Vacation Rentals by Owner

What a Gem

Guest: Simplysommer (Durham, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

First and foremost let me say Amy the property manager is one of the best in the business. She was very efficient, quick to respond and went above and beyond to ensure our vacation was just as described - so THANK YOU AMY! The owners of this condo truly decorated the place beautifully. The condo was thoughtfully stocked and organized and I appreciated all of it!!! Truly all we had to bring was our stuff and food. The photos did not lie and the home was beautiful and well maintained. One thing I did appreciate even more was the fact that the condo's and the property was up-dated and very clean and for the most part kid friendly. We walked barefoot 1 block to the beach daily and had a blast! My husband is from Carpinteria so we knew this place was perfectly located. We have 2 small children and were able to walk into town, the park and the beach several times a day. THANK YOU for having such great place for us to make some more family memories!!!

Owner response:Thank you for such a wonderful review!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Mike and Janet (OH) Ryan and Laura (KY)

Guest: Mike and Janet (OH) Ryan and Laura (KY) (Cincinnati OH )
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

Had it not been for our nephew's wedding at Carpenteria, we never would have happened on such a wonderful condo! We were close to everything we needed. It was a great base for our extended stay before and after the wedding! The condo was very clean and comfortable with all the extras to make one feel at home. With the mountains on one side; the ocean on the other; and the pool in between: the views were excellent. We certainly would recommend a stay in Carpenteria and hope to make another trip back to this same property. We certainly enjoyed our stay!

Owner response:Thank you for such a wonderful review! You were great guests - and we would love to have you stay with us again on your next trip to California. Best wishes -

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely, comfortable, convenient condo

Guest: Kim (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

We're thoroughly enjoyed our stay in mid-July. The condo is very clean, comfortable, and modern. It is also very well equipped; great kitchen, beach towels/toys/chairs/cooler, et. al. My husband, 2 1/2 year old son, and I found it met our every need. It is the perfect walking location to the beach, town, playground, and salt marsh park. Thanks for a great stay!

Owner response:Thank you for the gret review ~ you were perfect guests.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Very Comfortable and an Excellent Location

Guest: Tyler (Kalispell)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

This was a very comfortable, clean, new condo. Well equipped with everything one could want for a week at the beach, which is just minutes down the road.

Owner response:We are happy to hear you had a great time - have a wonderful summer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Excellent Property for our kind of vacation!

Guest: Kinders (Lone Tree, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

We are a family of four that has visited Carp almost every year for the past 15. We have family in Santa Barbara. This was our first time at this property and it was great! Great beach access, kitchen with all the necessary "tools", a clean and comfortable place to relax, and great pool and bbq area to spread out. We wouldn't change a thing! Just a few exits on the hwy and you are in Santa Barbara. Our favorite Carp traditions - The Spot, the farmers market, beach sunsets, and breakfast at the Cajun Kitchen! Already looking forward to our next visit.

Owner response:We are so happy you had a great time and we thank you for the wonderful review ~

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Great lil Condo

Guest: vpaa (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

We stayed with are small children (9 months and 2 years). We had a great time. We were glad there was a heated pool. The place is decorated really nice and not full of clutter. The unit is upstairs but it is the first one. Parking and check in/out was easy. TV in the master too. The only thing we even joked about changing was the pad toilet seat cover! :) Linden St is so close so there is food and shopping within walking distance. My husbnad would highly recommend Ginnfranco on Linden.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

It was perfect in every way! We were so sad to have to leave!

Guest: Kelly (Murrieta, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

I was worried about the size when I read it online. However, we had 4 adults needing three separate beds and two young children and we were completely comfortable! The space is perfectly set up and there is a lot of natural light. They have done a beautiful job remodeling! They just added a fold-out bed, which was awesome for us. It is steps from the beach and is on the end of the unit upstairs, so you don't have to worry as much about being too loud OR about others being too loud. Carpinteria is our old "stomping ground" and it always feels like home to us. If you've never been to Carpinteria, I would HIGHLY recommend it- even over Santa Barbara. There is SO much to do and you can walk/ride bikes everywhere from this location. The manager of the building was nice and helped us find a tool we needed. The woman who runs the rental was wonderful and answered every question we had. She made us feel very at home and was only a phone call away.

Owner response: Thank you for being such great guests - and for the wonderful guest comments. Come back again soon - Amy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An ideal base for a plein aire artist....

Guest: Bett (Kiefer, Ok.)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

Not only did I enjoy painting in the Carpinteria area, this condo offered the ideal location for me to enjoy the beach and the town while having easy access to 101 and other nearby sites. The condo was comfortably furnished, had comfortable beds, and a kitchen well stocked with appliances and cooking necessities. Another very important thing to mention is how quiet it was in the condo complex, made for a peaceful sleep. The property manager was friendly and offered helpful information when it was needed. This is a walkable town. From the condo, I walked all over town and well as the short walk to the beach. I will definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises.

Owner response:The art you created while you were here is beautiful! We are so happy you enjoyed your time in Carpinteria. Come back again ~ Amy.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great time at the beach!

Guest: Washingtonian (Lacey, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/06/11

We spent the month of January, location was convenient, an easy stroll to the beach and town. It's also conveniently located to the sights of Santa Barbara. The complex was quiet and well maintained, the unit was cozy and comfortable, probably best suited to a couple or a small family. Amy, the property manager, was great about emailing answers to our questions before arrival, and was very responsive while we were on site. Carp is a quaint little town. We had great dinner at Gianfranco's Trattoria, and went to Jack's Bistro twice and Oaxaca Fresh 3 times with visitors! Of course, we couldn't miss the local burger hangout, The Spot! All in all, a great stay, and we would consider renting there again!

Owner response:Thank you Larry & Eileen - you were wonderful guests and we would love to have you back! Warmest regards ~

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location!

Guest: randall (breckenridge, co)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

This place was exactly what we were looking for. Good location to restaraunts and the 101. Great to walk to the beach for sunsets. The heated pool was perfect on those colder days. The condo was well stcoked and the beds were good quality. We'll be back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Perfect location

Guest: Lynne (AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

This was our first vacation to Carpenteria and California beaches. Carp is a great little town- we strolled Linden just about every morning. It was sweater weather in the early morning- but warmed up nicely by noon. The beach was terrific- only had to walk 1/2 block to be there ( thanks for having beach chairs on hand). It was very peaceful and relaxing- just what we all needed. For some change, we did several wine tastings in Los Olivos, took a surf lesson, ( the shop off sanata claus lane is terrific),and took another day to tour universal studios. Your condo was the perfect size for our small family. Thank you for squeezing us in in such short notice

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

this will be our 4th stay in the studio - can you tell we love it?!!

Guest: Mz M (Yucaipa, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

Since our first stay, we were and are very impressed by the size of the unit, the decor, the good value for our vacation budget. Although there are many rentals in Carpinteria, we don't bother to look at others. We love the beach, the Spot, the estuary (love to go right before sunset to bird watch), and the farmer's market on Thursday!! We become professional bums on our vacation here. A family could fly in/ take the train in, and find all that they need to enjoy the beach and town supplied in this unit. Thanks to the owners for keeping things just the way they should be.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Hannah, Rich and Frankie
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had a wonderful time here. We loved the condo! The proximity to the beach was great. Our son loved the trains. We made a quick trip to Santa Barbara, and that was great too. We hate to have to leave. May 2010

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Guest: Charles & Nancy
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

When we left Colorado the temp was -11 and arriving in California - well how could it get any better! Beautiful flowers, schools of dolphins, warm sea breeze. We spent our time riding bikes along the ocean, visiting the farmers market - where we found delicious fruits and veggies. We saw a whale off the coast of the Carpinteria campground. We really enjoyed the condo, and the location. Wishing you the best. April 2010

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Guest: Kim & Jack Dec 2009
Date of Stay: 12/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had such a wonderful time here in Carpinteria. We enjoyed dining at The Palms, where we cooked out own steak, Cajun Kitchen, Jack's Bistro, and more. We had a great beer sampler at Island Brewing Company. Thank you! Dec. 2009

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Guest: Mark and Family
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had such a great time! We especially enjoyed walking across the street to watch the sunset in the evening. Such a magical time of day -- Aug. 2009

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Summer, July 2009

Guest: Brook7867 (Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had a wonderful time. This was the perfect location! The pool was great. Many thanks - James JULY 2009

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: James July 2009
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had a wonderful time. Perfect location! The pool was great.

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Guest: Arthur Stemp
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 05/31/04

"Thank you - you steered all of us right! Great week, gorgeous beach and pool - quiet - walk to everything. Friendly folks at condo. Accomodations wonderful and perfectly represented." The Stemps.

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