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Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location

Family-friendly holiday home in Carpinteria

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WELCOME to 4908 3rd Street, Carpinteria!
Guests enjoy the 6 person dining area between the living room and the kitchen.
Large, fully stocked kitchen. Toddler eating chair available.
Living room, showing the front Dutch door, with the dining area to the left.
Living room view from the dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location

Featured on the Emmy-winning show Staycation ~ The Carpinteria Beach House is ideally located and will give you a wonderful guest experience! My home is located in the closest beach area of Carpinteria, on the corner of 3rd and Elm, 1 block up from the beach, and an equal distance to the main street of town (Linden). Enjoy time at the 'World's Safest Beach' and the town's great restaurants, breweries, wine bars and shopping, all without getting in your car. Our beach home offers a stay for a truly memorable time in Carpinteria! It only takes one visit to The Carpinteria Beach House before you'll anxiously await your next! Come find out why so many people love this amazing beach town, and this house!

Whether you are planning an adult weekend, a family vacation, or traveling for business, our beach home is the perfect place to call home during your time in Carpinteria. The dutch style front door opens from an inviting front porch and fenced front yard with Adirondack chairs and a picnic table. The home also provides a large private enclosed backyard ~ perfect for adults, as well as, keeping young ones entertained off the beach. There is an outside shower for after playtime in the ocean and sand ;) A barbecue, picnic table, lounge chairs, patio furniture, a fire table and bistro lights provides an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors off the beach. There's even a basketball hoop for a little shoot around. Many Carpinteria locals are familiar with our beach home and how well it is maintained and its great location within Carpinteria. Come see for yourself--but hurry, our home gets reserved quickly.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gate available to block off the stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exceptions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off the thermastat/heater
Close the windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are occupying property at their own risk and will not hold owner liable for personal loss or injury.
DO NOT park cars on the grass--it will damage sprinklers! Please do not rearrange inside or outside furniture. Garage is not available for use.
Linens and bath towels provided. **Guests to bring their own beach towels. (With a week's notice, guests can ask owner to provide beach towels.)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • West Beach - 15 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Santa Barbara ~ The Carpinteria Beach House ~ 5 Stars: Perfect Location located?

This family-friendly Carpinteria holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area, Carpinteria State Beach and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Tar Pits Park and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 101 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with fantastic location to beach and town. Very nicely decorated, felt like home. Everything was clean and organized, including a fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eitan K.

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

Awesome property near the beach

We had an amazing time at this little house right near the beach. Perfect get away for family time at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time visiting with family. The property was beautiful and close to everything. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisha c.

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

Family Beach Trip

The house had everything you need to enjoy the beach with your family. The host went above and beyond to supply all the baby thingsThe house was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Casa Carpinteria

Lisa is great to work with! Everything you need is available in her cute and spacious home. Nicely upgraded and very clean. Can't wait to stay there a 3rd time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darek C.

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

Oops I did it again

Just over a month after our first stay at Lisa's house...we decided to come back and do it all over again! Fellow VRBOers, this place is just that good. Everything is so clean, the beds are so comfortable, the kitchen so well-stocked...we just could not stay away. Thank you so much Lisa, we are already combing the calendar to find our next booking at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

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

Great stay

Close walk to the beach. Cozy little house with everything needed for our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Carpinteria Charm

We had a wonderful stay in this charming house. It is perfectly located, only a block from the beach and close to so many cute stores and delicious restaurants. The garden is generously sized, great for enjoying the beautiful weather. The house is comfortable and quiet. Lisa is a terrific host, the house is so well appointed. I am already missing this little haven by the sea!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Fun family beach home

Everything a family needs for a fun beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Get away at the beach

Was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway at the beach. We had a great time and the host was very nice, even reached out to us before the stay to coordinate a few things! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kiyomi r.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lisa’s house. It was in a great location and we were able to walk everywhere. It was perfect for our family. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott f.

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

Family beach vacation

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Carpinteria Beach House

Great location, great house, great host. Pristine property with all amenities and a great yard. Sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Great house

We had a great time in this house and in Carpentaria. We love the area and the house was perfect for us. Also appreciated the extra communication with the owner! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jadene W.

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

Proposal Weekend

Very clean, comfy, and quaint. Home was equipped with everything we needed, and back patio with string lights and fire pit provided the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darek C.

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

A dream come true

My family and I wanted to beat the LA heat and spend some time in beautiful Carpinteria. We had previously stayed at nearby hotels, and let me tell you: this was so much better. Lisa is an amazing communicator and had everything we could have imagined needing. A crib! A high chair! A wagon to put the generously included beach supplies! The house was immaculate and so were the vibes. I’m looking forward to competing with all of you for another highly sought after stay at Lisa’s house in the future. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW P.

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

Fantastic Beach Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. It was just perfect for our family. Absolutely perfect. I only wish I could give 10 stars! ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

The D.

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

Carpenter is

Came for a wedding. Our other friends had rented condos down the street on the beach but loved our VRBO better! It was so nice everything you needed was there you can walk everywhere including one block from the beach nice quiet neighborhood. Great backyard would be great with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine M.

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

Cozy, comfortable stay in Carpinteria

We enjoyed our stay at this cute house in Carpinteria. It was a bit tight for 4 adults and two kids, but everyone slept comfortably. The kitchen is very well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and Lisa (the host) is very easy to communicate with. We loved the location and went almost everywhere on foot. We all wished we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Great spot!

This is an awesome place to stay! It’s centrally located and the beach, shops, and restaurants were all walking distance. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Lisa was friendly and super easy to communicate with. We had a great trip. Carpinteria is such a special place, and I’d definitely recommend this house for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Bakersfield

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

Spring Break

The property was a great place for our time at carp! The kids lived the basketball hoop and location to the beach. Owner was always in contact. Made our check in and check our easy!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Beach Bliss

We found the property to be absolute beach perfection. It was very clean, had lovely beach decor, comfortable beds, clean bed linens and towels, wonderfully stocked kitchen, outdoor shower, and fire pit. It’s close proximity to the beach added to our enjoyment. Lisa was warm and generous with her kindness. This one is a gem located in lovely Carpinteria.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., La Verne

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

Our 3rd Stay!

A great house at a great location. Very well appointed kitchen with most everything needed. There are beach chairs and umbrella. The yard is perfect for kids and outdoor dining. The owner is communicative and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

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

Wonderful stay

Our family of 4 enjoyed this sweet home. Perfect location in town — just a few steps to the beach, short walk to Carps downtown, and a great running trail along the bluffs to the seal rookery. Carp still has that small beach town vibe but is also a short hop to Santa Barbara, which was great for us. The house was cozy & had all the amenities we needed. The owner was exceptionally communicative and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Martyn

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Hello ~ I grew up coming to Carpinteria from my hometown of Burbank. I LOVE this amazing town and am very grateful for all the memories! Although my kids (now adults) were born and raised in Ohio, they also love Carp!

Why they chose this property

The location is PERFECT ~ 1 block from the beach and 1 block to the main street of Carpinteria, Linden. It's very walkable, even with little ones. There's a park at one end of the street and a nature preserve at the other end.
The house is set up very well and the large, fenced in backyard is PERFECT too! (Large enough space for a basketball hoop, a firepit table, a barbeque, outdoor dining and a grass area for yard games.)

What makes this property unique

I've enjoyed hosting and sharing my home for 17 years ~ I am truly a host that has taken great pride in creating a space that allows my guests to have a wonderful stay and create special Carp memories of their own!

Thank you for considering my home for your time in Carpinteria!

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