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Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby

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A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and drinks, overlooking a beach with waves and hills in the background.
A two-story house with a brick chimney, a flag, and a porch with outdoor lighting.
A dining table set for four with blue and white plates, bowls, and glasses, candles, and a vase with sunflowers.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a view through a glass door to an outdoor area, and a wooden wall paneling.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rincon Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Rincon Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

East Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

West Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

West Primary Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

East Bathroom 2

West Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this vacation home is by the ocean. Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and Ojai Meadows Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Livery Arts Center and Ventura County Fairgrounds. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Ventura Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Rincon Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 20 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby on Nov 29, 2026 start from $839, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surfside Oceanfront Escape on the Sand | EV Charging & Legendary Breaks Nearby located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Rincon Beach Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of La Conchita Beach and Tee Time Practice Center. Carpinteria State Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay here again. Casual beach comfort explains this place to a T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Rincon Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here many times and love the charm of this beach home! Easy check in, always clean and right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Rincon Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rincon retreat. Being able to be so close to the tide and watch the surfers was very entertaining. And a great getaway for all of us.. The house has a lot of nostalgia and felt homiey and like there had been many memories in the past years rhere..Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Rincon Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rincon Beach Cottage

Sweet home in the perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you for being great guests! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved watching the surfers Cozy home right on the beach with a nice courtyard entrance
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2023
Fantastic! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay here and hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for your review! Until next time! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Everything was perfect! The view and location are awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Hi Christie, Thank you for the lovely 5* review! We can't wait to welcome you back to Paradise. Best Regards, Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rincon treat

Cozy place.Wish we had a few more days there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location could not have been more ideal. we walked from the porch to the beach! Our vacation home felt like our real home! It was so welcoming and comfortable. It was our first visit to the area and we received wonderful recommendations of places to dine and visit. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Sweet and charming old school cottage on the beach with phenomenal access to the best surf break. We loved our time here. The neighborhood is beautifully maintained and neighbors were extra friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Stunning location

This was absolutely perfect ! The view from the deck is amazing! Great beach to walk with stunning views .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Stunning location and views for the win! Rincon Retreat impressed once again. Thank you for being our guest and we're thrilled you had a great experience. Come visit us again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

We loved waking every morning to the beach views. It was walking distance from a larger beach and really nice and cozy. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
So great to hear you enjoyed your time at Rincon Retreat. Nothing better than relaxing beach days. We appreciate your review and would love to host you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rincon Retreat

After spending almost every summer at Rincon Point as a child, it was wonderful to come back to this very special place. The location of this home right on the beach is amazing and its charm as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Hi Michele, thank you for the lovely review! It's much appreciated and we hope to see you again soon. - Paradise Retreats Team -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVE THIS PLACE

Heaven on earth. Beautiful sweet, quaint cottage. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
We love that you love Rincon Retreat! It really is a gem. We hope to host you again soon. Thank you for taking the time to review. us. Sincerely, The Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

I love this place - perfect view, cozy place! Very clean and comfortable. Will come again, and again, and again! ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent ocean views

We could not get enough of waking up every morning and going to sleep every night to the beautiful ocean sounds. This house is conveniently steps from the beach. Lots of supplies to make your stay pleasant. Thank you very much , we look forward to coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Nothing like the sound of the ocean waves all day! So great to hear you had a fantastic time and experience at Rincon Retreat. Thank you for being our guest and we would love to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Place to Stay

We really enjoyed the home and especially the location. Saw Sea Lions and dolphins several times and the view of the water reflecting the full moon was terrific. Great site for surfing and boogie boarding, with continuous waves coming into the beach. The children would up finding a ton of seashells to keep as souvenirs. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Rincon. The house is quaint and older, as described. The location is second to none. We spent all day on the beach and the evenings on the patio! We had such a special vacation with our toddler. It was her first time at the beach and we made memories that will last a very long time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
We are so thrilled you enjoyed Rincon Retreat. Introducing your daughter to the beach...so exciting! I'm sure you have some darling pictures and lots of memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to review us. We look forward to hosting you again! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rincon point dream

First time using VRBO; great experience. The management company overseeing the stay were awesome. The beach house we rented was everything you would want. The deck the view the weather was perfection. My family and i will be back. Thanks to all who made it so easy and the family who shares their beautiful home with us ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Such great news that you had a perfect 1st experience all around. Glad it was a success and we welcome you back anytime for another round of beach fun. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good

good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you for being our guest! We would love to host you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most adorable house/amazing location

What a great house - charming vintage 3 bed/ 2 bath. Beautiful private yard, amazIng beach front. The pre-teens had a great time with the board games, corn hole and the ocean. Well stocked kitchen. And it sounds silly since most guests will visit during the summer but the heating system is fantastic. The nights were chilly, but we were warm. Just lovely. wish we could go back again but this house is booked up forever - with good reason!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Hi Amanda, Thank you for the nice review, we very much appreciate it and hope to welcome you again in the future! Paradise Retreats Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location location location!

A great beach house right on the sand! Couldn’t ask for better. Paradise folks were absolutely wonderful. Only issue was that house really only has one adult useable shower. Second shower is way too small. So one shower makes things a bit harder. Definitely not a deal breaker. If you’re looking for comfort on the beach this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Location is pretty fantastic for sure! It makes us so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Rincon Retreat. Your review is much appreciated. Until next time! Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic CA Beach house - ideal location for surfers

Great family trip with 3 teen boys who love the water. One bedroom away from the remaining two for quiet and privacy and a nice gathering area indoors for cooking, dining and vegging. The reason to stay here though is the incredible patio with world class surf out the back steps to play in and to watch. The swell was up the first 5 of 6 days and we just hung around and surfed and watched and relaxed post session. Met tons of nice people on the beach and went for long walks. Really a perfect vacation. It is not a home loaded with modern amenities or a fancy kitchen or a huge TV, but that is not why you want to stay at Rincon anyhow. Have fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
So great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Rincon Retreat! Ideal location and epic surf for sure! We appreciate the 5 star review and would love to host you again. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice, but an older quirky house

Overall, this is a nice well-equipped property-- the terrace is the outstanding feature--but the bathrooms are tiny, the showers teensy, and some of the windows don't stay open unless you prop them up. Luckily we brought our own pillows as the ones supplied were tough foam. The queen sized bed listed in the primary bedroom felt smaller, definitely shorter. A request: please use laundry detergent without scent for those of us with perfume allergies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2023
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for your review and feedback and we will make note of your detergent suggestion. Sincerely, Paradise Retreats
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Run Down and Funky

Sorry to leave a bad review but this house is dingy and funky. The pictures make it look much nicer than it really is. There is a very musty funky smell in the house that I couldn't wait to leave and I only stayed one night. My husband did not mind. The house is really in need of an update on almost everything, there are too many things for me to list. Best part of house is the beach. Property management company is great, everyone is nice. I travel all the time and have stayed at dozens and dozens of beach homes and understand that it takes a lot of upkeep however this house is not well kept and I would not recommend this home, nor would I ever stay here again. I understand the home is old but I own a historic home and that is not an excuse to keep the house in the condition it is in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spectacular setting. Relaxing and with constant entertainment dawn to dusk by surfers literally right off the patio. For those having trouble orienting the schematic, the queen bedroom opens onto the patio and ocean view. The king bed is off of the kitchen/laundry room and has a small bathroom with shower just outside the bedroom door. Both the twin bedroom and the king overlook a beautiful, fully enclosed front lawn with charming brick walkway, citrus trees, and Adirondack chairs. The beach makes for a perfect walk, but so do the neighborhood streets in the beautiful gated community. No need to bring beach toys for the kids, one of the trunk on the patio (just to the left by the walkway to the beach) is FULL of them. We will be back. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Rincon Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Paradise Retreats. We hope to host you again soon!
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