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Apt 18: Contemporary Studio 200 yards to the sand

Apartment in Carpinteria with kitchenette

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Sleeping area with a full size bed.
King size bed
View of all small studio with a full size bed and love seat.
View to the sleeping area with a king size bed.
Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 224.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, California
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Apt 18: Contemporary Studio 200 yards to the sand

This remodeled little studio apartment is perfect for a couple looking to get away to the beach. Located 200 yards from the beach in Carpinteria, directly across from the Salt Marsh Park and walking distance to the town. This unit has a small kitchenette. There's NO oven or stove, and the kitchen is small. There is a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and small refrigerator. There's a large TV, with movies, programs and WiFi. The unit is approximately 260 square feet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this apartment is by the sea. Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Carpinteria, California

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apt 18: Studio, 200 yards to the sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Apt 18: Studio, 200 yards to the sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apt 18: Studio, 200 yards to the sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apt 18: Studio, 200 yards to the sand located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Carpinteria State Beach. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, hope to come back .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Perfect for 2!

Great location! Friendly hostess!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Very clean and well appointed

Location was perfect and the shower amazing. Very clean and thoughtful details. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect little spot

Enjoyed our stay with our pup here. Very short walk to beach which if you go to the right is dog friendly. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Small studio but had just what we needed. Very clean and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Clean and convenient with enough amenities

We enjoyed our stay and the apartment was clean and comfortable, but the bed was too small. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and liked the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

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

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Great location. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndia C.

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

Great Location

Walking distance to and from beach and town. The restaurants were delicious and the people were so friendly. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deedee S.

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

Location and Beautiful

Everything was perfect. Elena does an amazing job running the place. The location is extremely close to the beach and we had our dog with us, the beach lets Dogs come too. We enjoyed hanging out at the beach. The unit was spotless and fully supplied with everything you would need. We enjoyed it and plan to come back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Perfect little hide-away

Cute, cozy little studio. Walking distance to the salt marsh and the beach, also close to downtown. Carpinteria is a lovely town. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Beautiful Weekend

Went to partake in the 2023 Avocado Festival. Very clean perfectly situated location. Never took car out entire weekend within walking distance of beach and downtown. Highly recommend for a couple’s weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trish K.

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

Perfect spot

My husband and I were heading north and wanted to stay near Santa Barbara. We hadn’t heard of Carpinteria, but the apartment was affordable, took dogs and was near the beach. This place was perfect. It is small and it is at the back of the building, but that didn’t matter at all. It is squeaky clean, exceptionally well stocked, decorated nicely and in a perfect location. I wouldn’t hesitate to go here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V., Bayside

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

Excellent quiet stay with wonderful property manager service and kindness

My husband grew up in carpenteria and we have come to visit for years. We often stayed with his parents and camped. They have both passed now and this is the first time we have chosen a vacation rental for our stay. We appreciated Elena and her thoughtfulness and attention to details in the apartment. We slept well and enjoyed the immaculate gardens even though the weather was cold. We would stay here again.:)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Perfect Place for Carp!

If you want a very clean, stylish, and comfortable place to sleep for 1 or 2 while you’re out exploring the beaches, food, and shops of Carpinteria, stay here! Everything in this studio is top notch from the bed to the small fridge/freezer, to the beach towels and chairs, to the bathroom! The location is perfect - on the peaceful and quiet side of town by the salt water marsh but only a couple blocks from everything you need. I also met Elena and she was VERY nice! The negative reviews are absolutely absurd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ann Marie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not at all is as it appears

Do you want to have your vacation start with a crying baby next door? How about an unwanted bugs, specifically silverfish, in your "kitchen"? How about scummy glassware and greasy dishes? How about having to take short showers because the hot water runs out? Then this is the place for you. It is close to the beach - it's only saving grace. But beware of hidden charges and lack of cooperation from the managment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not Worth the Cost

Pros: Our unit was clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower pressure was great, and the kitchenette had a Keurig with lots of coffee choices. Cons: Location of the unit (in the back of the building, off the parking area, next to what looked like a maintenance room, away from the nice-looking apartments overlooking a green courtyard in the main part of the building); low ceiling; no natural light; a tiny, dark patio walled off from the parking area with a view of the ladder and pipes propped up in the next unit over; very thin walls and ceiling, so you hear babies crying and other guests stomping around above you. My main issue: The price was not commensurate with what we received. I don’t mind paying when there are amenities such as a lovely view, or a Jacuzzi, or even a bathtub. Or paying to stay in a place that doesn’t have a lot of frills, but feels warm and welcoming. Tropic Shores says they offer “luxury apartments.” Maybe they do. Maybe those were the apartments we passed by when we walked through the courtyard and out to the parking area to reach our unit. Maybe the “modern studio” we stayed in is in a different rental category. I don’t know. All I know is, our unit felt like an afterthought—something tacked on to what could very well be a nice collection of garden apartments. I would never return, and I will never book anything through VRBO again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

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

Lovely stay, Steps to gorgeous dog-friendly beach

What a beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Great place!

Great location and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great location

Such a perfect spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene C.

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

Beautiful apartment. Great location.

Enjoyed the property and the town very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sal L.

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

The perfect spot!

Great location 100 yards from the beach the place is a beautiful and modern space w gorgeous bathroom
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam S., San Francisco

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

Beautiful spacious apartment one block from Carpinteria Beach

Exceptional apartment, comfortable, clean, spacious. Very nice host as well. One block from the beach and the Salt Marsh is directly across the street. Carpinteria is lovely and its just a three block walk to the main street and all the restaurants and bars and shops. Great fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Great location and property.

We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in and saw how nice the rental was. It was very clean, close to the water, and downtown. We felt very welcome and will definitely stay at this property again. Thank you for all that you did to make our stay such a nice one. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

hooman z.

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

Just perfect

Excellent location. Great studio. Clean quiet property. Just perfect for weekends
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlie H.

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

Location location location

Location is fabulous. Very clean. The bed is very very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

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, after enjoying a long life, our parents both passed away, 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.

What makes this property unique

Carpinteria is one of the las remaining small beach towns found 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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