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Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment

Unwind after exploring the beaches and hiking trails with dinner outside gazing out at mountain views. Staying connected is easy with wireless internet access.

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
Exterior detail
TV, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment

Looking for the perfect setting for your next event, special occasion, or relaxing Santa Barbara getaway? This delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Mediterranean-style apartment unit is situated next to the owner's private gated residence in Carpinteria on nearly 1 acre of attractive grounds, complete with a veranda, a large grassy lawn, and well-kept landscaping. With accommodations for 4 guests, and a prime spot near hiking trails, Loon Point, and beaches, this home ensures a memorable retreat!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom: California King Bed | Living Room: Full Futon, Twin Futon

With 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 790 square-feet of living space, this unit can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. You'll find this custom built apartment nicely appointed with beautiful furnishings, pleasing interior décor, and all the amenities you need to be as relaxed as possible during your stay.

Included are in-unit laundry machines, air conditioning, huge flat screen TVs in both the living area and bedroom, and wireless internet access, so you can easily stay in touch with friends and family back home during your vacation.

When you're not out enjoying one of the many restaurants in nearby Summerland, Carpinteria, or Santa Barbara, prepare a delicious meal at home in the unit's full kitchen, equipped with all the necessary appliances.If you're not in the mood to cook indoors, make dinner outside on the charcoal or gas grill before dining outside on the patio, gazing out at the beautiful mountain views.

-- THE LOCATION --

Ideally located between the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and private polo fields, this apartment is in the perfect spot to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

You'll be close to several local beaches, including Loon Point and Carpinteria Beach, as well as fine dining and great hiking trails, such as the Montecito Trails.

There's also a Santa Barbara Metro bus stop within 300 feet – It's only 2 minutes to Summerland, 5 minutes to Carpinteria, and 10 minutes to Santa Barbara!

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $100 fee (Max 2 dogs allowed). Pets can not be left unattended while you are away from the property unless they are crated/kenneled.
- NOTE: Please contact Evolve after booking the property if you were not given the option to pay the pet fee during the booking process
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- No large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Monthly rentals available from $3,800

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 100

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1620 sq ft (151 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Custom Mediterranean-style 1BR Santabarbara Aptmt Apartment
Custom Mediterranean-style 1BR Santabarbara Aptmt carpinteria
Custom Meterraneanstyle 1BR t
Custom Mediterranean style 1BR Santabarbara Aptmt
Custom Mediterranean-style Santa Barbara Apartment Apartment
Custom Mediterranean-style Santa Barbara Apartment Carpinteria
201644

About the neighborhood

Map
carpinteria, ca

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 8 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min drive
  • Butterfly Beach - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apiary Ciderworks and Meadery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Seaside Gardens and Lookout Park. Summerland Beach and Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Lane Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Custom Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marylee S.

A hidden gem.
If you're looking for a relaxing get-away in a secluded and lovely setting, you'll find it here. Everything about our stay was first rate, down to the last detail. The home and surrounding yard and gardens is impeccably kept and inviting. The apartment is warm and welcoming, with everything a vacationer needs to make it a memorable stay. The photo doesn't do it justice - it's also a wonderful wedding venue. We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd T., Monrovia, Calif.

we were the first guests to this amazing new rental property
My wife and I just returned from our 3 day (too short) weekend trip to Carpenteria. This unit just came onto the market and we were the first guests there. All in all it was a great weekend. Ted and MaryAnn were the best hosts ever. They live in the main house and the unit attached is a one bedroom one bath guest house. Ted has remodeled it himself and did a wonderful job. Seems like a new house, totally remodeled. It has everything you could want in it and they were great. The yard is nice and everything is new and the place was sparkling clean. My wife and I are picky where we stay and this place was fantastic. We got along so well with Ted and MaryAnn that we had dinner with them twice. They know the area really well and what to do and where to go eat. We couldn't have had a better weekend. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended. Todd & Gloria
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Great Little Hideaway
September – 2014 My wife and I are retired, been traveling for some time now. BUT, this is the first time we decided to rent a house instead of staying in hotels. We hit the jack pot, this home is excellent! We were not sure what to bring so we made an excel spreadsheet with everything we thought we would need, packed everything in a box and Oh my, we surprised, we never unpacked the box. Ted and Mary Ann had everything you could want for a month stay. This house is perfect; we often say that we cannot wait to get back to our own beds, but not this time, we would like to express special attention to the bed that was very comfortable. The house was emaculate cleaned, better than any four star hotel that we have stayed at in the past. We are from Scottsdale, Arizona and what a treat for our Beagle who had never experienced a large grass yard. Molly enjoyed her stay and her time spent with her new friend Stella. We would recommend this house to any family or friends. We enjoyed the close access to the train and took a day to go into Los Angeles to spend the day at the Endeavor Space Shuttle. Thanks again, Ted, Mary Anne and Stella for your detailed hospitality. Sincerely, Bob, Judy and Molly Latimer
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Great Stay
Very close to easy access beach. Loved it!!

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
This was such a nice and homey place. My dog loved the backyard. Everything was clean and the hosts were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway!
This was a perfect getaway: host is extremely accommodating, location is great, & house is nice and comfy. We got some much needed rest. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place and lawn
we loved the place, and our dogs loved more. they played with neighbors chicken, and ran around the spacious lawn all afternoon. not many vacation rental has ca king size bed, this one has! it is a plus! the only negative for the location is it is near freeway. but once we get inside the house, the freeway noise disappeared.

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Clean & quiet!
Lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Concetta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
This was truly such a wonderful, quiet and charming home. You can tell that the owners take a lot pride in their property. All of the extra little provisions made us feel right at home! We've been to many vrbo's with far less being offered and those were fine too but this one just had a few extras that made being away from home easy and special. I didn't think it was going to be as Quiet as it was either. Once I saw it was near the freeway I had some doubts, but it really was and stayed quiet the whole time. So while other family members stayed at hotels in Santa B. for our reunion, we felt way more spoiled in our custom home vrbo, only 15 min away from SB, 5 min from beach etc for roughly the same price: ) thanks again Ted and Mary Anne!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joni T., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay Five Minutes from the Beach
This large one bedroom apartment is in a serene gated complex with a huge green lawn. It is five minutes from both Carpinteria and Summerland. A few more minutes will take you to Montecito and then Santa Barbara. Hosts were available whenever needed by phone. Beds were very comfortable. A perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Pratt

Loved this beautiful little place!!
This is a perfect place to go for a getaway near the beach with your pet(s). Very friendly, helpful, kind owners. Clean, nicely decorated, spacious, every convenience. The BEST location for visiting the beach, Carpinteria, or SantaBarbara.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jingchen Z., Foster City

A great place for vacation in Santa Barbara areas
My family of three had a great time in this vacation house during Christmas holidays. Great location. Very cozy. Very clean. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Clean , quiet , and relaxing !
This is just what the doctor ordered . The property is also close to restaurants and shopping. The backyard is beautiful and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn P.

Wonderful time
The place is fantastic and big. We felt safe and secure. The host was great and gave us wonderful restaurant recommendations. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathie50

Spotless, comfy, good location
Just what we needed for a weekend working in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Very convenient to both places. On the quiet side of Hwy 101 Attractive, well equipped, clean & comfy. A lovely property. Great restaurant recommendations from the owner. Would definitely stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

julie j., Boulder

OK but not great
This property was clean and as advertised but a little worn and impersonal. the owners met me at their door since they live on the property but both seemed detached and were not welcoming, though civil. I stayed for four days and never saw them again, nor did either one inquire whether I was happy or volunteer any information. I have been a VRBO owner for five years and would never welcome a guest like this. They made me feel like a customer or a trespasser. The location, right next to a freeway, is very noisy for someone used to peace and quiet. I should have anticipated that. My dogs were not really welcome. Neither owner acknowledged them and implied that they were not interested in my "family" though the dogs are very friendly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Great place, wonderful hosts!
It was a fun place. Very close to beaches, parks, stores, restaurants. The hosts are great! Thanks, Ted and Mary Ann. We will be stopping by soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

Beautiful peaceful
Had a great time
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David M., Lake Forest, California

Impressive Mediterranean-Style House
Very nice property hidden away in Carpinteria. Totally enclosed with locked gate for privacy, yet still reasonably open for some nice nights outside. Carpinteria and Santa Barbara are not that far away.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Big, Private and Friendly
This was our first VRBO as a family and the experience was fantastic. The house was perfect for our family of four with lots of space to spread out. Our children (ages 8 and 3) enjoyed the beautiful lawn right and futon set-up in the living room. Ted and Mary Anne's hospitality and care for the house was appreciated. The kitchen was full of everything you would need to live there full-time and there were plenty of clean towels, linens and extra bedding. We will definitely return here for our next getaway to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Lovely!
Nice! Vaulted ceilings, spacious, gated driveway. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Great location. Had everything we needed.
We stayed here in June with our lab mix. We chose this place because of the pet friendly (large) yard and the convenient location. We got more than we expected. The place was well equipped, private entrance, and very clean. The best part was that it was conveniently located with the 101 right there. The owners came to greet us when we arrived and let us know about some places to visit that a typical tourist would not know about, including a nice hiking trail close to where we were staying and could let our dog run free. We were very happy with the place and hope to return. The only suggestion would be to use the Church as a reference when describing how to get there, instead of the Cypress tree which we didn't see too well so late at night. The turn onto the road is very narrow and not well lit but that is also what made it so great because it was very private. Thank you again!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Wonderful Weekend
We just returned from a lovely extended weekend. The apartment was beautiful, comfortable, clean, and well-stocked. The lot is large so we didn't feel closed in close proximity of neighboring homes, and we loved the location between SB and Carp. The view of the mountains from the back yard was also enchanting. One can hear some road noise, but it didn't bother me. I'd only suggest more lighting for the family room, and listing the home for a maximum of 4 people (not 5) as family room sleepers are limited to fold-out futons and sharing the use of a single bathroom. We were only 3, and can't imagine 2 more unless they are very small children.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Clean, comfortable VRBO with a great yard that was a hit with our border collie puppy!
This VRBO was very comfortable, clean, and tastefully decorated. It had all the necessities, and a few extra goodies that made our stay very comfortable and relaxing, such as a washer/dryer. It was our first time traveling with our puppy, and we loved the backyard so we could run and tucker her out off-leash! The backyard was easy-access from the unit, which made late night potty-breaks easier for us. The owners were great, and accommodating. They provided needed information about the unit and fresh fruit off their trees, but gave us our space. The unit is close to the freeway, but we were not bothered by the noise. The house has both AC and heat. Our 5 1/2 year old loved the big-screen tv (a special treat, as he's on vacation too!). The unit felt safe and secure with a private gate and keypad locks for the doors. It was about 15-20 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. The yard was well-watered in the morning, so bring a pair of waterproof shoes (or an extra pair) when running around with your dog! Also, my wife felt some of the sheets were a little strongly perfumed for her liking, but she was able to rinse and dry a set in the washer/dryer in the unit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jim T.

Clean and quiet.
The unit was what we expected; clean and quiet. The outdoor seating could be better and the fact the BBQ was charcoal (not gas) caused us to not use it. Also some of the chairs around the outside table had bird droppings so we didn't use that either. If you are just looking for a place to bed down this works well. As I stated earlier, the unit itself was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017