Great house to walk to the beach

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria State Beach4 min walk
Tar Pits Park19 min walk
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club6 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

OWNER WILL CONSIDER LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS IF IT IS CLOSE TO THE DATE AND WE HAVE OPENINGS. EMAIL REQUESTS TO KATHY
CARPINTERIA...maybe it's not really the land that time forgot, but it doesn't take much time here to feel like you've eased back into a vacation from your childhood. Days at the beach are long and lazy, and balmy nights are livened up by walks up and down the main drag, stopping for ice cream, to window shop, or to just watch others stroll by. There's a wide variety of local restaurants, but not a major chain in sight (other than fast food, of course), and if you feel like staying out late, there's usually live music playing nearby somewhere.

We have a comfortable, well stocked house with cute beachy decor. It is the perfect place for a great relaxing vacation. New- this year --- a flat screen TV! We hope you enjoy the outdoors but if your favorite sporting event or something else is on-- the viewing is much improved. Dorrance Depot R&R has the flavor of the past with the accommodations that you want for your family today. Located within two blocks of just about everything, it's a short walk to the beach and wildlife sanctuary in one direction, and Linden Avenue's shops and restaurants in the other. Although it's rumored to have been the old railroad station, today's Dorrance Depot R&R is all about Rest and Relaxation. Unit A, a spacious single story beach cottage, has three bedrooms and two full baths, with a large and open living, dining, and kitchen area. The front porch and small grassy yard, enclosed by a picket fence, connect the inside to the outside, and add to the entertainment possibilities. There's plenty of secure storage space for your portable vacation gear (chairs, bikes, boogie boards, etc.), and the house is fully equipped with kitchen, bath, and linen supplies.

Be our guest!...You'll be counting down the days until you can come back again.

Keywords: House, apartment, beachhouse, condo, cottage

Property manager

Kathy Simon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Infants are allowed but house is not baby proofed

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Small parties allowed if ended by 10:00 PM

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

$100.00 pet fee per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$500.00 refundable security deposit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: small parties allowed if ended by 10:00 PM

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

Carpinteria State Beach - 4 min walk
Tar Pits Park - 19 min walk
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive
Rincon Beach Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Island Brewing - 5 min walk
Apiary Ciderworks and Meadery - 3 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great house to walk to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Great house to walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great house to walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great house to walk to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 5 minutes by foot.

9.2

Wonderful

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

10 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful Beach Town Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the walkability of everything Carpinteria has to offer from this house. It's a quick walk to the beach, the trails along the beach bluffs, the salt marsh area, and Linden Avenue restaurants and shops. The home is as pictured with parking available behind the house on the driveway. There's one bedroom and the primary bedroom/bath down a hallway off the kitchen. The other bedroom and bathroom are off the living room.We would gladly stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rhonda and Jeff B.

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Close to the beach

Decent property, but could use some TLC

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edward A.

29 Oct 2023

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

Fall break

The house is within walking distance to the beach and downtown. The charcoal grill was unusable ( the grates were very rusted and eroded and there was no basin to catch ashes. We spoke to the host and she directed us to borrow a grill from a neighbor who is one of her renters. That grill was not much better but we were able to BBQ. There were dirty dishes in every cupboard and the house could use a deep cleaning. The guest bathroom has mold and is very outdated. The house had ample room for our group and we did have a great time in Carpinteria. If the items listed above were corrected, I would rate it higher.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

5 Jan 2023

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

cottage in carp with plenty of room for four to six adults.

This is our 5th trip to Carp and first staying at this property. We chose it because it's dog friendly, has three bedrooms, and near the beach. Due to Covid, only three adults made the trip and no dog, so there was plenty of room for us. Like many beach cottages, it's a bit 'salty and sandy' and it was exactly what we expected. It exceeded our expectations and we hope to return next year. The owner, Kathy, was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher g.

13 Nov 2022

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

Family wedding

My wife and i and our four adult children and one grandchildd stayed in the house. We brought2 dogs. The house was comfortable and roomy. Great location! The owner e to dtay again!!was responsive and reachable. Would lov

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Simon

Kathy and I first started coming to Carpinteria in the early '90s, visiting the state campground during the summer months with our friends and a slew of our kids. Even then, we were struck by the seamless and immediate transition into vacation mode that this timeless place inspired. A few years after that, we bought a smaller place near the beach that would allow us to take advantage of the coastal environment on a year-round basis. At the same time, our friends Pat and Terri Collins were making Carpinteria a regular vacation spot with their large group from Bakersfield. We bought our current property in partnership with Pat and Terri, and have now earned our stripes as 'part-time locals', counting many first-name relationships with local business and restauarnt owners as a badge of beach honor!

Why they chose this property

The sleepy nature of Carpinteria is due in large part to the fact that it was originally established as an agricultural outpost, not a resort. The current makeup of the town features numerous beautiful flower farms strung along the base of the eastern foothills, a state beach and campground on the southern end of town, and a large wildlife preserve to the north. These elements have acted as a natural barrier to development, leaving Carpinteria as one of the most unchanged and pristine beach communities on the Southern California coast.

What makes this property unique

In Carpinteria, the automobile is a non-essential item, and if your pedometer isn't logging more miles than your odometer, you need to rethink how you're spending your vacation time. Our house is located in a unique three block square that is an equally short walk to the beach, the wildlife preserve, the state park, and all restaurants, shops, and amenities. Don't feel like walking anywhere? That's OK, porch-sitting is a well respected and frequently practiced activity.

On the other hand, if you just need to get up and go, Santa Barbara is a short 10 mile drive straight up the coast, either using highway 101, or wandering along scenic back roads. Ventura is 15 miles south, and can also be reached either by the express highway 101, or taking the roundabout way along the coast, or through Ojai.