So, for contemporarily beachy comfort, cleanliness, and character, the unit was impeccable.. It seemed the whole place had recently been upgraded with new flooring, countertops, sinks, sleeper sofa, appliances, runners, etc. Not even an old nail hole could be spotted under the fresh paint. We were especially thrilled by the magic light around the bathroom mirror that makes you look younger when you press the hidden button. (You'll have to see it to understand.) Really, there's a lot of good stuff to say about the place, but what pleased us most beside the location and the grassy entrance to the side deck, where you can conveniently rinse the sand from your feet, was the undeveloped wetlands across the street from the unit. The mornings and evenings were filled with birdsong coming in through the sliding window. That mixed with the sound of waves crashing at night helped create the ambiance of worry-free tranquility one seeks in Carpinteria. As an added note, we were charmed by a little feathered visitor from the marsh. Now, we're certainly not birders, perhaps it was a wren, but if you keep the screen door open, a little bird will hop into the unit and flit around, perhaps nabbing a crumb off the counter and then just as easily find the exit and hop away after giving you a wink. If a wild little bird can feel relaxed and at home in this place, imagine how we felt.