Title: Mermaids Grotto on the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=7268&destination=Carpinteria%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=73375909&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Mermaids Grotto on the Beach ## Photo gallery for Mermaids Grotto on the Beach ![Exterior - Mermaids Grotto on the Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375909/130215b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mermaids Grotto on the Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375909/868e507c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Mermaids Grotto on the Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375909/3416dbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Mermaids Grotto on the Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375909/6ed94c98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mermaids Grotto on the Beach (Carpinteria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375909/925e493a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the epitome of California living at Mermaids Grotto, a cozy 2-bedroom beach condo in Carpinteria. Unwind on the oversized couch in the living room or spend your days relaxing on Carpinteria State Beach, which is directly outside your door. Enjoy BBQs and picnics with two gas grills and picnic tables available for use on the shared patio. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6966 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mermaids Grotto on the Beach Stay at Mermaids Grotto, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo directly on the beach, centrally-located to downtown Carpinteria. Mermaids Grotto is a beautifully updated condo, directly on the sand of Carpinteria State Beach. It is one of eight condos in the building and has beautiful mountain view’s. This small but incredible beach town has much to offer, but you’ll be tempted to just stay in and cozy up on the oversized couch and spend your days relaxing on the beach. Enjoy California living at its finest! THE SPACE: 1ST BEDROOM-This bedroom has a queen sized bed with a dresser and a ceiling fan to keep you cool 2ND BEDROOM-The second bedroom has two full sized beds with an attached bathroom. The bathroom has a travertine standing shower with glass doors, a toilet and a sink. The closet in the bedroom has games, beach toys, and corn hole. This room also has a door that leads to the side alley way. BATHROOMS-There are two bathrooms, one is attached to the second bedroom with the two beds. And the other is in the hallway next to the 1st bedroom. This bathroom has a travertine tub shower with glass door, a toilet and a sink. The bathrooms have Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash. LIVING ROOM-Cosy up in the living room on the oversized L shape couch. There is a TV with the ability to stream Netflix and other streaming services. There are local magazines for you as well. The kitchen table that seats up to 6 people is in the living room. THE KITCHEN-Cook up some delicious meals in this fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, BBQ tools, and all your basic kitchen needs. We have two coffee pots, a drip coffee \\and and Keurig for your coffee by the cup. Coffee pods are not provided but sometime there are left over pods available. The kitchen has a stainless less fridge, dishwasher and electric stove top and oven. LAUNDRY-There is laundry in the hall closet. Detergent is not always provided but if it’s there, feel free to help yourself. The iron is located in the closet as well. PARKING-You have two provided parking spots in the gated parking area. They are numbered #6\. Guests are asked to park on the street. PATIO-There is a shared patio with other units. There are two gas BBQs (they are hooked up to the building so no need to get propane) and picnic tables for you to use during your trip WIFI/ENTERTAINMENT-The home is set up with high speed wifi. The router is located under the living room TV. The TV is set up with cable and is able to stream shows and movies from Netflix and other steaming services BEACH GEAR-The house is located on the beach so we are happy to provide our guests with boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and towels for all your beach needs. We ask you do not leave any items on the beach and bring everything back on to the unit when you are not using. FAQ DO YOU ALLOW LUGGAGE DROP-OFF OR CAR PARKING FOR EARLY ARRIVALS OR LATE DEPARTURES? No, we cannot be responsible for your personal belongings or have our cleaning crew interrupted while preparing the house. HOW CLOSE IS THE BEACH? The home is located directly on the sand of Carpinteria State Beach. This unit does not have an ocean view but is just down the hall from the sand. CAN WE BRING PETS/ANIMALS? Sorry we do not allow pets in the home. Our HOA does not allow us to accept pets. The owner has severe allergies to animals so unfortunately we cannot accept any animals in the home. HOW FAR IS MERMAIDS GROTTO TO... Santa Barbara: 15 minutes Montecito: 8 min Ventura: 20 min \-Ojai: 35 minutes \-Solvang: 60 min Santa Ynez: 45 min Malibu: 60 minutes Downtown L.A.: 1.5-2 hours \-Santa Monica: 1.5 hours \-Disneyland: 2.5 hours \* Travel Times can vary depending on traffic\* DO YOU OFFER A CLEANING SERVICE? Yes, we can schedule additional cleaning services for longer stays, at an added cost. ••••• HOUSE RULES•••• 1\. NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND-This includes cigarettes, cigars, vape pens, cannabis, etc-Throughout the entire property — indoor & outdoor areas, garage, and patio\*Carpinteria is a non-smoking town and you can be ticketed. 2\. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS 3\. NO PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOTS without prior approval from Host. 4\. MAXIMUM 6 OVERNIGHT GUESTS-This includes 2+ years-old kids 6\. QUIET HOURS are 10 pm – 7 am Please be respectful of neighbors. 7\. Please don’t rearrange the furniture. If a violation is reported against any of the rules, or should we get any complaints from the HOA, guests: will be required to pay the fines may be asked to vacate the premises without refund for the remaining days of the scheduled stay. Guest access-The entire unit is available to you, so please make yourself at home. Only a couple of things that are off limits:-The locked hall closet ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycle parking - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Recycling - Unit size: 966 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31020000/31010600/31010574/372cc3b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Del Sol Carpinteria - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.0 Good 648 reviews CA $108 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=31010574&PinnedHotelID=31010574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Surfing/boogie boarding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100530000/100529600/100529565/685a7c07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 14100450 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Carpinteria, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. Montecito Village Shopping Center and Paseo Nuevo Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Carpinteria travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carpinteria.dx7268) [View more Condo rentals in Carpinteria](https://www.expedia.ca/Carpinteria-Condos.d7268-aaCondos.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%7C34.39479%2C-119.52650&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uTuJ9nypWihHyF4O3Sqmm9eiFsw=) Carpinteria, CA ### What's nearby - ![The "world's safest beach" at sunset 🐬](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 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![A view of the mountains from Carpinteria's salt marsh](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 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![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 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - ![Colony of Harbor seals (phoca vitulina richardsii) True seals without external ear lobes relaxing on the beach of Carpinteria, California (USA) in a protected wildlife sanctuary. Gulls and pelicans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323233/7ba9c8ac-3f32-4fbe-866b-31979045901b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary 6 min drive \- 3.3 km - Friends of the Library Used Bookstore 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Carpinteria Station 7 min walk - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Brass Bird 14 min walk - Starbucks 4 min drive - Carl's Jr. 15 min walk - Santa Barbara Hives 12 min walk - Rusty's Pizza Parlor 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mermaids Grotto on the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mermaids Grotto on the Beach ? ### What time is check-out at Mermaids Grotto on the Beach ? ### Where is Mermaids Grotto on the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mermaids Grotto on the 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irma M. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation spot! Great location. Fun for the whole family! ##### Irma M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric P. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay in Carp Place was very nice and the property is right on the beach. Neighborhood felt safe, gated assigned parking was nice, and was very close to everything in the town. Would stay again. ##### Eric P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Page M. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay We really enjoyed out stay, super easy, great parking, house was super clean. No beach views, but not necessary since it is right on the sand and spent all of our time on the beach! ##### Page M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The apartment was perfect for our family. Location is amazing right on the beach and you can walk to all the restaurants and shops, We would definitely stay here again. ##### Sharon C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra O. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot on the beach Clean and welcoming. Super easy process and the place was perfect for our family. No complaints! ##### Debra O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine L. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaids Grotto Great location, clean, neat and well maintained. Appreciate the extras available. Had a great time with the family. ##### Christine L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amity R. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the beach! We had a lovely time staying at this condo. The easy access to the beach made our beach outings effortless. Having dedicated parking was a huge relief. ##### Amity R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dane A. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the beach Nice clean property on the beach. Quiet. Easy to access. ##### Dane A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura R. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo in complex on beach but no view Great condo ri nicely furnished and equipped. Complex is right in beach. Only downside is that this u it is in back and does not face beach. Good parking in site. Ery clean. Beach chairs on site. ##### Laura R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa S. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week in Carp The location is perfect. Thankful for the A/C cause we had s few hot days. The carpeting could use a cleaning. ##### Teresa S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was well-maintained, comfortable and attractive. The beach was right down the stairs, so we could go back to condo and right back to the beach. The beach was really spacious compared to other areas of Carpinteria. We will definitely come back. ##### Leslie Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Escape Our family of four (including a one year old and three year old) stayed really comfortably between the two bedrooms. The living room / dinning area has a great amount of space to hangout in. We had more family staying in another unit and we mostly hung out in this unit for meals and movie time with that big comfy couch! ##### James S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debi M. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving tradition For years my family has spent Thanksgiving in Carp. This was our first time staying at this property. Perfect location. Two dedicated gated parking spots. Condo was immaculate. Kitchen extremely well stocked with just about anything you could need. This Condo does not have a beach view or any dedicated outdoor space that is private. For our group this was not a problem as the kids are 6 and 10 and could run back and forth as needed from the beach. The couch is little marshmallow- y. Also wish there had been a bigger bed in the primary bedroom along with bunks, it would have better served our family but overall just a really great place for some quality family time. Thank you so much. ##### Debi M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debi M. Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our second stay at Mermaids Grotto. Location is perfect for our needs and having two assigned parking spots is great. ##### Debi M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon D. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Love this property and location! Will stay again! ##### Brandon D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody R. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place for our group of 5! Amazing location just steps from the beach! Definitely recommend and would stay here again! ##### Jody R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle T. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach spot Had everything we could hope for, great location, and awesome place! Thank you! ##### Danielle T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie N. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Always a good time!! ##### Natalie N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Great location, clean, well furnished, A/C greatly appreciated, just have to walk down a dark hallway but once inside bright and many windows. Would stay again & highly recommend. ##### Lori M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riley W. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! We had a great time here. Perfect location for our needs. Hopefully we can come back soon. ##### Riley W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris E. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Stay Traveled to Santa Barbara for my son's soccer game and spent a short weekend here. Place was in a great spot right on the beach and walkable to many restaurants. Would definitely stay here again with the family. ##### Chris E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen B. Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbeatable Location Nice upper level condo on the beach with secure parking and within walking distance of downtown attractions. ##### Stephen B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine R. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and great location The house was very clean and looked just like the pictures. It’s in a quiet town that has plenty of exploring to do but is close enough to drive to Santa Barbara as well. Overall, had a great stay! ##### Jasmine R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place To Stay Location speaks for itself, unbeatable! The house has nice furnishings and an abundance of amenities. We will be back for sure. ##### Chris T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel B. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steps from the dreamy beach that is Carp Loved every bit of it. Wish I was there now. ##### Nigel B. 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