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

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Santa Barbara

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .At this Santa Barbara Beach cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion. Chase Palm Park and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chase Palm Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬5 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

How close is Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families to the airport?

This cottage is 11.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

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

This cottage is a short 3-minute walk from East Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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.

Is there free parking at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

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

This cottage does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families to downtown Santa Barbara?

This cottage is 1.8 mi away from Santa Barbara.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 345 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
very gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival the check in/ entry of the home was easy with no complications. The East Cottage was clean and we felt very comfortable. Our beds were very comfy with clean cotton sheets and plush comforters. The house has all the basic amenities a beautiful view, centrally located for our trip. I loved that the furnishings were not your average cold cheap IKEA feel. The house is very charming. We have no complaints and the host was great. Thank you for a great stay. (Only wished the beds were bigger, but they were very comfy)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, relaxing place to stay for several days with our two fur babies. The location is excellent, just about a block from the gorgeous beach. The cottage is very clean and comfy, stocked with everything you need for a great stay. Our two dogs enjoyed playing in the completely fenced in backyard right off of the living room area. We enjoyed walking along State Street with all of its many shops and restaurants. David, the host was very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M., Argyle TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Easy to check in, had everything we needed. Close to small corner store and a great panaderia!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at East Beach Cottage! The proximity to the beaches and area attractions are prime. David is an accommodating host with quick response time to our questions. The pictures online are exactly what we got, including views of the beach from the fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mikehugh2

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for easy walks to walkway and bike lanes along ocean front. The walk up to the pier at night was amazing. The rooms are good size and the kitchen was perfect for us - Kurig coffee maker with coffee!, great fridge and range. The small fenced in backyard area is nice - well furnished with chaors and couch, table and umbrella. A bit boxed in by the high hedge and fence, but really good for coffee and reading in the fresh air. And the parking is great. Long-ish driveway leaves car right by the door to unit. Awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to East Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was ready on time, prepared and cleaned. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful stay!

Perfect walkable neighborhood, perfect location just steps from the beach, a lovely cottage with french doors to enjoy the Santa Barbara weather! My wife and I loved everything about our stay. Very communicative host.
View out the back french doors with a partial view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

You cannot beat this location. House was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Beach was gorgeous and just a very short walk. The ocean breeze through the living room was heaven!!! My son’s favorite was relaxing in the adorable yard after the beach, so funny!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

5th time here!

This is our 5th time to this amazing house. The location is perfect! The backyard is awesome for reading or a glass of wine. Brought our did this time and went to the dog beach for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with offstreet parking. Excellent location with access to amazing restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorota J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We stayed at cottage for 4 nights and had a great experience. Place is located walking distance everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

A group of 4 of us stayed here for a nearby wedding and it was great. Very close to the beach, a store, and the hotel the wedding was held at. Place was clean and comfortable. No issues, but the host was easily reached if there had been. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Your little gem in Santa Barbara is just perfect!We had an awesome time together and we’re really comfortable! We travel and do bring many items w us but you do have many wonderful items to choose fromI wish to rent from you every time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Folsom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A VRBO I recommend

There were 3 of us. We had such easy access to all things Santa Barbara had to offer. We 3 ladies felt safe enough to walk alone from the beach through the neighborhood without any problem. The property had everything we needed.needanquestions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Great property. Great location. Easy communication with owners
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toni H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lcation

Location was wonderfulHouse was cleanTowel supply greatEverything workedWould definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best of Santa Barbara

Perfect location, quiet and comfortable cottage, lovely fenced backyard, great for friends and families and pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Wonderful Stay!

We had an amazing stay at this place! The location is absolutely perfect—just a one-minute walk to the ocean, making morning and evening strolls along the coastline truly unforgettable. There's also a market nearby, making it super easy to grab wine, tea, or anything else we needed.The house itself was spotless and had everything we could possibly need. The backyard was spacious enough for our dogs to relax comfortably, which was a big plus. The owner was very responsive and made our stay worry-free.Another highlight was the food—within walking distance, we found a great taco stand and an incredible taco food truck. Both were delicious!Without a doubt, we will stay here again when we visit Santa Barbara. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

Nice house, great location beautiful garden just need some update in the bathroom and kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025