Dorrance Way Cottage By the Sea
4.5
Excellent(32 Reviews)Cottage in Carpinteria, CA
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this cottage rental
Located just two blocks from the sand with lovely mountain views this cozy furnished 2BR/1BA home has everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. It features double pane windows, bamboo and linoleum flooring, cable/internet access, washer/dryer, BBQ, large private fenced rear yard and single car off-street parking space.
It's going to be a great summer and fall - come enjoy the beach!
Master bedroom: Queen bed. Kids' room: trundle bed with 2 twins.
This home allows up to 5 persons per CA law. However, the bedrooms are configured for a small family; e.g., a couple with children. The trundle bed is designed for kids, not adults. And with 5 people, someone will have to sleep on the sofa or an air mattress that you bring with you. We want you to have a great vacation with good memories. So please consider booking a larger home if you feel you would not be comfortable. Ask the manager if you're not sure.
IMPORTANT: A Photo ID is required when booking. Your acceptance email will provide details.
CANCELATION POLICY: There is no deadline! If you book a reservation then you can't come to Carpinteria we will waive the cancellation policy below, but only if someone else books the time you reserved. It doesn't matter how much notice you give us. If we get another renter, we want you to have a refund! We will refund 100% of your money if someone books 100% of the time you reserved, or prorate your refund if they book part of the time you reserved.
It's going to be a great summer and fall - come enjoy the beach!
Master bedroom: Queen bed. Kids' room: trundle bed with 2 twins.
This home allows up to 5 persons per CA law. However, the bedrooms are configured for a small family; e.g., a couple with children. The trundle bed is designed for kids, not adults. And with 5 people, someone will have to sleep on the sofa or an air mattress that you bring with you. We want you to have a great vacation with good memories. So please consider booking a larger home if you feel you would not be comfortable. Ask the manager if you're not sure.
IMPORTANT: A Photo ID is required when booking. Your acceptance email will provide details.
CANCELATION POLICY: There is no deadline! If you book a reservation then you can't come to Carpinteria we will waive the cancellation policy below, but only if someone else books the time you reserved. It doesn't matter how much notice you give us. If we get another renter, we want you to have a refund! We will refund 100% of your money if someone books 100% of the time you reserved, or prorate your refund if they book part of the time you reserved.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Carpinteria, CA
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(32 Reviews)4.5
The house was cute and quaint. Location was perfect. Over all definitely will stay again.
4.5
This rental checks all the boxes: close to the beach, restaurants and breweries a walk away, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It's just a little cottage with a nice backyard. We love it there!
4.5
Lovely beach cottage feeling but old. Needs some bathroom and kitchen remodel. Overall sweet and homey
4.5
Awesome place to stay for work and leisure!
4.5
The house wasn't cleaned properly at arrival and had wifi issues during a couple of days. The manager, Kyle, was very helpful and satisfactorily resolved the issues, and even mailed an item left behind during checkout. Just realize this is an old cottage to manage your expectations. There is a nearby train track but noise was not issue during sleep hours. I do recommend this rental property for its location and helpfulness of the manager.
4.5
The house wasn't cleaned properly at arrival and had wifi issues during a couple of days. The manager, Kyle, was very helpful and satisfactorily resolved the issues, and even mailed an item left behind during checkout. Just realize this is an old cottage to manage your expectations. There is a nearby train track but noise was not issue during sleep hours. I do recommend this rental property for its location and helpfulness of the manager.
4.5
Cute beach town house as advertised. We loved the cozy living areas, comfortable bed, and walking distance to beach! Hanging out in the backyard was a plus! Will come back again! Kyle was great!
4.5
Pleasant location. Close enough to the beach to be convenient and far enough away to be quite and calm. Weather was great and the home is close to the main downtown to walk to everything. We had a great time.
4.5
This is a clean, quiet rental within walking distance of the beach and the main section of town—what could be better? This was at least our third time staying here, and we were delighted once again.
4.5
Great location
This is a clean, quiet rental within walking distance of the beach and the main section of town—what could be better? This was at least our third time staying here, and we were delighted once again.
4.5
Charming 1947 cottage. Very comfortable, very homey. I had a wonderful time and plan on booking this VRBO again. I only have 2 very small suggestions - please provide full length mirrors on the back of bedroom doors for your female guests and an ironing board. We found the iron, but no board (we might have missed it). Thank you so much!
4.5
Birthday GET-A-WAY!
Charming 1947 cottage. Very comfortable, very homey. I had a wonderful time and plan on booking this VRBO again. I only have 2 very small suggestions - please provide full length mirrors on the back of bedroom doors for your female guests and an ironing board. We found the iron, but no board (we might have missed it). Thank you so much!
4.5
Cute beach cottage in a perfect location, close to the beach and to town. Enjoyed our stay, will be back.
4.5
Cozy beach cottage
Cute beach cottage in a perfect location, close to the beach and to town. Enjoyed our stay, will be back.
4.5
The house was pretty much as described online and the check-in and mgr. communication was good. When the toilet and shower overflowed, it was promptly addressed. But nobody mentioned that there would construction work in the front and side of the house starting at 7:00 AM EVERY WEEKDAY. They were tearing up the street. This included 15 talking men, multiple tractors and backhoes scraping the asphalt, and 1-2 jackhammers all starting at 7AM. Being on vacation, sleeping past 7AM is kind of a given. I understand that it was the city was doing the construction (they used the front yard to store the tools and equipment), but we could have been told ahead of time seeing as the area was roped off from the previous week’s work. When I approached the property manager about a possible discount (getting 25% of my money back), I was very professionally and politely told to pound sand.
4.5
Hard to sleep
The house was pretty much as described online and the check-in and mgr. communication was good. When the toilet and shower overflowed, it was promptly addressed. But nobody mentioned that there would construction work in the front and side of the house starting at 7:00 AM EVERY WEEKDAY. They were tearing up the street. This included 15 talking men, multiple tractors and backhoes scraping the asphalt, and 1-2 jackhammers all starting at 7AM. Being on vacation, sleeping past 7AM is kind of a given. I understand that it was the city was doing the construction (they used the front yard to store the tools and equipment), but we could have been told ahead of time seeing as the area was roped off from the previous week’s work. When I approached the property manager about a possible discount (getting 25% of my money back), I was very professionally and politely told to pound sand.
4.5
Easy walking to the beach and town, very prime location. Easy check in. The place itself was ok - none of the lights seemed hooked up to switches, baseboards were dirty, no side tables in the bedrooms. The listing advertises sleeps 5, but kind of awkward place for 4 adults to sleep comfortably, since the second bedroom is just a twin bed with a trundle bed that slides around. The amenities are limited for a 1 week stay, we needed to buy more toilet paper and some shampoo. Internet speeds were ok. Very much enjoyed the walkability and neighborhood. Very short walk to the beach.
4.5
Very nice location, basic place to stay
Easy walking to the beach and town, very prime location. Easy check in. The place itself was ok - none of the lights seemed hooked up to switches, baseboards were dirty, no side tables in the bedrooms. The listing advertises sleeps 5, but kind of awkward place for 4 adults to sleep comfortably, since the second bedroom is just a twin bed with a trundle bed that slides around. The amenities are limited for a 1 week stay, we needed to buy more toilet paper and some shampoo. Internet speeds were ok. Very much enjoyed the walkability and neighborhood. Very short walk to the beach.
4.5
Great location. House is very outdated and zero shade in the backyard.
4.5
Great location
Great location. House is very outdated and zero shade in the backyard.
4.5
Wonderful rental and location
Walking distance to the beach and town—and quiet! This was our second stay, and we had a terrific time. The cottage is clean and well-stocked, and the manager was very responsive.
4.5
Would definitely stay here again. Cleanliness had some room for improvement. Cobwebs in corners, floors not thoroughly swept (main pathways were fine). LOVED the location so close to the beach. The back yard was a sweet, secluded area to sit and enjoy the cool mornings. Master bedroom bed was very, very comfortable!
It would have been nice to have a few more amenities available; enough coffee filters, trash bags, toilet paper and laundry soap for the number of people and length of our stay.
Those were a minor inconvenience and we truly loved the place! We will stay again!
4.5
Fantastic location, cozy cottage
Would definitely stay here again. Cleanliness had some room for improvement. Cobwebs in corners, floors not thoroughly swept (main pathways were fine). LOVED the location so close to the beach. The back yard was a sweet, secluded area to sit and enjoy the cool mornings. Master bedroom bed was very, very comfortable!
It would have been nice to have a few more amenities available; enough coffee filters, trash bags, toilet paper and laundry soap for the number of people and length of our stay.
Those were a minor inconvenience and we truly loved the place! We will stay again!
4.5
Close to the beach
We LOVED this place.
Not fancy but that is our preference.
Everything we needed and spacious yard to BBQ and hang out.
Can't wait to come back.
4.5
Very comfortable house and location.
Almost all rentals in Carpinteria are condos. We much prefer houses, specially in this COVID-19 era. This cottage has lots of charm. We spent a very happy week there in September, enjoying the beautiful beach, the wonderful food (Zookers and Little Dom’s) and the quiet house. We will come back!
4.5
Location is perfect. Couple blocks from the beach, and short 9 minute walk to town. The house itself is reminiscent of a decent college house. It’s not pretty, but it’s also not gross. With little effort they could really enhance this place. Furniture is old but comfortable. Kitchen dishes and pans are average. There are no sharp kitchen knives. There is no air conditioning. I found a fan in the closet that really helped. The yard is a good size, but no landscaping. Has a nice patio, with little furniture. Bbq with no charcoal or lighter. Shelves and floors were dusty. Dryer stopped working on the last day. The filter looked like it had never been cleaned. No coffee, tea, or salt. Soap but no shampoo. The street itself is loud during the day, but fortunately quiet at night. Pet hair on carpet although no pets allowed. Solid place for the price. Lots of potential to be awesome.......
4.5
Great location and decent dwelling
Location is perfect. Couple blocks from the beach, and short 9 minute walk to town.
The house itself is reminiscent of a decent college house. It’s not pretty, but it’s also not gross. With little effort they could really enhance this place. Furniture is old but comfortable. Kitchen dishes and pans are average. There are no sharp kitchen knives. There is no air conditioning. I found a fan in the closet that really helped. The yard is a good size, but no landscaping. Has a nice patio, with little furniture. Bbq with no charcoal or lighter. Shelves and floors were dusty. Dryer stopped working on the last day. The filter looked like it had never been cleaned. No coffee, tea, or salt. Soap but no shampoo. The street itself is loud during the day, but fortunately quiet at night. Pet hair on carpet although no pets allowed.
Solid place for the price. Lots of potential to be awesome.......
4.5
Ideal Location
Nice yard, well equipped house and proximity to the beach and walking distance to town make this a pretty sweet place.
4.5
Great house and location
This is our second time renting this house, it is close to beach and downtown, we love it!
4.5
Heavenly stay in this cute cottage by the beach
*Darling cottage a few blocks from a beautiful beach *Easy communication with the super nice property manager *Walk to Linden where you can find wonderful restaurants and breweries *Sunset walks on the beach with no one else in sight *Peaceful days at the beach reading books and swimming in the warm ocean. Loved every minute!
4.5
Home Away From Home
The cottage was quiet, quant, and centrally located. Overall, I’d rate it highly but the only lower grade was given to a few items that had been listed as being provided were not; however the property manager brought them over within 30 minutes.
4.5
Cozy Cottage
It is great for small family. Nice yard and close to beach.
4.5
Charming cottage, great location
Our family had a wonderful time staying here! The cottage was airy, cool, and well-furnished. The beach is easily within walking distance, and the neighborhood is quiet--this was a comfortable place to relax. We hope to come back in the future!
4.5
Adorable Cottage
Darling little home...great location for the beach, restaurants, walking trails etc.
4.5
Cute and relaxing beach cottage
We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the beautiful mountain view from the spacious backyard and patio. Casual walk to the beach and protected marshlands. Homey, quaint, and reasonably priced. We will be back. Thank you Kyle.
4.5
Cozy, quiet cottage
This is our second year staying at the cottage, with our party being myself, my now 3 year old son and his grandmother. The neighborhood continues to be charming and quiet, and Kyle is very responsive to any questions that pop up.
The master bedroom mattress has recently been updated and is nice and firm, and the backyard grass situation is much improved. Otherwise the rest of the property has maintained nicely and was a great home base for the trip. Definitely recommend.
4.5
Perfect Little Beach Cottage
This place suited us just fine. A little weathered (like us), clean, comfortable and great location.
Big fenced backyard great for dog. Nice short walk down to beach, which allows dogs on leash to the right for a good stretch, but not left onto state beach. Great restored salt marsh walking trails right across the street (dogs not allowed). We love Carpinteria; the town retains its character in spite of mini-mansions sprouting up. Wonderful Farmer's Market on Thursday afternoons. Short trip into Santa Barbara, but frankly, everything you need is right here. Hope this unit stays dog-friendly.
Beth & TC from San Diego
4.5
Close to everything Carpinteria has to offer
Had to book this house last minute when my original plans fell thru. I accidentally came across this home and town. I was so glad i did. The home was close to everything. Loved the area. Quiet neighborhood. Nice older home. Had a fenced backyard. The rooms were spacious. The beach was a few minutes away. My family and I stayed for a week. We felt right at home. The homeowner was quick to respond to my questions . Will definitely try to rebook in the future.
4.5
Cheap and everything in it is old...80's old.
Pictures are not all up to date. House, kitchen items, furnishings are old...very very old. I mean I wouldnt cook with the kitchen utensils in that kitchen after taking one look at them, just nasty. The patio and furniture was the worst, covered in bird drippings for years and filthy old. Not possible to sit out there, it was all mis matched junk. No grass, just a yard full of dead dry weeds, my pets wouldn't even walk on it to piddle, so dry it hurt their paws. Front yard was exactly the same. Master bed was sad, we both sunk to the middle. The rug in the master (and every rug in the house) was old and filthy. No power outlets in the bathroom, I had to find an extension cord to have power in the bedroom for a hairdryer.
I rent on Homeaway and other sites frequently. I will not ever go back to this house or recommend to anyone. If you dont care about anything other than a room to poorly sleep in this is your place, but it's far from a cottage to relax and enjoy a family get away in. The only thing this place had going for it was the location and the excellent property manager. Owners need to drop about 10k into this property and update everything inside it. It would benefit the rental rate and renters return rate.
4.5
Charming homebase
We stayed for two weeks at this adorable cottage. We had plenty of space for myself, my 2 year old and his grandmother. Clean, with plenty of kitchen gears, and overall such a charming layout. The neighborhood is perfect for walking to the beach (3 min walk), being near so much of Carpinteria, and was very peaceful at night. The owner was very responsive and quick with any questions, and was very flexible with all my questions. Only item I'll call out is there is no tub (only shower), but we were able to make that work. Overall I'm soooo happy we stayed here, and would love to return when back in the area. Highly recommend as your homebase!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Carpinteria?
The average price for a rental in Carpinteria is $456 per night. This rental is $77 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dorrance Way Cottage By the Sea. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dorrance Way Cottage By the Sea pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dorrance Way Cottage By the Sea?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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