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Spacious newer home within walking distance of secluded beaches and polo fields.
Carpinteria, CA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekday SB Elopement
The property had everything we needed to comfortably rest and get ready for our wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Congrats ! We are glad it worked out for you .

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected.
My oldest daughter was getting married and we had two of our other daughters and two grandchildren with us. The 4 bathrooms came in handy when getting ready. The house was equipped with more than expected with cooking and service utensils and serving platers and bowls. Lots of little extras such as popcorn, hot chocolate and tea. We enjoyed our stay had plenty of room and the house seemed as we were in our own home. Thank you Leo and Tia Blickley we had a spectacular 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This location was perfect for us and the home was spacious enough for everyone. Communication was very easy and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable
Our family really appreciated having so much space for our stay. We needed a place for two weeks with our dog and our kids, and everyone enjoyed it. My husband was able to work from the office desk downstairs, the dog enjoyed the backyard and beach nearby, and the kids enjoyed the big living room and tv. The laundry was convenient, the kitchen was well stocked with tools, and most importantly there was a bottle of wine :) The one room facing the freeway was a little louder at night than the others, although the kids did not care and we used sound machines. We’d definitely go back.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Tanveer S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Leaves much to desire
We stayed 4 days and 4 nights at this place, costing 3K. The place was reasonably clean but the carpets had stains and the walls too. The place definitely can use a fresh coat of paint. Fixtures, furniture, linens, towels and everything else is very dated and average at best. The kitchen was not well stocked - no ziplock bags or Saran Wrap or Aluminum foil. We had to get coffee, sugar. There were left over cookies and tea bags from who knows when in the kitchen cabinets. One set of place mats was old and warped. The trash bins in the bathroom were without liners. The front and back yards were nicely landscaped and pretty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
handy location, reasonable comfort, but cleanliness issues
Reasonable place for 6-7 people close to Santa Barbara/Carpinteria LOCATION: on higher speed arterial behind a freeway not great for aesthetics, but it is easy to access for car/bike outings, while not great for walking. Freeway noise is tolerable. The rooms are convenient, including main floor bedroom w/ futon for avoiding stairs. VIBE/SETUP: functional & pleasant enough but not going for a "destination" feel. While mostly "as advertised" a few thing were not quite accurate/inadequate: utensils/flatware/dinnerware were spartan in places (few flatware items – needed to hand wash before using dishwasher), missing scraper/spent spatulas/etc, no garlic press, tho specialty items like mixer were there. We had to buy foil, saran wrap, etc.. The master suite was described as having a "Jacuzzi tub". It was neither Jacuzzi brand nor jetted. CLEANLINESS: weakest point. Sheets/comforters visibly soiled in downstairs bedroom - we had to wash. Similarly, we had to hand wash numerous few plates/utensils ourselves. Insides of bdrm drawers were dusty, so we spent some time dusting things so that we could put our clothes in the drawer and not have them get dirty. Wall-to-wall carpeting upstairs is "tired". Bathrooms not all stocked w/ TP but we found from other places. We should have asked for a break in cleaning fee. OTHER: providing charging, beach toys, basic bikes = nice. Correspondence w owners good at times, but not responded to at others (e.g. when alerted to cleanliness issues).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marquelia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
Excelente place with lots of space, perfect location to visit different places in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene G., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice large house
The house is large and comfortable. The ev charger is a nice bonus. Kitchen is well stocked. The only downside is that it is right on the freeway and we could hear the cars at night. Not too loud but noticeable. The location is between carp and Summerland so you can’t easily walk to anything. 5 min drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G., Issaquah, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay for a beach trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a weekend stay!
The Toro Canyon home was perfect for us. Close to relatives and super easy access. Spacious and well appointed. Renters should be prepared for highway and frontage road sounds and road lighting. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Wedding Celebration
We travelled to Santa Barbara from Oregon with two other couples to celebrate the wedding of very close friends.This was a great location for the weekend festivities on the beach and in Montecito.The weather was perfect and all our needs were met with what time we spent at the house.Everyone slept well in spite of the late night traffic which did not seem to bother any of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is a convenient location even though the freeway is closeby you really can’t hear it. The property is spacious with all the creature comforts. The owner also allows you to use some of their personal recreational items! We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice secluded spot near Santa Barbara
A wonderful cozy house with plenty of space to relax in between beaches trips and visits to downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a multi generational stay.
The six of us felt the accommodations were great for our needs. Nice to have four bathrooms and a fully outfitted kitchen. Deck and front yard are lovely. Street noise took some getting used to given the desire to have open windows to catch the breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Fabulous place for a family..nice location cozy backyard, friendly vibe and parking isn't a problem would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely Satisfied
Family had plenty of room. No waiting for bathroom with 4 of them. Air worked well. Close to Summerland & Carpinteria. Nice little patio. Plenty of blankets & pillows. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Thiloma P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient
The four bathrooms were very good to have. Recommend better maintenance of home - specially kitchen (did not show like a newer home). Overall good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Neatly Kept Home
A wonderful, fully equipped house, that makes six guests feel at home. The house has a new feel to it and isn't far from downtown Carpinteria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Barbara trip
The accommodations were perfect for us. Four adults and two children. We were very comfortable. The owners are very nice and responsive. Loved the area we were in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
College graduation family gathering
Family gathering for college graduation. House was very spacious, clean and well stocked. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay
This house was perfect for our family of six. There were four bedrooms each with its own bathroom. The community space was plenty big for not only us but our two dogs. Although it was close to the freeway we did not hear the traffic. Getting on and off the freeway to head to Santa Barbara was very easy. We also went to a dog beach about two miles away that had a convenient dog bathing facility. If you are looking for something in or near SB this place works great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Needed
The space was exactly as expected and was perfect the perfect size and space for our group. Plus, this allowed us all to stay together (we all live in different states) affordably instead of renting separate hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Niece’s Wedding
The house was perfect! We each had our own bedroom with private bathroom. We had dinners in the dining room where we could talk and laugh together. It was a quick drive to the wedding venue in Santa Barbara. The owners were so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Gail was a great guest, communicated well and respectful of our place

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family home!
Perfect family home, plenty of space for gathering and the 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms gave everyone privacy. Would book it again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding gathering
Soooo easy, first time I’ve ever done a VRBO rental….the house was lovely and the amenities were more than adequate. The garage door opener we were unable to locate but the upstairs neighbor helped us with that…. We shall be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We did a mom and daughter trip for my daughter's 11th birthday, this place met all our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and price.
Stayed here for my daughter’s basketball tournament. Nice big house with all the amenities. Nice backyard to hang out. Easy to get on and off the freeway. Had a small issue and the owners and they were quickly responsive. Price was equal to staying at a decent hotel in the area. This was much more preferable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend in a lovely home
Home is very comfortable. Easy access to major highway. Each of the four bedrooms has its own bathroom! Like the floor plan as it is open and has a lot of nature light. Good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Great location, although it is on a busy street and backs to the freeway so there is road noise. We really appreciated that each bedroom has it's own bathroom which made it great for all of us getting ready for a big family wedding
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jessie B., New York

Great space and location
Really spacious house with all the needed amenities in a great location (just a few minutes from Santa Barbara and Montecito). It was nice having a bathroom for every room! The cleaning felt a little rushed and we saw a lot of ants in the master bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We visited for a family wedding and had a great time. Very spacious and as described. We really appreciated the portable air conditioner for the heat wave. Plan to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Everyting was excellent...inside the home! Traffic patterns and noise are a minus due to heavy HWY construction outside but inside the home is well worth the stay for the extra space and the locations has easy access to the beach. I would stay again. Thank you, Leo and Jade!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shelby & Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
3 older couples comprised our group 3 main bdrms are on upper floor so be ready for stairs Another futon bdrm off foyer Bathrooms very good Nice patio Comfy LR Large DR table “Cubed” ice dispensed more like crushed But there were also 2 cube trays in freezer Comp btl of wine awaited us Floors could be cleaned better ViaReal is a busy somewhat noisy artery CA101 freeway just behind the back yard—audible not visible Thank you, Leo, for the hospitable environment:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

efim s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only complaint was the traffic noise at night.
The only complaint was the traffic noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amy R., Palm Springs Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy home
Easy rental, fully stocked, comfy beds, only downside is traffic in front and Hwy 101 in the back. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Super location for Santa Barbara area activities!
It was a great place especially for families. We were two grandparents in our 70’s, two parents in their 40’s, & 4 grandchildren from 12 to 15. We especially enjoyed having two master suites, and 4 bathrooms 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great place to stay. Would love to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Aaron and his family were great guests !

10/10 Excellent

Minerva R., Phoenix AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing.
The place is nice and comfortable, close to places that we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood, although the road is a bit busy, didn't have a problem get in and out of the driveway. Beaches are so close to the beach, kids really enjoy it. We had a great time, had everything we needed. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
The house was great! Very convenient to UCSB for graduation. The only complaint was the traffic noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
The four of us enjoyed our stay. Loved that we could each have our own sleeping space and bathroom. Beach close by, nice local places to eat, and easy to get to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
We are glad it worked out . You are always welcome. Thanks, Tia

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grad Weekend Celebration
We were a party of 8 there to celebrate the graduation of our daughter, from Westmont College. House was very clean and organized. Great location and lots of room to hang out as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home
Lovely property for our big family gathering in town. Close to everything. Was right next to a major road which caused some noise but only noticed when sitting outside. Otherwise really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem in Carp
What a great place! Roomy, extremely well appointed. Great great location. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2022
Great guest, seemed to enjoy accommodations and communicated well

10/10 Excellent

aggie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family gathering
Their house was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Clean very nice home. Friendly and helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value - sunny and pleasant
Leo and Tia were quick to respond to my questions. I had mentioned a broken toaster and they replaced it within 1 day. We had a pleasant stay- there were 7 of us. The property is very close to Rt 101 which was OK because of a sound barrier. The house is on a moderately busy road so one must be a little cautious pulling out if you didn't back in. In the bedroom downstairs there is a futon which we had a little difficulty with- it is not as large as a Queen and the other problem is the back cushion is a little lower than the seat. Both must be put together to form the bed and was not the same height. But we put a blanket under what was the back cushion and we got to the same height. We then put the fitted sheet on which held the 2 cushions together. We used the back patio which was sunny and pleasant. The tenants that live above the garage were no problem at all- they weren't noisy and we barely saw them. We stayed 4 days and had an enjoyable experience. I only mentioned the traffic noise because some may prefer a quieter location but it really didn't bother any of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This was a great location. It’s close to restaurants and the beach. The house had everything we needed and communication with the owners was easy. My only note is there is a slight ant problem throughout the entire house. It’s nothing crazy, but it is noticeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home has everything!
We literally felt like we were at home. The house had everything we could need to prepare nice meals each day, enjoy relaxing mornings outside for coffee, and peaceful evenings on the porch. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Get-a-Way
The adults and kids loved the property and were sad to leave. It had all the comforts if home and more. The location is great since it conveniently located between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria with our choice of Carpinteria as our go-to place. Leo, the owner, was so helpful with some of the questions we had. The watercolors on the walls by Tia were amazing and beautiful. Thanks for everything. My son's 40th was outstanding even with a cast on his leg.