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Coastal cottage with private patio - 2 minute walk to beach

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A beach with a clear view of the ocean and mountains in the distance.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.
A courtyard with a wooden fence, potted plants, and a building with a tiled roof.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.
An outdoor patio with a glass table, chairs, and umbrellas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at this cottage in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. .This cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chase Palm Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ospi Montecito - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Coastal cottage with private patio - 2 minute walk to beach

A relaxed haven for a coastal getaway, this private cottage is just a two-minute stroll to the golden shores of East Beach. Highlights include high-speed fiber optic internet, a fully equipped kitchen, hardwood floors, a large whirlpool tub for two, a walk-in shower, and a private gated patio with an outdoor shower and dining set. The master bedroom offers a brand new, king sized bed, air-conditioning, a gas fireplace, smart Roku TV, and bluetooth sound system. A second room features a built-in twin daybed and desk, perfect to use as an office or kid's room. Guests can also access a large, communal deck area that features sun loungers, a dining table, and a gas BBQ grill.

This home is just one block away from the famed East Beach and within walking distance of restaurants and local attractions such as the Santa Barbara Zoo, Bird Refuge, Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, and East Beach volleyball courts, all of which are within walking distance. Guests can also make use of the scenic bike and walking path that runs along East and West beach and houses some of the best shops, galleries, and restaurants that Santa Barbara has to offer. For locally grown and organic produce, Tri-County Produce is just a 3-minute walk away and features a fully stocked market that has everything you need. Stearns Wharf, The Funk Zone, Montecito, and downtown Santa Barbara are all just minutes away by car.

THINGS TO KNOW
Several other units are available for rent on the same property. If you need to accommodate a group or sleep more than four people, please inquire.
The freeway and train are just a couple of blocks away
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free cottage features books and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 723864

Property is also known as

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Coastal cottage with private patio - 2 minute walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and comfortable beds. Only complaint is that it was very expensive to have little things broken
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house location to the beach and restaurants was perfect. My family of 9 stayed there comfortably and were able to cook, visit and share meals. The house was clean but the bathrooms were a little worn. I would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our stay. It was a family reunion and wedding and we enjoyed ourselves very much.Bedrooms were very nice and quaint and bathrooms were very adequate. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Fun place to stay

Great location, fun house to stay in. Everyone has their own room and bathroom. Too bad there were no waves while we were there but still had fun at the beach.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
You’re paying for the location and the size of the house, but nothing else. It’s a very old house, which is completely fine, but it is quite literally falling apart. The furniture? Broken. Doors? Broken. Doorknobs coming out left and right, shower knobs falling out, stove pilot lights going out and then the place reeks of gas. The place can be old but it isn’t well maintained. Clean? Sure… but what does that matter when everything is broken?The money you spend on this house definitely does not go back into the guest experience. I would not recommend. I’m lucky the people I invited just thought it was “quirky” since we only stayed two nights but for how much I payed, it was utterly disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

Overall stay was great! Will be looking to come back in the future!

The environment was amazing and it’s location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Charming house in a quiet neighborhood

The house comfortable hosted our entire group with both comfortable private spaces and large welcoming public spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo J.

Excellent stay!

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Wonderful family vacation place

Everything was great- we’d definitely consider going again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Henrik I.

Long weekend in Santa Barbara

The house was great. We were able to comfortably house 8 people. Short walk to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennie J.

Great Stay!

Enjoyed this home for our family wedding in Santa Barbara
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Great property for family vacay

House was cool. The location was awesome. Enjoyed staying in a historical property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Great time, and plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay, and had plenty of room for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayson A.

Beautiful Old Home with AMAZING LOCATION

The front porch is to die for. The house sleeps 8 people easy peezy. Kitchen is fun to cook in. So close to everything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Vintage decor with crisp white bedding & a cozy mattress. I can see how this would be an excellent place for multiple couples to stay. Great location!! Very thoughtful extension of plugs near nightstands. Only negative is bathrooms, which are in need of updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Excellent location and beautiful inn.

Booking and checkin/check out was a beeeze. We loved this cute home which had some wonderful history with it. It was in a great location. We’d love to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan Elizabeth G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This is quite an old house in critical need of repair. The owners appear to have bought it merely to make money but not to invest in improvements. Examples: the sink in my bathroom leaked badly and plumbers could not fix it, so all I could do was place towels on the floor; the hot water faucet in the shower was broken and kept falling off; the house was advertised as having 6 hairdryers. There were five of us and we finally found one; woodwork is seriously banged up and gouged; floors are damaged; cupboards and drawers are painted shut as are windows. The owner needs to invest about 500k to fix the place, beginning with the bathroom I referred to. The house has a winning location, though. Very walkable and the beach is five minutes away by foot. So if damaged accommodations don’t bother you , you might like the place. I wouldn’t stay there again unless it had the necessary repairs. It’s a shame that the owners don’t do something with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely visit

The house offered plenty of space for our family to be together for games and meals. It is an easy walk to the beach and not too far from downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Perfect location for groups, beach activities and shopping.

It is a perfect house for families or groups who love to hang out together, and a super location. Each bedroom with own bathroom is a major plus and the kitchen is huge and manageable for 10 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gayle W.

Perfect place!

This house was perfect for our family of ten’s three night stay! Spacious yet cozy with a wonderful front porch perfect for early morning coffee conversation. Great location two blocks from the beach. No need for air conditioning during our mid-June stay. If you like older houses with lots of character, this is the house for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

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

Girls Birthday trip

We had a great time. The house was very comfortable and clean and close to alot of things. The little grocery store around the corner was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sally S.

Definitely Older Home

The millwork was beautiful. Location to the beach was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Nice accommodation for a large group near the beach

This quaint old home works well for a large group with its 5 rooms each with its own bath. Our family used this place for a recent wedding weekend where family was all gathering. The location near the beach is great and the large kitchen, eating area and open living space lend to easy places to gather. There are some updates that could be done in the bathrooms and working of the lights/fixtures, but for many, that is part of the charm.