Title: Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7268&destination=Carpinteria%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=41912332&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach ## Photo gallery for Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41912400/41912332/a8f4f524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41912400/41912332/74b39e22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41912400/41912332/508cdf88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41912400/41912332/4d8dabc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41912400/41912332/16c52a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Carpinteria, this spacious apartment offers a warm welcome with an airy living area and seaside artwork. Gather around the dining room for meals before retiring to a sectional sofa, while beautiful art adorns the walls. With California's best beaches on your doorstep, you can walk to restaurants and shops or explore further with Amtrak just 10 minutes away. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5808 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach Designed with families in mind, this spacious apartment has an extra large master bedroom with in-suite bathroom and king bed, and a second bedroom set up with a pair of twin beds. Gather around the Dining Room at mealtimes before retiring to a sectional sofa. A mint-green color palette gives the living area an airy feel, and seaside artwork serves as a reminder that the beach is steps away. Elsewhere, beautiful art graces the walls. Find some of California's best beaches on the doorstep. Walk the sands, swim, and surf. Dogs are welcome, too. The town itself is close to many restaurants and as many cute little shops, all easy walking distance from the apartment. If you plan to hang around Carpinteria, you can literally leave your car parked the entire stay. You can walk almost anywhere in "Carp" in about 20 minutes...30 minutes max. For traveling North to Santa Barbara or Solvang, or South to Ventura or Los Angeles, you will need your car. Amtrak also departs from the Carpinteria station, only a 10 minute walk away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - 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22 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets Note from host: Pet Fee of $70 plus tax per stay will apply. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Apt 2 Luxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Steps to Beach Apt 2 fresh Light Unit With Private Patio Steps to Beach 363627 ## About the area Carpinteria is home to this apartment. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Carpinteria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carpinteria.dx7268) [View more Apartments in Carpinteria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carpinteria-Apartments.d7268-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.39619%2C-119.52715&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0Mbko9Don8r1fNxCTB9ZE7Vj-XA=) Carpinteria, CA ### What's nearby - ![Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/85d1c810-712b-4ebb-b3c9-abdbff1ecc16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Carpinteria State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7268/d751affd-a139-4af6-889b-1713c90f7dfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carpinteria State Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Coastline scenery at Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria, California, includes tar covered rocks and driftwood scattered along the shore. A pier stretches into the sea, set against a backdrop of coastal cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325278/e5bf4f63-0395-4c6c-8688-609cc919b647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tar Pits Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Tomol Interpretive Play Area 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Friends of the Library Used Bookstore 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Carpinteria Station 10 min walk - Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Brass Bird 12 min walk - Starbucks 4 min drive - Carl's Jr. 12 min walk - Santa Barbara Hives 14 min walk - Rusty's Pizza Parlor 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach? ### What time is check-out at Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach? ### Where is Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apt 2: Fresh Light Unit with Private Patio, Steps to Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah T. 28 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Loved the location. Exactly as advertised. ##### Deborah T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach stay! The apartment was clean and comfortable and included many special amenities. Thank you! ##### Julie C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie C. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carponteria Apt 2 is wonderful The apt is wonderful. The host stocked the apt with coffee and toiletries. Location is perfect for the beach or visiting Santa Barbara. There is a great family run Italian restaurant in town (Giannfranco's Tratorria) - excellent food. The apt was perfect for our stay ##### Laurie C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim T. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super convenient Great find right at the beach. Very comfortable ##### Kim T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### shoshana z. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As described! The place was as described. Unfortunately we got some unusual cold and wet weather and given that this is really a beach stay, we didn't get to take advantage of everything. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to opt for an upstairs unit - floors are very thin and you can hear everything. Super easy check in and check out and really nice and clean. ##### shoshana z. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol D. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Perfect location. Perfect accommodations. Perfect place if you have pets. Location is just a block away from the beach, which is the area of the beach that is open to pets, and across from the Salt Marsh. While it is an apartment it is quiet and extremely pet friendly. Our apartment was large, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Our apartment was also very, very clean and generously supplied with many amenities. We met our host Elena, who was kind enough to assist with the repair of one of our bikes. Apartment is within walking distance to the State Park, restaurants and shops downtown. We made many wonderful memories and look forward to staying again when we make our annual trip next year. Thanks Elena, everything was perfect! ##### Carol D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill C. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice apartment, great location This is our second stay at this complex, first time in this apartment. The location and close proximity to the beach and downtown are the best! The unit was clean and well stocked with supplies, linens were in good shape and the beds were comfortable. The beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels were great to have as well. There were a couple things of issue - in the master bathroom the shower leaked quite a bit and there was no cold water from the sink. We did not contact management on this as they did not affect our stay. The downside of this complex is that it is loud. This unit is downstairs and you can definitely hear the people above you moving around. And as you need the windows open for air circulation, you can hear all the conversations going on outside. Aside from that, it’s a nice complex, clean and well maintained with a nice laundry facility as well. ##### Jill C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super cute, comfortable and conveniently close to the beach. ##### Michael B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette P. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay was amazing! Traveling with a baby can be stressful, however Elena was so thoughtful and accommodating which helped make our stay great! The location is perfect - literally steps from the beach, no issues with parking, and the apartment was very clean. Would def recommend and hope to stay here again in the future. ##### Lynette P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret M. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding trip The apartment met & exceeded our expectations…Easy check in…well …appointed.. close to all our activities…We had a great stay…. ##### Margaret M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregg F. 10 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome ending to the holiday season. Great space, great location, steps from the beach and minutes from other incredible beaches and surf breaks, super fun little beach town! ##### Gregg F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terese P. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We so enjoyed staying in Apt 2\. Upon arrival the Apartment was very clean and just waiting for us. Both the furniture and beds were very comfortable. Every morning my brother would take his coffee and one of the beach chairs and walk down to the beach which was less than a block away. It was so peaceful! The kitchen is very well stocked and has a k-cup coffee machine, ice maker and pretty much any kitchen utensil you could ever need.The bathrooms are nice and the basket of shampoo, soap, makeup remover packets and they even had tar remover pads to clean your feet!I would definitely recommend staying here!! ##### Terese P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach stay Great location near the beach and the marsh. Easy to walk to shops/restaurants. Beautiful apartment that was perfect for family of 6 (we brought a blow up mattress). Comes with beach umbrella and chairs. Very quiet and we loved that we could bring our dogs! Would definitely book again! ##### Heather B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda R. 28 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach Stay Mike and Elena’s place was the PERFECT get away for my husband, my mom and sister and our dog. When they say steps from the sand it’s not an exaggeration. Best part? Walk straight and the dog beach is to the right while the normal beach is to the left. Apartment was clean and inviting. Only thing we wish there was were blankets to curl up with and lay down on the floor for the pup and some extra hooks for beach towels and gear. Thanks for the great stay! ##### Amanda R. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Byrle S. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent in all areas. I m very critical of the units that I rent upon arrival. This unit won me over a dozen steps in. I will be returning over the long haul to have lodging near Montecito wear my business takes me. The unit is excellent and puts together very smart. ##### Byrle S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim & Mike V. 25 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay in Carp! We really enjoyed our stay, the property was comfortable, clean and well maintained. We loved being walking distance to a great dog beach! ##### Kim & Mike V. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra M. 22 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carpenteria This was an amazing property. Clean and well stocked. So close to the beach. Our vacation was storybook. We will be back! ##### Sandra M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 28 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The apartment, property, neighborhood and city are very nice. Excellent! We loved the dog beach which was a very short walk from the property. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. ##### Mike B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### suzanne k. 13 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Loved this cozy place. Everything was more than we expected. Beautifully maintained, small complex just a short walk to beach and downtown. Large kitchen stocked with staples so we did not have to run out for coffee on our first morning! Cozy furnishings. We will be back. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. ##### suzanne k. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 2 Dec 2025 ##### Katie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---