Pros: Our unit was clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower pressure was great, and the kitchenette had a Keurig with lots of coffee choices. Cons: Location of the unit (in the back of the building, off the parking area, next to what looked like a maintenance room, away from the nice-looking apartments overlooking a green courtyard in the main part of the building); low ceiling; no natural light; a tiny, dark patio walled off from the parking area with a view of the ladder and pipes propped up in the next unit over; very thin walls and ceiling, so you hear babies crying and other guests stomping around above you. My main issue: The price was not commensurate with what we received. I don’t mind paying when there are amenities such as a lovely view, or a Jacuzzi, or even a bathtub. Or paying to stay in a place that doesn’t have a lot of frills, but feels warm and welcoming. Tropic Shores says they offer “luxury apartments.” Maybe they do. Maybe those were the apartments we passed by when we walked through the courtyard and out to the parking area to reach our unit. Maybe the “modern studio” we stayed in is in a different rental category. I don’t know. All I know is, our unit felt like an afterthought—something tacked on to what could very well be a nice collection of garden apartments. I would never return, and I will never book anything through VRBO again.

Do you want to have your vacation start with a crying baby next door? How about an unwanted bugs, specifically silverfish, in your "kitchen"? How about scummy glassware and greasy dishes? How about having to take short showers because the hot water runs out? Then this is the place for you. It is close to the beach - it's only saving grace. But beware of hidden charges and lack of cooperation from the managment.

What a beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed.

Very clean and comfortable. Great location!

Great location and accommodations.

Enjoyed the property and the town very much.

Such a perfect spot

Great location 100 yards from the beach the place is a beautiful and modern space w gorgeous bathroom

Exceptional apartment, comfortable, clean, spacious. Very nice host as well. One block from the beach and the Salt Marsh is directly across the street. Carpinteria is lovely and its just a three block walk to the main street and all the restaurants and bars and shops. Great fun.

Exceptional apartment, comfortable, clean, spacious. Very nice host as well. One block from the beach and the Salt Marsh is directly across the street. Carpinteria is lovely and its just a three block walk to the main street and all the restaurants and bars and shops. Great fun.

We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in and saw how nice the rental was. It was very clean, close to the water, and downtown. We felt very welcome and will definitely stay at this property again. Thank you for all that you did to make our stay such a nice one. ❤️

Excellent location. Great studio. Clean quiet property. Just perfect for weekends

Excellent location. Great studio. Clean quiet property. Just perfect for weekends

Location is fabulous. Very clean. The bed is very very comfortable.

Clean and well kept property

Clean and well kept property

Comfortable bed! Apt convenient location to beach and town.

Comfortable bed! Apt convenient location to beach and town.

This is a wonderful place for a couple. We had 2 dogs and it was perfect since they had a small patio to use. Elena and Mike are terrific hosts. The property location is perfect to get to the beach. The property is very well maintained.

This is a wonderful place for a couple. We had 2 dogs and it was perfect since they had a small patio to use. Elena and Mike are terrific hosts. The property location is perfect to get to the beach. The property is very well maintained.

This ground-floor studio was the perfect size for my wife and I, with all the amenities we needed. We loved the location, just steps from the beach, with a peaceful marsh across the street, and lots of good restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Carpenteria is such a nice town, and conveniently located for day trips to Santa Barbara, Ventura (channel islands boat tours), Solvang, Ojai, and of course L.A. We would definitely stay here again.

This ground-floor studio was the perfect size for my wife and I, with all the amenities we needed. We loved the location, just steps from the beach, with a peaceful marsh across the street, and lots of good restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Carpenteria is such a nice town, and conveniently located for day trips to Santa Barbara, Ventura (channel islands boat tours), Solvang, Ojai, and of course L.A. We would definitely stay here again.

Our stay was so nice. Amenities were the best I have seen in a property rental and the location was ideal. Close to beach and easy walking distance to town for fine or casual dining. Quiet neighborhood and property and Mike and Elena were very responsive. Laundry on premises as well. We would stay again for sure!

Our stay was so nice. Amenities were the best I have seen in a property rental and the location was ideal. Close to beach and easy walking distance to town for fine or casual dining. Quiet neighborhood and property and Mike and Elena were very responsive. Laundry on premises as well. We would stay again for sure!

The location can’t be beat, especially if you have a dog that likes the beach. The unit has a private patio, a ceiling fan and heater. I get really hot but with the patio door open and fan on it was just right. The refrigerator has a freezer side too - not usually available in studios. For the beach, there are 2 beach chairs, an umbrella and beach towels. They even supply tar wipes to get that stubborn stuff off your feet (or dog).