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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Tomol Interpretive Play Area and 3 minutes by foot from Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

$500.00 refundable security deposit

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Small parties allowed if ended by 10:00 PM

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 15
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Gorgeous House Walk to the Beach Private vacation home

Great house to walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kayla J.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place! Host was very communicative and the location is lovely. Would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr R T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

M A.

Location is good for both the dog beach and the people beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAMERIN K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Carp

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach cottage

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank P., Newbury Park

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

4/10 Poor

Benjamin D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tari M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Rhonda and Jeff B.

Close to the beach

Decent property, but could use some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

jamie h., chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Carol D., San Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

Little getaway

We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

tricia o.

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