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Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway

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Ext. Beach House
Front balcony porch with easy access to front door, to enjoy morning coffee.
Our California coastline is perfect for beach walking.
Clean sandy beaches offer prime days for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Boardwalk path offers majestic views from ocean to mountains

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Sugar Shack -a rustic seasonal attached cottage, no heat no insulation

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway

Walk to the 'World's Safest Beach' from this beautiful, furnished Beach Home and enjoy the white sands and mild ocean surf that put Carpinteria on the map as a great family resort town. With views of the ocean, the new Salt Water Marsh Reserve and the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains, the 'Beach House ' is the perfect location for long term or short term rentals. Easy drive to Santa Barbara wine tasting vineyards, downtown Santa Barbara shopping, night life, dining, sailing, fishing, music festivals. A convenient place to stay for Carpinteria's Avocado Festival, Carp's Triathlon, Santa Barbara Cancer Run, Carp's Surf' n Suds Beer Festival, Rods & Roses classic auto show, Carpinteria Seal Nookery, Santa Barbara Polo Cub matches, Carpinteria Surf Camp, Carpinteria's Farmer's Market, tours of Carpinteria's Orchid Farms, Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Festival and many other events.



This classic home has two bedrooms and two baths and is decorated with comfy charm. The spacious, newly remodeled kitchen seats eight and has a real antique stove you can cook on plus an oven/second range. Walk upstairs and enter the family room, stunning hardwood floors with cathedral ceilings and lots of bright sunshine with views all around. Both bedrooms have king-size beds with roll-away beds in the closet and a blow-up bed. A large enclosed backyard with a barbecue and sitting area is great for entertaining. An outdoor shower is convenient for rinsing off sand after a day at the beach. Enjoy sunset views on the upper balcony.

You can walk to great shops and restaurants downtown or hop on a train to Santa Barbara for the day, the depot is four blocks away. A cute seasonal attached unit nicknamed 'The Sugar Shack' features a rustic attic-style cottage with a sleeping area during peak season months (The unit has no heat and is closed in the off-season). Nest cameras provide security for specific ext. entrances only.

One small pet (35 lbs. or less) is permitted during the off-season. There is a $150 non-refundable pet fee to cover the cost of pet-related issues, ranging from poop sweeps of the backyard, cleaning of the carpets, garbage barrel accidents, etc. NO pets are permitted during the high summer season from mid-June to mid-September.

Keywords: House, Beach, resort town, family-friendly, Avocado Festival, Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Triathlon, Ocean, pet friendly. surfing.

Property manager

Ruta Aras
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets allowed during summer wkly schedule.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No events, weddings, large barbecues, birthday parties, memorials, graduations, max 6 overnight registered guests, max 4 daytime guests.
No more than 3 cars are allowed on the property. No smoking is permitted on the property or in the house. A contact cell is required.
Dogs are permitted with prior approval, not during the summer weekly period from mid-June to mid-September. No items may be removed from the property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 8 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carpinteria Beach House 2 BD Winter/ 3 BD Summer, Great Winter Getaway located?

Located in the heart of Carpinteria, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Vacation
We loved staying in this Beach House! It was so comfy and warm! There was so much room to relax and enjoy our visit. The kitchen was very well supplied, and the back yard was perfect for play time. It was clean as a whistle, and the communication with the owner was easy and straightforward. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location
The house was very well stocked . We lived the central location. Very clean. VRBO needs to give out direct email information: not thru app.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Great location.
We loved our time here! Carpinteria is a great town by the beach with fantastic restaurants. The home is spacious with everything you need for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to town and our favorite beach!
Felt like we were staying at a family members home. Lots of great amenities and all the creature comforts of home. Thank you, we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Great location in town close to beach and to downtown shopping and restaurants can walk everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House
Wonderful, well stocked house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpinteria beauty
We stayed at this lovely and clean VRBO. The owner was very friendly, kind and her home was very welcoming. The house is close to everything, restaurants, Beach and shops. We will come again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway 2020
Easy communication, check in, and opportunity to relax for the 3 night stay. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach House
The Beach House was great for us! Very close to the main street of Carpinteria as well as the beach. We had a dog and an eleven year old with us and both enjoyed the house. The porches were great for relaxing an taking in the scenery. Beautiful backyard as well. The home owner was very responsive and easy to contact. We hope to be able to return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carp Bliss
We very much enjoyed our stay in Carp. The house fit our family’s needs wonderfully. The property was clean and the beds comfortable. A relatively easy walk to the beach with the provided wagon. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great access to beach, lovely large home, tons of toys, bikes and boogie boards etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem
We loved staying at the beach house. It was convenient and walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It had so many amenities to make us feel at home and comfortable. I hope to stay at the beach house again! Lou Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
We had an amazing time at the beach house; the property and location were both perfect for our needs as a family, and the house is so well set up for days out to the beach. Carpinteria is the best. We can’t wait to go back and will definitely stay at Ruta’s house again if we can! She is a wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Great spot for a few getaway days in wonderfully charming Carpinteria. Accommodations were perfect for a dad, 13yo daughter and 11yo son. We didn’t use our car once as everything we needed was a bike ride away. The bikes and beach wagon in the garage were so helpful to facilitate our stay. And a fantastic beach (clean, nice sand, decent waves, clean public restroom) was only blocks away. Make sure you check out the vandenburg launch schedule as we had a great view of a rocket launch. Would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise K., Los Angeles, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific stay
Beautifully decorated and maintained. All the necessary mod cons and attention to detail. Our third stay, and we'll continue as long as possible. Thank you, Ruta!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
What an immaculate, gorgeous home! Everything you might need is provided. Wonderful restaurants are nearby and it's only a short walk to a lovely beach. The owner is helpful and delightful. We plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CORY H., Evergreen, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in Carp
We have stayed in multiple properties in Carp and we all really enjoyed Ruta's place. It was very cozy. We loved the beds and were within walking distance to the beach and downtown. A great deck where you can see the ocean was a bonus. Plus she has lots of beach toys for the kiddos. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space!
Our foursome stayed for a few nights while we attended a family wedding nearby. Our host was phenomenal. She was proactive in communicating with us and very helpful. The house had two king beds which was important to us! It was located in a charming community near the beach and the quaint downtown. We didn't spend a lot of time here, but the sleep was sound and the beds very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpinteria, best keep it a secret!
Very nice and comfortable. Ruta was very helpful and even told us about local events like the farmer’s market on Thursdays. Really good stuff. We love Carpinteria, this one was one to remember and the Beach House helped to make it so.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fun Time
We had a good time and will visit again. Disappointed that the Sugar Shack was damaged. See you again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
My daughter and I stayed over a holiday weekend for her graduation from Pacifica. The house is super well located for walking to the beach and town. Large garage and great backyard. Pet friendly which was a god send as the pet sitter backed out. Ample kitchen and dining area well equipped. Cute lower level bathroom and study/sleep area. 2nd floor large cathedral ceiling living dining area and 2 large king bedrooms. Mine had a walk in closet with cot that we could have used for another person. Shower was nice and hot and strong. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental with Lg Backyard and Access to the Best Beach
Everything was as advertised. The management thinks of everything - I saw boogie boards, bicycles, dog toys…. We didn’t cook while there but had a great time taking our dog to the lovely beach, showering off the sand in the back yard and tossing the ball til she was all dry. The bedrooms were very clean and comfy, and we watched the sunset each day and relaxed in the comfortable sitting room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elyse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Spring break
Great location. The bedrooms were large and had one king and a twin roll away in each. Great view from the upstairs. Very close to the train tracks, but it did not seem to bother anyone. The window coverings in the bedroom do not do a great job blocking light so everyone was up early. There is not a hot tub like is listed on the front page, but it has a deep bath tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This is an outstanding property with a TOP NOTCH HOST. just 4 blocks from the beach, the Host provides everything you could want to make your stay a beach friendly experience. The kids boogie-boarded all day then relaxed at home after the sun set. We made trips into Montecito and Santa Barbara, which are just 10-15 minutes away. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space!
The living room and bedrooms upstairs are exceptionally comfortable. The view of the sunset ( northwest view of sunset and mountains) is very special and the backyard provides for glorious mornings of sun and songbirds! Kitchen well equipped, Ruta, the owner is a gracious host who is immediately accessible. Pictures on website are very accurate. We will definitely return to this home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ruta Aras

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Our family found this vacation spot by accident after spending fun summers in San Diego and wanting a place closer to home. A friend recommended Carpinteria. We tried it once and fell in love immediately. We spent a few seasons renting and finally decided we wanted to buy a place and make it our own.

Why they chose this property

One of the nicest aspects about living in Carpinteria is that it is flat so walking is easy and biking is even better. There is also a cute little public trolley in town that takes you all around for 50 cents -- what a deal. I love the monthly Flea Market at the local Carpinteria Museum. My favorite purchases are antique jewelry and purses. They also have beautiful flowers and vintage housewares. The pizza at Giovanni's is the best anywhere and so is the local ice cream store, Rori's, on Linden. It's fun attending all the local activities hosted by the city. Small town charm is so hard to come by these days. And if you want a taste of the big city, then Santa Barbara is conveniently only 15 minutes north of Carp and wineries in the Santa Ynez family are an hour away. You have the peace and quiet of a small town but access to great museums, restaurants, theater, and shops if you want it.

Our guests love surfing, swimming, kayaking, and fishing at the beach. Others prefer skateboarding at the park In Santa Barbara or renting tandem style bikes. Still, others prefer rock climbing, hiking in the local mountains. Adventurous ones schedule boat trips for whale watching on the ocean or visiting the Channel Islands which leave from Santa Barbara Harbor.

What makes this property unique

While at the Beach House the first thing you notice is that you are walking distance to the beach, the salt water marsh preserve and to downtown Linden Avenue. We take the big beach wagon in the garage and fill it up with chairs, cooler, umbrella, boogie boards and take off to the beach. Afterwards we return to take outdoor showers and enjoy the backyard for a barbecue but first cocktails on the upper balcony watching beautiful sunsets or taking in the gorgeous mountain views on the back side. Cooking on the antique stove in the big kitchen that seats eight is fun -- so is discovering treasures in the 'Sugar Shack' the original structure to the Beach House built by the settlers that came out to Carpinteria from the midwest. Sometimes we take the train to Santa Barbara, the depot is two blocks from our house.

Many out of state guests enjoy the fair weather the area has to offer during the off-season. When it's cold and snowy in Canada or elsewhere in the United States the gentle weather locally attracts tourist who enjoy off-season rates and no crowds.

Languages:

English

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