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

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a painting on the wall and a window with blinds.
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A wicker outdoor seating area with a pool, including two chairs and a sofa.
A view of a park with a building, trees, and a clear sky.
An aerial view of a large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a formal lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

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)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Travelers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chase Palm Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

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) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families on Nov 2, 2026 start from $346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

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

Check-out 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 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Cabrillo Pavillion and Chase Palm Park are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 381 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near the beach! Location is excellent, walk to the beach and walk to food drinks (Funk Zone). Little market on the corner was super convenient. The beach cottage had everything we needed and we loved the patio ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to the beach. Comfy beds and a great outdoor sitting area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2026
Lesley; thank you for taking the time to write a nice review, I am glad you enjoyed your stay…I hope you can we return in the future so we can earn five stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Try location was great and the property had everything. I loved the cute backyard! Very comfortable and cozy. David was very responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent. Issue with the water quality. When came in on Thursday the painters left the place sealed up, so we had paint fumes. Otherwise it was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
Glad you had a great time. We had our plumbing tested this am and the we passed the quality and taste test with flying colors. We had a painter who didn’t need to use two coats on the kitchen sink. We apologize for the oder when you arrived and am glad that opening the kitchen window helped eliminate the paint quickly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling cottage by the beach! Walk or bike to everything! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very comfortable and in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for our stay. Cozy retreat with a great location. It was clean and matched the photos and description. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and the home was cozy and charming. Having dedicated parking was a huge bonus. We were there in a heatwave and David, the host, made sure we had fans to cool the back bedrooms where the AC could not reach. No controlling weather, but he did go out of his way to keep us comfortable. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The place was clean and as described. Check in couldn’t have been easier and David did an excellent job of making sure we had everything we needed! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2026
Hi Rebecca; we enjoyed hosting your Santa Barbara stay. Thank you for taking the time to write your nice review. Hope you can return for a longer visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near the beach. Cozy and quaint. Best thing about this place is that East Beach Tacos is walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor space was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect!! We really enjoyed our stay ..: the cottage was charming, the owner was super responsive and accommodating and we loved the fenced yard for our furbabies!! Can’t wait to stay there again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, and the property was quiet and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Google will route you to the front driveway facing the main road The actual property is on the street behind this one and secluded with a driveway to park in front of the garageThe unit is very clean and comfortable with easy access to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and very responsive. The location was perfect for our needs. LOVED the backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was extremely quick. Perfect set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we love the location and the patio especially. Beds are so comfortable. We will likely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely perfect!!! Loved the location and will do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location can't be beat, and the back cottage is cozy and nicely appointed. The back yard is perfect for our small doggo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our stay , it has a bit of a view of the ocean and looks right into sandbar so if you’re a surfer bring a pair of binoculars for surf check from home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal for beach access and you can park three cars in the driveway. The backyard has a great view of the ocean and an area for lounging For the size of the cottage, the bedrooms were nice and large. I would recommend staying at this cottage to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. The kitchen had everything needed to cook dinner at home. Great backyard patio with views of ocean. Brand new grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2026
Hi John; I’m so happy you had a good trip. We appreciate you taking the time to write such a nice note and for complementing our cleaning crew who work hard to keep the cottage very clean. Thanks !
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