Very nice time

the apartment is as advertised, clean and comfortable. Manager was easy to work with. A very nice stay with no hassles or problems. Would stay again.

the apartment is as advertised, clean and comfortable. Manager was easy to work with. A very nice stay with no hassles or problems. Would stay again.

I needed to rent a condo several weeks before our family vacation. Ken was responsive and accommodating. This is an older condo, but not much different from other condos in Carpentaria. The other reviews were helpful, we brought a coffee pot, toilet paper and an air mattress. This condo is close to beach and my kids enjoyed the pool. Make sure you bring quarters for laundry. Overall, we had a great experience.

I needed to rent a condo several weeks before our family vacation. Ken was responsive and accommodating. This is an older condo, but not much different from other condos in Carpentaria. The other reviews were helpful, we brought a coffee pot, toilet paper and an air mattress. This condo is close to beach and my kids enjoyed the pool. Make sure you bring quarters for laundry. Overall, we had a great experience.

The property was outdated and dirty. There were no fans and ventilation was poor. Locks on the window were broken off. The couch bed did not work. There was no coffee maker and the refrigerator was not cold. The bathroom was dirty and had no ventilation. We will not be staying there again.

The property was outdated and dirty. There were no fans and ventilation was poor. Locks on the window were broken off. The couch bed did not work. There was no coffee maker and the refrigerator was not cold. The bathroom was dirty and had no ventilation. We will not be staying there again.

The property was outdated and dirty. There were no fans and ventilation was poor. Locks on the window were broken off. The couch bed did not work. There was no coffee maker and the refrigerator was not cold. The bathroom was dirty and had no ventilation. We will not be staying there again.

This is an old and depressing apartment building near a vacant lot and other apartment buildings. This was not what we expected a block from the beach. The apartment has very old furnishings that have been used and abused. The place is neglected and VERY DIRTY. Grim on doors that hasn’t ever been cleaned, a fan in the bathroom that is so dirty & dusty we’re not sure how it’s working, the bed sheets had stains on them, the bedding was from Grandma’s basement, a bath mat that I wouldn’t even use as a rag. We felt very uncomfortable and spent very little time here as we felt like we might get bed bugs. I don’t think we really slept as we were so disgusted with everything. The bed moved every time myself or my husband moved. It was a true bummer to our weekend getaway with our kids. The kids couldn’t believe we were staying in such a gross place. We asked for a credit and got nothing. This shouldn’t be a VRBO. I total rip off at $350 night. Next time I will stay in a hotel where I know what I’m getting. What a joke!!!

This is an old and depressing apartment building near a vacant lot and other apartment buildings. This was not what we expected a block from the beach. The apartment has very old furnishings that have been used and abused. The place is neglected and VERY DIRTY. Grim on doors that hasn’t ever been cleaned, a fan in the bathroom that is so dirty & dusty we’re not sure how it’s working, the bed sheets had stains on them, the bedding was from Grandma’s basement, a bath mat that I wouldn’t even use as a rag. We felt very uncomfortable and spent very little time here as we felt like we might get bed bugs. I don’t think we really slept as we were so disgusted with everything. The bed moved every time myself or my husband moved. It was a true bummer to our weekend getaway with our kids. The kids couldn’t believe we were staying in such a gross place. We asked for a credit and got nothing. This shouldn’t be a VRBO. I total rip off at $350 night. Next time I will stay in a hotel where I know what I’m getting. What a joke!!!

Great place, great location. Manager was extremely helpful. We’ll be back again!

Great place, great location. Manager was extremely helpful. We’ll be back again!

We stayed here during the week and had a great time! It is not too far from the beach and from the downtown area. The place was clean as was the complex. The only thing was that the internet connection was really slow at times. Also you only were able to connect in the living room area. We could not get a connection in the bedrooms. The manager on the site at the time was super friendly and helpful.

We stayed here during the week and had a great time! It is not too far from the beach and from the downtown area. The place was clean as was the complex. The only thing was that the internet connection was really slow at times. Also you only were able to connect in the living room area. We could not get a connection in the bedrooms. The manager on the site at the time was super friendly and helpful.

It was nice and quite for our needs since we were driving back and forth to Santa Barbara most days. We were glad to be so close to the washer dryer.

It was nice and quite for our needs since we were driving back and forth to Santa Barbara most days. We were glad to be so close to the washer dryer.

Our family of five had a great spring break here. The on-site managers were great. The place was clean and has what you need. Most important, the beach is right there! Never got in the car after we arrived.

Our family of five had a great spring break here. The on-site managers were great. The place was clean and has what you need. Most important, the beach is right there! Never got in the car after we arrived.

What a great owner! Couldn't be nicer, more responsive to requests. Thanks so much, d (I'm adding people with disabilities as a recommendation because I was accommodated in a beautiful ground-floor apartment with no problem, and I have a disability.)

What a great owner! Couldn't be nicer, more responsive to requests. Thanks so much, d (I'm adding people with disabilities as a recommendation because I was accommodated in a beautiful ground-floor apartment with no problem, and I have a disability.)

We have used VRBO several times for our vacation rental needs. This time we felt duped! I had communicated through email several times with Mike, inquiring about bringing our dog. It was indicated bringing our dog would be acceptable. A contract was sent to me 2 months before our arrival date. I read, signed and returned contract with required rent and deposits immediately. 2 weeks before arrival I received a frantic phone call from "the manager" stating no pets are allowed and we didn't send enough deposit for a dog. She went on to say we needed to sent another $500.00 for possible damage caused by our dog. I agreed that I would sent the extra deposit.Upon arrival the property manager again expressed grief over our visit. She also went over the many rules they have for the complex. My first reaction was I'm being treated like a person who has never rented a vacation rental or hotel room before. OK.. whatever...The unit itself was fairly decent, but being right under the manager's unit and hearing her clomp up and down the stairs all day was unnerving. Over the course of the week these are the things we discovered: We had to make up the beds. The overhead kitchen light was out. We had 2 rolls of TP for 6 people staying for 7 days. We were told we had to buy our own. The queen bed in the master was OLD and sagged into the middle. I saw told the twin beds were of the same quality. The bath towels were old and worn. The DVD controller wasn't working, we even bought new batteries, but that wasn't the problem. AND.. the final straw was when we went to use the community BBQ we had to supply our own propane fuel, which we did not know. With steaks and fish ready for the grill, we were shocked. Fortunately a nice man let us borrow his camping propane canister. We bought a replacement for him.All in all, we had a great time in Carpinteria...but we would never stay at Seashell Apartments again!

We have used VRBO several times for our vacation rental needs. This time we felt duped! I had communicated through email several times with Mike, inquiring about bringing our dog. It was indicated bringing our dog would be acceptable. A contract was sent to me 2 months before our arrival date. I read, signed and returned contract with required rent and deposits immediately. 2 weeks before arrival I received a frantic phone call from "the manager" stating no pets are allowed and we didn't send enough deposit for a dog. She went on to say we needed to sent another $500.00 for possible damage caused by our dog. I agreed that I would sent the extra deposit. Upon arrival the property manager again expressed grief over our visit. She also went over the many rules they have for the complex. My first reaction was I'm being treated like a person who has never rented a vacation rental or hotel room before. OK.. whatever... The unit itself was fairly decent, but being right under the manager's unit and hearing her clomp up and down the stairs all day was unnerving. Over the course of the week these are the things we discovered: We had to make up the beds. The overhead kitchen light was out. We had 2 rolls of TP for 6 people staying for 7 days. We were told we had to buy our own. The queen bed in the master was OLD and sagged into the middle. I saw told the twin beds were of the same quality. The bath towels were old and worn. The DVD controller wasn't working, we even bought new batteries, but that wasn't the problem. AND.. the final straw was when we went to use the community BBQ we had to supply our own propane fuel, which we did not know. With steaks and fish ready for the grill, we were shocked. Fortunately a nice man let us borrow his camping propane canister. We bought a replacement for him. All in all, we had a great time in Carpinteria...but we would never stay at Seashell Apartments again!

I visited last summer and had such an amazing time, I'm heading back again! Great rooms and love the hospitality! Perfect for families! I highly recommend staying here!

I have two small kids and we love Sea Shell in Carpenteria. The rooms are really cozy and great for kids with a good kitchen, all appliances, everything super clean. The beds are confortable and they have a crib if you have a baby. The property has beautiful gardens and a nice pool, one block from the beach. We love it!

Wonderful stay! The apt was everything we were expecting, warm, cozy, close to the beach. We were able to take long walks at sunset and then go eat at one of the great restaurants around. Would warmly recommend it!

The hospitality was fabulous. Very clean rooms, quiet and steps away from a beautiful beach. Enjoyed the owner and Manager very much. Will definatley go again.

We stayed here and it was GREAT! I can't say enough about this place. It was close to the beach, clean and there was lots of flowers outside that, made it look and smell so nice. Also the people that ran the place where very nice.