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One Block from the Beach

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Walkway
Front door
Living Room
Living area
Dining

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carpinteria State Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomol Interpretive Play Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2/Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

One Block from the Beach

Enjoy our tastefully furnished, comfortable end unit in a quiet, 20-unit townhouse-style complex on Elm Avenue just 1 block from the beach. You can leave your car in the covered carport and walk to town for shopping and restaurants. New 42-inch SMART LED TV with cable...wireless internet...fully equipped kitchen...4 ceiling fans...plenty of sheets and towels ...beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrella and beach mats in storage locker. King-size bed in bedroom...sleeper sofa in loft. Complex has a laundry room. No pets or smoking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 457057vb
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 condo 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is One Block from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at One Block from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at One Block from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Block from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Block from the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Carpinteria, this condo building is steps away from Carpinteria State Beach and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 15 minutes. Carpinteria Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael and Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is as advertised but you need to do some exploring to figure everything out. The instructions are clear but some of the stuff is counterintuitive . It works if you stay with it. The owner is very responsive to any problems and makes sure they get resolved.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location---easy walk to ocean and shops/restaurants! Well equipped for eating, sleeping comfortably, and heading to the beach! Wonderfully communicative host with easy access and parking. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cute place! We will be staying there again. Very low key environment. Great location and a walk away from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNAH S.

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

Great location

Emily was super helpful and her place was perfect for our get away. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the laidback small town beach vibe
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emily's condo is charming, very well-equipped, clean, nicely furnished. We loved being so close to the beach! Communication with Emily was very easy. All in all, this was one of our nicest VRBO stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and great location!! Thank you. Easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great town and location

this property was a very short walk to a beautiful beach! And loved the downtown area for eating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

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

Great Carp Stay

Great overall stay. Clean, comfortable, close to the beach. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Great location

This is our third time staying in this condo. It is so close to the beach and was clean and cozy. Great communication with the owner too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Wonderful Carpentia Condo

Perfect spot to spend over new years!! One block from the beach!! Has everything you need during your stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Enjoyed!

Great location! Quiet neighborhood and lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Close to the beach

Just right cozy spot for four of us
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

Carpinteria Stay

Beautiful town, great restaurants and the beach is 2 min walk from the house. Loved it, even got to see dolphins one day!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Cute place

Nice location, good communication with owner
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

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

Very clean. Beautiful location. Everything we wanted.

Communication was great. Location was fantastic. The place was clean and charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

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

Perfrct amount of space

The property was the perfect amount of space we needed, location was excellent, we would rent again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

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

Fantastic property, beautiful location

This property is one block from the beach a beautiful beach. It was clean, comfortable had everything that we needed. It was very easy to communicate about the property and we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joleen S.

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

Great location and quiet

It was in a perfect location. Just one block from the beach and walkable to great restaurants. Minutes from Santa Barbara. Will need to bring your own shower soap. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
I'm sorry you had no shower soap - I do provide it so it must have been an oversight by the cleaners. Glad you enjoyed your stay! The cleaners said it was there under the sink.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Carp Trip

We come to this lovely town and gather with extended family every year. We have stayed in many different places over the years and this condo was by far our favorite. Location, cleanliness, lovely host communication, you name it, it was superb
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

The Perfect Affordable Carpinteria Getaway

The property was perfect for us. Walking distance to everything. The condo contained all the necessities and even beach items like lots of chairs, boogie boards, and even a little wagon to tow it. If we come back to Carpinteria, we would definitely stay in this condo again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue b.

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

Awesome place to stay

Second time staying at this condo, this time for a month. The condo was immaculate. Very comfortable. Had everything we needed. Fantastic location. Two blocks from the beach and an easy walk to lots of stores and restaurants. Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

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

close the beach

good value
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect little condo right by the beach! It was just as pictured and so conveniently situated. Just as its name, one block from the beach, but it’s also a quick walk or bike ride down Linden street where there are lots of restaurants and shops. We chose it because it was a short walk or bike ride to the state park (camp grounds) where our family was. Super easy to go back and forth! The kitchen is extremely well stocked and there are extra blankets and pillows which I appreciate. There are lots of hooks on the walls, so you can hang up towels. Lastly, it was quiet and peaceful. You can hear the ocean from the bedroom window!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eunice W.

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

My 60th

It was a pleasant stay. My daughter and befriend stayed a few days. We loved staying so close to the beach. Also easy access to explore other nearby beaches. I love this small low key town. I live in the S.F. Valley, and it’s always a pleasure to come even if it’s for the day. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emily Gallo

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My husband and I live in Chico where he is a professor emeritus of Economics and I am the author of seven novels: "Venice Beach," "The Columbarium," "Kate & Ruby," "Roads Not Taken," "Murder at the Columbarium," "The Last Resort," and "DREAMer."
www.emilygallo.com

Why they chose this property

With retirement looming, we wanted to be able to spend some of the year in a beach town and searched the California coast. When we found Carpinteria, we knew we had found the perfect place. We wanted a quiet complex at the beach and easy walking distance to town. We have friends and family in southern California and we wanted to be able to take the train to visit them and to take advantage of all the region has to offer without having to drive.

What makes this property unique

After two years of looking for a place to buy, we fell in love with this condo. It is the only unit in the building that has a full bedroom as well as a loft bedroom. Since we stay here several weeks a year ourselves, the condo is a home, not just a rental property. We want our guests to feel the same way.

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