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Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach

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Full kitchen with eat-in bar area (1)
Full kitchen with eat-in bar area (2)
Full kitchen with eat-in bar area (3)
Full kitchen and dinning area
Entry door and Tv stand area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 575.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rincon Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach

Designed with families in mind, this spacious apartment has an extra large master bedroom with in-suite bathroom and king bed, and a second bedroom set up with a pair of twin beds. Gather around the Dining Room at mealtimes before retiring to a sectional sofa. A mint-green color palette gives the living area an airy feel, and seaside artwork serves as a reminder that the beach is steps away. Elsewhere, beautiful art graces the walls.

Find some of California's best beaches on the doorstep. Walk the sands, swim, and surf. Dogs are welcome, too. The town itself is close to many restaurants and as many cute little shops, all easy walking distance from the apartment. If you plan to hang around Carpinteria, you can literally leave your car parked the entire stay. You can walk almost anywhere in "Carp" in about 20 minutes...30 minutes max. For traveling North to Santa Barbara or Solvang, or South to Ventura or Los Angeles, you will need your car. Amtrak also departs from the Carpinteria station, only a 10 minute walk away.

Property manager

Mike Krumm
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Carpinteria

Carpinteria is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach located?

Situated in Carpinteria, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Carpinteria State Beach and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Perfect Location

Loved the location. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great beach stay!

The apartment was clean and comfortable and included many special amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Carponteria Apt 2 is wonderful

The apt is wonderful. The host stocked the apt with coffee and toiletries. Location is perfect for the beach or visiting Santa Barbara. There is a great family run Italian restaurant in town (Giannfranco's Tratorria) - excellent food. The apt was perfect for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., Los Angeles

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

Super convenient

Great find right at the beach. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect beach stay

Great location near the beach and the marsh. Easy to walk to shops/restaurants. Beautiful apartment that was perfect for family of 6 (we brought a blow up mattress). Comes with beach umbrella and chairs. Very quiet and we loved that we could bring our dogs! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shoshana z.

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

As described!

The place was as described. Unfortunately we got some unusual cold and wet weather and given that this is really a beach stay, we didn't get to take advantage of everything. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to opt for an upstairs unit - floors are very thin and you can hear everything. Super easy check in and check out and really nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

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

Perfect Beach Stay

Mike and Elena’s place was the PERFECT get away for my husband, my mom and sister and our dog. When they say steps from the sand it’s not an exaggeration. Best part? Walk straight and the dog beach is to the right while the normal beach is to the left. Apartment was clean and inviting. Only thing we wish there was were blankets to curl up with and lay down on the floor for the pup and some extra hooks for beach towels and gear. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byrle S.

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

Excellent in all areas.

I m very critical of the units that I rent upon arrival. This unit won me over a dozen steps in. I will be returning over the long haul to have lodging near Montecito wear my business takes me. The unit is excellent and puts together very smart.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Perfect!

Perfect location. Perfect accommodations. Perfect place if you have pets. Location is just a block away from the beach, which is the area of the beach that is open to pets, and across from the Salt Marsh. While it is an apartment it is quiet and extremely pet friendly. Our apartment was large, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Our apartment was also very, very clean and generously supplied with many amenities. We met our host Elena, who was kind enough to assist with the repair of one of our bikes. Apartment is within walking distance to the State Park, restaurants and shops downtown. We made many wonderful memories and look forward to staying again when we make our annual trip next year. Thanks Elena, everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Nice apartment, great location

This is our second stay at this complex, first time in this apartment. The location and close proximity to the beach and downtown are the best! The unit was clean and well stocked with supplies, linens were in good shape and the beds were comfortable. The beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels were great to have as well. There were a couple things of issue - in the master bathroom the shower leaked quite a bit and there was no cold water from the sink. We did not contact management on this as they did not affect our stay. The downside of this complex is that it is loud. This unit is downstairs and you can definitely hear the people above you moving around. And as you need the windows open for air circulation, you can hear all the conversations going on outside. Aside from that, it’s a nice complex, clean and well maintained with a nice laundry facility as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Mike V.

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

great stay in Carp!

We really enjoyed our stay, the property was comfortable, clean and well maintained. We loved being walking distance to a great dog beach!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Carpenteria

This was an amazing property. Clean and well stocked. So close to the beach. Our vacation was storybook. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Flagstaff USA

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

The apartment, property, neighborhood and city are very nice.

Excellent! We loved the dog beach which was a very short walk from the property. The apartment was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg F.

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

Awesome ending to the holiday season.

Great space, great location, steps from the beach and minutes from other incredible beaches and surf breaks, super fun little beach town!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

suzanne k.

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

Fabulous

Loved this cozy place. Everything was more than we expected. Beautifully maintained, small complex just a short walk to beach and downtown. Large kitchen stocked with staples so we did not have to run out for coffee on our first morning! Cozy furnishings. We will be back. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mike Krumm

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Carpinteria has been our family's favorite vacation destination since I was a small child in the 1950's. After several years of camping at Carpinteria State Campgrounds, our parents decided to build Tropic Shores Apartments and make this our second home. A few years ago, our parents both passed, away after a full and long life, leaving Tropic Shores to the four brothers, Tom, Richard, Mike, and Jeff. Since we all feel a very special connection to Carpinteria, we decided to remodel the building from ground up, and keep it in the family for our children to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Tropic Shores is a small building of 16 units, all located with a center courtyard of lush landscaping...some of which were planted by our father over 50 year ago. The building is very quiet and your are sure to find it easy to relax and re-energize. While we're not right on the beach, we are located so close that you can hear the waves crashing at night. 200 steps and you're on the sand. Directly across the street is the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, which is basically a bird sanctuary. You may enjoy quiet walks through the Salt Marsh watching for birds or other animals while watching the sun rise or set.

What makes this property unique

Carpinteria is one of the last remaining small beach towns founded during the mid 1900's, essentially unchanged over the last 5 or 6 decades. It's a town where you may feel safe allowing your children to walk or bicycle through town on their own. Named "The World's Safest Beach" because of the protection of the Channel Islands, the surf rarely gets very large...but still large enough to enjoy the waves. When you're ready for something more exciting, there are dozens of wineries, golf courses, movie theaters, and restaurants in nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura.

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