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Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House!

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A beachfront property with a thatched umbrella, beach chairs, and a dining area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A beach house with a thatched roof, a covered patio, and a view of mountains.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV.
A beachside patio with wooden furniture, a thatched umbrella, and beach chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carpinteria State Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House!


Beachfront Carpinteria Home — Sleeps 10 — Walk to Downtown

Enjoy true beachfront living at our family’s classic Carpinteria beach house, owned since 1953 and set directly on the sand. With 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and space for 10 guests, this home is perfect for family gatherings, beach vacations, and relaxing coastal getaways.
Highlights!
Direct beachfront access
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Large family kitchen
Outdoor fireplace + large dining tables
Private outdoor shower
½ block to Salt Marsh Nature Park
Walkable to downtown Carpinteria shops & restaurants
The Space
A comfortable, well‑loved coastal home with plenty of room to spread out. Cook together in the spacious kitchen, relax by the outdoor fireplace, or step straight onto the sand for morning walks and sunset views.
Perfect For
Families, multi‑generational trips, beach lovers, and anyone seeking a peaceful, walkable coastal escape.

Our front yard opens directly onto the sand and is designed for relaxed, easygoing coastal living. Guests love spending their days and evenings here thanks to the comfortable beach furniture, shaded seating areas, and wide‑open ocean views.
A palapa‑style umbrella provides a perfect spot to unwind in the Adirondack chairs, while the large wooden table and benches make outdoor meals effortless. String lights overhead add a warm glow for sunset dinners and late‑night conversations.
For fun, the yard includes a corn hole game that’s always a hit with families and groups. Whether you’re lounging, playing, or simply watching the waves, this space is the heart of beachfront living.


Keywords: Beach, ocean, sand

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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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put sheets and towels in the laundry room; no need to remove bedspreads. If you used our beach towels, please wash and dry them before you leave.
If you have moved any furniture inside or out, please return to its original locations.
If you used the BBQ, please be sure it is clean.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 295346vb
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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this holiday home is on the beach. Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria State Beach. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Right on the Sand, 4 Bedroom Beach House! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carpinteria holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 9 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. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

The host was very attenti
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Beach house

This is a great property, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great being right on the beach. Accommodates our entire family. Lots os amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Perfect stay

Stunning property on the beach with all amenities within walking distance. Property was equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Fabulous Beach Getaway!

Our family and friends stayed at this property for some much needed R&R and fellowship. The beach home was perfect for us! We loved walking out on the beach each day for a walk, playing cornhole, making smores at the fireplace, playing games, connecting, grilling, a and hearing the ocean each night as we slept. It was a perfect location and getaway for what we were looking for!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Beach days

We had a wonderful stay. This house has everything you could possibly want. It’s spacious and has such a great location.Some days were overcast, but we played games, puzzles and overall had a great time being together.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thanks for your review. We work at making sure the house is well maintained and ready to ensure your stay is as good as it can be. Thanks for leaving every thing in good order to help get ready for the next guests. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Absolutely Amazing Beachfront!

Loved our stay here- incredible beachfront sunsets and ideal for our family get away. Great location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Enclosed outdoor protected porch with bbq. Beach chairs, beach accessories and great floor plan for the family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you Renee! Some vrbo properties rarely see the owners. In our case, we are there every week working to be sure your stay is a good as it can be. A special thanks to you for leaving everything is great order. We appreciate it. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Perfect

Beautiful home Excellent location Enjoyed every minute
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Everything you could possibly need for a fantastic beach vacation!

This beach house was beautiful, fully equipped with everything we needed for a week stay, and a perfect spot on the beach! The gardens were lovely, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and the patio with a glass windbreak and fireplace was perfect for the chilly nights!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for the review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esmiria M.

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

Perfect location

Loved the property. Right on the beach, can't beat the location! Owners were easy to communicate with when there was an issue. Would definitely stay again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena W.

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

Wonderful

Could not be better 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Perfect

This was the perfect place for two families with active teens to meet for family reunion! Lots of room to spread out, very adaptable space. Would love to rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Anniversary week

We loved our stay with our entire family, and grandchildren. The beach house is perfect for family and friends to enjoy spending time together. The house is spacious, with great views of the ocean. Well equipped kitchen, entertaining area, tv room and outside grill and fireplace. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Great Location

This home was base for a family vaca on the beach. Loved the location and walkable downtown. The beds are terrific and the home has everything you need. I wished there were better pics of the inside on the profile. It was nicer than I thought it would be and comfy. They thought of everything and the owners were great to communicate with. Thanks for a wonderful trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

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

Finally making it to California!

We had planned a family vacation to the Santa Barbara area in March 2020, which of course had to be canceled. COVID, the death of my mother, and my father's stroke got in the way of going sooner, and I actually wasn't convinced we would be able to go now with all of the rain hitting southern California. I had first seen this place last fall, and kept it in mind, and I am so happy that we decided to go there! Carpinteria is a beautiful, walkable town, and the beach is amazing. Being by the ocean is so special. The home is spacious and owners were very easy to communicate with. We are so glad that we went!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Alan H.

Another great week in Carpinteria

Carpinteria is the best beach vacation spot in California, as far as I'm concerned. We've stayed in this house many times, starting in the 80s, long before upgrades to the current configuration. As many others have said, it's ideal for a family reunion, with four bedrooms, and sleeping up to 10 (four would have to share the downstairs bedroom, equipped with a queen and two twins). The kitchen is terrific, well-equipped and with room for a couple of cooks, but it may be time to upgrade the tile countertop to something more easily cleaned. The beds are better than I had remembered; the ones in our bedroom had memory foam mattress toppers and were quite comfortable. Sheets and towels were good quality. I took away a star because of the gas grill on the patio. I had looked forward to cooking at least a couple of meals on it but it was heavily encrusted with grease and grunge, and I could not get it to light, even after referring to an online manual. The winter beach berm spoiled the ocean view from downstairs but we knew it was going to be in place so it wasn't a surprise. We'd stay again in a heartbeat but would check the grill on arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We are installing a brand new grill this week-end. I am sorry it couldn't have happened before your stay, but it is comments like yours that help us keep the house in good working order. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt was so helpful! House is great because we had 4 generations,and the 84 year didn't have to climb stairs. Right on the beach. Close to Santa Barbara for fishing trip for the boys!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

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

Super family reunion beachhouse

This wonderful house was a real joy to stay in. Great set up kitchen. Outdoor and indoor dining to choose berween. Excellent wind-protected terrace on the second floor. Just everything that is promised is availee. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

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

Perfect beach get-away

the house was comfortable and spacious, having the beach at your back door is awesome and the walk to town is as easy as the walk on the beach and I loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Having two refrigerators is a plus along with a gas grill. Had a great time and would do it again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Fun week in Carp!

The house is perfectly located and has a relaxed vibe. The private-feeling sand area just outside the back slider was perfect for family meals and conversation. On the beach is the place to be! The house is near grocery stores and fun shopping, in addition to the freeway if you want to visit neighboring towns. We had a great vacation! Thanks so much to VRBO and the family that offer the property for rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

It was perfect!

This was the perfect spot to gather my siblings for a reunion. The house layout worked really well for us. Great ocean-facing deck off the upper floor, the sand right outside the first floor doors, and great wind-protected BBQ area. We were all perfectly comfy and would definitely return!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Loved it all

Great house. On the beach. Great beach. Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Beautiful and Spacious Beach House

We had an amazing vacation ! This beautiful beach house had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable; from breathtaking views, a fully organized stocked kitchen, comfortable beds,and plenty of space. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Beach Week

Thanks for a wonderful week at the beach. The house is well designed for families. Comfortable beds, kitchen complete with all that we needed, and lots of beach toys thrilled the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Q.

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

Absolutely the best!

If you want a relaxing getaway that can accommodate a large family or group and you love the ocean, it doesn’t get any better than you and this! I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals from Hawaii and beyond and this was by far my favorite. The communication was fantastic, the beds were comfortable, the furnishings were spot on. I cannot say enough about this property! Thank so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Your host

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I have been enjoying the Carpinteria beach all my life and still find it as one of the best places to be. I am still thrilled to see the marine life such as the coastal bottle nose dolphin, harbor seals, brown pelicans and so many other shore birds that are always around. I enjoy ocean wildlife photography and do have some examples on the walls of our family beach house. The beach is always changing making something new to see each visit.

Why they chose this property

We have had this house in our family since it was built in 1953. Although it has undergone four remodels over the years, it still has the original adobe walls made right in Carpinteria. The house has a charm that is its own.

What makes this property unique

The property is a beach house, not a condo. This makes it more spacious, a lot quieter, with private patios and its own palm frond umbrella in front. The kitchen area is quite large so there is adequate space for a gathering in the kitchen dining area to enjoy. We have rented the house as a vacation rental for decades and have some friends that have rented every year for over 20 years, a testament to its appeal.
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