One Block from the Beach

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria State Beach2 min walk
Tar Pits Park19 min walk
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club5 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 and Netflix...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.

Property manager

Emily Gallo

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Microwave

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

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. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 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
Tar Pits Park - 19 min walk
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive
Rincon Beach Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Island Brewing - 5 min walk
Apiary Ciderworks and Meadery - 3 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 13 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 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

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

Jeanne B.

21 Sept 2023

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

Great location!

Hubby and I loved it so much that we are already planning on returning every year! This was our most relaxing vacation ever. We loved that you could walk everywhere (we averaged about 20,000 steps a day). Things to do: Carpinteria Bluffs: make sure to see the seals (walking distance or short drive). Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Preserve: be sure to find the creek and look for leopard sharks just below the surface of the water (walking distance). Walk into town and eat. We loved Pizza Man Dans (awesome salad bar) and Teddy’s by the Sea. Take the train into San Diego (train stop is walking distance). And of course walk on the amazing beach, which was about a short block away. One of my most important criteria for a vacation is the quietness of the place, as I am the world’s lightest sleeper. I give this place 8/10 (10 being impossibly quiet). We rarely heard the neighbors. There only appears to be about a dozen units, unlike the larger complexes nearby. The train runs nearby, but it is a passenger train track only and doesn’t run overnight. The only noise issue I had is that the bedroom is directly over the complex laundry room. Despite a very large sign stating that the laundry room hours are 9pm-9am, I did hear it being used outside of those hours on more than one occasion, but I was still able to sleep quite well. Host was very helpful and responsive. Only criticism: some touch ups needed (bathtub could use a new faucet), but 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

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.