Location: Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Area, Central Coast, California, USA (Fifteen Minutes South of Santa Barbara) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: House
Walk to the "World's Safest Beach" from this beautiful, furnished Beach Home and enjoy the white sands and mild ocean surf that put Carpinteria on the map as a great family resort town. With views of the ocean, the new Salt Water Marsh Reserve and the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains, the 'Beach House ' is the perfect location for long term or short term rentals.
This classic home has two bedrooms and two baths and is decorated with comfy charm a ala Pottery Barn. The spacious kitchen seats eight and has a real antique stove you can cook on plus an oven. Walk upstairs and enter the family room with cathedral ceilings and lots of bright sunshine with views all around. Both bedrooms have king size beds with roll away beds in the closet and the sofa in the living room opens up to a queen size bed. Large enclosed backyard with barbecue and sitting area is great for entertaining. Outdoor shower is convenient for rinsing off sand after a day at the beach.
You can walk to great shops and restaurants downtown or hop on a train, depot is four blocks away. Cute attached unit nicknamed "The Sugar Shack" features granny style attic cottage with sleeping area for unexpected guests during peak season months.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Murphy Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFF SEASON Oct-May ........................ $3200/month PLUS UTILITIES
PRIME SEASON Mid-June to Mid-Sep ...........$8800/month
OFF SEASON Mid-Sept to Mid-June ............$1500/week, Holidays....$1800
PRIME SEASON Mid-June to Mid-Sept....$2,200/week 2011 JUNE SPECIAL - $2,000/week
Mid-Sept to Mid-June- $250/night/two night min/except holidays/UCSB graduation
DURING HOLIDAYS ..... $300/night/ three night minimum
10% City Bed Tax for rentals under 30 days
Plus Cleaning Fee - No pets allowed during summer weeklies, only off season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Carpinteria
One of the nicest aspects about living in Carpinteria is that it is flat so walking is easy and biking is even better. There is also a cute little public trolley in town that takes you all around for 50 cents -- what a deal. I love the monthly Flea Market at the local Carpinteria Museum. My favorite purchases are antique jewelry and purses. They also have beautiful flowers and vintage housewares. The pizza at Giovanni's is the best anywhere and so is the local ice cream store on Linden. It's fun attending all the local activities hosted by the city. Small town charm is so hard to come by these days. And if you want a taste of the big city, then Santa Barbara is conveniently only 15 minutes north of Carp and wineries in the Santa Ynez family are an hour away. You have the peace and quiet of a small town but access to great museums, restaurants, theater and shops if you want it. One of the nicest aspects about living in Carpinteria is that it is flat so walking is easy and biking is even better. There is also a cute little public trolley in town that takes you all around for 50 cents -- what a deal. I love the monthly Flea Market at the local Carpinteria Museum. My favorite purchases are antique jewelry and purses. They also have beautiful flowers and vintage housewares. The pizza at Giovanni's is the best anywhere and so is the local ice cream store on Linden. It's fun attending all the local activities hosted by the city. Small town charm is so hard to come by these days.
Our guests love surfing, swimming, kayaking, and fishing at the beach. Others prefer skateboarding at the park In Santa Barbara or renting tandem style bikes. Still others prefer rock climbing, hiking in the local mountains. Adventurous ones schedule boat trips for whale watching on the ocean or visiting the Channel Islands which leave from the Santa Barbara Harbor.
The Unique Benefits at this House
While at the Beach House the first thing you notice is that you are walking distance to the beach, the salt water marsh preserve and to downtown Linden Avenue. We take the big beach wagon in the garage and fill it up with chairs, cooler, umbrella, boogie boards and take off to the beach. Afterwards we return to take outdoor showers and enjoy the backyard for a barbecue but first cocktails on the upper balcony watching beautiful sunsets or taking in the gorgeous mountain views on the back side. Cooking on the antique stove in the big kitchen that seats eight is fun -- so is discovering treasures in the "Sugar Shack" the original structure to the Beach House built by the settlers that came out to Carpinteria from the midwest. Sometimes we take the train to Santa Barbara, the depot is two blocks from our house.
Many out of state guests enjoy the fair weather the area has to offer during the off-season. When it's cold and snowy in Canada or elsewhere in the United States the gentle weather locally attracts tourist who enjoy off-season rates and no crowds.
Owner's Map of Carpinteria
Our family found this vacation spot by accident after spending fun summers in San Diego and wanting a place closer to home. A friend recommended Carpinteria. We tried it once and fell in love immediately. We spent a few seasons renting and finally decided we wanted to buy a place and make it our own.
Property Photos
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- "Your Vacation Home Away from Home" - Carpinteria House Rental, Walk to Beach.
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- Guest Bedroom - Carpinteria House Rental, Walk to Beach.
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- Master Bedroom - Carpinteria House Rental, Walk to Beach.
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- Family rm w/ queen sleeper sofa, rear window faces mtns., front opens to balcony
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- Bonus table & chairs in living room area is great for playing cards, board games
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- Large table seats eight, kitchen features working antique stove
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- Antique kitchen stove has a working cook top
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- Picture yourself here enjoying the view from the balcony upstairs
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- Master Bath upstairs
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- Spacious backyard offers space to barbecue, entertain, privacy
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- Enchanting siting areas feature cozy, comfortable settings for drinks & meals.
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- Wagon, cooler, chairs, boogie boards, sand toys are available for guests
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- Carpinteria's Beach is only three blocks away from the Beach House
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- Explore low tide and collect seashells, kids love seeing crabs, starfish
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- Amtrak train station is walking distance to the Beach House. Take a ride!
Traveler Reviews (7)
Great Beach House
Guest: Steph
(Monterey, CA )
Date of Stay: 10/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
Ruta and family do a great job with supplying all of your needs in this shabby chic decorated beach house. Down to the linens, soap, games, and beach toys. This is a very comfortable home close to town, beach and restaurants. It's also great for entertaining family meals. The beach wagon is the best perk! Thanks for the great rental and we hope to make it a tradition!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Adorable house, perfect location, SO beachy!!
Guest: JSun
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
I just stayed here with a group of women for a baby shower, 7 women to be exact. We had plenty of space and slept comfortably because the house comes with 2 pull out beds and a couch that can be turned into a bed. The house is SO adorable, very beachy and warm. We had a great time enjoying drinks on the upstairs balcony and taking the 5 minute walk to the beach. Ruta does a wonderful job of setting up the perfect weekend!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Good location in a charming beach town
Guest: Angel
(Orange county)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
The owner was very helpful and friendly. The beach house has a very big lot, with a spacious living room and two big rooms with king beds. The beds are very comfortable. We love the antique stovetop in the downstairs kitchen, and the grill in the backyard. The beach is right down the street, one of the most beautiful and peaceful beach I've seen in California. The location is very convenient. Shops, food, and the beach are all within walking-distance. Downtown Santa Barbara is only 15 mins away, so it is nice for a half day trip. There is a railroad behind the house, but at night there was no train crossing by, so that was not an issue to us at all.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
A Memorable Month
Guest: Beach Combers
(Upstate NY)
Date of Stay: 03/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
We stayed for an entire month at the Beach House and enjoyed every minute of our visit. The Beach House is a perfect way to spend time in the wonderful town of Carpinteria. It's outfitted with absolutely everything one could need, and is in an ideal location that is close to town, the beach and the Salt Marsh. The kitchen is totally complete, and we ate brunch every morning after a long beach walk at the cozy sunlit table in the second floor living area. The bedrooms are huge and very comfortable, and everything is decorated in beachy chic. The back yard is lovely and includes a barbeque as well as lawn furniture. Santa Barbara is only 20 minutes away, and you have tons of things to keep you busy in the neighboring environs.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Home away from home, At the Beach
Guest: Nigel
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/10
My family just completed a week's vacation at The Beach House, which was our second year in a row staying there. It truly is a home away from home and Ruta has equipped the house wonderfully with all sorts of beach toys, bikes, etc., and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that makes the burdens of life lift almost as soon as you walk in the door. Every time we come to Carpinteria, we will stay at The Beach House.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Absolute Perfection!
Guest: Ginny
(felch)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/10
We just returned from a long weekend at this very charming and well-appointed house. It is four short blocks to the beach. Very clean and sweet. Location (Carp) is perfect, weather was perfect and we found all we needed for a comfortable and happy visit.
Owner response:We always try to accommodate our guests needs and make their stay with us enjoyable and memorable.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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