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

Apartment in Carpinteria with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4477 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is HK$512
HK$2,442 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

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

Apartment in Carpinteria with kitchen
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 477 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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
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

Property is also known as

Fun Retro Rental Conveniently Close to Santa Barbara!
1666

About the area

Map
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 - 6 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. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara?

As of 26 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara on 15 May 2025 start from HK$512.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun and retro split-level studio conveniently close to Santa Barbara located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment 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.

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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

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6/10 Okay

Jennifer E.

Sugar shack

The bed was super comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Nadine F.

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

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

8/10 Good

Elisabeth D.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Great little place!

Perfect location with everything needed for a great weekend in Carpinteria. Would definitely book again!

6/10 Okay

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute but small

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

4/10 Poor

Alicia L.

good location

Very small and outdated but the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Linda L.

Functional for our needs

Close to everything. We walked & biked everywhere.

6/10 Okay

Robert J.

Liked: Check-in, location

Basic accommodations

Unit needs updating. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Superb

My sister and I totally loved the place, we will use it again for sure. We are 54 and 52 years of age. We loved the comfort, the ability to cook, the beach is not even a full block away! It was a very quiet spot, you could hear the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2015

2/10 Terrible

John N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t rent

Too extensive to go into. A cheap motel room is better equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Clarisa R.

A Short Stay at the Sugar Shack

No doubt the location is what makes this place great as you are just a few minutes walk to the beach. It was nice to have covered parking. Bed linens and towels were clean. The bathroom rug needs to be refreshed and a good detailing to the home is also warranted. Although the outdoor temperature was a sweet 71 degrees the unit never reflected this as there is no air conditioning and just one little window upstairs available for ventilation. Plug in fans are provided to help keep things cool. The Sugar Shack is perfect for a few days getaway. After three days the bed felt lumpy. We did not cook at all. Adorable restaurants are also within walking distance. Would we stay here again? Yes.

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

2/10 Terrible

David T., Thousand Oaks, CA

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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

2/10 Terrible

Kaelyn T.

Does not sleep four - broken sofa bed, in need of an update and a deep clean

We rented this property to sleep four adults (my husband, my parents and myself) during a friend's wedding weekend. We arrived and the property did not look as pictured - the furniture is dated, there is untidy shag carpeting throughout (including in the bathroom) and it has a run-down feel downstairs. When my parents went to pull out the sofa bed, one of the legs was broken. They moved the mattress to the floor but it was lumpy, had springs right on the surface and was ultimately unsafe and unusable. We were extremely disappointed as this unit does not sleep four. The bed upstairs was fine, but for the price, you can do much better. The town and beach are beautiful, but I would steer clear of this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

WIlf G.

Sugar Shack - 90's in October????

The Sugar Shack has a loft open bedroom. It was in the 90's when we stayed there in October. We arrived about 8 PM and the place was stifling HOT. We opened the windows and set up the fans. After a cool shower and having the fan blow directly on us on the HIGH setting, we were able to sleep. The bed is king size and comfortable. The space around the bed is narrow. The quality of the linens was disappointing. There were stains on the sheets and a towel. There is tar at the beach. You may not notice it in walking, however, it will stick to your shoes/feet. Thanks for the Goo Off by the door. It was needed. Don't wear your shoes in the apartment or you'll track in tar. Unfortunately previous renters likely tracked it in as my socks were quite dirty from the carpet. We would not recommend staying here when it is HOT. The HOT air rises to the loft and the window up there is tiny. The place worked fine for two. I wouldn't plan on more people than that. The pull out couch is not at all comfortable. It is an end unit, so it is quiet. The window "view" is to a wall of greenery. We prefer that to a courtyard view across to other units. The parking is right behind the unit. The beach is two blocks away. "Carp" is a "beach town". We ate in Santa Barbara so we can't comment on the restaurants.
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10/10 Excellent

Kojo K.

Amazing seaside location

So convenient to everything in town I walked to the beach several times neighborhood and neighbors were so nice

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Great Location!

Fantastic location to easily get downtown and to the beach! Beach is just one block away!

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

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, communication
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
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8/10 Good

Jayne F.

Close to beach

A nice place. Clean and close to the beach. Could use more supplies for cooking at home. Not well stocked with knives, or even a carrot peeler. Lots of bath towels, but only two kitchen towels for an entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Susanne O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robby C.

Beautiful studio

I had no idea how close this home is to the beach. So lovely to wake up early walking beside the ocean...

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

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

Great Carp getaway

Clean, convenient, great access to beach and a short walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021