Ideally located in the centre of Santa Barbara, The 3 Dux offers express check-in and check-out and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. The property offers allergy-free units and is set less than 1 km from East Beach. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, units at the apartment complex also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The apartment has a barbecue and a garden. Popular points of interest near The 3 Dux include West Beach, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Antioch College. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Santa Barbara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terry
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location. Well furnished, great kitchen, nice patio and bikes available was particularly welcome.
  • Gail
    United States United States
    I loved the elegantly efficient use of limited space and the location was stellar. The hosts provided lots of cozy little touches to make guests feel comfortable. I enjoyed people watching from the secluded front porch. I hope to return soon for...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The outdoor space was like an oasis in the city and the interior seating was very comfortable.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Good location in Santa Barbara. We had the upstairs apartment, which was nicely designed and cozy. We were half way on a driving holiday so was great to be able to use the washing machine and dryer. Balcony looked nice, although we didn't use it...
  • William
    Ireland Ireland
    beautiful top floor apartment with lovely outdoor deck, and a great atmosphere all the mod cons you could use washer drier etc… great location for town centre and the beach we had a super time there it’s a great place to chill
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A washing machine and a dryer after 10 days on the road was like finding a free bottle of champagne in the fridge! Also loved the porch and had a beer or two there in the evening.
  • David
    United States United States
    Great location. Unit was very comfortable and spacious for our party of 3.
  • Elisabeth
    France France
    Son emplacement, ses équipements, le confort et le decor
  • Claire
    United States United States
    The property is very cozy, clean and has everything you could possibly need. It has a nice big deck with views of the hills. It's also within walking distance to every place we were planning on going which is why we chose it. The owners are really...
  • Dennis
    United States United States
    Our second stay. Even easier to navigate, like coming home to a second home. Everything we needed. Still young enough to navigate narrow stair for the upstairs apartment.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Debbie Garven

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Debbie Garven
The 3 Dux is a beautiful old craftsman two-story home with three separate apartments. The upstair Papa Dux is a one bedroom with a deck that includes a fire pit and overlooks the beautiful foothills of Santa Barbara. It has a full kitchen, laundry and bath with shower. The ground floor Mama Dux is a very large studio with a king bed and a daybed that sleeps two. It has a full kitchen, laundry and bath with shower. It also has a deck and a private patio. The Baby Dux is our small ground floor studio. It has a unique queen size couch bed that opens to a flat surface. You lay down a thick tempurpedic mattress covered in a duvet for extra comfort. All bedding is covered in duvets which serve as sheets. It has a kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, heat inducting hot plate, small refrigerator and toaster. There's a shower and laundry.
My name is Debbie Garven. I'm a friend of the cousin of the owner who was managing the property for over 12 years. I have lived in Santa Barbara all my life.
Our neighborhood is commercial/residential. We are one block from State Street and four blocks up from the beach.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The 3 Dux
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The 3 Dux takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$450 is required on arrival. That's about £352. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCarte BlancheUnionPay credit card
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

A damage deposit of US$450 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The 3 Dux

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The 3 Dux on this page.

  • The 3 Dux can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The 3 Dux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The 3 Dux offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental

  • The 3 Dux is 0.8 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The 3 Dux has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The 3 Dux is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The 3 Dux on this page.

  • Yes, The 3 Dux is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from The 3 Dux. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.