Stylish Cottage Retreat by the Sea 2 in Charming Carpinteria

Carpinteria, California
$509 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This charming and stylish, beautifully refurbished 1920's beach cottage is 2 blocks from Carpinteria State Beach, 1 block from Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Reserve, and a few blocks from the heart of town. Included bikes, beach wagon, beach chairs, boogie board and cooler all make a fun-filled day at the beach effortless. Rinse off the day in our hot water, outdoor shower when you return.

I was honored to have my cottages (#336069 & #248884) chosen to fill the 'Little Gem' category of Carpinteria Beautiful's annual Home and Garden Tour in April 2012. They were also featured in Carpinteria Magazine's winter 2010 edition.

The cottage features tasteful furnishings and decor, refinished hardwood floors throughout, central heat, and all the comforts of home. Beautiful, original paintings by local artists adorn the walls. There is a bedroom with a queen bed and another with a bunk bed with a twin on top and a full bed on the bottom. A lovely patio in the yard with an outdoor dining table is the perfect spot for a sunset dinner. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. There is an upgraded kitchen with stone countertops and newer appliances (2023), including a dishwasher, microwave and ice maker. You will also find a washer and dryer for your convenience. I offer a library of DVD's and wireless internet. Games and books are in the cupboard for mellow days around the house.

The surrounding neighborhood is very peaceful and the neighbors are friendly. There are several antique shops and wonderful restaurants within walking distance, as well as nature trails and bird watching one block away. Or, hop on the bikes and head to town! Thursday afternoons offer a fresh Farmers Market. The town of Santa Barbara is a short drive and hosts a zoo, museums, shopping, golf, art events, botanical gardens, the Queen of the Missions, wine tasting and more! Stop in Summerland for great antiquing, then glamorous, celebrity-filled Montecito along the way.

My cottage offers a charming place to stay while on your vacation. Make it your home-away-from-home!

SEE MY 'SISTER' COTTAGE AT VRBO 248884, LOCATED NEXT DOOR - PERFECT FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES.




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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 841 Sq Ft (78 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Gregory H.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 25, 2026

    Clean and comfortable. Lovely cottage

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    The home was clean, warm and inviting.

  • Susan H.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    The two adjacent cottages are the perfect place for two families to meet up. The cottages are comfortable, beachy, and welcoming! The landscaping and outdoor spaces are beautifully landscaped. We will definitely want to stay again!

  • Lisa b.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Perfect place to stay while visiting my son and his family who live in Carpinteria. Walking distance to the beach and downtown Carpinteria!

  • Martin G.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Wonderful home and location. Exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to our next trip.

  • Kara R.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. We rented both of the beautiful cottages on this property which made for a wonderful family trip. We will definitely be coming back. Thanks Kat!

  • Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    My tween and I stayed here for the week and had a blast! The easy walk to the beach and downtown was perfect! My daughter loved the tide pools and bodyboarding; I loved the gorgeous calming house and sense of peace.Highly recommend and we will be back!

  • Julie R.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    This is the second time we have rented this process and it won't be the last. Such a beautiful getaway. Close to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Well stocked kitchen. So many wonderful touches. Just a beautiful home.

  • Theresa S.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    We loved everything about our stay. Clean, beautiful, and comfortable. Great location for the beach and cute restaurants. We stayed for my son’s college graduation and I wish we had found this place sooner - we loved it so much!

  • Christine Elise B.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    A gem of a property in a great location!

  • Ambler O.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 9, 2024

    The place was perfect and we could walk to the beach and into town!

  • Kinan H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    The place was generally clean, however spiders were abundant. The biggest problem was that there was a lot of street construction during the weekdays that started early in the morning with noise, dust and no privacy. The construction was ongoing on the streets surrounding the front and the side of the house which was at street level. We did not know about the construction otherwise we would not have booked, this fact should have been shared with us. We wanted to sleep in but we could not and the noise of construction trucks and equipment continued until the early afternoon, this very important fact was likely intentionally omitted and this was not right, this deprived us of ability to find a better place where we could have rested and enjoyed our vacation.

  • Ramon R.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    We had a great stay here- everything was as it was described. The house was newly updated, nicely kept and was really clean. Nice amenities. I would definitely stay again.

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$509+
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