Title: Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45845942&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach ## Photo gallery for Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach (Montecito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846000/45845942/9e65418e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo - Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach (Montecito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846000/45845942/364934b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach (Montecito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846000/45845942/841a3021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach (Montecito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846000/45845942/ef9f12b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach (Montecito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846000/45845942/488ebe87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Find your beachside haven at Sea Steppe, a 3-bedroom Montecito retreat with Mid-Century Modern charm. Unwind in the spacious living room or enjoy alfresco dining on the outdoor patio complete with a fountain and fire pit. Take advantage of two bicycles and beach items provided to explore Butterfly Beach just a short stroll away. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | 8 GUESTS Montecito’s comfy Paradise Retreats beachside grandeur is summed up at Sea Steppe from the decor to the landscape. This home is centrally located where a 10-minute stroll in one direction lands you at Butterfly Beach and 10 minutes in the other is Coast Village Road ready for dinner and shopping. This Mid-Century Modern two-story home consists of a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets, a balcony, and a jacuzzi tub. There are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, a kitchen that features a large Sub-Zero refrigerator and sitting area, a living room with an additional dining area, and a full laundry room. The most captivating element is the outdoor space that includes an outdoor dining area complete with a fountain, a separate fire pit, hot tub, and an outdoor shower. PLEASE NOTE: Commonly shared areas with the neighboring property are the private gate entrance, driveway, walkways, and open backyard. HIGHLIGHTS: \- Multiple outdoor entertainment spaces \- Spacious living and bedrooms \- Private hot tub and jacuzzi bathtub \- Short walk to the beach \- Two Bicycles and beach items provided FAQ's: \-Cancellation Policy: See "Policies" tab above \-Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation \-TV's: 3 \-High Speed WiFi: YES \-Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip \- Pet Policy: Call us! \-Bedroom/Bathroom Details: See "Rooms and Beds" tab above \-Parking Max: 2 Cars (Garage-0 / Driveway-2 / Street-Limited) \-# of King Size Beds: 1 \-Air Conditioning (A/C): YES \-Party Rentals/Hosted Events: Prohibited \*\*GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)\*\* POLICIES: \- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors. \- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older. \- No smoking on property. \- Pet Policy: Call us! \- No party rentals or hosted events. \- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later. \- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier. \- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation. \- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change. Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation. Pets may be considered at this home but require written authorization and additional fees. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95110000/95108200/95108144/b5ffbc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Montecito - Steps to Upper Village Montecito - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=95108144&PinnedHotelID=95108144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, ping pong, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64690000/64687100/64687030/w787h1045x11y7-0d6d994c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmcito - Montecito Upper Village house & Orchard Montecito - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=64687030&PinnedHotelID=64687030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104030000/104027000/104026999/8990ef0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Montecito Quiet Oaks - Serenity and convenience meet at Quiet Oaks. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach Santa Barbara 70 ## About the area Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Casa Del Herrero and Rafael Gonzalez House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) [View more Holiday homes in Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602277-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C34.42042%2C-119.63566&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bxQYRIrMCzcIW5UQTiemiYclGLw=) Montecito, CA ### What's nearby - ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Butterfly Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![USA, California. Santa Barbara County, Montecito, Miramar Beach (aka Eucalyptus Lane Beach), new Miramar Beach Hotel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/630171060643274752/f9827a08-e471-40be-987b-104d75ebfd29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Miramar Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hammond's Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Montecito Village Shopping Center 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Santa Barbara Station 10 min drive - Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 20 min walk - Blenders in the Grass 3 min drive - Caffe Luxxe 3 min drive - Reunion Kitchen + Drink 5 min drive - Ospi Montecito 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach? ### What time is check-in at Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach? ### What time is check-out at Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach? ### Where is Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea Steppe - Contemporary Comfort Near the Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location Lovely, quiet place in a great location. 11 mins to walk to the beach and lower Montecito. The kitchen was amazing and so well stocked it made cooking in a breeze. ##### Michael K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia L. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house The house is beautiful and the check in/out process super smooth. Highly recommend. ##### Patricia L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura K. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t wait to return! Perfect home for our family. Well equipped in every way. Nothing wanting! We did not want to leave! ##### Laura K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Perelli W. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering The numerous choices for outdoor seating and the amazing live plants and landscaping were fantastic. The plants were interesting, full of birds, and gave the place a sense of intimacy. The house was beautiful and the kithen had plenty of glasses, wine glasses, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, etc.We loved that the kitchen and master bedroom had high quality water filters for drinking water - very much appreciated.Everything was clean and lovely. The only thing that was not appreciated was the very VERY strong soapy-fake smell on the bed linens, that was impossible to avoid. Possibly from dryer sheets. Other than that, it was perfect in every way for a family gathering both inside and out. ##### Linda Perelli W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George S. 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house, great location Very comfortable with everything anyone would need for a very enjoyable stay. We are looking forward to staying there again. ##### George S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emalie S. 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, amazing location Want to come back every year! ##### Emalie S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loren S. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Montecito Vacation This is a great place to stay to enjoy Montecito and Santa Barbara. The house and all the accomodations were great. We would highly recommend this property and would be happy to stay there again. ##### Loren S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M Owen O. 19 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and comfy in a great location Very well maintained. Great property. Such a nice getaway. ##### Linda M Owen O. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole C. 15 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and clean Great location, quiet and clean. Will definitely be back! ##### Nicole C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy r. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty, private, peaceful property Our mother/daughter/ friends weekend trip was perfect at this pretty, private, peaceful property with walk ability to Butterfly Beach, shops, and restaurants. ##### Stacy r. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki C. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Montecito Wedding Weekend Beautiful home, walkable to town. ##### Vicki C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous home We had the best time at this lovely home. It’s extremely private and beautiful. The location is central to beach and shops. Kids and adults enjoyed this stay immensely ##### Lisa L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeff s. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house. Close to lots of great spots. Only negative is the noise from highway and the train. ##### jeff s. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg S. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place Nice house. We lived the kitchen and spent a lot of time there. ##### Greg S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan A. 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be back! The entire stay exceeded our expectations, from check in to check out. The house had everything we needed and is a beautiful oasis just a short walk from shops and restaurants. Highly recommend! ##### Megan A. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis W. 1 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway with family Beautiful home, fantastic location. Extremely clean and comfortable. Just as advertised. Would love to return when we could stay longer. ##### Alexis W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy K. 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved this home in Montecito! We loved the location! We walked to the town and rode cruisers to the beach, which you can also walk to. We went to the Santa Barbara Bowl three nights in a row. It is an amazing venue surrounded by nature. Will definitely come back again. ##### Cindy K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia M. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Quiet Home in an Awesome Location The home is clean and spacious. My daughter in a wheelchair had no problem maneuvering around the main level. The kitchen was well-stocked as described in other reviews. The multiple spaces allowed for adults and kids to hang out in separate areas. The large dining table was a bonus and was able to accommodate the two families who stayed as well as my sister’s family who visited us during our stay. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk to restaurants and shops easily as well as the beach. ##### Cynthia M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. 16 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend My family and I stayed in this home when we were in town for our daughter's college graduation. It had all the amenities we wanted and the location was amazing. The outside space was so nice for our family to hang out together as well. We will definitely return. ##### Kelly B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve D. 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was wonderful We could not have picked a better place for our family of 4 to spend a week in Montecito. The home was very clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and well stocked. The check-in was easy and the host was friendly and responsive. And location location location - 10 minute walk to the beach, a 10 minute walk to the restaurants and shops on Coast Village Road, and an easy drive to Santa Barbara. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to the area. ##### Steve D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan W. 28 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large house for 6 of us We enjoyed the house, location and hot tub. Outside lighting on the walkway to the house would be helpful. Prompt response from Property Mgr was appreciated. ##### Susan W. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria C. 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Girls' Getaway This house is so great that it just sucked us in. We spent hours by the fire just talking and relaxing. It was perfectly appointed and so comfortable. Will 100% be back at another time! Thank you! ##### Victoria C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. 1 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So good I want to keep. It a secret. All summer we’ve been going to Santa Barbara... different Vrbo sometimes Bacara sometimes both. This property top to bottom was five stars. Like a cozy room in a museum with five star applicannces, bedding, cleanliness and location. The photos are great but house bigger better and cleaner in real life. We rented to have a small celebration... my wife and I stayed simultaneously at Bacara to give our guests the house. And us the hotel amenities we are used to .. honestly the second night my wife just wanted to stay in this cozy house over the ocean view at Bacara. I had to drag her out... best house I ever rented. Well worth the high price. ##### Mark R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jerry b. 29 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good times really good times. ... ##### jerry b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay! Gorgeous, comfortable home. We especially enjoyed viewing all the music concert posters. Kitchen was fully stocked, and beds were all so comfy. We look forward to returning in warmer weather! ##### Susan M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ---