Condo
Mermaids Grotto on the Beach
Beachfront condo for sun and fun
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 966 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Carpinteria, CA
- Place, Carpinteria State Beach1 min walk
- Place, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club5 min drive
- Place, Rincon Beach Park6 min drive
- Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Mermaids Grotto on the Beach
Stay at Mermaids Grotto, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo directly on the beach, centrally-located to downtown Carpinteria. Mermaids Grotto is a beautifully updated condo, directly on the sand of Carpinteria State Beach. It is one of eight condos in the building and has beautiful mountain view’s. This small but incredible beach town has much to offer, but you’ll be tempted to just stay in and cozy up on the oversized couch and spend your days relaxing on the beach. Enjoy California living at its finest!
THE SPACE:
1ST BEDROOM-This bedroom has a queen sized bed with a dresser and a ceiling fan to keep you cool
2ND BEDROOM-The second bedroom has two full sized beds with an attached bathroom. The bathroom has a travertine standing shower with glass doors, a toilet and a sink. The closet in the bedroom has games, beach toys, and corn hole. This room also has a door that leads to the side alley way.
BATHROOMS-There are two bathrooms, one is attached to the second bedroom with the two beds. And the other is in the hallway next to the 1st bedroom. This bathroom has a travertine tub shower with glass door, a toilet and a sink. The bathrooms have Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash.
LIVING ROOM-Cosy up in the living room on the oversized L shape couch. There is a TV with the ability to stream Netflix and other streaming services. There are local magazines for you as well. The kitchen table that seats up to 6 people is in the living room.
THE KITCHEN-Cook up some delicious meals in this fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, BBQ tools, and all your basic kitchen needs. We have two coffee pots, a drip coffee \and and Keurig for your coffee by the cup. Coffee pods are not provided but sometime there are left over pods available. The kitchen has a stainless less fridge, dishwasher and electric stove top and oven.
LAUNDRY-There is laundry in the hall closet. Detergent is not always provided but if it’s there, feel free to help yourself. The iron is located in the closet as well.
PARKING-You have two provided parking spots in the gated parking area. They are numbered #6. Guests are asked to park on the street.
PATIO-There is a shared patio with other units. There are two gas BBQs (they are hooked up to the building so no need to get propane) and picnic tables for you to use during your trip
WIFI/ENTERTAINMENT-The home is set up with high speed wifi. The router is located under the living room TV. The TV is set up with cable and is able to stream shows and movies from Netflix and other steaming services
BEACH GEAR-The house is located on the beach so we are happy to provide our guests with boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and towels for all your beach needs. We ask you do not leave any items on the beach and bring everything back on to the unit when you are not using.
FAQ
DO YOU ALLOW LUGGAGE DROP-OFF OR CAR PARKING FOR EARLY ARRIVALS OR LATE DEPARTURES?
No, we cannot be responsible for your personal belongings or have our cleaning crew interrupted while preparing the house.
HOW CLOSE IS THE BEACH?
The home is located directly on the sand of Carpinteria State Beach. This unit does not have an ocean view but is just down the hall from the sand.
CAN WE BRING PETS/ANIMALS?
Sorry we do not allow pets in the home. Our HOA does not allow us to accept pets. The owner has severe allergies to animals so unfortunately we cannot accept any animals in the home.
HOW FAR IS MERMAIDS GROTTO TO...
Santa Barbara: 15 minutes
Montecito: 8 min
Ventura: 20 min
-Ojai: 35 minutes
-Solvang: 60 min
Santa Ynez: 45 min
Malibu: 60 minutes
Downtown L.A.: 1.5-2 hours
-Santa Monica: 1.5 hours
-Disneyland: 2.5 hours
* Travel Times can vary depending on traffic*
DO YOU OFFER A CLEANING SERVICE?
Yes, we can schedule additional cleaning services for longer stays, at an added cost.
••••• HOUSE RULES••••
1. NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND-This includes cigarettes, cigars, vape pens, cannabis, etc-Throughout the entire property — indoor & outdoor areas, garage, and patio*Carpinteria is a non-smoking town and you can be ticketed.
2. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
3. NO PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOTS without prior approval from Host.
4. MAXIMUM 6 OVERNIGHT GUESTS-This includes 2+ years-old kids
6. QUIET HOURS are 10 pm – 7 am Please be respectful of neighbors.
7. Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
If a violation is reported against any of the rules, or should we get any complaints from the HOA, guests: will be required to pay the fines may be asked to vacate the premises without refund for the remaining days of the scheduled stay.
Guest access-The entire unit is available to you, so please make yourself at home. Only a couple of things that are off limits:-The locked hall closet
THE SPACE:
1ST BEDROOM-This bedroom has a queen sized bed with a dresser and a ceiling fan to keep you cool
2ND BEDROOM-The second bedroom has two full sized beds with an attached bathroom. The bathroom has a travertine standing shower with glass doors, a toilet and a sink. The closet in the bedroom has games, beach toys, and corn hole. This room also has a door that leads to the side alley way.
BATHROOMS-There are two bathrooms, one is attached to the second bedroom with the two beds. And the other is in the hallway next to the 1st bedroom. This bathroom has a travertine tub shower with glass door, a toilet and a sink. The bathrooms have Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash.
LIVING ROOM-Cosy up in the living room on the oversized L shape couch. There is a TV with the ability to stream Netflix and other streaming services. There are local magazines for you as well. The kitchen table that seats up to 6 people is in the living room.
THE KITCHEN-Cook up some delicious meals in this fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, BBQ tools, and all your basic kitchen needs. We have two coffee pots, a drip coffee \and and Keurig for your coffee by the cup. Coffee pods are not provided but sometime there are left over pods available. The kitchen has a stainless less fridge, dishwasher and electric stove top and oven.
LAUNDRY-There is laundry in the hall closet. Detergent is not always provided but if it’s there, feel free to help yourself. The iron is located in the closet as well.
PARKING-You have two provided parking spots in the gated parking area. They are numbered #6. Guests are asked to park on the street.
PATIO-There is a shared patio with other units. There are two gas BBQs (they are hooked up to the building so no need to get propane) and picnic tables for you to use during your trip
WIFI/ENTERTAINMENT-The home is set up with high speed wifi. The router is located under the living room TV. The TV is set up with cable and is able to stream shows and movies from Netflix and other steaming services
BEACH GEAR-The house is located on the beach so we are happy to provide our guests with boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and towels for all your beach needs. We ask you do not leave any items on the beach and bring everything back on to the unit when you are not using.
FAQ
DO YOU ALLOW LUGGAGE DROP-OFF OR CAR PARKING FOR EARLY ARRIVALS OR LATE DEPARTURES?
No, we cannot be responsible for your personal belongings or have our cleaning crew interrupted while preparing the house.
HOW CLOSE IS THE BEACH?
The home is located directly on the sand of Carpinteria State Beach. This unit does not have an ocean view but is just down the hall from the sand.
CAN WE BRING PETS/ANIMALS?
Sorry we do not allow pets in the home. Our HOA does not allow us to accept pets. The owner has severe allergies to animals so unfortunately we cannot accept any animals in the home.
HOW FAR IS MERMAIDS GROTTO TO...
Santa Barbara: 15 minutes
Montecito: 8 min
Ventura: 20 min
-Ojai: 35 minutes
-Solvang: 60 min
Santa Ynez: 45 min
Malibu: 60 minutes
Downtown L.A.: 1.5-2 hours
-Santa Monica: 1.5 hours
-Disneyland: 2.5 hours
* Travel Times can vary depending on traffic*
DO YOU OFFER A CLEANING SERVICE?
Yes, we can schedule additional cleaning services for longer stays, at an added cost.
••••• HOUSE RULES••••
1. NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND-This includes cigarettes, cigars, vape pens, cannabis, etc-Throughout the entire property — indoor & outdoor areas, garage, and patio*Carpinteria is a non-smoking town and you can be ticketed.
2. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
3. NO PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOTS without prior approval from Host.
4. MAXIMUM 6 OVERNIGHT GUESTS-This includes 2+ years-old kids
6. QUIET HOURS are 10 pm – 7 am Please be respectful of neighbors.
7. Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
If a violation is reported against any of the rules, or should we get any complaints from the HOA, guests: will be required to pay the fines may be asked to vacate the premises without refund for the remaining days of the scheduled stay.
Guest access-The entire unit is available to you, so please make yourself at home. Only a couple of things that are off limits:-The locked hall closet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off heater / AC
Please start a load of towels for our cleaners
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 14100450
About the area
Carpinteria
Located in Carpinteria, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carpinteria, CA
What's nearby
- Carpinteria State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
- Rincon Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
- Butterfly Beach - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brass Bird - 14 min walk
- Carl's Jr. - 15 min walk
- The Spot - 5 min walk
- Subway - 19 min walk
- City Market Center - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
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