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Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Room options

Terrace/patio

Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (219)
The price is AU$917
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!
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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 - ‬12 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families

NOTICE: Effective 7/1/2024 - California Senate Bill 478 (SB478) eliminates hidden fees. The nightly rate quoted on VRBO for this property includes 100% of the rental rate, host fee (cleaning fee) AND14% local taxes AND all VRBO service fees. SB478 applies to all hotel & vacation rentals throughout the state of California.

We have an Irreplaceable Location with Direct Ocean Views from the back unit. Only 1 Block Off Ocean. The only area separating The BACK COTTAGE accross the street and the Ocean is the Beautiful Santa Barbara Park!
Come discover the charm, beauty and diversity of Santa Barbara from the convenience and peace of The Cottages at East Beach.
The Back unit is fully furnished with two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, 60” HD TV's w/ Blue Ray DVD, Wireless Internet access, as well as off-street parking. The property is recently renovated and the interiors are professionally decorated to provide our guests with the ultimate in style and comfort. The cottage offers views to Cabrillo Park and the ocean. We have two stroller-joggers, beach chairs and towels, pack-n-plays and some beach toys. This cottage is a true getaway that has it all. Come, relax and enjoy the spirit of Santa Barbara!

Other Activities
This unique location allows you to literally walk across the street to famed East Beach and be within walking distance to the waterfront and harbor, downtown as well as Montecito, For those who want to venture farther out there is the wine country and many other worthwhile attractions. This is a delightful property to hold family reunions and is extremely kid friendly. The nearby zoo and enticing playgrounds make great play time while Santa Barbara hosts a variety of fabulous eateries for every taste and budget. Contact us today and treat yourself to the delightful winter when the crowds disappear and the weather is heavenly.

Keywords: ocean view 2 bedroom pet friendly

Property manager

David

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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • 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

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

Steps Sand Beach Views Private Fenced Yard Great Families House
Steps Sand Beach Views Private Fenced Yard Great Families
Steps Sand Beach Views Private Fenced Yard Great Families House
Steps Sand Beach Views Private Fenced Yard Great Families House
Steps Sand Beach Views Private Fenced Yard Great Families

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of East Beach, Cabrillo Pavillion and Chase Palm Park. Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 314 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage by the beach.
We stayed here with our 2 teens for a birthday weekend & it was perfect. Location was within walking distance of beach, Stearns wharf, mini-market, & restaurants. Very happy with cottage. It was cozy, had a great kitchen with coffee maker, large tv, plenty of room for 5 people including our 2 chihuahuas. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to enjoy the Santa Barbara area
We had a great time, enjoying all that the house had to offer. The location is great as it is near a small market, the Zoo, and the beach. Great walkability score. The backyard is very nice and being just off the living room it was great for our dogs to go in and out. The grill was a very nice Weber and made for good cooking. The kitchen is small but was good for what we needed it for. The beds were very comfortable! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M., West Linn, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean, super comfortable!
The property is exactly as advertised: clean, comfortable, close to East Beach and amenities. Private back yard/patio with excellent sun exposure. Our host David was very responsible; helped us with an issue of our own making (thanks David!) This is a wonderful neighborhood of private, quiet family homes. Added bonus off-street parking too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce V., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Well managed. Missed not having fenced area for dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly
Our favorite place to stay near the beach and pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near the beach!
Everything was just like the listing. Very comfortable for me and my two teenage boys. We spent a lot of time at the beach and just hanging around the immediate area. The grocery store around the corner was very convenient. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Right next to the park and beach. Lots of fun in walking distance. Loved the mountains overlooking the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We enjoyed seeing the sights and finding good eats. A little cool for the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We had a wonderful visit. Location is perfect and communication with the host is great. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Great location! Walk to beach and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Heat Escape
We had a fantastic time at the cottage. Awesome location, comfortable space inside and out. The weather was perfect with a cool ocean breeze. We shopped at the corner grocery store and ate yummy food at the taco truck. So convenient! Best part was the ease of walking our 11 year old dog and being able to park in the driveway. Perfect escape from the desert heat. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location can’t be beat and the neighborhood is very quiet. The house is comfortable with a cute backyard. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed for making simple meals. We enjoyed using the BBQ on our last day to grill local fish that we bought from Santa Barbara Fish Market at the harbor, a 5 minute drive from the house. Check in and out was easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuong l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location.
Our family had a wonderful time. The vacating rental was true to picture. The property was clean and the area was quiet. We enjoyed morning walks to the beach and we even walked to the zoo that was close by. We had an issue with the smoke detector beeping randomly and we messaged David who replied back promptly. We've stayed in many rentals over the years and this was the most peaceful. Thank you David for hosting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Our 5th year staying at this cottage, great walk ability to beach and restaurants!! Owners are very easy to deal with, can’t wait for next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This house is a great place to stay. You cannot beat the location! It is walking distance to a great market, the beach, parks, hotels. Parking is very easy in the driveway. It was nice that a stroller and a crib were provided. The backyard was a lovely place to hang out with very comfortable furniture and a big umbrella. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay. Close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage! Great location
We had a great stay at East Beach Cottage. It was perfect for our family stay. The cottage was exactly as described. The location was perfect for walking to the zoo, beach and restaurants. The extras in the garage were much appreciated, stroller, beach toys, beach chairs, etc. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare some easy meals. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of towels and extra bedding. We felt very safe and enjoyed exploring Santa Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place - Great Location!
Very Clean. EASY walk to beach. Removed from all the busyness around State Street and the pier - but you can long walk or drive there. Little back yard was super nice to relax in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
This is a great location in SB. On a quiet street, but walking distance to so many attractions. House was well-appointed and very comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic accommodations and location!
We had a wonderful stay here! The check-in process was very straightforward and easy. David was extremely responsive, communicative, and kind. The kitchen is well stocked. The space is absolutely darling, and super comfortable. The yard is amazing, private, and has great outdoor furniture. Being able to park in the driveway was so convenient. The location is outstanding. Great to have the beach, a nice grocery store, and lots of yummy restaurants nearby. Also, the bed was super comfortable, and it was nice that they were plenty of extra sheets and towels, including beach towels. Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARYANN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
Property was as described, very nice location and easy walk to beach. Town was very close by but you might want to drive instead of walking into town. Parking in town was easy to find and restaurants were excellent There was a small grocery store within 50 yards of the house which was very convenient, as property had all the amenities, including a very clean gas grill and lovey patio to relax after a long day of sight seeing. We would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth V., Sacramento, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice East Beach Cottage
We enjoyed our mother-daughter weekend at the cottage. The location is quiet and only a short walk to the beach. The unit was clean and had everything we needed. The private back patio was a nice amenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Santa Barbara Beach Location
Comfortable beds! Walkable location to the wharf, downtown, and favorite Santa Barbara restaurants! I have recommended this property to friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay - thank you!
awesome location - walk to the beach, the market, restaurants and more. backyard with a view to the ocean was perfect. loved having the parking spot right outside the door of the cottage. beds were comfy and the place was nice & quiet for a good night sleep after adventures during the day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024