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

Vacation home in Carpinteria with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Bar (on property)
Experience the charming 'Beach House' in Carpinteria, with its classic decor and comfy charm. Enjoy ocean views from the upper balcony or take a short walk to the white-sand beach. This spacious home features a newly remodeled kitchen, outdoor shower, barbecue area, and an attached unit nicknamed 'The Sugar Shack'.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Return furniture and decor to their original locations.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No gatherings, weddings, large barbecues, birthday parties, memorials, graduations, max 6 overnight registered guests. Visitors are limited to four.
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.
One dog is permitted with prior approval. None during summer weekly period from mid-June to mid-September. No items may be removed from the property.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No pets allowed during summer wkly schedule.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 3 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • West Beach - 13 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬6 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 20 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, Tomol Interpretive Play Area, and Carpinteria State Beach. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Review

Such a great place. We enjoyed staying here so much. Spacious and so cozy! Walking distance to the beach and downtown area. Host easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

joan r., los angeles, ca

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

We don't want to leave.

We loved being at the Beach House! Perfect location!!! You can stroll to the beach or walk into town. The house is big, clean and comfortable, with everything you could possibly need. Great bikes and beach gear to use. The backyard is really fun with several places to gather or sit around the fire or bbq. Loved hanging on the porches. We even enjoyed the trains. We hope to come back this fall/winter . Try to stay longer: 3 nights was too short for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

8/10 Good

Miranda L.

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

Homebase

Nice property, comfortable beds and well supplied kitchen. The only improvement is the photo in the listing with bikes includes a children’s bike but there are only adult bikes available. Host made us aware of this when booking so we’re not surprised. Property does require climbing steps to enter - not a problem for us but other guests should be aware.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tarek T., Rogers, Arkansas

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

Great location - time for some updates

Ruta is an excellent host with great communication. The location couldn’t be better with easy walking beach and downtown access. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs with king beds. The rollaway beds in each of those bedrooms would be a challenge for any adult as they look highly uncomfortable. There is a blow up queen mattress upstairs that works great. Small kids could sleep on the couches upstairs. The upstairs bathroom is fine but needs updating. If someone needed access to the downstairs bathroom during the overnight hours, it would be a challenge to make your way down there. That bathroom is also in need of an update as it’s very cold on winter mornings and has carpet on the floors around the toilet and shower. Also the property backs up to the train tracks so if that is a concern, you may want to take that into account. This is a nice property in a nice neighborhood with a great landlord. It will be even better when they are able to make some updates. I’m thankful we were able to stay there during Thanksgiving.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Carpenteria Beach House

*In general, the house is downright DIRTY. The walls, doors, windows, kitchen counters need thorough washing. The top of the wooden block on the kitchen island was filthy with grime, which we scrubbed off before food could be prepared. *Electrical issues in the bedroom made us feel unsafe. The light by the bedroom entrance does not work. And the outlet on the opposite side of the bed is not functional. *Insect problems. There is an ant problem in the bedroom. And a spider problem in the Shack Room. Multiple large >1 inch spiders had to be dealt with throughout the stay. * The VRBO description does not mention that the house is NOT handicap friendly. Need to go up/down stairs to get to kitchen or bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing, my kids loved the bikes that were provided. The house had everything we needed and then some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane f.

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

Perfect get a way home

We absolutely loved our VRBO home. Great area. Walk to downtown. Quiet and clean. Host got back to me within 15 mi utes when we had a question. Everything we needed was in the house. Can’t wait to go back Miss the Spot already.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Beach House

Great location and perfect property for us. Tons of great amenities available from the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

A Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay very much at this wonderful home. The proximity to the beach was incredible. The kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2025

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

Tera H.

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

Stay at Carpinteria Beach House

This place was perfect for us. It had enough space to provide privacy for a family with adult children. It was stocked with everything you would need, and it was organized, comfortable, and clean. We loved walking into downtown for browsing, finding treasures at the antique stores and boutiques, and trying out restaurants. The beach is a really close walk too. Our favorite eats were the Worker Bee for Breakfast and the little hamburger place by the railroad tracks. We also liked to sit by the fire pits at The Brass Bird where they have delicious coffee and pastries. The town is bike and family friendly, the backyard is good sized and has a grill and plenty of outdoor seating, and the location in town is convenient and feels friendly and safe. We rode around almost every day on the bicycles that come with the house. We would come back anytime! We are from the Carolinas, so getting to Carpinteria was a little challenging. We recommend the Santa Barbara Air Bus, but a couple we met told us the train is very easy too. We opted for the bus because it picks you up at the terminal and the times worked better for us. One thing to know about the Air Bus option is you have to roll your suitcases for a mile to get from the drop off to the beach house. We didn’t mind the walk, and it wasn’t bad at all. We highly recommend Channel Islands National Park! It’s an incredible experience with great hiking, kayaking, and boat tours of the painted caves. A must! Thank you, Ruta!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

Kim W.

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

Beach house

Very comfortable home. But you need to be able to climb stairs. Very thing you need is there, dishes, pans, spices, towels, robes, blankets, lots of outdoor chairs, umbrellas to take to the beach. Two refrigerators. Back yard is great for kids. Loved sitting out on balcony. Fun cooking on the antique stove. Thank you Ruta.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023