Fresh air, waves crashing, room for kids to chill and within walking or biking distance to everything---THAT makes for a perfect vacation getaway. We've rented homes in Idaho and Wyoming in recent years and this Southern California home is heaven. All the amenities you need (coffee pot, iron, towels, dishes, fire pit, lounge chairs, patio set, beach chairs, bikes, kayaks---everything). And a pool table! Space for adults to gather and kids to watch tv late at night. Carpenteria main city beach is idyllic with friendly people, actual or window shopping, ice cream and coffee shops, brewery. Small town charm, but a Starbucks if you need it! The home is clean, spacious, safe and in a pleasant area within walking distance to beach. We loaded up early and found a spot at main beach for the day. We planned to load the car, unload and drive back to the house to drop the car off for the day but even at 9 am we found prime parking at the beach open. If you want to escape the stress and chaos of life or the city, this is the house. You are secluded but a minute from town. Views of beach over backyard bluff are gorgeous and the waves soothe the soul. We plan to go again (live in northern cal) and hope this house is available!