Entire apartment

Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara

TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 444 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Carpinteria, CA
  • Carpinteria State Beach
    2 min walk
  • The Spot
    3 min walk
  • Carpinteria Station
    5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    24 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

Carpinteria

With a stay at this apartment in Carpinteria, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carpinteria State Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Friends of the Library Used Bookstore.

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 6 min drive
  • Rincon Beach Park - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara

Sugar Shack

Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'

Get your fill of the bright California sunshine at this retro Carpinteria studio just a short walk from the beach!

With an ideal location just east of bustling Santa Barbara, you can spend your days down on the sand with a good book, beach combing along Carpinteria State Beach, and hiking at Salt Creek Marsh Nature Preserve. On the evenings that you don't feel like making your meals, there are dozens of restaurants within a few blocks of your cozy Carpinteria retreat.

Featuring a classic, split-level design, the main level of this Carpinteria vacation loft holds a comfortable living room decked out in neutral tones, with pops of orange from the artwork and throw pillows. There are a couple of sofas for lounging (as well as an air mattress), a large TV for entertainment, and a distinctively laid-back style. In addition to the dining room table, you'll also have some seats at the breakfast bar, overlooking the kitchen.

When it is time to get a meal on the table, the kitchen is compact but nicely functional with tiled countertops, a refrigerator, and a stovetop/oven. There's even a blender for fruit smoothies or margaritas. And when it's time to do the dishes, just let them soak while you watch a movie or head down to the beach.

At night, the sleeping loft upstairs has a comfortable bed, along with a skylight, and accessories like reading lamps and a shelf full of books. The full bathroom is also located on the loft level. Between the bed and a queen-size air mattress, four adults can comfortably stay at this Carpinteria vacation home.

Gorgeous Carpinteria State Beach is about 200 yards away and is the perfect setting for a beach-side picnic, an afternoon lounging in the shade of a beach umbrella, or a day of building sandcastles. You can rent a paddle board, play some volleyball, or just lay back and take a nap. Also nearby, the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve is perfect for a late morning hike along the trails, where you might see seals, sea lions, and a variety of seabirds on your journey.

When you want a fun night on the town, Santa Barbara is only 12 miles away, with museums, theaters, shops, and restaurants for every taste and budget. And if you don't feel like dealing with crowds or lines, just stay put and chill in sunny, beach-front Carpinteria.

Plan a stay at this throwback-style Southern California vacation rental! For both calm waves and good swells, Carpinteria offers activities year-round and this cozy Carpinteria getaway is a great budget-friendly option right near the Southern California shore.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
The neighboring units may have tenants who smoke. Although our unit is smoke-free, sometimes the smoke lingers in the unit.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, a video library, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 477 sq ft (44 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

1666
Fun Retro Rental Conveniently Close to Santa Barbara!

Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 96 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well stocked
I didn’t use them, but it was nice to see this place even provided beach towels, chairs and umbrella.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute but small
Overall ok but was very small, great location, kitchen could be stocked better
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cool spot!
So nice to stay so close to the train station and Main Street! Awesome little spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David T., Thousand Oaks, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
We Checked Out 30 Minutes After Checking In
We had scheduled a 2 night stay and arrived Friday afternoon and checked in. We checked out 30 minutes later because of strong marijuana smell in the unit. The initial response from the management company was Friday evening telling us that they were looking into the situation. We informed them that we could not stay there and asked for a refund. We ended up getting a local hotel room for our 2 night stay in Carpinteria. On Sunday we were informed that we would only receive a $117.00 refund. We have had many enjoyable VRBO experiences in other Carpinteria area rentals. This unit was very disappointing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

John N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t rent
Too extensive to go into. A cheap motel room is better equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
I would recommend this place. It was cute and clean (minus a few ants here and there). Location is perfect - close to everything! I absolutely loved that I was able to park my car in the covered carport behind the place so I didn’t have to park on the street! But, It wasn’t the best for senior people due to stairs and a slippery tub. I had my 84 year old mom with me so that was a bit of a concern. Luckily she’s in great shape so it all worked out fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location, close to the beach and great shops.
My only regret is there is no dishwasher, washing machine or dryer, or heating. It was very cold the week were here so my husband got a severe cold the first day he got here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. A nice property. The kitchen could have been better stocked for cooking. Only two dish towels, knives not great. Other than the kitchen we enjoyed our stay. Beds were super. Plush towels. No cable TV. But we were out most of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Susanne O.

Vacasa Greatly Disappointed Us
Dark hairs on tub walls. Door handle filthy. We awoke to a "scheduled power outage" that other vacationers in the complex were informed of, but not Vacasa clients. No coffee, so couldn't just eat & head to beach. Had to buy coffee, breakfast & lunch & could not open fridge, for fear food would spoil, w/no idea when power would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Glen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures misleading
As I mentioned previously and did not get any response. The rental was nice, and quiet - yet by the pictures lead that the place was on the beach - yet it was more than a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Carp getaway
Clean, convenient, great access to beach and a short walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute condo/great location
Cute property with perfect beach access. Walking distance to shops and grocery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara L., Minneapolis MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing but not fancy
It’s old not a lot of modern touches but functional
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert J., Kapaa, Kauai

Basic accommodations
Unit needs updating. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

troy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome
Thank you it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Randall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location- needs some updates
Easy access to the beach and local restaurants. No A/C so the fans provided were really necessary! Could use a few more items in the kitchen like a pitcher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Alicia L.

good location
Very small and outdated but the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daren N.

Perfect
Couldn’t get any better than this. The beach is a two minute walk away. The apartment is cozy and retro. The parking spot is right next to the front door for easy loading and unloading. Downtown is a three minute walk. Driving to Santa Barbara is fifteen minutes away. Just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara L., Minneapolis MN

Location can’t be beat
Unit was good if you aren’t comfortable with stairs this wouldn’t be for you but proximity to beach and town perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Graham H.

Very nice little get away
Fine for the needs of one or two people for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Perfect location and cute condo!
We stayed for a couple nights and the condo was perfect for us. We'll definitely be back. Blocks from the beach and shopping, we didn't have to drive. The decor was cute and colorful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Brandon C.

Beautiful place to go
It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tasci M.

Leaves much to be desired
We would never stay here again. The carpet as soon as you walk in the door is filthy. Says it sleeps four but this is only if you count the air mattress upstairs in the closet. Trying to sell the place as "fun and retro" is very deceptive. Perhaps it should say extremely dated and lacking care. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Denise K.

It was okay
The pictures posted don't represent the current furniture/condition. Main thing that we did not care for was the carpet, very dirty at the entry which made for a bad first impression. The place was very clean (except for carpet). Kitchen very dated, but it was clean. Just not what we were expecting from the pictures. Still it was a great deal and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Great location to walk to the beach and downtown!
Upon arrival there was a complementary beach bag waiting full of the necessities for all we needed for the kitchen. Thank you! We stayed for 2 nights and were happy with our visit. The only downfall was that The internet was not consistently working. (Also, just for other tall people reading this (I'm 5'10 and my husband is 6'2"), the shower head was really low and I had to duck/crouch to get under it)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018