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

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Close to Santa Barbara Zoo, Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

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

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 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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • 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

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

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

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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.7 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
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬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).

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

On-site 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 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.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 350 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

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

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

Dorota J.

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

mikehugh2

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eva I.

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

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

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

Julie A.

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

Great Stay

We had a fantastic time for a long Easter weekend! Perfect locations and perfect spot for our family of 4 adults and 2 dogs! Will be looking to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

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

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

Patricia C.

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

Great stay

The house was very pretty and well decorated and stocked. Great location. Owner was very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Gerard S.

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

Ruth P.

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

Great Santa Barbara Beach Location

Comfortable beds! Walkable location to the wharf, downtown, and favorite Santa Barbara restaurants! I have recommended this property to friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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

Elizabeth P.

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

Kathryn R.

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

Perfect Spot

This is a great location in SB. On a quiet street, but walking distance to so many attractions. House was well-appointed and very comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024