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

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
Place, West Beach
Place, Stearns Wharf
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

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

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Ynez Valley and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Travelling with kids? Make time for Santa Barbara Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Santa Barbara Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.0 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
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪El Sitio - ‬15 min walk
‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min walk
‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬5 min walk

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 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.

Exceptional

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

29 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

17 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nancy K.

18 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

mikehugh2

29 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

nancy p.

15 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage near the beach

Perfect place to stay over a wedding weekend in SB!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

26 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Ann B.

7 May, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach cottage

Lovely location near East Beach. We truly enjoyed our stay in Santa Barbara!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrie S.

26 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

It was great to walk to beach and downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

6 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Season Fun

Had a blast at this property and was a beautiful place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

12 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and place

Place was a great space for two couples, and was well decorated for our beach stay. Close to beach and shopping. Just what we were looking for!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

7 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location with a beautiful courtyard!

This property is in the ideal location for families. The zoo, beach and parks are all less than a 15 minute walk away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

19 Feb, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Clean excellent backyard. Easy walk to zoo and state street stores.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

25 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This was the perfect cottage for our week long stay. There were so many extra amenities, we truly felt at home. The back patio was so beautiful, and the ocean view was an added bonus. If we ever visit Santa Barbara agian, we will definitely look into staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie S.

7 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, enjoyed our stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay with our 2 dogs. The location of the property is close to everything including a 5 min walk to the beach. House is great for a couple or small family. Inside needs to be freshened up a bit with decor and cleanliness but overall we had a nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle L., Santa Barbara Ca,

7 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Adorable back yard. Had all the beach gear you need Chairs, Boogie boards, Cooler. Walking distance to Tri County Market and the Beach. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

15 Dec, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place

I loved how accessible this place is to the beach and to town. There's no better value for the location in town. It's spotless and made my trip spectacular. Don't miss this gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

29 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, lovely cotrage

Perfect for a stroll to the beach. Had all the amenities that we needed. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

10 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps to sand w beach views

Responsive and communicative Owner who went out of his way to help us. Lovely, lovely, charming spot

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

14 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

Wonderful location for beach, running/walking, bike riding, and downtown Santa Barbara. Charming cottage, generously appointed, good beds, private backyard, very quiet. Host is committed to excellent experience for guests. Will definitely go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARYANN L.

6 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lorna B.

21 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk to beach from colorful, clean, comfortable cottage

This was the perfect ‘home’ for three women friends to get beach time and to walk to dining and shopping. We appreciate the availability of beach items to use, off street parking, close to Sprouts market, cleanliness of the home and colorful decor. The beds were comfy… even the sleeper sofa. Lots of towels and bedding to use. Nice patio too.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeley B., Ogden, USA

22 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and comfortable place!

I almost don't want to review too highly so it wont be booked when we return...and we will definitely be returning! The cottage was well furnished. Comfy bed, all other furniture and kitchen were great, outdoor furniture was top of the line. The location was perfect with an ocean view and walkable to everywhere downtown and the funk zone. Parking is available. Absolutely not one problem or complaint!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Irina K.

2 Feb, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter break in beautiful Santa Barbara

The location is absolutely unbeatable. It is literally a few minutes walk from lovely and vast East beach as well as a nice supermarket and restaurants. It is very close to downtown as well. The property has a very pretty fancied and private backyard that is ideal for a meal as well as for a dog. The condo has everything necessary for a cozy stay. We spent very happy 2 weeks there exploring beautiful Santa Barbara and surroundings. Very enjoyable

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

10 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat it

Great small cottage to spend a few days in while visiting Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. Location is ideal to the beach, a walk to downtown, or a drive to any of the wonderful scenic locations nearby. Communication could not have been any better - clear, quick, accurate. Clean. Property and amenities just as advertised. Definitley would go back if we're visiting again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Nell W.

2 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, cozy spot!

This place was exactly as advertised. A cozy spot close to East Beach. It's the PERFECT place for you if you plan on eating at the many fantastic restaurants nearby. It might not be the best fit if you plan on making a lot of your own meals. That being said, we had a fantastic visit, were pleased with the property management, the amenities, and the location. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Santa Barbara :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by David

We have one of the few legal short term vacation rentals in The City of Santa Barbara (state license 64614). We are the owner of the property so you deal directly with us, no property managers or outside parties, therefore, our first priority is that you have an outstanding experience. Always new and clean linens, freshly landscaped and pristine in every way.

Why they chose this property

East Beach named top beach in California and in this years & top ten nationally by a "Dr Beach" and featured in Sunset magazine. East Beach in Santa Barbara has the one of the best weather, views and lifestyle in the US and the world!

What makes this property unique

Amazing Views and access to the Ocean, White Sand Beach, State Street, and all the action. Now with a new air condition our location is the best Santa Barbara has to offer!