Great house to walk to the beach

Carpinteria, California
$650 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

OWNER WILL CONSIDER LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS IF IT IS CLOSE TO THE DATE AND WE HAVE OPENINGS. EMAIL REQUESTS TO KATHY
CARPINTERIA...maybe it's not really the land that time forgot, but it doesn't take much time here to feel like you've eased back into a vacation from your childhood. Days at the beach are long and lazy, and balmy nights are livened up by walks up and down the main drag, stopping for ice cream, to window shop, or to just watch others stroll by. There's a wide variety of local restaurants, but not a major chain in sight (other than fast food, of course), and if you feel like staying out late, there's usually live music playing nearby somewhere.

We have a comfortable, well stocked house with cute beachy decor. It is the perfect place for a great relaxing vacation. New- this year --- a flat screen TV! We hope you enjoy the outdoors but if your favorite sporting event or something else is on-- the viewing is much improved. Dorrance Depot R&R has the flavor of the past with the accommodations that you want for your family today. Located within two blocks of just about everything, it's a short walk to the beach and wildlife sanctuary in one direction, and Linden Avenue's shops and restaurants in the other. Although it's rumored to have been the old railroad station, today's Dorrance Depot R&R is all about Rest and Relaxation. Unit A, a spacious single story beach cottage, has three bedrooms and two full baths, with a large and open living, dining, and kitchen area. The front porch and small grassy yard, enclosed by a picket fence, connect the inside to the outside, and add to the entertainment possibilities. There's plenty of secure storage space for your portable vacation gear (chairs, bikes, boogie boards, etc.), and the house is fully equipped with kitchen, bath, and linen supplies.

Be our guest!...You'll be counting down the days until you can come back again.

Keywords: House, apartment, beachhouse, condo, cottage

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Flat-screen TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nancy S.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay and the location is perfect to both the beach access to restaurants and stores. Our host, Kathy was always available and accommodating. When we were at the house, we spent much of our time on the front porch and lawn area. We recommend this house to others and plan to book another stay there in the future.

  • George S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Loved this place! Host was very communicative and the location is lovely. Would stay here again. Highly recommend!

  • Lauren B.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great location. Close to beach and restaurants.

  • Mr R T.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay, a short walk to the beach and Carpinteria is a charming small town with a unique atmosphere, quiet and sleepy seeming but with a rich and vibrant life, lots of great restaurants, nature reserve full of wildlife and a gorgeous long sandy beach with a mountain backdrop, and pods of dolphins cruising by - we could hear the squeaks as they called to each other if we ducked down under water.The house looks like a charming beach cottage, and it is, but it is a bit of a Tardis - really roomy and airy inside, much bigger than it looks from the outside, with three really good sized bedrooms, one ensuite, and a comfortable lounge and great newly refitted kitchen if you are into cooking.

  • M A.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Location is good for both the dog beach and the people beach.

  • CAMERIN K.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    First time at this property. Communication with host was good. Check in & out was easy. Comfortable & clean. Good location. Having two parking spaces was nice. Neighbors are a little noisy but got used to it.

  • Kathy T.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this charming beach cottage in Carpinteria. Our family trip was made even more special for my 89 year old father-in-law, who grew up just down the road on Third and Elm, he loved returning to his hometown and sharing memories with us. The house was well-stocked with everything you could need for a relaxing beach vacation, and we especially enjoyed the cozy front patio, perfect for sipping morning coffee. We felt right at home and would love to come back and visit again soon!

  • Jennifer P.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    The property was beautiful and clean! It was easily accessible to everything! The check in and out process was simple. We will definitely rent here again!

  • Benjamin D.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    Carp was great. Unfortunately, our stay was not ideal. I'll list out the pros and cons. Pros: 1. Property is in an awesome location with maybe 3-5 minute walk to the beach, and walkable distance to all the key Carp restaurants. 2. Outdoor shower definitely helps after beach. Cons: 1. General communication. When I booked the house, the confirmation gives the address, but it wasn't until when I checked in that I was provided that it's a unit A. I found that there is 2 other units in the back of the house at the end of the driveway, which made parking really difficult. When we arrived, there was another tenant that parked in one of our spots, and I almost hit the fence multiple times trying to pull in and out. Also, the unit comes with 2 parking spots, so I pulled in sideways to make it easier to get out. The owner visited the property the day before our last day and asked that I pull in more and over although I was within the spaces. I was unsure the necessity of that ask. 2. Cleanliness. Property owner asked if any other issues, and I mentioned that the sheets felt a bit sticky, that there was wet things in the dryer and what appeared like dried snot on one of the fleeces. The owner apologized about the clothes in the dryer, and she mentioned that they only cleaned the throws once in a while. I felt that dried snot on the bed should have received a bit more than that response. There were other things, but I'll leave at that. 3. Neighbors are very close in proximity.

  • Tari M.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2024

    Stayed Apr 20, 2024

    My family and I enjoyed our week in this cute beach house. There was plenty of space and great access to town or the beach. We would definitely stay there again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$650+
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