Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House

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A staircase with patterned steps leading to a second floor, a stone wall with a 'BEACH' sign, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the kitchen.
A kitchen with dark grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a decorative sign that reads "Beach House since 2018".
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A wooden front door with a window above it, a mailbox, and a doormat with a pineapple design.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
    Walk to 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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tar Pits Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪30 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

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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 Municipal Tennis Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$5,205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Carpinteria Family Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Salt Marsh Nature Park, 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.

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. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 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
My family comes to Carpinteria almost every summer and we have stayed at many many vacation rentals in the area. This was by far our favorite. It is a gorgeous house with excellent proximity to downtown and the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever! So accommodating and the hosts are very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! The home was very spacious, homey and comfortable, had everything you could need with regards to the kitchen, linens/towels, beach gear and entertainment. Photos don’t do the patio justice - great fireplace was a nice surprise! Outdoor shower and plenty of space to unpack and clean up from the beach was really convenient. Easily walkable to anywhere you need to go. Hosts very nice and accommodating and responded immediately when we had a minor issue. Our family has stayed at several homes in Carpinteria and this one was perfect for us. We’ll be looking to book again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, had everything you needed. You are close to the beach and town which is so nice not to drive. When I asked questions they responded quickly. Enjoyable stay! My friend rented the house a few years ago so she also had a great experience and I visited the house then too. I would totally rent it again. Thank you !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on wonderful street within an easy walk to Linden Ave. Very easy stroll to beach. Roomy areas for family gatherings. Well-stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying in this lovely home with our children and grandchildren. We loved being near the beach and within walking distance of town and the train. This year we took it to Santa Barbara and back. It’s lovely to be in a place where one can park one’s car and walk everywhere. The house is clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The hosts are accommodating and respond quickly to questions. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We recommend you exit the house and go right on 3rd street then left on Ash street and three short blocks to a lifeguard with restrooms for an easy day at the beach! We brought a wagon and our own beach items so it was an easy way to go!With windows opened the home is comfortable. We only closed the first floor windows at night. During the day we we were told it was okay to leave bottom floor windows open. We opted to close only the kitchen nook area windows when we were gone during the day. With the extra fan in the 2nd floor and another in the living room we got great cross ventilation. Was warm upon arrival but quickly changed.The family room was terrific especially with dutchdoor open top along with huge ceiling fan!Walkable to all!Wendi and Brent were easy and responsive. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us. A memorable stay.2 trivets and 4 more beach towels would make this a PERFECT stay for two families with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great base for a week in Carp. A few blocks from the beach and just a 10 min walk to DT Carp. Communication before arrival was great and check in and check out was easy. The home was clean upon arrival. The kitchen is a great size and the TV room was a great extra space for crashing after beach days. There was beach equipment on the side yard and an outdoor shower, which is a must in this area. The only issue we had was air flow. We were there during a hot spell and the second story was very stuffy. There were fans through out but in order to get proper air flow in any room you had to have multiple going at once (the bunk room esp as the shutters block the window and we didn't love that when kids were staying in there). Other then that it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for your review and for highlighting the many things you enjoyed about the house, including its location, cleanliness, spacious kitchen, TV room, beach equipment, and outdoor shower. We’re glad you had an enjoyable stay overall. We are sorry that the unusually warm weather during your visit made the upstairs less comfortable. As noted clearly in our VRBO listing, however, the home does not have air-conditioning. This is fairly typical of beach homes in Carpinteria, particularly those located close to the ocean, where temperatures are generally moderate and coastal breezes are common. We do provide floor fans throughout the home to help with airflow and comfort. We always encourage guests to carefully review the amenities and property details in our listing before booking, particularly if air-conditioning is an essential requirement. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that, aside from this issue, you described the home as a great base for your week in Carpinteria. As a Premier Host, this is only the second time we have not received a 5 STAR rating in the past 8 years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place! We stayed for 6 days on a family reunion and it was perfect for the 8 persons there. Walking distance to the beach and shops. Lots of room, great kitchen, spacious places to gather, laundry room, fireplace, outdoor shower for cleaning off sand- we couldn't have asked for more. And the hosts were in contact to give recommendations and helpful local info. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious newer home. Large fully loaded kitchen with new appliances. Open house layout including backyard with large table and new BBQ. 5-10 min walk to the beach in quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't say enough good things

We loved our stay at Wendi's property. This is our third year in Carpinteria for vacation, our second at this same property. Each trip is better than the last, so many memories at the beach. This home is so great for a family, homey and comfortable vibe. My sisters family and my own stayed for a week. And the double bunk room was perfect for the 4 kids. It has everything you could want and so close to the beach. I would stay every year if we could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfy

TV was not user friendly
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Very disappointed with the 4 Star review siting TV was not user friendly. We provided the following detailed instructions and they are also in the house. At no time did Linda reach out with any questions about how to operate the tv's. Here is a HOW TO GUIDE for YouTube TV and streaming services on all SMART TVs in case you are unfamiliar: YouTube TV in Den: 1. Power on TV by pressing power button on remote: 2. Press Source button on remote: Use the Arrow down on the remote to get to the toolbar line: Use the Right Arrow to get to the YouTube TV icon then press select: (Can also access Netflix, Hulu, etc...by logging into your acct) From here you can select “Live”, or arrow to the bottom to select “Shows”, “Movies”, “Sports”, “News”, “Family”, “Reality”, “Comedy”, or “Game Shows” YouTube TV in Guest Bedroom: 1. Power on TV by pressing power button on remote: 2. Press the right arrow on the remote to highlight the YouTube TV icon: 3. Press the OK button (button in middle of circle) to select: YouTube TV in Primary Bedroom: 1. Power on TV by pressing power button on remote: 2. Press Source button on remote: Use the Arrow down on the remote to get to the toolbar line: Use the Right Arrow to get to the YouTube TV icon then press select: (Can also access Netflix, Hulu, etc...by logging into your acct) From here you can select “Live”, or arrow to the bottom to select “Shows”, “Movies”, “Sports”, “News”, “Family”, “Reality”, “Comedy”, or “Game Shows”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house for a week in May 2025. It is a 5 min walk from the beautiful Carpenteria beach. 15 min walk to many restaurants and shops. The host provided everything we could possibly want from dish soap and scrubbers, paper towels and kitchen towels, to plenty of clean bathroom towels for our large family. There are even boogie boards, sun hats, and beach towels on site. The property is spacious and updated throughout. Best showers we've encountered at a VRBO property in CA. Back patio has some seating and a propane fireplace. We look forward to another opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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