Accommodation was ready, clean, and in a great location!

This property is just as advertised! Newly remodeled and updated units in a great location across the street from a nature preserve and literally steps from Carpinteria State Beach. What a great find! Thank you, Mike and Elena, for your hospitality.

The property was as promised. It was clean when we arrived. Coffee and some condiments were provided. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware. This is a quiet community and all the front doors/windows face a small courtyard and each other. Short walk (under 5 minutes) to the beach. Saltmarsh right across the street was neat and we got to see several sharks and stingrays swimming below the bridge. Beach is sandy but there is a lot of seaweed in the water(this beach more than others). I recommend bringing a small bottle of baby oil to remove any oil that may stick to your feet. Although the owner did provide oil removing disposable cloths, I liked the smell of baby oil. My son and husband wore wetsuits as they found it more comfortable if they were in the water for extended periods (several hours) otherwise water was great. My only con is I wish there was a dry push mop or standard broom to clean the floors as they did get very sandy. There is a broom and dustpan set but at 5'6 I was too tall to comfortably use it. I would recommend this property and stay here again.

The property was as promised. It was clean when we arrived. Coffee and some condiments were provided. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware. This is a quiet community and all the front doors/windows face a small courtyard and each other. Short walk (under 5 minutes) to the beach. Saltmarsh right across the street was neat and we got to see several sharks and stingrays swimming below the bridge. Beach is sandy but there is a lot of seaweed in the water(this beach more than others). I recommend bringing a small bottle of baby oil to remove any oil that may stick to your feet. Although the owner did provide oil removing disposable cloths, I liked the smell of baby oil. My son and husband wore wetsuits as they found it more comfortable if they were in the water for extended periods (several hours) otherwise water was great. My only con is I wish there was a dry push mop or standard broom to clean the floors as they did get very sandy. There is a broom and dustpan set but at 5'6 I was too tall to comfortably use it. I would recommend this property and stay here again.

The property was as promised. It was clean when we arrived. Coffee and some condiments were provided. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware. This is a quiet community and all the front doors/windows face a small courtyard and each other. Short walk (under 5 minutes) to the beach. Saltmarsh right across the street was neat and we got to see several sharks and stingrays swimming below the bridge. Beach is sandy but there is a lot of seaweed in the water(this beach more than others). I recommend bringing a small bottle of baby oil to remove any oil that may stick to your feet. Although the owner did provide oil removing disposable cloths, I liked the smell of baby oil. My son and husband wore wetsuits as they found it more comfortable if they were in the water for extended periods (several hours) otherwise water was great. My only con is I wish there was a dry push mop or standard broom to clean the floors as they did get very sandy. There is a broom and dustpan set but at 5'6 I was too tall to comfortably use it. I would recommend this property and stay here again.

Very nice property with new fixtures and amenities. The best part is the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Dog friendly, kid friendly. Very nice place to unwind with the family!

Clean place, nice garden!

Clean place, nice garden!

The location was great-mountains, beach, salt marsh all right outside. Shops in town a short walk away. Lovely and well maintained property, will book again!

The location was great-mountains, beach, salt marsh all right outside. Shops in town a short walk away. Lovely and well maintained property, will book again!

My wife & I spent a long weekend relaxing in Carpinteria, delighted that we found this property. The apartment is gorgeously and recently remodeled to a high standard, from the well-appointed kitchen and premium beds to the crisply tidy bathrooms and tasteful decor throughout. The hosts live in one of the units of this entirely renovated 14(?)-unit two-story apartment building, and they are clearly meticulous about maintaining a neat, manicured appearance on the property to create a hotel-like experience for their quests. Their communication and availability is first-rate. The location at the northern edge of town keeps it quiet, and the beach is a short half block away. Yes, you can hear the surf at night! Beach access here also happens to be the divide between the city beach to the south and the dog-friendly beach to the north. Our dog was in heaven chasing tennis balls up and down the beach every day. Note leashes are officially required, but local lore says citations are very rare. We saw lots of well-behaved, social dogs on the beach running off-leash along with ours. Besides enjoying the view on the beach across to the Channel Islands and the spectacular sunsets, we did a rewarding though strenuous hike to Inspiration Point high above Santa Barbara, and had a lovely SUP paddle around the Santa Barbara yacht harbor. We frequented the Lucky Llama for their wonderful coffees, and had delicious take out from Siam Elephant. Carpinteria is a laid back, quintessential California beach town without the tourist crush you see in places like Pismo. Grab a Boogie board and check it out!

My wife & I spent a long weekend relaxing in Carpinteria, delighted that we found this property. The apartment is gorgeously and recently remodeled to a high standard, from the well-appointed kitchen and premium beds to the crisply tidy bathrooms and tasteful decor throughout. The hosts live in one of the units of this entirely renovated 14(?)-unit two-story apartment building, and they are clearly meticulous about maintaining a neat, manicured appearance on the property to create a hotel-like experience for their quests. Their communication and availability is first-rate. The location at the northern edge of town keeps it quiet, and the beach is a short half block away. Yes, you can hear the surf at night! Beach access here also happens to be the divide between the city beach to the south and the dog-friendly beach to the north. Our dog was in heaven chasing tennis balls up and down the beach every day. Note leashes are officially required, but local lore says citations are very rare. We saw lots of well-behaved, social dogs on the beach running off-leash along with ours. Besides enjoying the view on the beach across to the Channel Islands and the spectacular sunsets, we did a rewarding though strenuous hike to Inspiration Point high above Santa Barbara, and had a lovely SUP paddle around the Santa Barbara yacht harbor. We frequented the Lucky Llama for their wonderful coffees, and had delicious take out from Siam Elephant. Carpinteria is a laid back, quintessential California beach town without the tourist crush you see in places like Pismo. Grab a Boogie board and check it out!

Great apartment & location, attentive & hospitable host. We had everything we needed and then some.

Great apartment & location, attentive & hospitable host. We had everything we needed and then some.

The property could not have been nicer. Everyone in the building was friendly, everything was clean and organized and there was even food for breakfast! What a wonderful experience - we would love to come back

My family had such a great stay here. Beautiful kitchen with new appliances and granite counters, fully stocked with food and supplies in the cabinets and the refrigerator, including four kinds of sugar. Everything is very clean and modern. Two blocks from the beach, with the dog beach to the right and the other to the left. The bathrooms included packets of tar remover and makeup remover. Beds are comfortable and spring-free. Quiet building in January.