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Smart TV, books, music library
Smart TV, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Just steps from the beach

NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2024 - California Senate Bill 478 (SB478) eliminates hidden fees. The nightly rate quoted for this property includes the rental rate, host fee (cleaning fee) and 14% local taxes and VRBO service fee. SB478 applies to all hotel & vacation rentals throughout the state of California.

Cleaning Protocol:

As one of the few vacation rentals licensed for short term occupancy, we are dedicated to providing a clean and safe environment for our guests.

Welcome to coastal living at Costa Vida Cottage. We are less than 500 steps to the ocean in “East Beach”. This renovated cottage, complete with all new furnishings, beds and luxury linens offers two bedrooms (2 queens) each with flat screen tvs. The generously sized living room has a great room effect, including the dining area complete with mountain views and an adorable updated kitchen and vintage charm. Enjoy the front courtyard with gas BBQ and dining for 4 guests from this front unit of a cozy duplex. Four sand chairs, umbrellas and a cooler are provided for beach activities! We offer a Kryptonite Evolution Ground Anchor set in concrete for securing bikes in the driveway. Please provide your own bike lock and/or cable.

East Beach offers bike rentals as well as kayak, beach chair & umbrella rentals during the summer season. There are many places to enjoy in the Santa Barbara area including the Zoo which is about a five minute walk from the cottage. Stroll the boardwalk to enjoy miles of coastline. The Funk Zone (revitalized industrial area repurposed with trendy wineries, brew haus and shops) is a 5 minute ride for wine & beer tasting. Just steps away is Convivo Restaurant — fine dining on an ocean front patio. There is plenty of on-street parking in front of the cottage as well as a driveway. NOTE: Street cleaning Mon/Tues 1-3 p.m. Take a sunset cruise from the Harbor. BCycle offers electric/assist bike rentals around the corner from the cottage on both Milpas and Cabrillo.

Local Artisans display their wares on Sunday along the coastline. Loads of shopping & dining can be found along State Street. There are concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl under the stars. The Waterfront Shuttle departs in front of The Santa Barbara Inn taking you along Cabrillo for under a buck while the Downtown Shuttle takes you up State Street. The Botanical Gardens are something to see in Santa Barbara and Montecito.

Montecito is a 3-4 minute drive south for some nice restaurants and shopping, also home to Butterfly Beach across from the Four Seasons hotel.

Located steps from the cottage is Tri-County Produce (family owned, local produce) offering an array of goodies to prepare your homecooked fixings.

Enjoy a softball game or a workout at Cabrillo Park around the corner from the cottage. The choices are endless at this East Beach location. Craft the vacation you need as you choose. You’ll find the cottage to be open and comfortable with everything you need to enjoy a memorable stay year after year. Reserve your “go to” vacation spot today.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Lee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Renovated two Bedroom Vintage Cottage Steps Beach
NEW Listing Renovated two Bedroom Vintage Steps Beach
Just Steps From the Beach Cottage
Just Steps From the Beach Santa Barbara
Welcome to 2021 in the American Riviera
Just Steps From the Beach Cottage Santa Barbara
Grand Re opening!!!! Welcome Home to the American Riviera
Welcome to the American Riviera Just Steps From the Beach!

About the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Great Pacific Ice Cream Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just steps from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from the beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from the beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Just steps from the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 227 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Adorable and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Reunion
The property was perfect for us. Loved the high end appliances, soft comfy beds, living area. Classy touch with the bottle of champagne and cupcakes. Recommendations: Sturdier bathmat in bathroom, and a mirror in the back bedroom. If you turned the dresser toward the wall, you could access the plug. Women need to get ready with blow dryers, etc. With one bathroom, this would be helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We were visiting for our son’s bday. Perfect little cottage, nice amenities and walkable to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAnza I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Everything about the stay was easy and that was exactly what we were looking for with 2 young children (ages 2 & 3). Thank you for hosting, we all enjoyed your place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break Trip
Great spot for a quick trip and beautiful time of year. Easy to walk to the beach, food, and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised plus!
Very clean, comfortable, great neighborhood, and lots of extra little touches! It’s a 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We loved everything about this place. Clean, very close to the beach and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani K., Carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than Advertised
This is the cutest coastal cottage. The location is amazing. Everything you need to be comfortable is here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond expectation, amazing location
Everything was beyond expectation. Perfect location, walkable to grocery store, beach, wharf and downtown. Came with a parking spot, place was clean and had everything needed to enjoy a week at the beach. Highly recommend and hopeful to return one day. Thank you, great hosts !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect four days in Santa Barbara
After reading all the glowing reviews of this property, I wondered if it was really all that. Now my four days here have come and gone and honestly the place completely lived up to expectations. I loved it here. Somebody really put thought into what would make this a lovely space for guests - and they thought of everything. Guests might want to know that the back yard does not seem to be accessible. Perhaps this is because it is a duplex. We were okay with this. The cottage was extremely clean and I loved how it was decorated. Everything I needed was there and everything had a purpose. I also loved that the kitchenware was attractive and high quality. The location was excellent. The walk to State Street was a perfect length. It was my first time in Santa Barbara and I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The property provided everything you’d want for a beach vacation. Close proximity within 5-10 minutes walking for almost everything. The host was super friendly and was extremely accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for family and a toddler.
Not much to re-hash. Lovely home, and clean. Excellent AC and shower water pressure. Location is great, steps to anywhere you want to go, but street is quiet. Thanks Lee!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vlad R., San Francisco, CA,

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again
Awesome location. In walking distance to grocery store and short 20 minute walk along the beach to funk zone and state street. Super cute property and would rent again on the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Brentwood, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
We were very impressed with this wonderful cottage. Every detail was thought of and included. Location was great and we would certainly choose this comfortable properly on any return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at it's finest
If you can book a stay at this lovely cottage, consider yourself lucky. We can't say enough about the perfection of this home. Not only is it steps from beautiful East Beach, but it is immaculate with luxury touches. The host, Lee, is an incredibly kind person and is a phone call away should you need her. If we could give it ten stars, we would!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO Stay Ever!
This was the best VRBO I've ever booked or stayed in with others. It is sooo cute! The location is amazing (right by the beach and Convivo - an awesome restaurant). It was very clean and had everything we needed. It provided the perfect place for a group of middle-aged women to reconnect and have a lovely get-a-way. I want to come back to this VRBO with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Great location - walking distance to beach, restaurants, and funk zone. Clean home, nicely decorated, and driveway parking. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlight of Every Summer
We’ve enjoyed staying here for several years now. Darling house in a great location with wonderful owners. It’s got everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Santa Barbara Getaway
Lee's bungalow is cozy, clean, and located on an adorable street near East Beach in Santa Barbara. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants a perfect stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

denise h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Everything was perfect with some special touches to welcome us. First time I have rented a Vrbo that had fresh flowers on the table! Location was also perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
This amazing house so close to east beach was exactly what our family needed as a time to connect. Close to bike rentals and bike path to Butterfly Beach as well as good restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N., So Cal

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Little Place
This is our second time to stay at this property. The location is perfect. Just a couple of minutes away is a little grocery store that has everything you need. And every evening a taco truck is parked there. The cottage is so cute, spotless and is well equipped. We love sitting on the front patio enjoying drinks and a meal. The street is so quiet and peaceful, it’s the perfect place to end a busy day. We are already planning our next Santa Barbara get away at Costa Vida Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
We had a wonderful weekend stay at this property. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. We loved having our wine in the evenings on the cute patio. I Would highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loveliest cottage, beach community and time
Short term rental was never easier perfectly suited for accessing every site that local Santa Barbara offers. We walked to the beach, the pier, shops, night life, the zoo and great restaurants. The cottage was charming, spacious, and perfectly clean. We loved our evening glasses of wine on the patio, the incredibly comfortable beds, the driveway parking, the quiet and ever so friendly neighbors and community. We had no issues, and found all prior and posted instructions clear. We will be retuning and recommending the home to friends and family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect. The kitchen and home in general were well stocked with everything we’d need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024