10/10 Excellent
Kris B.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving 2024
Kris B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Entire home
Charming townhouse - Walk to the Beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Carpinteria, CA
- Carpinteria State Beach5 min walk
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club6 min drive
- Rincon Beach Park11 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Charming townhouse - Walk to the Beach
Carpinteria...maybe it's not really the land that time forgot, but it doesn't take much time here to feel like you've eased back into a vacation from your childhood. Days at the beach are long and lazy, and balmy nights are livened up by walks up and down the main drag, stopping for ice cream, to window shop, or to just watch others stroll by. There's a wide variety of local restaurants, but not a major chain in sight (other than fast food, of course), and if you feel like staying out late, there's usually live music playing nearby somewhere.
We have a comfortable, well stocked townhouse with cute beachy decor. It is the perfect place for a great relaxing vacation. Dorrance Depot R&R has the flavor of the past with the accommodations that you want for your family today.
Located within two blocks of just about everything, it's a short walk to the beach and wildlife sanctuary in one direction, and Linden Avenue's shops and restaurants in the other. Although it's rumored to have been the old railroad station, today's Dorrance Depot R&R is all about Rest and Relaxation. Unit b, a spacious2 story beach townhouse, has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with a large and open living, dining area. The large private patio, connects the inside to the outside, and add to the entertainment possibilities. The house is fully equipped with kitchen, bath, and linen supplies and has a 2 car garage. New this year-- An outdoor shower!
Be our guest!...You'll be counting down the days until you can come back again. See our other listing at vrbo listing # 133631.
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We have a comfortable, well stocked townhouse with cute beachy decor. It is the perfect place for a great relaxing vacation. Dorrance Depot R&R has the flavor of the past with the accommodations that you want for your family today.
Located within two blocks of just about everything, it's a short walk to the beach and wildlife sanctuary in one direction, and Linden Avenue's shops and restaurants in the other. Although it's rumored to have been the old railroad station, today's Dorrance Depot R&R is all about Rest and Relaxation. Unit b, a spacious2 story beach townhouse, has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with a large and open living, dining area. The large private patio, connects the inside to the outside, and add to the entertainment possibilities. The house is fully equipped with kitchen, bath, and linen supplies and has a 2 car garage. New this year-- An outdoor shower!
Be our guest!...You'll be counting down the days until you can come back again. See our other listing at vrbo listing # 133631.
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Property manager
Kathy Simon
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Will consider a larger dog if it is non-shedding
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Carpinteria
Located in Carpinteria, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Carpinteria, CA
What's nearby
- Carpinteria State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Tar Pits Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Rincon Beach Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Carl's Jr. - 11 min walk
- Starbucks - 18 min walk
- Taqueria Rincon Alteno - 17 min walk
- Taco Bell - 18 min walk
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ryan W.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ryan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Manuela K.
10 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Schönes Haus an der Bahn
Manuela K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kiki F.
11 July 2018
Fantastic & relaxing beach home
Kiki F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
kathy A.
12 May 2017
Happy
kathy A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
29 October 2014
Home Away From Home
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
22 September 2012
Such a great place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Annette A., So-Cal
22 September 2012
Charming Summer Get-away
Annette A.
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Simon
Kathy and I first started coming to Carpinteria in the early '90s, visiting the state campground during the summer months with our friends and a slew of our kids. Even then, we were struck by the seamless and immediate transition into vacation mode that this timeless place inspired. A few years after that, we bought a smaller place near the beach that would allow us to take advantage of the coastal environment on a year-round basis. At the same time, our friends Pat and Terri Collins were making Carpinteria a regular vacation spot with their large group from Bakersfield. We bought our current property in partnership with Pat and Terri, and have now earned our stripes as 'part-time locals', counting many first-name relationships with local business and restauarnt owners as a badge of beach honor!
Why they chose this property
The sleepy nature of Carpinteria is due in large part to the fact that it was originally established as an agricultural outpost, not a resort. The current makeup of the town features numerous beautiful flower farms strung along the base of the eastern foothills, a state beach and campground on the southern end of town, and a large wildlife preserve to the north. These elements have acted as a natural barrier to development, leaving Carpinteria as one of the most unchanged and pristine beach communities on the Southern California coast.
What makes this property unique
On the other hand, if you just need to get up and go, Santa Barbara is a short 10 mile drive straight up the coast, either using highway 101, or wandering along scenic back roads. Ventura is 15 miles south, and can also be reached either by the express highway 101, or taking the roundabout way along the coast, or through Ojai. In Carpinteria, the automobile is a non-essential item, and if your pedometer isn't logging more miles than your odometer, you need to rethink how you're spending your vacation time. Our house is located in a unique three block square that is an equally short walk to the beach, the wildlife preserve, the state park, and all restaurants, shops, and amenities. Don't feel like walking anywhere? That's OK, porch-sitting is a well respected and frequently practiced activity
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