Title: Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29693318&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels - Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693400/29693318/95d0dd5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/97883b9d-41a4-4b0b-abc4-a7931543e08d-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library - Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693400/29693318/1ab655e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693400/29693318/cb28d4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families (Santa Barbara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693400/29693318/47677f4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Santa Barbara Zoo, Steps to the Sand: Enjoy beach views & a private fenced yard. Great for families provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Blue Ocean View Retreat) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71615000/71614987/5ffbbc97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Ocean View Retreat - Minutes to Beach Laguna - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=71614987&PinnedHotelID=71614987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93675900/93675853/ea630453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Apartment Close to Beach and Downtown! 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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 transportation 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.41779%2C-119.67276&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h0_AcFZsZLsddMhoLHPi2DIeJ2Q=) Santa Barbara, CA #### 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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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. 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