We had a great stay! The unit was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked for making meals, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and the apartment was nicely decorated. We loved the location near the beach and salt marsh too. We would definitely recommend and hope to visit again!
Very clean, comfortable and well stocked apartment. Pet friendly with a gorgeous beach a block away. Newly renovated, excellent communication with hosts. I do recommend and would stay here again.
The apartment was perfectly set up and very convenient for our stay. We had everything we needed and it was so clean. We loved being able to walk everywhere. The hosts we very attentive to our needs
We absolutely loved our stay. The property is really well located, we could walk everywhere. Everything was clean and in order. Can't wait to return.and our hosts were perfect.
This condo was absolutely perfect! The whole place was very clean, well stocked, the beds were very comfortable and it was so close to the beach!!! I would highly recommend this place, and we would love to stay again!!!
Love staying in this apartment with its close proximity to the beach and a fabulous view of the mountains from the outdoor garden. The accommodations are super nice with everything you could possibly need. The property is well maintained. I especially enjoyed the garden for morning coffee!!! You will never be disappointed with this choice!!
Loved it very much! Perfect location for walking to the beach and places to eat. The apt had everything we could need such as beach chairs, towels, and all the kitchen equipment. The use of the washer and dryers were a bonus. Comfy and just enough room for a family of four. Highly recommend 10/10
My family had a great stay at Elenaâs place. The apartment was clean and well appointed. Elena was so responsive and kind before, during and even after our stay. We loved hanging out in the courtyard. The location cannot be beat! Weâll definitely return.
Love love loved our apartment in Carpenteria! Tropical shores is amazing and beautiful. Perfect location especially if youâre bringing pets, a few steps from dog beach and really clean and nice. The only thing I would change is a more comfortable bed.
Iicemaker does not work
Could have extra blankets
Luggage should have been in bedroom.
Over all good.
We left the house very clean.
It was a nice short visit.
Thanks
We really appreciated the nicely appointed apartment and were pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen supplied with coffee, sugar, salt/pepper, saran wrap, foil and ziplock baggies. Although we didnât cook because of the brevity of our trip, these supplies would have made cooking and clean up easier.
We were also happy with the size if the apartment and that it allowed our small dogs to stay.
Great hosts!
Ewe were looking for a place close to family and events in the area. We also had a small dog to accommodate. Parking and accessible unit for elderly parents was perfect. Of course we realize the off season for the beach is a little different than summer use. The unit was so clean and all use was clearly explained. Much nicer than a hotel for the three nights we stayed. Thank you.
Great location, clean, wonderfully decorated. Host was awesome. So nice to have a place dedicated to families who want to stay a few days or a week and not have to stay in a hotel. So much of Carpenteria in past years was for families wanting a week at the beach. Those places have since been converted to condos and are owner occupied or leased monthly. Not Tropic Shores. The family has a goal of providing weekly rentals to families, like it used to be. And they provide it in a fantastic way. You are literally less than a two minute walk to the waves. Wonderful place.
In 2021, we stopped in Carpinteria rather serendipitously on a return trip from Seattle. We loved the place, but only had a half-day and one night. Still, we liked it enough that we booked for 10 days this year and had the best time. The condo was well stocked and had plenty of space for the two of us (we both work part-time from home). We thought the beds were comfortable and we always appreciate fun artwork. The setting was wonderful, too. The courtyard made it feel different than a motel and provided easy access to the parking, washer/dryer and trash. Effortless. The shrubs are a nice touch and our dog agreed after checking every one of them. The two units next to us were rented by a group of 8 or 9 vacationers who were having a lot of fun. But⊠their noise was not bad at all. And, what we heard was âhappy noiseâ. Not yelling or screaming but just fun laughter. I donât get tired of that. Thatâs the condoâŠ
The town of Carpinteria is just too good. It is a 60s beach town that in some ways doesnât know itâs a half a century later. It has been updated with modern grocery stores, a beach boardwalk and EV charging options, but itâs STILL 60s in other ways, i.e., the hamburger place just a few blocks away â The Spot. In Carpinteria, you can walk forever or drive somewhere in five minutes. We will return!
We really enjoyed this property. Excellent location for beach access, and the beach is terrific. Extremely clean and contemporary, comfortable apartment; beautiful building landscaping was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Carpenteria is a wonderfully laid-back small town easily accessible to more action if that's your thing. Owner was very helpful and made the stay super-easy. We loved it and can't wait to go back.
NOT dog friendly. Instantly discriminated against because of our dog. Heard little dogs barking all night. Walls paper thin. Was there on a business trip that didnât end up going through, had to cancel and they got to just pocket 7k ..no offer of credits or anything. Very poor customer service. They state back parking for overflow but there are 5 parking spots which is not noted and itâs so narrow, we scratched the bumper of our truck trying to get out. Itâs ridiculous, you canât even park near your unit due to over crowding. They have noted if your WiFi goes out to just use the neighbors. Never heard anything like that before. Beds are hard as a rock and the two other beds are too small for a grown man, which is not stated in the description. We were instantly approached upon arrival because of our dog even though they were aware we were bringing him. The property manager is a nasty woman and very hateful. They pretty much told us other peopleâs kids could run in our unit or others animals if we left our door open, even though all dogs are supposed to be on leash. There is an on leash dog friendly beach near but they have a note in the unit stating you can take them off leash just watch out for the police, which I thought was negligent. Highly do NOT recommend this place unless you are a single adult and plan on never being there.
The condo was just perfect. Itâs in an ideal location, extremely clean and having the extra goodies in the refrigerator was a wonderful surprise. We will definitely stay there again when visiting our family who lives in Carpinteria.
Carpinteria has been our family's favorite vacation destination since I was a small child in the 1950's. After several years of camping at Carpinteria State Campgrounds, our parents decided to build Tropic Shores Apartments and make this our second home. A few years ago, our parents both passed, away after a full and long life, leaving Tropic Shores to the four brothers, Tom, Richard, Mike, and Jeff. Since we all feel a very special connection to Carpinteria, we decided to remodel the building from ground up, and keep it in the family for our children to enjoy.
Tropic Shores is a small building of 16 units, all located with a center courtyard of lush landscaping...some of which were planted by our father over 50 year ago. The building is very quiet and your are sure to find it easy to relax and re-energize. While we're not right on the beach, we are located so close that you can hear the waves crashing at night. 200 steps and you're on the sand. Directly across the street is the Carpinteria Salt Marsh, which is basically a bird sanctuary. You may enjoy quiet walks through the Salt Marsh watching for birds or other animals while watching the sun rise or set.
Carpinteria is one of the las remaining small beach towns found during the mid 1900's, essentially unchanged over the last 5 or 6 decades. It's a town where you may feel safe allowing your children to walk or bicycle through town on their own. Named "The World's Safest Beach" because of the protection of the Channel Islands, the surf rarely gets very large...but still large enough to enjoy the waves. When you're ready for something more exciting, there are dozens of wineries, golf courses, movie theaters, and restaurants in nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura.