Just steps from the beach
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Montecito, this lovely cottage for $444 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. 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. In accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines we have adopted specific disinfection protocols. Housekeeping staff has been instructed to wash their hands and put on impermeable, disposable gloves before they begin cleaning. High-touch surfaces such as counters, doorknobs, tables, hard-backed chairs, remotes, light switches, wardrobe and cabinet handles, sinks, bedside tables are part of a two-step cleaning approach using soap and hot water, followed by disinfectant solution. Low-touch surfaces such as floors, walls are cleaned using hot water and detergent. Towels, linens and other laundry are cleaned on high heat wearing disposable gloves. Following the disinfection process cleaning staff disposes of all gloves and thoroughly washes hands. Before, during and after the entire process the cottage is ventilated. Welcome to coastal living at Costa Vida Cottage. We are less than 500 steps to the ocean in “East Beach”. This newly 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 recently constructed 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 (family owned, 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!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Montecito, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(198 Reviews)
5.0
Well equipped and nicely furnished. Great location and all very comfortable. Would recommend.
2.0
Good:
The place looked exactly like the photos. From a hosting perspective, everything was executed extremely well. And it was the cleanest short term rental I've ever stayed at in terms of dirt, dust, stains, etc. The furniture was very nice and comfortable, including really nice bedding/mattresses. The place had every possible thing you could need and then some.
Bad:
Random ants would show up in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathroom and get on/in our stuff.
The house has a strong "old house" odor throughout, but we got used to it quickly. My wife slept with the baby in the back room and I slept with my other kid in the carpeted room. That room has a strong mildew odor that I initially attributed to the "old house" smell, but once I laid down, I realized it was much stronger. It's more noticeable when laying in bed because it seems to be coming from the floor/carpet. The first night I got into bed before 10 PM and couldn't sleep due to the odor. Finally, around 1:00 AM, I gave up and opened the window (it was 45F outside). It helped with the odor, but then there was an owl hooting all night. I finally fell asleep around 3AM and had to be up before 7 with the kids. This was our only full day in town and it was rough. The second night, I opened the window before bed and it helped again, but between the train horns, hooting owl(s), cars and people passing by, and the cold, I didn't get much sleep. I'm happy to be home.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
What a comfortable convenient place to stay. I will be back for Sure!
5.0
House was very comfortable and had everything we needed
5.0
Great location. Property as presented, roomy great style, clean, very close to the beach. Communication was great. Check in easy. Well equipped kitchen. We will be back
5.0
This cute cottage was perfect location to the beach, and quiet little neighborhood. Close to the zoo as well. The beds were so comfy!!
5.0
I will start by saying that this was one of the best Vrbo stays I have ever booked. The house itself was very cute and clean, and we felt very at home during our stay. The property manager was very responsive and accommodating, allowing us to host a couple of extra family members that we hadn't seen in years for a dinner on one of the nights we were there. The cottage was well equipped for all of our cooking needs, and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay here very much!
4.0
Lee was a great host and was very responsive . This home was literally a 5 min walk to beach, 10 to the Pier. It was very cute, had very comfortable bed, well stocked and very clean
Would stay again
5.0
The house was super cute and well appointed. The beds were super comfy and had the best sleep I’ve had in a while. The only thing to note is that the bed room in the back does not have a closet, so everything we had for our event that needed to be hung went into the second bedroom near the kitchen. It worked out, but a free standing hanger rack in that back room would be clutch.
5.0
The cottage was cozy and had ample supply of towels, kitchen appliances, and everything you would need for a comfortable stay! The interior design of the cottage was cute and made us feel very relaxed.
5.0
This was a spectacular rental! The cottage was immaculate and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Santa Barbara, due in large part to our charming accommodations. Staying in an entire little house is so much better than a hotel room! The location of the cottage is perfect. The street is quiet with plenty of parking, and it's an easy two block walk to the beach. For those interested in eating out, Convivo Restaurant in the Santa Barbara Inn is right around the corner. The owner, who definitely has an eye for detail, has thoughtfully provided snacks, coffee, treats, and even a lovely bottle of Prosecco to enjoy in comfortable, tastefully decorated surroundings. An easy drive from the Pasadena area, this will definitely be our "home away from home" in future trips to Santa Barbara.
5.0
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Santa Barbara, due in large part to our charming accommodations. Staying in an entire little house is so much better than a hotel room! The location of the cottage is perfect. The street is quiet with plenty of parking, and it's an easy two block walk to the beach. For those interested in eating out, Convivo Restaurant in the Santa Barbara Inn is right around the corner. The owner, who definitely has an eye for detail, has thoughtfully provided snacks, coffee, treats, and even a lovely bottle of Prosecco to enjoy in comfortable, tastefully decorated surroundings. An easy drive from the Pasadena area, this will definitely be our "home away from home" in future trips to Santa Barbara.
5.0
This property provides a semi-luxurious experience in a cottage setting. The property is decorated in a quaint, cushy style with his and her plush bath robes, Danish ceramic dishes, and fresh flowers on dining room table. The living experience extends to the outside porch with a rustic high top table setting area tucked into a beautiful vined terrace. A five minute walk to the beach rounds out a delightful experience.
10.0
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
10.0
An absolutely exquisite property that was a dream to live in. Immaculate condition with every detail thoughtfully planned out with amenities galore! Not to mention the amazing location just steps from the beach. The private driveway was an extra bonus that few properties offer. If you are lucky enough to grab a reservation, you will have a vacation of a lifetime!
5.0
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
5.0
An absolutely exquisite property that was a dream to live in. Immaculate condition with every detail thoughtfully planned out with amenities galore! Not to mention the amazing location just steps from the beach. The private driveway was an extra bonus that few properties offer. If you are lucky enough to grab a reservation, you will have a vacation of a lifetime!
10.0
The blooming cottage garden in the front made the place so welcoming. Because the beach was so close, we went there multiple times a day, to walk the strand in different lights. it was great to have a good grocery store only a block and a half away while being on a fully residential, very quiet block.
10.0
Highly recommend this house. We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect and it had absolutely everything we needed. Thank you so much!
5.0
This was our first time using VRBO, and I was a little nervous. The check in was easy, and the cottage was clean, and comfortable. There were thoughtful items provided like beach items, coffee, chilled prosecco. The cottage was on a quiet, picturesque street with good parking. Santa Barbara is a beautiful town and we can't wait to return again..and stay at Costa Vida Cottage..
10.0
This bungalow provided the perfect accommodations for our Friends wedding in Santa Barbara. While most people stayed at the Hilton we opted for this VRBO. It was perfect for two couples, updated and clean. The location was a short walk to Funk Zone and blocks from the Beach. Would definitely rent this Bungalow again.
5.0
The blooming cottage garden in the front made the place so welcoming. Because the beach was so close, we went there multiple times a day, to walk the strand in different lights. it was great to have a good grocery store only a block and a half away while being on a fully residential, very quiet block.
5.0
Highly recommend this house. We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect and it had absolutely everything we needed. Thank you so much!
5.0
We LOVE this place. This was our third stay. The house is even cuter in person. The location is perfect-near beach and downtown. We can’t wait to visit again next year.
5.0
This bungalow provided the perfect accommodations for our Friends wedding in Santa Barbara. While most people stayed at the Hilton we opted for this VRBO. It was perfect for two couples, updated and clean. The location was a short walk to Funk Zone and blocks from the Beach. Would definitely rent this Bungalow again.
5.0
Very well appointed property in a cute neighborhood and super close to the beach. Small, local grocery store is an easy walk and a chain grocery store is a quick 3 minute drive.
Lots of nice amenities and a very communicative owner.
Would definitely stay here again!
10.0
We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was furnished with everything imaginable.We even had champagne and chocolates on arrival.Would definitely recommend this property.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was furnished with everything imaginable.We even had champagne and chocolates on arrival.Would definitely recommend this property.
10.0
Beautifully appointed cottage. Renovated, but 👈 the old charm as well. Bedrooms are separated which I really liked. Everything was IMMACULATE, comfortable and cozy. Tastefully decorated with little touched throughout. And the FLOWERS!! Absolutely gorgeous. Look forward to my next stay. Thanks Lee, for everything,
5.0
Beautifully appointed cottage. Renovated, but 👈 the old charm as well. Bedrooms are separated which I really liked. Everything was IMMACULATE, comfortable and cozy. Tastefully decorated with little touched throughout. And the FLOWERS!! Absolutely gorgeous. Look forward to my next stay. Thanks Lee, for everything,
5.0
Great property, great price, short walk to the beach, store, food trucks, etc. Couple miles from downtown Santa Barbara. Couldn't be better.
5.0
We loved our stay at Costa Vida Cottage. It was peaceful, quiet, and so close to the beach.
Cozy, clean, and so well stocked. The bed, bedding, and pillows were super comfortable. Better than average hotel. The host replied quickly.
We were sad to leave and hope to return later this year. Thank you to Lee. Superb lodging. Kat&Joe
5.0
What an amazing stay! Beautiful cottage, luxury amenities, perfect location a block from the beach. Local grocery store around the corner. Taco truck nearby. Walking distance to great restaurants. High quality linens. Cleaner than clean. Attentive, but chill owner. I can’t say enough about this place. Will definitely be back.
5.0
Everything is so well appointed, Lee thought about everything. Location is great.
10.0
We stayed in this cottage on our trip down the coast. This was our favorite place that we stayed!! The cottage is adorable and SO SO clean! The beach is super close. We loved everything!
5.0
We stayed in this cottage on our trip down the coast. This was our favorite place that we stayed!! The cottage is adorable and SO SO clean! The beach is super close. We loved everything!
5.0
Do yourself a favor and book this cottage ASAP! You won’t regret it.
This cottage was perfect for our short stay, and would be perfect for a longer stay.
Everything was clean, quaint and comfortable. So many little touches made us feel as if we were staying with a good friend.
The location is within walking distance to the beach, an outdoor market and some great restaurants. It’s also close to major streets and the highway.
We hope to come back to Santa Barbara again, and this is definitely where we will stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Montecito?
The average price for a rental in Montecito is $662 per night. This rental is $218 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Just steps from the beach . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Just steps from the beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Just steps from the beach ?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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