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Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand

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A coastal residential area with multi-story houses, a sandy beach, and mountains in the background.
A coastal town with beachfront properties, a sandy beach, and mountains in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large mirror above the fireplace.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with a woven tray, a flat-screen TV, and a white entertainment unit.
A multi-story building with a rooftop terrace, a covered patio, and a pool area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carpinteria State Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this condo is in the mountains and on 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid’s Grotto - Beachfront 2BR on Carpinteria Sand located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carpinteria condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 15 minutes. 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. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
We have stayed here before and enjoyed it both times!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 23 October 2026
Thanks so much Lenay! Nothing better than a returning guest 😊 Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with perfect beach access. We loved the large cozy sofa and layout of the unit. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 23 October 2026
Thank you so much Darren! So glad you loved the location, the sofa, and the layout 😊 Hope to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach home with everything you will need for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for your staying with us, Adimika!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the beach. A great location with many options of delicious restaurants all within walking distance. Very cute and friendly town. Communication with host was great and very helpful when we needed it. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, with an amazing location right on the beach, private parking and walking distance from everything in town. We have a a wonderful time and will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit. Right on the beach which was perfect. Beach chairs and umbrella could use an upgrade. Other than that, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the privacy, reserved parking on-site, access to the beach and that they provided beach chairs, umbrellas and beach towels, so that we could pack lighter. Hope to stay here again! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location on a quiet beach. Good amount of space for 4 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Love this property and location! Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this condo. Had all the necessary amenities and was such an awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2026
Glad to hear you had a great stay! Hope to have you come again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family of 4. Literally steps to the beach. Gated parking (2 spots reserved for unit, we only needed 1). We spent 9 days August 2026. Carp is a cute spot that has a small beach town feel, almost feels like more locals than tourists. The condo unit is spacious and well stocked. Linens, towels, and paper products were provided, making it move-in ready. Communication with the managers/owners was quick and smooth (the only thing we needed was a sign in on the smart tv, which they provided in minutes). I have zero complaints!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Mermaids Grotto. Location is perfect for our needs and having two assigned parking spots is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from Management on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo. Great location by the ocean w/mountain views. 2 parking spaces which was really convenient.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our group of 5! Amazing location just steps from the beach! Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot!

Great location. Fun for the whole family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach spot

Had everything we could hope for, great location, and awesome place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay in Carp

Place was very nice and the property is right on the beach. Neighborhood felt safe, gated assigned parking was nice, and was very close to everything in the town. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

We had a great time here. Perfect location for our needs. Hopefully we can come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was in fine shape and ready for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

We really enjoyed out stay, super easy, great parking, house was super clean. No beach views, but not necessary since it is right on the sand and spent all of our time on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Traveled to Santa Barbara for my son's soccer game and spent a short weekend here. Place was in a great spot right on the beach and walkable to many restaurants. Would definitely stay here again with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We're so happy you had a great weekend, thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful in the beach

Great condo on a beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a good time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The apartment was perfect for our family. Location is amazing right on the beach and you can walk to all the restaurants and shops, We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
We are so happy you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay!

Melissa was a fantastic host and responded immediately with any questions. Perfect location with steps to the beach. We would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
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