Fun at the beach!

Guest: S & C (-)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

We had the most wonderful time! We went to the beach a lot. We swam out to the pontoon, went on a train ride to Santa Barbara, shopping and the zoo. We swam in the pool and had a great time here and I'm excited to come next year. I also enjoyed writing in the sand, and we saw cute sea critters, dolphins, fish, sand crabs and a seal.

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Sunny & warm!

Guest: H family, Fresno CA (-)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

Almost every day, we packed up the kids' sand toys, lunch, towels and spent the day at the beach and went boogie boarding. The food at all the restaurants we ate at were amazing also! We also noticed that the majority of the people here in Carpinteria were very nice and polite, and say "hello" when we would walk past!

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Wonderful week...

Guest: Lisa (Santa Clarita, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

My family and I (husband, 2 yr. old twins, and in-laws) just came back from our vacation in Carpinteria beach. We stayed at Claire's place for a whole week and really enjoyed ourselves. The condo had everything that we needed and more. The location was much closer to the beach than we expected, which was a big deal since we had impatient two-year olds with us. It was really steps from the beach! Except for the occasional train horn sounds, it was quiet at night so we can rest, which was surprising to me. I used to live close to a beach town in San Diego, and night time was usually loud and noisy. While planning this vacation, it was easy for me to get a hold of Claire via email. She answered my questions promptly and was easy to talk to. The rental fee was reasonable considering the location and the amenities of the condo complex. The beach weather is priceless though. Except for a chilly afternoon, the rest of the week had perfect beach weather. We enjoyed walking around town. Carpinteria is not the usual noisy, crowded beach town. It's charming and sleepy, but had great restaurants and shops. The beach was never too crowded even though the state park looked full with campers. Vons and Rite-Aid was easy walking distance so we were able to get whatever we needed. Linden St. is lined up with good places to eat. I particularly liked the newly (re?)opened frozen yogurt shop. The steaks at The Palms were very good for their comparatively cheap price. It can get very crowded though, and the cook-it-yourself style might not be for everybone. The Spot is a cool place to hang out. Because of the easy driving distance, my girls enjoyed our trip to the Santa Barbara zoo, a perfect zoo for children, and my in-laws enjoyed our trip to Solvang. I would love to go back and stay at Claire's place again; hopefully sooner than later. Lisa

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

May summer fun!

Guest: Kelli (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We had a wonderful time at the Carpinteria Condo. Loved dealing with Claire! The condo was so close to the beach and had everything that our family needed!

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

Nice Condo!

Guest: BH, Cloqet MN (-)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Nice condo! Well equipped, nice atmosphere, pool, beach, state park for walks. Did a lot of hiking, beach walking etc. Highlights include Reagan Library, Getty Museum, Ojai, East Camino Cielo drive, Solvang, and of course Santa Barbara. The missions in the area are wonderful. We will be back!

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Wonderful time!

Guest: G, Reno NV (-)
Date of Stay: 06/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

We had a wonderful time! Spent 10 days at the beach and in the pool. Condo is great, we had everything we needed and really enjoyed HDTV. We are definitely coming back next year. Thank you so much.

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Thank you!

Guest: CF (-)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

We loved it here again!

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Fantastic week

Guest: B & B, Tucson AZ & Granada Hills CA (-)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Another fantastic week in Carpinteria. We all took the train this year, such a relaxing way to travel. Lots of long walks on the beach, a minus tide one day to enjoy the tide pools even more! Thank you for the new living room TV. What a treat! everything was perfect! See you next year.

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Our favorite small town

Guest: CR, Cedar Falls Iowa (-)
Date of Stay: 03/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Another wonderful stay in our favorite small town. As always, we found the condo comfortable and meeting our needs. The location of course is perfect. We took many walks on the bluffs, the beach and through town. We also took the bus to Santa Barbara several times. Fun! We plan to return.

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Carpinteria Condo

Guest: D (Visalia, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

The unit was clean but somewhat dated. There were six small children in another unit that were allowed to run wild in the courtyard forcing us to complain to the local management. The unit is in a great location near the beach and walking distance to town. We were surprised to only receive a partial return of our deposit. The explanation was that we had gotten bleach on a bedspread and they attached a photo taken after we departed. I responded with photos we had taken when departing (a practice I highly recommend) of the same bed with no spots. I also informed the owner that we brought not bleach, bought on bleach and used no bleach during our stay. Even though I provided photos taken and suggested she visit with the cleaning crew that came in after we left the balance of the deposit has not been returned. As I stated to both the owner and the rental agent it was not the money but the principle. Had anyone one in my family destroyed or damaged anything I would have been upfront with them and paid for repair or replacement. I certainly would not have taken photos. Most disapointing.

Owner response:This is our family's second home, and we really enjoy sharing it with others when we have dates available. We continually strive to make this a pleasant destination for ourselves and for our visitors. With very few exceptions, our visitors treat our property as they would their own, and we really appreciate those who return year after year. You can read their reviews in our on-site guest book when you come to visit! And please see all the positive reviews here on this site and let them be your guide.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car.