one-bedroom apartment with Queen bedroom, bath, a gourmet kitchen, and an outside deck. Note the deck on the second floor above the Arch — this is part of the Green Cabana which you can see has a completely private opening into the living room of the apartment!
• (First/ground level) 2 Courtyard Lobster Studio Bedrooms: with a large ADA bath facing a quiet private courtyard for your use. It is very safe and tranquil, a private sanctuary inside the gated courtyard.

Things to Note

  • Easily Walkable

    • Explore the best Santa Barbara attractions from El Zapato!

    • It’s just 3 blocks to State, 4 to the beach, 1 to the Farmer's Market, and countless downtown Santa Barbara shops and restaurants.

  • We offer

    • Coded gate entry on the street.

    • Free secure parking.

    • Private courtyard and garage area for bikes, etc.

    • TVs with standard cable

    • Excellent wifi throughout

    • Comfortable, new, firm foam-type mattresses.

    • The Lobster Studios also have sinks and share a very large ADA bathroom off the courtyard

    • Unparalleled Santa Barbara views from all levels of the home

  • Guest Interaction

    • Our host is always available, if not on-site, then by text or phone to answer questions and help with your visit.

    • We always have an available Property manager as well.

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