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Just steps from the beach

Cottage with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Dining
Welcome to coastal living at Costa Vida Cottage, where East Beach's relaxed atmosphere and mountain views blend with vintage charm. Enjoy a BBQ in the front courtyard or stroll down to the ocean, just steps away. Take advantage of bike rentals nearby and explore Santa Barbara's trendy wineries or enjoy fine dining on an oceanfront patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Just steps from the beach

NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2024 - California Senate Bill 478 (SB478) eliminates hidden fees. The nightly rate quoted for this property includes the rental rate, host fee (cleaning fee) and 14% local taxes and VRBO service fee. SB478 applies to all hotel & vacation rentals throughout the state of California.

Cleaning Protocol:

As one of the few vacation rentals licensed for short term occupancy, we are dedicated to providing a clean and safe environment for our guests.

Welcome to coastal living at Costa Vida Cottage. We are less than 500 steps to the ocean in “East Beach”. This renovated cottage, complete with all new furnishings, beds and luxury linens offers two bedrooms (2 queens) each with flat screen tvs. The generously sized living room has a great room effect, including the dining area complete with mountain views and an adorable updated kitchen and vintage charm. Enjoy the front courtyard with gas BBQ and dining for 4 guests from this front unit of a cozy duplex. Four sand chairs, umbrellas and a cooler are provided for beach activities! We offer a Kryptonite Evolution Ground Anchor set in concrete for securing bikes in the driveway. Please provide your own bike lock and/or cable.

East Beach offers bike rentals as well as kayak, beach chair & umbrella rentals during the summer season. There are many places to enjoy in the Santa Barbara area including the Zoo which is about a five minute walk from the cottage. Stroll the boardwalk to enjoy miles of coastline. The Funk Zone (revitalized industrial area repurposed with trendy wineries, brew haus and shops) is a 5 minute ride for wine & beer tasting. Just steps away is Convivo Restaurant — fine dining on an ocean front patio. There is plenty of on-street parking in front of the cottage as well as a driveway. NOTE: Street cleaning Mon/Tues 1-3 p.m. Take a sunset cruise from the Harbor. BCycle offers electric/assist bike rentals around the corner from the cottage on both Milpas and Cabrillo.

Local Artisans display their wares on Sunday along the coastline. Loads of shopping & dining can be found along State Street. There are concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl under the stars. The Waterfront Shuttle departs in front of The Santa Barbara Inn taking you along Cabrillo for under a buck while the Downtown Shuttle takes you up State Street. The Botanical Gardens are something to see in Santa Barbara and Montecito.

Montecito is a 3-4 minute drive south for some nice restaurants and shopping, also home to Butterfly Beach across from the Four Seasons hotel.

Located steps from the cottage is Tri-County Produce (local produce) offering an array of goodies to prepare your homecooked fixings.

Enjoy a softball game or a workout at Cabrillo Park around the corner from the cottage. The choices are endless at this East Beach location. Craft the vacation you need as you choose. You’ll find the cottage to be open and comfortable with everything you need to enjoy a memorable stay year after year. Reserve your “go to” vacation spot today.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

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 grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • 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

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We have staff with severe pet allergies so PLEASE DO NOT ASK OR SHOW UP WITH A PET as we can not accommodate this request.
No more than 4 people sleeping or visiting the house. Please be respectful of our neighbors - quiet hours 9 pm to 8 am.
Candle lighting and incense burning is prohibited.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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, a first aid kit 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Renovated two Bedroom Vintage Cottage Steps Beach
NEW Listing Renovated two Bedroom Vintage Steps Beach
Just Steps From the Beach Cottage
Just Steps From the Beach Santa Barbara
Welcome to 2021 in the American Riviera
Just Steps From the Beach Cottage Santa Barbara
Grand Re opening!!!! Welcome Home to the American Riviera
Welcome to the American Riviera Just Steps From the Beach!

About the area

Map
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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just steps from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from the beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from the beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Just steps from the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 265 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great cottage in a perfect location! Everything in this well/appointed home was ready for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Great Location!

Beautiful home in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

A wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage that was clean, centrally located and love the decor and special touch to details..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Quiet Escape

Excellent location and great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and very well appointed with every thought given to any little thing that one might need during the stay. Only suggestion is better mattresses on the beds.Thank you so much - beautiful little cottage and lovely thoughtful extras
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great location

Adorable and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

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

LOVED IT!!!

We were in Santa Barbara for my niece's wedding and could not have chosen a better property. Location was prime and everything we needed was provided PLUS there was a surprise in the fridge...so appropriate for the occasion. No question: If you need a place in Santa Barbara, look no further. Definitely five stars, 100% recommend!!!
Front View
Neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cutest Cottage

Loved our stay! Neighborhood is so safe and walking distance to the beach. Listing justice describe. Beds are so comfortable! Would definitely recommend and rent again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Perfect spot

We were visiting for our son’s bday. Perfect little cottage, nice amenities and walkable to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect getaway

Everything is so well appointed, Lee thought about everything. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

College Visit and Birthday Gift

Great place that was cute and close to beach, bikes, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Like a 5 star hotel!

The cottage was furnished with everything you could possibly want and it felt like a 5 star hotel. The location was perfect as well
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Loved this property!

The property was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. It had a really cozy feeling, and we enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving there with family. It was within easy walking distance to the beach and walking paths.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anjali P.

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

Exactly like the listing!

Cute cottage in Santa Barbara steps away from East Beach, a short walk to Stearn’s wharf and 1 min drive to get onto 101. Clean, and exactly as pictured with comfortable rooms and lots of items in kitchen and towels in the bathroom. Also great as it has free parking, both with a small driveway and plenty of street parking in front of the house. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise h.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Everything was perfect with some special touches to welcome us. First time I have rented a Vrbo that had fresh flowers on the table! Location was also perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai B., New York, NY

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

Wonderful cozy cottage in an incredible location!

Wonderful cozy cottage in an incredible location! Our kids loved being so close to the beach, so close to the zoo, so close to public transit to downtown Santa Barbara. You can’t beat this location, and we appreciated all the thoughtful gestures like holiday decorations, Prosecco bottle, fresh flowers, and ground coffee. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Charming home!

What a beautiful cottage! It was comfortable and had everything we needed. Centrally located to all our destinations around town. Loved walking to the pier each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray G.

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

House by the beach

Great property, great price, short walk to the beach, store, food trucks, etc. Couple miles from downtown Santa Barbara. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

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

Wonderful Stay - Great Host

Warmly decorated, champagne in the frig, small but efficient floor plan. Tight driveway, but grateful to have dedicated parking anywhere in SB. A true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda d.

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

Best VRBO ever!

I have stayed in many VRBO‘s in this by far was the cleanest, well stocked and organized home.. The Christmas decorations during our December visit were such a nice touch. Location is great. Very close to the beach. Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a cute ass type home during their stay in Santa Barbara..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAULA B., Hopkins MN

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

Family visit to SB

this charming cottage has everything we could have asked for and more! The beds and linens are beyond comfy, the rooms are laid out well and decor is well done. The kitchen is well equipped. Special touches by the hosts were noticed and appreciated. We’d love to stay again during a return to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Beautiful Cottage! I minute walk to beach.

This cottage was so beautifully appointed. The homeowner left champagne for toasting and all the amenities were fantastic. The front patio was perfect for drinking a cup of coffee in the morning or a drink at night. The neighborhood is quiet yet close to an active part of town near the zoo and walking to lots of great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

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

Beautiful cottage, makes you feel at home!

We had a wonderful stay, the property is beautiful and the location is great. The name of the of street says it all, Orilla del Mar is literally translated as next to the sea. We can tell the attention to detail inside to make us comfortable was on point. Thanks Lee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Absolutely perfect

Steps from the beach, the zoo, and multiple playgrounds, this property was PERFECT for my family. The house is beautifully appointed with tons of thoughtful touches and amenities from a generous and caring owner. Thank you, Lee! We cannot WAIT to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad L., Tempe, AZ USA

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

Cozy Cottage in Santa Barbara Paradise

This was our second stay at this wonderful villa. Just as it was before, it is cozy, clean, and a very comfortable place to hang out. Location is convenient to a local market and within walking distance of the beach and the SB zoo. The villa had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable. The host was very accommodating and communication was excellent. We especially enjoyed the outdoor seating and table where we had morning coffee and our afternoon happy hour. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021