Mermaids Grotto on the Beach
4.9
Outstanding(32 Reviews)Apartment in Carpinteria, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Carpinteria, CA
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(32 Reviews)4.9
Great location, clean, neat and well maintained. Appreciate the extras available. Had a great time with the family.
4.9
Great location. Fun for the whole family!
4.9
Our family of four (including a one year old and three year old) stayed really comfortably between the two bedrooms. The living room / dinning area has a great amount of space to hangout in. We had more family staying in another unit and we mostly hung out in this unit for meals and movie time with that big comfy couch!
4.9
Thank you so much for hosting, your place is great! We may be back in June! Thank you so much, Karen
4.9
Place was very nice and the property is right on the beach. Neighborhood felt safe, gated assigned parking was nice, and was very close to everything in the town. Would stay again.
4.9
For years my family has spent Thanksgiving in Carp. This was our first time staying at this property. Perfect location. Two dedicated gated parking spots. Condo was immaculate. Kitchen extremely well stocked with just about anything you could need. This Condo does not have a beach view or any dedicated outdoor space that is private. For our group this was not a problem as the kids are 6 and 10 and could run back and forth as needed from the beach. The couch is little marshmallow- y. Also wish there had been a bigger bed in the primary bedroom along with bunks, it would have better served our family but overall just a really great place for some quality family time. Thank you so much.
4.9
Everything was well-maintained, comfortable and attractive. The beach was right down the stairs, so we could go back to condo and right back to the beach. The beach was really spacious compared to other areas of Carpinteria. We will definitely come back.
4.9
Nice clean property on the beach. Quiet. Easy to access.
4.9
We really enjoyed out stay, super easy, great parking, house was super clean. No beach views, but not necessary since it is right on the sand and spent all of our time on the beach!
4.9
We had a lovely time staying at this condo. The easy access to the beach made our beach outings effortless. Having dedicated parking was a huge relief.
4.9
We had a great time here. Perfect location for our needs. Hopefully we can come back soon.
4.9
Property is carpeted which leads to dampness in the ocean environment. Couch needs to be replaced. Bamboo chairs are torn. On a side note, the beach was horrible. I should have been told that the salt marsh was being pumped into the beach area making it a black mess and destroyed the beach retreat I was envisioning. The pumping has been going on for the past 2 and half months so this should have been on the web site as the surf was blackish and had an odor.
4.9
Location speaks for itself, unbeatable! The house has nice furnishings and an abundance of amenities. We will be back for sure.
4.9
This was the perfect place to spend time with our family and take walks down the beach just steps from the door. Everything we needed was walking distance down the street, we enjoyed shopping and eating out just blocks away. There was an issue with the heater, the property managers were on it immediately and were as helpful as they possibly could to mage sure we were comfortable.
4.9
Traveled to Santa Barbara for my son's soccer game and spent a short weekend here. Place was in a great spot right on the beach and walkable to many restaurants. Would definitely stay here again with the family.
4.9
The house was very clean and looked just like the pictures. It’s in a quiet town that has plenty of exploring to do but is close enough to drive to Santa Barbara as well. Overall, had a great stay!
4.9
Nice upper level condo on the beach with secure parking and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
4.9
Mermaid’s Grotto was a great place to spent a few days over Christmas visiting Carpinteria family. The unit was very well equipped and clean. Best part was ….
Out the door, down the steps, climb the berm and there was The beach and Pacific. Beautiful.
4.9
Such thoughtful hosts included anything you might need or have forgotten for your trip to the beach so you don't need to waste any beach time on getting supplies! Beautiful place. Beautiful location.
4.9
Right on the beach.
4.9
Great condo on a beautiful beach
4.9
We enjoyed our stay very much. The condo was nicely decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and the appliances were newer and modern. There is really no ocean view but the beach is just downstairs and so convenient. It felt very private and quiet where our unit was located. The sectional couch in the living room was so comfy as we watched TV or read. I would suggest 2 improvements: Clean the windows, and replace / fix the stoppers in the bathroom sinks. I wear contact lenses and was afraid I would drop one in the sink when I was putting them on and taking them off. Other than that it was first rate and we would definitely stay there again.
4.9
We enjoyed a wonderful week in this very comfortable home. It had everything we needed. Only complaint- fix those screen magnet doors! Hopefully we can come back again next year. Thanks:)
4.9
Stayed with adult children and loved the location to the beach. Walk right out and you are there! Melissa was on top of it! Would love to stay again!!
4.9
Great Time
Stayed with adult children and loved the location to the beach. Walk right out and you are there! Melissa was on top of it! Would love to stay again!!
4.9
Melissa was a fantastic host and responded immediately with any questions. Perfect location with steps to the beach. We would love to go back!
4.9
Lovely Stay!
Melissa was a fantastic host and responded immediately with any questions. Perfect location with steps to the beach. We would love to go back!
4.9
mostly medium
We had a number of cleanliness issues upon arrival, (and discovered more later) but the property manager came over right over with a bottle of wine and clean coffee maker and assured me the prior team had been replaced.
The bedrooms were pleasant, but the pillows definitely need an upgrade. I know lots of folks are allergic or don't like feather pillows, but there are down alternatives which are much more comfortable than the "well loved" rather lumpy ones we experienced. Also, hair dryers are relatively inexpensive and one sort of assumes they would be supplied....I had to go out and buy one.
The front windows through which there is a pleasant street and mountain view would benefit from a cleaning.
The kitchen was very functional and easy to negotiate, but more than one wine glass would have been a plus...
The walk to the beach was quick, less than one minute, although there was a massive berm that prohibited the sea view from the complexs' bar-b-q area, but that may only be a result of winter tide/beach action...I don't know enough about that stuff...
We walked to town many times, and there is a nice park close by as well. All in all, it felt ok-ish
4.9
Great way to say hello to ‘22!
4.9
Great weekend
Great way to say hello to ‘22!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Carpinteria?
The average price for a rental in Carpinteria is $456 per night. This rental is $141 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mermaids Grotto on the Beach . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mermaids Grotto on the Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mermaids Grotto on the Beach ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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