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Great house to walk to the beach

Feel like you're easing back into a childhood vacation in this cozy retreat. Savor lazy days at the beach, live music nights, or simply watch others stroll by.

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Flat-screen TV
Aerial view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Great house to walk to the beach

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

Property manager

Kathy Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100.00 pet fee per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infants are allowed but house is not baby proofed

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: small parties allowed if ended by 10:00 PM
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Gorgeous House Walk Beach Carpinteria
Gorgeous House Walk Beach
Gorgeous Walk Beach Carpinteria
Gorgeous Walk Beach
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Gorgeous House Walk to the Beach Carpinteria
Gorgeous House Walk to the Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 4 min walk
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive
  • Rincon Beach Park - 11 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great house to walk to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Great house to walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great house to walk to the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great house to walk to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Great house to walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Beach House
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda and Jeff B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Close to the beach
Decent property, but could use some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie h., chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
My whole family had a great time at Dorrance. The home was very spacious and in a really great location. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Town Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the walkability of everything Carpinteria has to offer from this house. It's a quick walk to the beach, the trails along the beach bluffs, the salt marsh area, and Linden Avenue restaurants and shops. The home is as pictured with parking available behind the house on the driveway. There's one bedroom and the primary bedroom/bath down a hallway off the kitchen. The other bedroom and bathroom are off the living room.We would gladly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cottage in carp with plenty of room for four to six adults.
This is our 5th trip to Carp and first staying at this property. We chose it because it's dog friendly, has three bedrooms, and near the beach. Due to Covid, only three adults made the trip and no dog, so there was plenty of room for us. Like many beach cottages, it's a bit 'salty and sandy' and it was exactly what we expected. It exceeded our expectations and we hope to return next year. The owner, Kathy, was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carol D., San Diego

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location great property
Very large rental house. Kathy & Phil (property owners) were fantastic. Super helpful, even let us park our bikes in their garage. House looked like it had been recently touched up with new paint and more than met our needs. Carpet was worn and maybe that’s why it looked dirty. Loved the fenced in front yard for our dog. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall break
The house is within walking distance to the beach and downtown. The charcoal grill was unusable ( the grates were very rusted and eroded and there was no basin to catch ashes. We spoke to the host and she directed us to borrow a grill from a neighbor who is one of her renters. That grill was not much better but we were able to BBQ. There were dirty dishes in every cupboard and the house could use a deep cleaning. The guest bathroom has mold and is very outdated. The house had ample room for our group and we did have a great time in Carpinteria. If the items listed above were corrected, I would rate it higher.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Benjamin D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not my favorite - Great location
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Frank P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
My wife and i and our four adult children and one grandchildd stayed in the house. We brought2 dogs. The house was comfortable and roomy. Great location! The owner e to dtay again!!was responsive and reachable. Would lov
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion in our hometown
My brother and I gathered here with our families for a week of fun together in our hometown. The place was just the right size for comfortable & relaxing fun & dinner parties with more friends. The layout is ideal with enough space to cook & hang out together while also allowing privacy for all. The location is perfect & the porch is perfect to enjoy sunny morning coffee! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Kathy was great, stayed in touch through email (which was perfect for us). Home was clean, well stocked, really comfortable and in a very nice location, walking distance to the beach. Will definitely look for this rental every time we visit Carpinteria
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Vin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large families and friends to gather!
This property came in very handy for my son’s graduation! We had quite number of family and friends coming from out of town and it was a great place to gather. Our condo is around the corner, but is tiny and cannot handle a large number of people. The house is equipped with what you need for a comfortable stay. My cousin even made a seafood boil for dinner one night and used all the pots, pans and serving dishes that came with the house! Location is perfect! Kathy gives you a list of what the house is NOT equipped with and so you know you need to bring extra toilet paper and paper towels, beach towels and beach chairs, zip locks and laundry pods for the washer and dryer. Kathy is quick to respond and communication is great. The house could use some TLC. Maybe a fresh coat of paint on the cupboards and bathrooms. The carpet is clean, however it is showing wear and tear…ripping it out and putting down a different floor would make it look sleek and easier to clean (just my opinion) . The glass on the bathrooms could use a little more windex to get rid of soap scum. But, would I rent it again? Yes. These larger rentals are hard to find in Carpinteria!! We put it to good use! Many thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant home in a great location
Fabulous location. Quaint home. We enjoyed our stay. There were some dirty dishes though and cobwebs and dust in the higher to reach areas. The sink in the master bath was draining too slow to really use and there was a bowl to catch water under the sink. We never did figure out how to work the TV but there were plenty of other things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little getaway
We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

tricia o.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but house was a bit run down
The house was very cute and very walkable to the beach, restaurants, etc. The house had all supplies a guest needs and the setup is very user friendly for a family. The drawbacks are that the house itself is pretty rundown. With exception of the bathrooms and kitchen, the flooring is old and musty carpet. The dishes were not clean and had food residue on them in the cabinets and silverware drawer. The dryer had about a half cup of sand in the bottom when we checked in and the lint trap had not been cleaned. While we never felt unsafe and the neighborhood is very cute, the houses next door were a bit sketchy. Our stay was expensive, otherwise these inconveniences may not have stood out quite so much. We are grateful to have found a place in the SB area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get-Away
Easy check-in/check-out. Property owner was responsive. Directions were clearly posted. Great location!

8/10 Good

Rainee B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house!
The location of this house can’t be beat! The parking, location, yard, space- everything was amazing. The only complaint that I have, would be the cleaning. It looks like a lot of the cleaning is left up to the tenants- which I didn’t mind much, but there are a lot of things I think should have been considered like vacuuming under furniture. The couches, beds, etc didn’t look like they’d been vacuumed under in quite some time. There was also remnants of previous tenants (leftover clothing under the bed), as well as food splatter on the side of the fridge, and there was still some caked on food in some of the pans we used. The experience and comfort of this house was stellar- I just think it could be cleaner. We had a great time, and I would definitely stay again!

8/10 Good

jeff m.

quaint carp beach house
very quaint, clean, beach house located near beach & easy walk to downtown. Owner was very accommodating with our needs. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

carolyn s.

Carpenteria Home
We found the house to be very comfortable for our party of 4 adults. Furnishings were adequate and proximity to restaurants and beach was perfect. The owner responded to the problem with WIFI right away, although it was unable to be resolved during our stay. I would suggest an additional fan for the third bedroom and more attention to detail in cleaning the bathrooms and stove. Definitely a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Carpenteria Bungalow
We are a family of 4 and were quite comfortable in the Carpenteria house that has an open floor plan. It's just a short easy walk from the beach. We walked everywhere! Great restaurants, shops and relaxed reading on the front porch. Neighbors were helpful with places to visit nearby such as Ojai. Wonderful spot for all ages and will return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Amy d., San Francisco

Cute cottage, great location
We stayed 1 week in this cottage with our 2 toddlers. We loved Carpinteria, and the location of this cottage which is perfect. 2 blocks from the beach, 2 to 3 blocks from all the shops and restaurants. Note: the cottage is also close to the train tracks, but the noise didn't bother us. The train only comes by once in a while and is quite fun to see and hear, not overwhelming. It never woke us up, either at night or during nap time. The owner Kathy communicates very well and I was able to get a response from her within an hour or two whenever I had a question or needed anything. The cottage itself is very cute and well equipped (pots and pans, coffee maker, blow dryer, washer/dryer, even a few beach toys which our kids enjoyed...). We felt like a few things could be improved on: the towels were quite old, as were the pans which were pretty badly scratched. The cleaning wasn't perfect when we arrived: there was still coffee in the coffee machine, some sand in the living room, the kitchen and shelves were a little sticky... And it would be nicer to have duvets with washable covers on the beds (not bed spreads or blankets which are harder to keep clean) - especially since some tenants come with their dogs. We enjoyed the TV and the DVD's that were available. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Wonderful Bungalow in Carpinteria
My family of 6 plus two toddlers and my yellow labrador retriever stayed at this wonderful cottage for 9 days. The small fenced yard was well manicured and safe. The house is charming and in great condition. The owner, Kathy is great to work with. The beach, park and downtown are a 5 min. walk. We had terrific walks along the bluffs every day. The house is stocked with everything you need. I couldn't have been happier with this cottage! We had the best time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., California - Central Valley

BEST BEACH COTTAGE IN CARP
The owners are very responsive and pleasant and the location is absolutely fantastic as well as the space. Easy 5 minute walk to everything means no need to drive during the entire vacation. The cottage is well kept and provisioned and has plenty of space as well as great parking. This is THE PLACE TO STAY IN CARPINTERIA !