Stylish Cottage Retreat by the Sea in Carpinteria

Carpinteria, California
$449 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

This charming and stylish, beautifully refurbished cottage is 1.5 blocks from Carpinteria State Beach, 1 block from Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and a few blocks to the heart of town. Included bikes, beach chairs, beach wagon, and cooler all make a fun-filled day at the beach effortless. When you return, rinse off the salt and sand in the warmth of the outdoor shower.

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

The cottage features bamboo hardwood floors, tasteful furnishings, central heat, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, 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 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 a fully upgraded kitchen with stone countertops and all new 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 beach and summer themed 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 wonderful bird watching one short 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 away 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 #336069. GREAT FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES & FRIENDS, OR IF THE WEEK OF YOUR CHOICE IS FULL.


Keywords: Cottage, beach cottage

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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
  • 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
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Natalie D.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Great little house! It had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. A variety of restaurants within walking distance. Spent a day on the beach which is right down the road and another afternoon walking on all the nearby trails. Love the fact that we could do it all without having to move the car once!

  • Scott and Jill A.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    We have rented here before, this time it was some of our family! They absolutely loved the home! It's very accommodating and cozy. A great beach retreat with all things anyone could want!!! Kat is an amazing Hostess!

  • Peter T.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Great cottage near the beach and walking distance for everything in Carpenteria. Can’t wait to visit again!

  • Bridget H.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Such a cute cottage with great location

  • 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!

  • Jane B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Everything was outstanding. The only problem we had was that someone knocked on our door at 8 pm saying they were from frontier and wanted to know if we were interested in up grading the internet. I thought it was a little weird as it was dark and rainy. Would definitely rebook. Thanks!

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Cottage has all of the essentials, close to the beach. Beach chairs, umbrella, paddle boards, bikes and other odds and ends are provided in the rear shed which also was handy to keep my road bike in. With no A/C it can get warm in the front of the cottage in the afternoon with the sun exposure during higher heat days especially with no sea breeze. Nice to have the off street parking.

  • Sher B.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    The cottage is located in a great location close to the beach and town. The owner provided wonderful amenities including beach toys, chairs, a wagon, umbrellas and boogie boards. We appreciated the outdoor shower, patio, and tar wipes. Unfortunately the house was not as clean as I had hoped and there was hair in the bathroom as well as food and debris underneath the bunk beds. The only outlet in the bathroom was not working and could not be repaired during our stay.

  • Mary Kate S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed for a girls weekend and could not have asked for a better bungalow and location. We walked every day on the beach and around town and slept like logs in the cozy beds. We all wished we didn’t have to leave. We will be back!

  • Joe E.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Great stay! Location and amenities were excellent!!

  • Kristi C.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Love this property! Owners are great to work with.

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    The house is wonderful. Host is so responsive and great. Perfect walking distance to town and beach

  • Nathan S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Excellent location in the wonderful town of Carpinteria! Well appointed and clean. Highly recommended!

  • Michele W.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We loved staying at this little cottage. It was so clean, charming, great location, safe neighborhood. We will definitely be back.

  • Leah W.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    This little community and this cottage were perfect for our long weekend in California. Walk to so many good restaurants and cute shops or hang out at the beach, super chill vibe, less expensive than Santa Barbara but close enough to enjoy it all.

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    The cottage was a perfect end to our trip! Kat, our host was terrific, check in and out so easy! The beach is a quick walk, town is also walking distance. Everything we needed was there. The beds are comfortable, beach towels, toys and chairs, the kitchen is well equipped for the simple dinners we cooked. We will definitely be back!

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Wonderful stay in a lovely cottage in Carpinteria, CA 2 blocks from the beach. House came fully equipped with everything you need and had very nice furnishings. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a beautiful patio to relax on. Quiet location. Host was excellent to work with and communicated promptly!

  • Carrie B.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We stayed in Carpinteria for graduation weekend at UCSB and my only regret is that we didn't get to spend more time there! The cottage is clean, cute, comfortable, well stocked, with lots of parking available and located within easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants. We'll find a reason to come back!

  • Trevin P.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    This house was very cute and comfortable, so close to the beach and had everything you need to make the stay very comfortable and classy. Thanks!

  • Nancy W.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    What a lovely place to stay. We enjoyed our time in the cottage retreat! So close to the beach and downtown Carp! Highly recommend!

  • Margaret S.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    Very nice small home. Everything upscale. Location fabulous.

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