I was very impressed this place is adorable And dog…read morefriendly clean Above beyond Even have breakfast I recommend

We were trying to book rooms for a very large group, and the whole experience over the phone was…read moreextremely frustrating. The person we spoke with kept putting us on hold, was difficult to communicate with, and made the booking process way more complicated than it needed to be. The whole time, his behavior just felt strange and shady. After we finally thought we had everything figured out and were going to pay around $1,500 for our rooms, he asked for our credit card number. We were already suspicious about whether there would be additional charges, so we directly asked him, "Are you going to charge us another $600 when we get there?" He said yes. We were obviously shocked and asked why we would be charged another $600 after already paying around $1,500 for the rooms. He went silent for a while and then quietly said, "yes." At that point, we were absolutely not comfortable giving him our credit card information. The entire interaction was extremely strange and made us feel like we couldn't trust the booking process. We decided not to book. I would be very careful and make sure you get a clear explanation of every charge before giving this place your payment information. Based on our experience, we would not recommend it because it is SHADY!

Allison at the front desk is the sweetest and most professional young lady I've met. She made sure…read moreI was satisfied and felt taken care of. This girl deserves a raise with the way she treats everyone and makes you feel important. I travel a lot and she stands out apart from every hospitality worker I've met!

I stayed at the BW Carp for one night while on one of my roadtrips down to SoCal, and I enjoyed my…read morestay. I chose it mainly because they are dog friendly, as well as the location which is 1/2 mile to downtown Carp/beach area. Parking was aplenty, check in was smooth, room was comfy. I had an exterior facing room vs a garden courtyard, but honestly the noise wasn't that bad and I felt very peaceful in my room. There's a restaurant in the hotel, although I didn't order food, I did order a Shirley Temple (so nostalgic!), which was made w real cherry juice...so good! The bartender/waitress was very friendly, as were all the employees I interacted with on my stay. Everything was clean and comfy. Would stay here again!

One of the best kept secrets in Carpinteria!!! This little gem was built in 1876 and still has all…read moreof the charm of an old house with a newly update. It is located on the Main Street in Carp and is about 200 yards from the beach. Instead of a hotel we all of the comforts of home. If has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Fully stocked kitchen without the food of course. That would be across the street at Smart n Final. It has a TV if you can't find enough to do around town. There is a rocking stereo system as well. It comes with a couple of beach cruisers and has a great out door shower to wash the beach off. On the side of the house there is a great outdoor area to sit and enjoy fire pit This town is a great place to bring the family. It has 3 awesome micro breweries and a hand full of great Restaurants. If you want to go to Santa Barbara, or anywhere north or south, Amtrak has a stop about 100 yards from the house. This is our favorite place to visit throughout the year!!!!

My husband and I stayed a couple weeks at Providence Beach House in early spring and found the…read moreaccomodations upscale comfort, the location central to everything we wanted and easily accessible, and the setting perfect to host friends and family who trickled in and out thoughout our stay. Highlights included beach walks and coastal trail hikes just blocks away, mid-morning coffee stops a short walk to Crushcakes or Lucky Llama, sunset beach bike rides, and scootering around town with the grandsons before taking the AmTrak a ten minute ride to Santa Barbara to scooter around on Stearn's Wharf. Beds were super comfortable, the home was super clean, the gathering places inside and out were super cozy with a lovely fireplace and fire-pit for cool evenings. Will be back again! Thank you so much!

I recently stayed here in memory of my sweet fur baby, Walter (my orange cat) who passed away a…read moreyear ago to honor him. I waited for a while at check in before being "greeted" by a homely blonde, tight lipped woman with glasses, slightly resembling Angela from "the office" who was very short with me, and seemed to be in a terrible mood and taking it out on a customer. I wasn't going to let her get to me so I avoided her my entire weekend there. Life is too short to argue with people who are seemingly miserable. I did however, have a very wonderful dinner at the restaurant downstairs even though I had no reservations they sat me and the food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Although I will say, they do seem to be understaffed and overworked. Luckily the rest of my visit was nice. Room was pretty clean and pool was nice and not too crowded. Would be willing to give her another chance if somebody else, would greet you with a smile at the front and that's all I have to say!

Came here for my anniversary with my partner. Didn't really know what to expect, but what a…read morepleasant surprise. This place is a gem. Confused why the rating is so low. If you want something next to the beach and peaceful, this is the place! The rooms are just fine. Clean and all you really need for a place to rest. Staff at the hotel and restaurant are lovely. The view and lounge chairs over looking the ocean makes this stay 10000% worth it. The restaurant is cute as well. The food is decent and truly nothing beats watching the moon rise over the mountains and ocean while you dine. If you want a fancy beach hotel, go stay at the ritz. This inn is cute, quaint and cozy. Can't wait to come back!

Newly rebranded as VAGABOND INN!…read more I'll keep this review simple... Pros * late check-in was clutch * easy to navigate * parking lot is safe, lots of spaces * budget friendly * if you don't want housekeeping, you can ask for your room to not be serviced (make sure to specify for just the day or your whole stay!) * * front desk ladies were helpful and nice * 15 to 20 min away from downtown SB * super close to Brass Bird Cafe... our new fav spot. Cons * dated, motel 6 interior/exterior * you get what you pay for... we wanted something on the cheaper end so that we can spend more $ elsewhere for activities and seeing SB * door key would not work sometimes so you'll have to walk to the front desk to get it reactivate * ac had a weird odor but probably from the humidity outdoors Tips (a little extra, but it kept us at ease) * bring your own pillows/cases * bring your own paper towels, towels, shampoo, body wash * bring your own hair dryer (they don't have one in the room) * bring something for safety (in case) *we've stayed in third world countries so staying at a rebranded Motel 6 is the least of our worries* Overall, a simple and budget friendly stay.

Aweful AND WON'T be back !!! We were told to book on Expedia, I did that successfully, but…read morecouldn't request a (much needed) handicap room !!! Called the Vagabond office ~it took me 2 days for them to pick up- & the office person said we needed to call the day before our trip and see if they have one !!??? Really -- so we are to plan a trip; vacay time off, hold mail & papers & pack, AND THEN find out if we can get an ADA room??!! Ridiculous & rude...and speaking of rude, the female office clerk was awful... and it took many times just for her to answer the phone (A person can book directly through Vagabond, but it cost $17 more). We have loved this hotel for many years (at least 13), as a Motel 6 ~ we WERE always treated kindly and with respect, not anymore as a Vagabond. BE WARNED EVERYBODY!!!

This place was the perfect get away from the city. My husband, dog and I truly enjoyed our stay…read morehere. The other guests were very low-key and very respectful. The accomodations there were absolutely gorgeous. I actually can't wait for a reason to go back again soon. DETAILS... This was the perfect place a get-away weekend with my husband. The garden and suites are all beautifully arranged on the property, the garden had a beautiful layout, the pool and jacuzzi were amazing (seriously amazing), and our dog had just as much fun as we did. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The suite was clean, the TV had an HDMI cable that we were able to hook our computer up to to watch Netflix, the bed was very comfy and clean, and bathroom was very clean, and the overall space was exactly what we were looking for. There are enough parking spots for all of the guests, and all of the guests were very low-key and pleasant to be around. Although all of the suites were rented out we actually barely ran into everyone and it felt as if we had the entire area to ourselves. I think one of the biggest perks on top of all these amenities is that our dog was allowed to enjoy the place just as much as we were. We are looking forward to another reason to take a trip up to Santa Barbara/Montecito area so we can stay here again! I would definitely recommend this place.

Carla is such a nice and caring hostess! Piper and I are anxious to come stay soon!read more

We came here last minute for the 4th of July weekend. It cost us approximately $1,100 for a king…read morebed studio. It's a quaint little hotel, with a friendly front desk. And the landscaping was beautiful. My husband had Uber home and forgotten his keys. Even though the front desk was closed, they immediately came back and helped him enter the room, on the 4th!

Summerland Room #5…read more Pro: -ample parking -Room size is decent compared to other hotels. It as fireplace and an AC system window unit. (It is pretty loud though. Had to turn it on in short bursts because of how loud it was.) -Mini fridge gets drinks nice and cold (very rare these days) Pillows are VERY soft but hold their shape Cons: -Right next to the freeway. I wish I had listened to other reviews and stayed somewhere else. It was loud the entire time but the hotel did provide complimentary ear plugs. And there is a train that comes by that is even louder. -Paid for an Oceanfront View but in the pictures you'll see that from the patio, those hedges are too high for an unobstructed view of the ocean so try to get a balcony room for a better view. -No WIFI -Rooms could use a refresh. They are a bit dated. *I would probably give this hotel a rating closer to 3.5 but the husband and I were the only guests this day so it was nice of the staff to still put out the complimentary wine and snacks for us. Also the next morning the chef pretty much just made breakfast for us and it was tasty.

THE FRONT DESK HUNG UP ON ME!!!…read more Unfortunate Experience! I come to Carpinteria several times a year as a local from Simi Valley, but my recent stay at Casa Del Sol was disappointing. I prepaid $376.99 via Expedia, which included a $30 property fee. After checking out, I saw an extra $35 charge on my card. When I called the front desk at around 4 PM on my day of checkout, to clarify why my bill was $411.50 she informed me that an extra $17 a night was charged for property fees. I explained that Expedia had already collected a $30 property fee ($15/night), meaning I was being double-charged. She told me it was "my problem" and an issue they deal with all the time with Expedia, then hung up on me. Beyond the billing issue, the property has zero staff on-site until the 3:00 PM check-in time, so no early assistance or check-in is available. The room was quite small, the floors left our feet dirty, and the free breakfast was not something we could eat. Disappointing service all around, and I won't be returning. Even though California is huge, many of us locals travel it often. These tourist towns forget that locals support them! I come to Carpinteria all the time. This is no way to treat anyone, local or visitor, and hanging up on a customer is completely unacceptable.

Upon arrival which we only spent about 30 minutes in while rushing to get ready for dinner with our…read morefriends. We got back to our space around 1 am and started to get unready and started noticing all of these little details with didn't notice before. We left at 2 am and drove to another hotel. I called this morning and the women on the phone was extremely rude and hung up on me. She told me I should have said something when I noticed so the front desk could move our rooms. At 1am? I also feel like I shouldn't have to inspect a room when I arrive at any sort of property! I should trust that things are clean and orderly'. I'm extremely disappointed. It's unfortunate to see other people have had similar experiences. This place should not be open to the public.

5 stars for a 5 facet property. -Safe and Secure…read more -Clean -Courteous and Welcoming -Comfort - Well Managed

If you do decide to stay here don't leave a "cash" deposit. I did and they decided that since there…read morewas a cig butt in the trash can that we were smoking in our room. Total lies! Just an excuse to keep my cash. The manager/owner was rude and condescending. I am now banned from renting there again.

Simply the best. Lucy at the pool was so helpful and pleasant. Cottage was spotless and…read moreextremely comfortable. Food was excellent. Will definitely return!

Afternoon tea at San Ysidro Ranch felt like stepping into a fairytale…read more Getting there was a little confusing because it wasn't immediately clear where we were supposed to go. We were eventually directed to pull up to the complementary valet circle, as there weren't any other parking options. Fortunately, the property is so beautiful in every direction that I didn't even mind getting lost. We visited over Labor Day weekend and had a 3:00 p.m. reservation, with the last available seating at 3:30. Surprisingly, only three other tables were occupied. We originally chose to sit outside but moved indoors once it started drizzling, making us the only guests dining inside. Our window-side table gave us an enchanting view of hummingbirds and dragonflies appearing among the nearby branches. Afternoon tea is $120 per person for outside visitors. All dining is included for guests staying overnight at the ranch, which may explain why the tea service was so quiet. The Earl Grey and white jasmine teas were both good, but not exceptional. However, the majority of pastries were exceptional, which lent to justify the price. Unfortunately, with the door to the Stonehouse remaining open, two flies circled our table for nearly the entire service, which became a persistent irritation and noticeably diminished an otherwise peaceful experience. This prompted a less than 5 star rating. We almost finished everything, but each left with a full stomach and to-go box containing three or four pastries. My favorite part was walking around the grounds after tea. The landscaping is absolutely breathtaking, especially the rose garden. Everything had a secluded, romantic, magical quality. It wasn't crowded and was a perfect setting for photos, which ultimately helped make the price feel worthwhile. Would I pay $120 to repeat the experience? Probably not, especially with the annoying flies. But as a one-time experience with delicious pastries, a private dining experience with excellent service, and opportunity to explore one of the most gorgeous properties I've visited, I would recommend the visit.