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The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape

Family-friendly stay near Carpinteria State Beach

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a bench, and a fire pit.
A narrow pathway leading to a building with a shower system and a surfboard leaning against the wall.
A wooden gate leading to a beach with a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of a coastal landscape.
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, a white fireplace, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Carpinteria, CA
  • Place, Rincon Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Carpinteria

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What's nearby

  • Rincon Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 21 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS
Permit No.: TRU24-0016

Stop right here, there is no need to look further! This is the place to spend your next vacation. The exclusive gated Rincon Beach Colony hosts this beachfront Paradise Retreats home that’s right on the sand, south of Santa Barbara, in a surfer’s paradise. Located at the end of the lane, the property has direct access to the world renowned Rincon Point, also called “The Queen of the Coast,” which is known for its world class surfing and annual competition.

The luxury escape is south facing offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Barbara coastline. The versatile and open floorplan features a floor to ceiling wall of glass to view the water from any part of the Kitchen, Dining, and Living Rooms. The Primary Suite offers an Ensuite Bathroom, Peloton, and access to the deck with a private hot tub, while the Guest Suite includes multiple sleeping areas. Living Room sliding doors open to an immense deck with built-in seating, manicured landscaping, outdoor shower, and a private gate to access the sand. Beach accessories, paddle board, and kayak are provided. Don’t miss your chance to experience staying in this coveted beach enclave.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Right on the beach!
- World-Class Surfing
- Exclusive Gated Neighborhood

FAQ's:
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: 2 - Living Room and Primary Suite
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip
- Bedroom/Bathroom Details: See "Rooms and Beds" tab above
- Parking Max: 3 Cars (Garage-0 / Driveway-3 / Street-Limited)
- # of King Size Beds: 2
- Air Conditioning (A/C): YES
- Party Rentals and Hosted Events: Prohibited

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- No smoking on property.
- Pet Policy: Call us! Pet Considered w/Additional Pet Allergen Cleaning Fee + $100/night/pet fee if pet approved. 
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

Please note: We require an eSigned short-term rental agreement before finalizing your reservation.

Pet Considered w/Additional Pet Allergen Cleaning Fee + $100/night/pet fee if pet approved.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,496 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape Carpinteria
The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Oxnard, CA (OXR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Rincon Beach Park and 3.3 mi (13-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape to downtown Carpinteria?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Carpinteria.

The Cove at Rincon - An Oceanfront Escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We never want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time staying here. The house was beautiful and clean. The view is amazing, we enjoyed watching dolphins and surfers right from the patio. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spot!

This cozy beach house is a perfect getaway! We have stayed there twice and loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property. clean, pretty, well stocked with everything you need, including kayaks, etc. Right on the beach. Private and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you for another wonderful escape!

We had a great stay. This property is one of our favorites. Looking forward to our next visit already!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another relaxing break at Rincon

We love this property and have visited quite a few times now. The property is super clean, well appointed, extremely comfortable, and pretty special in our opinion. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience!

Our favorite stay yet - an incredible property, on an iconic beach break - we stayed here during our wedding weekend & couldn't have had a better experience. We will most definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this house so much that...

we cooked at home every night of our week's stay. It was just a lovely, relaxing place to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joanna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

What a perfect vacation! This home has all you could want and more… so many opportunities to rest, play, create, connect and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This is a wonderful house for two adult couples to enjoy the beautiful views and great location right in front of the famous Rincon Point wave. Our group enjoyed the house and fireplace. We appreciated the pretty neighborhood and close drive to everything we wanted to do in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Retreat

We were pleasantly surprised at the beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean home. We enjoyed the fire pit and watching the surfers. It was a relaxing way to celebrate my husbands birthday with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Immaculate home with all the amenities/appliances/accessories you could ever need. So fun to play on the beach and watch the surfers all day. Close to the highway, but the waves drown out most of the noise. Heavenly property for our family (2 yr old and 3yr old). We would stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAT M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cove at Rincon

Fantastic property! Location, amenities, access to property management was wonderful! The thoughtfulness of the owners to/for any need, was met. The nights spent at the fire pit, BBQ-ing or in the hot tub will now be a great memory for us! We look forward to another vacation at this lovely home, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of heaven

This property was amazing. It was all of the description plus some. We had everything we needed with many fine extra touches. The coast is beautiful! We had a wonderful relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rincon Week

Beautiful home in a stunning location. For surfers, this must be bliss, but was amazing for us more casual beach goers too. House was super clean and very well decorated. Felt extremely welcoming and our whole family loved it. Traffic noise from the 101 is definitely apparent 24/7, but we’d stay there again despite that issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What dreams are made of...

Everything you need, and everything you didn't know you needed. Views, Firepit, Jacuzzi, Paddle Boards, Surf Boards, close to everything but also feels away from everything. Book it and you'll thank me later
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARY h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The magic of Rincon

This beautiful home had us smiling as we walked in the door. We have stayed at many a vacation rental but the Cove at Rincon is at the top of the list. Clean and updated ..Everything you need (and more). Perfect for 2 couples. The deck opens up your living space. Fire pit and jacuzzi and surfers out front. We can’t wait to return. Kudos to owners and rental staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

linda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

overview

layout, design, furnishing & making the most of a fantastic view is a "10". minor complaint - could not get the tv in mbr to work & tv system was a pain & should offer movie channels.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

what a great place!

We love pretty much everything about this place. It is in a gated community so you have that extra security. It is right on the beach (in fact it looks like the ocean might be coming in through the windows at high tide!). There is a good sized hot tub right on the back deck, and we enjoyed a fire out on the deck each evening. I turned on the Traeger pellet grill just to see how it worked as I have been thinking about getting one; it is very easy to use, but I did not get a change to actually cook anything on it. The kitchen is well stocked with pots ,pans, utensils, spices. The one thing that took me by surprise was that you cannot park your vehicle in the garage as it is used for the washer dryers and to store owners gear; that might have been mentioned in the listing and I missed it. Living in south Texas, you want to keep your vehicle in a garage if possible to get it out of the baking sun...really not an issue in south central CA. We will be staying there again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Stay

This property never disappoints! We had another terrific visit! The Cove at Rincon is truly an oceanfront escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The occasional traffic noise, especially at low tide, is the only downside to a gorgeous home in a beautiful location. Absolutely worth it, will be going back I hope!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic beach house, we'd love to visit again!

First impressions: The entire house was extremely clean and sanitized. Very well done interiors, appropriate for the home, and extremely comfortable for the guests. Excellent views, with a terrific deck/outdoor space perfect for relaxing and taking in the scene! Well stocked linens/towels for bed and bath. A clean, well equipped kitchen, (not much of a pantry). OVERALL: We loved this property and all it had to offer. The location is great for us, an hour drive from Los Angeles. The home is comfy and cozy, while being open and airy at the same time. We enjoyed the fireplace, the fire pit, the jacuzzi, and the deck/outdoor space the most. The interior was just as wonderful to hang out in. This is the type of place we could stay at for a month, we liked it so much. We hope to return as soon as our schedule permits. One thing to improve: The home surround sound system, I couldn't get it to work consistently. Make it more user friendly, simplify user directions perhaps. It kept turning off after only a few minutes of playing, time and time again, and we couldn't figure out why. Thank you for a great stay Paradise Retreats, your service was outstanding. And I can't thank you all enough, for your efforts in locating and returning my pillow I had left behind. Very much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven!

Stylish property with the most calming sea views. Well equipped, elegant and perfect for all of our family - from the adults to the toddler!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The house is newly remodeled and they did a great job. It’s very clean, stylish and comfortable. This house has a great kitchen and is very well stocked for cooking family meals. We didn’t want to go out to dinner because late afternoon is the best time on the beach. The house is right on the surf break and it’s fun to watch the surfers. The deck is great with plenty of space for lounging and a great fireplace. The only small negative is that you do hear the freeway noise. But when the tide is high the wave noise overcomes the freeway. We love the rincon point community and have stayed there multiple times. It’s quiet and beautiful. We definitely will rent this house again. Thank you for a great stay and we love the hat!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021