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

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We're Centrally located access from East Beach & Fess Parker's Doubletree Hotel.
Steps from East Beach
Back Cottage
Back Cottage Living Area
View from back cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 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

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

Property manager

David
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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. Travellers 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. 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 - 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
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Great Pacific Ice Cream 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).

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 327 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Great property. Great location. Easy communication with owners
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Toni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lcation
Location was wonderfulHouse was cleanTowel supply greatEverything workedWould definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary S.

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

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and comfortable place
We loved the patio area and found the beds to be so comfortable. The host was responsive and easy to work with, the property is just as described and the location is wonderful. They provided so many nice things in the kitchen and garage. Thank you for a wonderful stay we hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara Getaway
Cute cottage that is walking distance to the beach and parks which is perfect when traveling with a pet. Enjoyable stay. We just wish the weather would have been more cooperative as it rained a couple of days during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Josie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Nice house, great location beautiful garden just need some update in the bathroom and kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara Dream rental
Loved staying at the beach cottage. Beautiful neighborhood, great grocery store around the corner, a block from the ocean. Definitely coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, great location
This is a wonderful cottage for our stay during the Christmas holiday. There's a private, enclosed back patio with seatings and a BBQ. The place was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly
Our favorite place to stay near the beach and pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara perfection
Beautiful 2 bedroom with perfect kitchen. Very comfy bed and ample room for two adults and two Golden Retrievers that LOVED the fenced back yard. Close to everything we needed, thanks to Google navigation.Hope to return for a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shab N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage
We had a great, comfortable few days at the little cottage in Santa Barbara. Perfect location. Walked to beach then to pier and downtown. Safe clean neighborhood. Clean cottage. Had all the amenities. Cute little backyard. It was just what we needed. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Barbara beech house
The water view from the back cottage was great to wake up to. The location is great: near the zoo, away from busy State Street but close enough to walk to stuff. The kitchen was small but fully functional with a grocery store like a block away. The host provide lots of kids stuff, stroller, high chair, and even beach toys!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful, happy time
All went well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed our stay. Close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Great location! Walk to beach and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Troy F.

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

Verified traveller

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

cindy c.

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

John S.

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

Bruce M.

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

About the host

Hosted by David

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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!

Languages:

English

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