One Block from the Beach

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria State Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
‪5 min drive‬
Rincon Beach Park
‪10 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2/Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy our tastefully furnished, comfortable end unit in a quiet, 20-unit townhouse-style complex on Elm Avenue just 1 block from the beach. You can leave your car in the covered carport and walk to town for shopping and restaurants. New 42-inch SMART LED TV with cable...wireless internet...fully equipped kitchen...4 ceiling fans...plenty of sheets and towels ...beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrella and beach mats in storage locker. King-size bed in bedroom...queen-size sleeper sofa in loft. Complex has a laundry room. No pets or smoking.

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Emily Gallo

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carpinteria, CA

What's nearby

Carpinteria State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Tar Pits Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Rincon Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Carpinteria Station - 5 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is One Block from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Block from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Block from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Block from the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Carpinteria, this condo building is steps away from Carpinteria State Beach and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Friends of the Library Used Bookstore and Tar Pits Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 5 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANNAH S.

27 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Emily was super helpful and her place was perfect for our get away. Great location!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

23 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is our third time staying in this condo. It is so close to the beach and was clean and cozy. Great communication with the owner too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Carpentia Condo

Perfect spot to spend over new years!! One block from the beach!! Has everything you need during your stay!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick L.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love the laidback small town beach vibe

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the beach

Just right cozy spot for four of us

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Carp Stay

Great overall stay. Clean, comfortable, close to the beach. Hope to be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed!

Great location! Quiet neighborhood and lovely property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfrct amount of space

The property was the perfect amount of space we needed, location was excellent, we would rent again

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Nice location, good communication with owner

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

We were looking for a place where we could just relax and I could prepare some Thanksgiving extras for a feast at our daughter's house. There was plenty of room for the 3 of us. The kitchen worked out well for me and best of all the beds were very comfortable. Emily was an awesome host. When I had any questions she replied immediately. We didn't take advantage of the beach because of the time of year but if you are a beach person it would be a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carp Trip

We come to this lovely town and gather with extended family every year. We have stayed in many different places over the years and this condo was by far our favorite. Location, cleanliness, lovely host communication, you name it, it was superb

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Affordable Carpinteria Getaway

The property was perfect for us. Walking distance to everything. The condo contained all the necessities and even beach items like lots of chairs, boogie boards, and even a little wagon to tow it. If we come back to Carpinteria, we would definitely stay in this condo again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great town and location

this property was a very short walk to a beautiful beach! And loved the downtown area for eating

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carpinteria Stay

Beautiful town, great restaurants and the beach is 2 min walk from the house. Loved it, even got to see dolphins one day!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean. Beautiful location. Everything we wanted.

Communication was great. Location was fantastic. The place was clean and charming.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our week-long stay in Carpinteria. The condo is comfortable and welcoming. Perfect walking distance to the beach (barely a block) and to the shops and restaurants on Linden Street. Easy access to the 101 for adventures outside of Carpinteria as well. Emily is a wonderful host, even down to alerting us to an internet outage (brief) - an important detail when traveling with teenagers. We agreed we’ve found our spot and will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property, beautiful location

This property is one block from the beach a beautiful beach. It was clean, comfortable had everything that we needed. It was very easy to communicate about the property and we loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joleen S.

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and quiet

It was in a perfect location. Just one block from the beach and walkable to great restaurants. Minutes from Santa Barbara. Will need to bring your own shower soap. Would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue b.

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay

Second time staying at this condo, this time for a month. The condo was immaculate. Very comfortable. Had everything we needed. Fantastic location. Two blocks from the beach and an easy walk to lots of stores and restaurants. Can’t wait to stay here again!

Stayed 29 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close the beach

good value

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunice W.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My 60th

It was a pleasant stay. My daughter and befriend stayed a few days. We loved staying so close to the beach. Also easy access to explore other nearby beaches. I love this small low key town. I live in the S.F. Valley, and it’s always a pleasure to come even if it’s for the day. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga L.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One short block from the beach.

Walking distance to everything in center of town. Well seasoned apartment, with most of what you need for a short stay. It does get warm inside, luckily nights were cool enough that we were comfortable when windows were opened. Host is very responsive via email.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe I.

16 May 2019

Great location in quaint beach town

The condo is a two minute walk to the beach and a five minute walk to town- restaurants and shops. Very clean, nicely furnished. Kitchen is well equipped. Not huge but plenty of space for 2-3 people. Owner very accessible. Only complaint- we were unable to access internet or Netflix.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Paul S.

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Property description is MISREPRESENTED

The Property description DOES NOT represent the actual property. We were lead to believe, from the VRBO listing, that there were 2 rooms, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, and one Double pullout sofa. We found only ONE bedroom, with a King Bed. There was NOT a 2nd bedroom. The pullout sofa was NOT a double, it was actually smaller. When we contacted and complained to the owner, she said that there was an inflatable Queen bed in the closet. Our family had to move the whole living room (which made the living room unusable) to put up the Queen inflatable mattress. VERY unsatisfactory conditions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic V.

11 July 2014

Great Place

Everything was great. The condo was just as it looks on the pictures, which is great. Everything you need. And close to so much good stuff. The beach, the shops and restaurants, the seal rookery, the salt marsh, and a short drive to Santa Barbara and wine country. Several boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas - and Emily was the best person to work with, going out of her way to resolve any issues.

About the host

Hosted by Emily Gallo

My husband and I live in Chico where he is a professor emeritus of Economics and I am the author of seven novels: "Venice Beach," "The Columbarium," "Kate & Ruby," "Roads Not Taken," "Murder at the Columbarium," "The Last Resort," and "DREAMer."
www.emilygallo.com

Why they chose this property

With retirement looming, we wanted to be able to spend some of the year in a beach town and searched the California coast. When we found Carpinteria, we knew we had found the perfect place. We wanted a quiet complex at the beach and easy walking distance to town. We have friends and family in southern California and we wanted to be able to take the train to visit them and to take advantage of all the region has to offer without having to drive.

What makes this property unique

After two years of looking for a place to buy, we fell in love with this condo. It is the only unit in the building that has a full bedroom as well as a loft bedroom. Since we stay here several weeks a year ourselves, the condo is a home, not just a rental property. We want our guests to feel the same way.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2/Loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property