Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location

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A living room with a grey sofa, a television on a stand, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant stand.
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A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a grey armchair, and a white coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs, a white radiator, and a ceiling fan.
A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a decorative sculpture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carpinteria State Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tar Pits Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Map
Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Santa Barbara Stay ~The Carpinteria Beach House~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location located?

This family-friendly Carpinteria holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area, Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Tar Pits Park and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and in the perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you again for your stay and for your nice review. What could have made your stay 5 stars? In 18 years of hosting, I very much appreciate a guest's experience and ideas for an exceptional & wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is one of the best properties I have ever stayed at. It was beautifully appointed, communication was clear throughout our entire stay, there was a wonderful orientation to the community through pamphlets and books throughout the property, some of the best towels I have ever used, and it was just very comfortable. It is an older beach home, so it is smaller, but the location was absolutely perfection. We didn’t even use all of the beach things that were left because we only made it to the beach in the evening. I would stay here over and over and over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean house ,great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! So many things to do in walking distance. Communication with the host was outstanding. She was very accommodating to all our needs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the PERFECT family friendly vacation rental. It was so well stocked, an easy walk to the beach, and was a great respite during a rainy few days. Top notch communication, easy check in, really wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property near the beach

We had an amazing time at this little house right near the beach. Perfect get away for family time at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Close walk to the beach. Cozy little house with everything needed for our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative which was super helpful. Beautiful home, well maintained, lovely yard. Convenient walking distance to beach and shops/restaurants. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Comfy beds, great shower, plush towels, stocked kitchen with quality cooking tools. Cozy tv setting, loved the back patio to play hoops. Friendly neighbors (and Rife the cat!). Easy walk to a beautiful beach. Easy stroll to delicious food prepared with love by people who love Carpintera. We left the ditch door open when we were home and awake. We want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cozy spot

This place is so centrally located - easy walk to beach and town. Very comfortable beds and clean, nicely decorated home with a great yard. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with fantastic location to beach and town. Very nicely decorated, felt like home. Everything was clean and organized, including a fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family beach home

Everything a family needs for a fun beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time visiting with family. The property was beautiful and close to everything. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away at the beach

Was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway at the beach. We had a great time and the host was very nice, even reached out to us before the stay to coordinate a few things! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lisa’s house. It was in a great location and we were able to walk everywhere. It was perfect for our family. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach vacation

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carpinteria Beach House

Great location, great house, great host. Pristine property with all amenities and a great yard. Sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Trip

The house had everything you need to enjoy the beach with your family. The host went above and beyond to supply all the baby thingsThe house was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Carpinteria

Lisa is great to work with! Everything you need is available in her cute and spacious home. Nicely upgraded and very clean. Can't wait to stay there a 3rd time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We had a great time in this house and in Carpentaria. We love the area and the house was perfect for us. Also appreciated the extra communication with the owner! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. It was just perfect for our family. Absolutely perfect. I only wish I could give 10 stars! ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

This is an awesome place to stay! It’s centrally located and the beach, shops, and restaurants were all walking distance. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Lisa was friendly and super easy to communicate with. We had a great trip. Carpinteria is such a special place, and I’d definitely recommend this house for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfortable stay in Carpinteria

We enjoyed our stay at this cute house in Carpinteria. It was a bit tight for 4 adults and two kids, but everyone slept comfortably. The kitchen is very well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and Lisa (the host) is very easy to communicate with. We loved the location and went almost everywhere on foot. We all wished we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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