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Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach

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Modern kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen Island with counter seating for four
Stainless steel appliances and granite counters
View of kitchen island
Stainless steel kitchen sink with Keurig coffee maker and a selection of coffees and teas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach

No good for kids 0-12 years old. Extra large 2nd floor apartment with huge modern kitchen, Ceasarstone counter tops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful high-end furnishings, vinyl wood-look floors. This is bright 2nd floor unit with lots of windows, ceiling fans in every room, and a very quiet and private atmosphere. Beautiful newly remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with brand new modern furnishings and amenities throughout, newly furnished in 2020.
This recently renovated complex (2018) is half a block from the nicest beaches of Carpinteria and directly across from the Salt Marsh Reserve. Super quiet location, 200 yards from the sand, and walking distance to the shops and restaurants. This unit was recently furnished with high-quality contemporary leather and walnut furniture and contemporary art decor.
Carpinteria is one of the last standing little beach towns in California, essentially unchanged in over 50 years. The city is limited in growth based by its physical boarders, making the entire town only about 1 mile square. Dozens of smaller mom and pop restaurants and cute beachy shops. Its a town where you young children can walk or bicycle safely, visiting old favorite shops like Robitelle's Candy shop, and The Spot burger joint. Then there's the beach! Protected by the Anacapa Island chain, Carpinteria is known as the World's Safest Beach. Your dogs will love it too, as the beach from our street (Ash Avenue) Northward, dogs are allowed with leashes. (If allowing dogs off-leash...be aware that the police occasionally ticket off-leash dogs and the ticket is expensive.
We're located about 10 miles from world renown Santa Barbara, and 15 miles from the city of Ventura. Looking for. some shopping? Camarillo Outlet Mall is located 30 miles to the South. Northward you find dozens of wineries, Solvang, and all directions have dozens of great golf courses. Whether you're interested in shopping, dining, kayaking, whale watching, golfing, or just relaxing on the beach, Carpinteria vacation will become a fond memory that you and your family will yearn to repeat year after year. All of Carpinteria is easily walked in about an hour. There is also a cute public trolly and bicycles to rent (mostly summer). Amtrak stops many times each day for fast easy trip to Santa Barbara and points beyond. LAX is the International airport that serves the area, about 2 hours South. The smaller Santa Barbara Airport is about 30 minutes away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pet Fee of $70 plus tax will apply to reservation.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Carpinteria is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Harbor and Tee Time are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center.
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What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tar Pits Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach on Jun 19, 2026 start from $406, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apt 10: Modern Luxury bright breezy steps to beach located?

Situated in Carpinteria, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Carpinteria State Beach. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Apt 10 and the great location - only steps from the beach! It was quiet and we also appreciated the free laundry facilities on site. Our daughter had stayed here before and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, great mattress!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a great town. Perfect size for the 4 of us and everything listed was on point. Owner/manager were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misha G.

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

Great place

Great location, would love to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

A CARP Beauty!

The property was just as advertised. A clean, comfortable apartment that I would love to stay at again. The town had everything we needed and the beach was just a few steps away. Highly recommend staying here. I wish we had stayed longer but we were here only for UCSB graduation weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
We had issues with the TVs and the fans were small and underpowered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

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

Wonderful getaway close to beach

This is a small, quiet apartment complex near Carpinteria Beach. Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenage boys) stayed in an apt in the 2nd (top) floor and it was clean, comfortable and spacious. It's not on the beach but a block away which was just fine for us. It has comfortable beds, modern appliances, and all the creature comforts you expect (internet, TV w/ streaming services, full kitchen). The complex is supposed to have free, shared laundry but we didn't need it due to our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grittymon P.

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

Family Get Away to Carpinteria

We have been back multiple times, staying in the larger units. The units are clean, stylishly renovated (all updated), and well stocked. All units open into a central, courtyard (surrounded by all it's 4 sides). When guests congregate in the courtyard for an informal party, the noise reverberates throughout the entire unit. All you need is a few people talking, laughing and having a good time, unaware of the sound implication. Same for pets (barking dogs) that guests let out of their unit into the courtyard or just leave behind (barking just behind the closed door), or young children running around and playing. However, these issues were promptly addressed by the owner when we contacted them for help, as we knew folks and animals were unaware. Each time we did, the owners were responsive, kind, thoughtful and effective. For many of our stays, the entire complex has been quite since many of the guests realize the sound amplification nature of the common-area, central courtyard and respect the noise rules, which are quite explicitly written and placed on the kitchen counter of each unit. Overall, we enjoy returning to this VRBO complex - especially for its excellent location with short walking distance to the Carpinteria State Beach and a walkable location to multiple restaurants and bars in Carpinteria.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

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

Wonderful holiday getaway

We spent the long Thanksgiving weekend here and had a great stay. The complex is literally a block away from a gorgeous beach - we'd grab one of the beach chairs and hang out, or go for a sunset stroll, or head south on a longer walk to see the seal sanctuary. It's also an easy walk to cafes in the town. There is a comfy couch for watching TV, a dining table for eating together, plus a well-equipped kitchen (Vitamix blender + Keurig coffee maker!). The king bed was very comfy; the twin beds for our college-age kids were maybe a bit small, but they didn't complain. I'd recommend bringing your own bottled water; the tap water is very hard/mineralized so I felt better about not drinking it directly from the tap. But great water pressure! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pegeen C.

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

Apt. 10 Family of 4 with dog.

Great pet friendly apt. upstairs just a short walk to beach, restaurants, and shops. Comfortable king bed! Twin beds are standard; extra long twins would be more comfortable for teens and adults. Nice modern deco. Living room comfortably accommodates family of four. Plenty of sitting for eating meals at island bar or kitchen table. Bedroom closets have shelves and sliding bins built in with hanging areas and hangers. Beds and nightstands only furniture in bedrooms. Plenty of storage in kitchen and bathrooms. It’s a quiet complex and landlords want to keep it that way. In fact, they live below apartment 10. There are other residents who permanently live on the premises. First time taking dog to beach! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEONA C.

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

Great condo and location!

Beautifully updated apartment very close to the beach!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Comfy Get-Away Steps From the Beach

This is a wonderful property. Just a couple blocks from the beach. Recently renovated with lovely furnishings and décor. The grounds are very pretty and well kept as well. Local restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting just a short walk away. We'll definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nils S.

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

Great location, and perfect apartment

Very nice flat right by a great beach. Carpenteria is lots of fun, and the apartment is well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna T.

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

Great place, great location

We had a wonderful stay here. The place was spacious and clean, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The only confusing thing was on the VRBO site with the description of the rooms. All the beds were listed for Bedroom 1 and nothing listed for Bedroom 2. The unit had 2 bedrooms, one was a master with a king, and the other bedroom had 2 twins. Obviously, we took the chance and stayed here. It was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jyoti S.

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

Beautiful place by the beach!!

We had a wonderful stay at the apt 10. It is a well maintained, beautiful place.. It's like a home away from home. The apartment is spacious, airy. It has a lot of day light and all the amenities. The apartment is just few steps away from a pristine beach. Mike and his wife have perfectly set up the place. They are very responsive. We enjoyed our vacation in Carpenteria! It has become a special place for us. This is going to be our frequent vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect spot

We had a wonderful stay at apt 10. The home is beautifully updated and had so many amenities we didn't even realize we needed! It was a perfect setup for our family- the 2nd bedroom was set up with twin beds which would be great for older kids but there was plenty of room for our toddler's pack-n-play. The location cannot be beat. We walked everywhere- dinner, the park/playground, the seal rookery- and of course being so close to the beach is amazing. Carpenteria is such a special place and we hope to make this trip a summer tradition! One thing to know (in case it doesn't work for your family) is this apt is on the 2nd floor with no floor coverings so you need to be light-footed for your neighbors' sake, with a toddler we tried our best but felt so guilty for the pitter-patter of little feet that our neighbors heard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Fabulous stay at the beach!

Gorgeously decorated, spacious and extremely well equipped apartment literally steps from what we think is one of the best beaches in all of SoCal. Our stay was outstanding in every respect ,and we will be back! Thanks, Mike and Elena, for providing such an excellent home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

great getaway

wonderful location, well stocked, and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alittle22 L.

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

Great Location

This property was very close to the beach and clean and quiet. It was just as described and more!! Would recommend Unit 10.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

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

Great

Very clean, modern and well outfitted apartment in a quiet location next to a nice salt marsh park and a few steps from the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg Q.

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

Perfectly clean apartment in a residential area of Carpinteria.

This was a great apartment, well located in a residential area. This apartment was without a doubt, the best outfitted apartment ever. Coffee, creamer, cereals, eggs & Milk. They aim to please. Very clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Family vacation

Loved the place- super clean and well stocked
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Highly recommend

The unit was newly remodeled, modern and comfortable. We loved the location within walking distance of the beach and short easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Fully stocked kitchen including Keurig machine & coffee pods a plus. Nice BBQ available for guests use. Nice amenities and personal touches made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Excellent experience!

Our stay was fantastic. From the moment we opened the door we were treated with fresh fruit and other goodies as well as a beautiful Inviting apartment. Very close to the beach With all you need such as beach chairs and towels. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg F.

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

Sunny Carpinteria!

Our 2nd stay in the last 3 months and it was great! Great beach access, fun little town of Carpinteria, 10 great surf breaks within 15 minutes, super tight accommodations, and great service from Mike and Elena who live on site! We'll be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Krumm

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Carpinteria has been our family's favorite vacation destination since I was a small child in the 1950's. After several years of camping at Carpinteria State Campgrounds, our parents decided to build Tropic Shores Apartments and make this our second home. A few years ago, our parents both passed, away after a full and long life, leaving Tropic Shores to the four brothers, Tom, Richard, Mike, and Jeff. Since we all feel a very special connection to Carpinteria, we decided to remodel the building from ground up, and keep it in the family for our children to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Tropic Shores is a small building of 16 units, all located with a center courtyard of lush landscaping...some of which were planted by our father over 50 year ago. The building is very quiet and your are sure to find it easy to relax and re-energize. While we're not right on the beach, we are located so close that you can hear the waves crashing at night. 200 steps and you're on the sand. Directly across the street is the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, which is basically a bird sanctuary. You may enjoy quiet walks through the Salt Marsh watching for birds or other animals while watching the sun rise or set.

What makes this property unique

Carpinteria is one of the last remaining small beach towns founded during the mid 1900's, essentially unchanged over the last 5 or 6 decades. It's a town where you may feel safe allowing your children to walk or bicycle through town on their own. Named "The World's Safest Beach" because of the protection of the Channel Islands, the surf rarely gets very large...but still large enough to enjoy the waves. When you're ready for something more exciting, there are dozens of wineries, golf courses, movie theaters, and restaurants in nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura.

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