Located in Toro Canyon, this attractive house for $428 per night is a great option for your next trip. Welcome to Sea Breeze Cottage in Carpinteria, CA home of the world’s safest beach and Hermes the brown pelican. This cheerful home is nestled in the foothills of the Carpinteria Valley and surrounded by gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands and Los Padres National Forest. Sea Breeze Cottage features an ocean vibe with lots of natural light, bamboo and tile flooring, open beamed ceilings and lots of seaside details. This 1,400 sq. ft. haven is shear adorableness with its sea life covered walls, themed rooms and aquatic color scheme. Enjoy three bedrooms with accommodations for six guests, all linens included. There are two full bathrooms, a living room, kitchen/dining area, a large game room and a private fenced in patio. This little beauty encourages you to relax, play a game, soak in the hot tub, eat alfresco, and enjoy each other’s company. Complimentary off-street parking, in this quiet secluded neighborhood, is also provided. Whether you’re looking to play at the beach, go kayaking, surfing, see dolphins and whales, uncover some wildlife at the tide pools, hike or just relax, you’ve come to the right place. This happy house makes a great home base. Patio/Courtyard Upon arrival, you’ll enter your own private courtyard and patio. There you’ll find a large lounging area. It’s the perfect place to sit and listen to the sounds of the fountain, frogs and crickets while you enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Surrounding the patio are lush plantings, numerous fish sculptures, café lights and solar lanterns to help set the perfect mood for outdoor gatherings and dining. Speaking of dining, enjoy a full size dining table, a gas BBQ with all the tools you’ll need to grill up a gourmet meal. While the food cooks, play a game of corn hole or ping pong and later, take a soak in your own private hot tub while you watch the stars appear. - Upholstered sofa, chairs & coffee table - Dining table w/ seating for 6 - 4 person hot tub w/ towels - Outdoor ping pong table - Gas BBQ, propane & utensils provided - Corn hole set - Small water fountain - Café lights & solar lanterns - Storage benches full of beach supplies Living Room Inside this ‘over the top’ cottage, lays a bright and cheerful living room perfect for a family movie or game night. A smart TV, DVD player with over 150 DVDs, and an Alexa enabled speaker furnish lots of entertainment opportunities. This room is where our mascot, Hermes, the brown pelican, resides on the wall behind the couch. He will watch over you and your guests while you enjoy this living space. - Leather couch & love seat - Upholstered chair & foot stool - Coffee & end tables - Smart TV w/ Netflix... - DVD Player w/ over 150 Movies - Alexa Enabled Speaker - Bay Window - Portable fan Kitchen/Dining Area Adjoining the living room is the dining area and kitchen. Everything you need to cook up memorable meals resides in this space. So whether it’s plating up take out, a summer BBQ or orchestrating a holiday meal this kitchen has everything you need to make it easy and enjoyable. - Dining Table with seating for six & a highchair if needed - Ceiling fan - Bay window - Refrigerator/freezer, - 4 burner range/oven - Stainless steel dishwasher w/ detergent - Microwave - Toaster oven - Coffee maker w/ filters - Blender - Hand mixer - Crockpot - Sharp knives - Baking sheets, pans & cookware - Plenty of dishes, flatware, glasses, mugs, wine glasses & opener, serving bowls, platters, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, cutting boards, measuring spoons & cups… - Also provided are an initial supply of the basic needs like hand, dish & dishwasher soap, paper towels & napkins, cleaning supplies, trash bags, plastic wrap, foil, regular & decaf coffee, assorted teas, paper filters, sugar, creamer, some spices & pantry items. When the day comes to a close, you’ll have your pick of three comfortable bedrooms: The Sea Turtle Bedroom First, it’s the Sea Turtle room featuring a queen-size bed with an Orange, green and brown color scheme. You’ll be surrounded by images of these friendly marine creatures while you snooze the night away. Outside the windows enjoy views of California native oaks. In you just can’t escape work a small work space is provided. This room is sure to provide a restful sleep filled with sweet terrapin dreams. - Queen size Sealy Posturepedic mattress w/ gel foam topper, all linens provided - Night table - Desk & office chair - Bedside & wall lamps - Alarm clock - Portable fan - Cellphone charger - Surge protector - Closet w/ hangers & shelving The Seahorse Bedroom Your next slumber option would be the Seahorse room. Legend has it that King Neptune preferred to ride on these majestic creatures. So, you’d be in good company if you select this room with its queen-size bed layered in browns and greens. - Queen size Sealy Posturepedic mattress w/ gel foam topper, all linens provided - Night tables - Bedside lamps - Alarm clock - Portable fan - Cellphone charger - Surge protector - Closet with hangers and shelving The Octopus Bedroom And last but not least, dream amongst the Kraken’s cousins in the Octopus room. The octopus is thought to be the most intelligent invertebrate animal. You’ll be smart too for picking this guestroom featuring a set of twin beds draped in red, white and blue. Unfurl your tentacles and relax while you enjoy dangling glow-in-the dark squid hanging from the ceiling and octopus murals on the walls. This room is a big hit with our younger guests. - Two Twin size Sealy Posturepedic mattresses w/ gel foam toppers, all linens provided - Night table - Wall lamps - Alarm clock - Ceiling fan - Cellphone charger - Surge protector - Small fold out clothing rack with hangers and shelving - Small Closet containing all the baby items & ironing board w/ iron & clothes steamer Game Room The Game room is surely a highlight and guaranteed to be to be the favorite feature of this cottage. It’s got a vintage surf vibe. But watch out for ‘pool sharks’ as you and your guests play on the eight foot Connelly pool table. Try your aim at darts or the two person arcade-style basketball game. A plethora of games, toys and puzzles for all ages line the shelves. Don’t forget the smart TV and Alexa enabled speaker to add excitement and music to the atmosphere. Fun and games are always a crowd pleaser and this room has it all. - 8 ft Connelly pool table - Dart Board & darts - Large arcade style electric basketball game - Smart TV - Alexa Enabled Speaker - Bay window - Ceiling fan - Games, Toys & puzzles: Poker set, Monopoly, Scrabble, Catan, Catan Junior, Limbo, Perfection, Family Charades, Candyland, Connect 4, Raccoon Tycoon, Uno, Kids Against Maturity, Beat That, a marble maze, ocean themed play mat with sea creatures, building blocks, ring toss, Hooky, Simon, Hula-hoops…. Bathroom #1 - Single sink & vanity - Toilet - Bathtub/shower combo - Towels - Initial supply of hand soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner - Toilet paper - Blow-dryer Bathroom #2 - Single sink & vanity - Toilet - Shower - Medicine cabinet w/ basic first aid supplies - Blow-dryer - Portable fan - Towels - Initial supply of hand soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner - Toilet paper Area Wildlife Our location is home to a good deal of wildlife. During the day, it’s not uncommon to see pairs of hawks and falcons flying overhead, woodpeckers in the trees, vultures riding thermals and numerous kinds of song birds. Occasionally, small groups of mule deer, a coyote, bear, raccoon, possum or skunk might wander by. At night, if you’re lucky a great horned or screech owl will float noiselessly above you as crickets and frogs sign you a serenade. At the beach, almost daily, you can spot schools of dolphins playing in the waves while brown pelicans and sand pipers hunt for food. Don’t forget the iconic seagulls who would love to share your lunch. The Carpinteria State Beach is home to tide pools best viewed when the tides are low. They are home to starfish, small crabs, anemones, mussels and the occasional baby octopus. This is only a sampling of the cool animals you’ll see if you’re lucky. Carpinteria The small quaint town of Carpinteria offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sporting a Mediterranean climate, we play host to good weather year round. Amongst its attributes you’ll find many fine restaurants in all price ranges, three locally owned breweries, an apiary, two candy stores, coffee shops, miles of uncrowded shore line, a farmers market, local museums, antique and souvenir shopping and sightseeing. A short drive away you can visit the cities of Ventura, Montecito and Santa Barbara to soak up some color, see a movie star or two and enjoy all they have to offer. After a full day return to Sea Breeze Cottage and relax. For the Very Little Ones: Travel crib/playpen w/ linens, highchair, stroller, dishes, cups & utensils, assortment of board books and toys Beach amenities: Rolling ice chest, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels & sand toys Laundry amenities: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, clothing steamer, laundry soap & dryer softener sheets What to bring: Food, beverages, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats … Things to leave at home: Cares & worries Parking: There are two clearly marked parking spaces on the driveway for a maximum of two cars. A security camera & motion detector lights overlook the driveway. This is the only camera in the vicinity of the cottage. There are no cameras pointed at the cottage or in the cottage. Smoking: There is NO SMOKING or VAPING of any kind on any part of the property either inside or outside! We also request NO open flames inside the house, i.e. candles, matches or lighters No Events or parties Pets: NO Pets are allowed The owners live on the property in a separate home. The only shared space is the driveway