Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

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Parking available
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Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria State Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
‪4 min drive‬
Rincon Beach Park
‪5 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

4 Single Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Charming Carpinteria Beach House within walking distance to the beach and downtown. This 2 story 3 bedroom house with gourmet kitchen is perfect for your next family vacation. The home is perfectly located, 1 1/2 blocks to the beach, 1/2 a block to the beautiful Salt Marsh and walking trails & 2 blocks to downtown. Downtown Carpinteria has many shops, restaurants, coffee shops & breweries to enjoy. The kids will love Robitaille's Fine Candy Shop & Rincon Design Surf Shop.

~ Must be at least 30 years of age to rent, and be present during the entire stay; No third party rentals. Minors under 18 can only stay with parent, legal guardian or responsible adult, and must never be left at the property unsupervised.

No Pet and No Smoking violations will result in forfeiture of full deposit and/or immediate termination of rental with No Refund.

Late checkout fees: Renter will be charged $100 for each 30 minutes over the checkout time. Ex. 11:15 AM checkout will be charged $100 per cleaning service agreement. 11:45 AM checkout will be charged $200. This is to ensure the cleaning service has the needed time to clean/sanitize the home before the next guest arrives.

Any renter exceeding the maximum number of 8 occupants as outlined by the City of Carpinteria SVR Code will be charged an additional $100/per night and subject to immediate removal and termination of rental with No Refund.

Property manager

Wendi Rice

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is our home and must be left in the condition that you found it. Only rubber spatula's may be used on Viking Chrome Griddle to avoid damage.

Outdoor grill is new and must be left clean to avoid a cleaning fee. Outdoor RING devices are for your protection - no tapering with devices.

A late checkout fee of $100 every 30 minutes over. Occupants are prohibited from making unreasonable noise or disturbances (CMC 14.47.080f.)

Important information

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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 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 near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
Rincon Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Carpinteria Station - 7 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬16 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-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 7 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

20 July 2024

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

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay at this house. It was perfect distance to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

19 Apr 2025

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

Great Place for a Family

This property was as we hoped it would be. We enjoyed being within walking distance of the beach, the train, the downtown and a children’s playground. The only time we used a car was to get to the Santa Barbara Zoo. Wendi was quick to respond to our questions and very accommodating. We are hoping to return next year. Thank you Wendi for a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

1 Feb 2023

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

Great spot

Perfect location, clean house and easy check-in and communication with owner. Great stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

20 Aug 2024

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

Beach Bungalow in Carpenteria

What a wonderful place to stay! We were here from Colorado for our niece’s destination wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect home away from home! Clean, comfortable, and close to the beach! I would definitely recommend this VRBO if you’re visiting this part of California!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minette D.

29 Dec 2023

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

Beach house Coziness!

Such a fun cozy home! Loved it so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

25 Mar 2022

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

Spring Break Escape!

We spent the week here with our kids and grandkids - perfect location! The house was amazing - good space, well appointed. We’ll be back!! Great for families!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

16 July 2023

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay in Carpinteria. This home was more spacious than the pictures displayed. It was well supplied and the beds were very comfortable. It was close to the beach and shops.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W.

12 Jan 2025

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

Comfy

TV was not user friendly

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey S.

6 June 2024

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

Amazing rental property

We had a wonderful long weekend in Carpenteria, attending a family wedding. Plenty of room for 6 adults and two toddlers. There is plenty of space with two separate living rooms/den. Well appointed kitchen. Lots of towels. Best VRBO that we have rented yet.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus V.

13 Dec 2024

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

Perfect Home for a Family Getaway!

We had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful home for Thanksgiving week, and it was absolutely perfect for our family. The location couldn't have been better—within walking distance to amazing restaurants and the beach, which made it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. The house itself was very spacious, providing plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. It was also incredibly clean and well-maintained, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The owner was fantastic with communication, always responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We felt well taken care of throughout our stay. If you're looking for a relaxing, comfortable, and convenient family getaway, this is the place! We can't wait to return for future vacations. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

24 July 2023

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

Beautiful home near beach!

We love staying in this beautiful beach house, we are return vacationers. Love this kitchen and just two blocks from the sand and waves. Looking forward to next year... 😎🌴

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

muriel l.

20 June 2023

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

Carpinteria

This was a great home in a super location. Our 1 1/2 block walk to the beach was short and sweet. We were right next to the salt marsh with trails and a small amphitheater that our little girls loved to perform on. The Carpinteria/Santa Barbara/Ojai/Ventura area is full of lots of exploring opportunities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William N.

23 Aug 2023

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

Carpinteria family reunion

As a group of seven adults ranging in age from 23 to 66, we all found this property just perfect. Spacious, luminous, very comfortable social spaces, great kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. The location is perfect--3 blocks from the beach, blocks from the state beach park, and a block from the salt marsh nature area. A shopping area is just a 5 minute drive away. Santa Barbara and other spots (Ventura, Ojai, Ventura) convenient by car. The back patio is great for evening conversations. The owners were friendly and responded to all our questions quickly and helpfully. A lovely place for our family reunion.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRENT V.

5 May 2025

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

Fantastic Carpinteria Beach Cottage!

We stayed with 7 adults and one infant and had plenty of room. Neat 3 level setup with open spaces to hang out but separate enclaves as well. Great proximity - with an easy walk to a great beach and similar walk to downtown Carpinteria for mix of shops and restaurants. Quick trip to Montecito and Santa Barbara. Super clean and well-organized communication. We'll be back! Highly recommended!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus V., Laguna Niguel

28 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful Beach Home as Advertised!

We are very grateful for the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home during our annual thanksgiving vacation in Carpinteria. The home was perfectly located walking distance to all restaurants, beach, and campgrounds. The home is beautifully decorated, fully-stocked with all the essentials, and spacious for a relaxing vacation stay. The kitchen is great with plenty of room for cooking with a large fridge and stove. Our favorite room was a family/tv room where we all had plenty of room to relax and unwind. Every day was capped off by falling asleep to the sound of ocean waves from the master bedroom. Great communication with the owners throughout our entire stay. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

7 Nov 2022

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

Charming home!

Our family had a great stay here. We loved the home and it’s location to the beaches and downtown. Our only suggestion would be to include some more hangers in the closets :) Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele K., Diamond Bar, USA

27 Sept 2022

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

The Perfect Getaway

We welcomed a new baby earlier this year and have not done any traveling during the pandemic — so we knew we wanted someplace special for the entire family to enjoy. Wendi & Brent’s place was perfect! The house was clean, spacious, well-furnished, and was located close to the Carpinteria City Beach, and Salt Marsh, as well as downtown. It was fun to explore the local area, enjoy takeout from the restaurants, and shop at the farmer’s market. Our hosts thought of everything when it came to amenities (beach hats, chairs, toys, and even Goo Be Gone for the occasional tar from the beach, etc.) and they were extremely responsive when we had any issues (key code and internet outage, etc.). Needless to say, the kids did not want to leave and have already asked for another stay here. I’ve also mentioned this place to other family members and friends… but hopefully, they won’t be fighting us for the same dates :) Thanks so much for opening your beautiful home to us, Wendi & Brent! It was the perfect leisurely vacation we wanted with our young children!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

12 Sept 2022

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

Our home away from home

This is our third year staying at Wendi and Brent's charming beach house, and it never disappoints. The location is, of course, absolutely ideal, and the house is clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It's such a pleasure to stay at a rental house with sharp knives and a full spectrum of cooking and baking equipment! We're already counting the weeks until next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., Alameda, CA

3 Aug 2022

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

Great Carp Stay

We had a terrific experience. This home is beautiful, clean, and well stocked.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

21 June 2022

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

Great home and location!

The house was wonderful, clean and well supplied! Great Carpinteria location. Hope to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

3 May 2022

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

Great! Love the location!

Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y., Laguna Beach, Ca

8 Apr 2022

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

Perfect Place and Location

This is a very comfortable house in a perfect location. You can walk the marsh and beach in the mornings. Town is just a short stroll away. We will definitely come back here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesa C.

16 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful beach home in relaxing area!

We stayed here with some friends while in the Santa Barbara area. The home is beautiful and well kept! Lots of space to spread out. Short walk to the beach and downtown area. Carpinteria is a gem! Such a relaxing area. We want to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

12 Dec 2021

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

Fabulous Vacation House by the Beach

House is even lovelier than in the pics. No garage, as that’s been converted to a den. Very close to both the beach and the cute town area—we walked every day. Seamless check in and gracious hosts. LOTS of towels, both beach towels and bath towels, which was very appreciated since we had a couple families sharing the upstairs restroom. Only criticism was that the kitchen was not stocked for vacationers—there was no coffee, no aluminum foil, no ziplock bags, etc., which made food storage a touch harder. Thanks Wendi for hosting!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

4 Dec 2021

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

Perfect family gathering place

Perfect place for our Thanksgiving family gathering. The kitchen was well equipped, especially the incredible oven. We played games in the comfortable family room. We took the boogie boards and chairs to the short walk to the beach. We hope to do it all again. Wendi was responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

Guest bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bathroom

Master bedroom

Powder room

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