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Capitola Beach Haven

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Capitola Beach Haven

Summary:
The Capitola Beach Haven - Charming Beach Cottage with Private Patio - Perfect for families with dogs!

The Space:
Welcome to The Capitola Beach Haven, our charming beach cottage nestled in the heart of Capitola, California. Located within walking distance of the beach, a variety of bars, restaurants, and shopping outlets, our property puts you right in the middle of all the action.

The Capitola Beach Haven is conveniently split into two units, making it perfect for families who appreciate both togetherness and privacy. The left unit features a cozy living area, a comfortable bedroom with a double bed, a well-equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom with a shower. The right unit includes two bedrooms - one with a bunk bed - a room with a double bed, and another full bathroom with a shower. There is also a daybed in the common area which makes it possible to sleep the 7th guest. This unique setup allows you to walk through each room in a line to the back of the unit, providing a cozy, homey feeling. Please note that the bathrooms are equipped with showers only; there are no bath tubs available. There is no washer or dryer on the property.

Please note: there is only one parking pass provided for this unit. There is no free village parking for a second car.

After a day of beach fun or exploring Capitola's vibrant streets, come back to unwind on our private patio nestled between the two units. Outfitted with comfortable outdoor furniture, a gas BBQ, and delightful bistro lights, it's the perfect place for a relaxing evening under the stars.

Amenities:

Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Gas BBQ
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Bistro Lights

Experience the magic of beach living with the unique comfort of having your own private space. The Capitola Beach Haven offers the best of both worlds – a tranquil beach retreat, just steps away from Capitola's vibrant town life. It’s time for you to come and see for yourself!

Other things to note:

- This neighborhood is very lively and located in downtown Capitola Village, so there is some traffic noise throughout the day and occasionally at night.

- There is no on site parking, however we do provide a parking permit and a map to the permitted spaces.

- We have landscapers, pest service, and other property maintenance done on a weekly basis. You may see or hear these service professionals during your stay as they let themselves into the backyard to service as needed. Please be sure to ask about this before booking if you think it might be an issue for you.

- TV is a smart tv with streaming capabilities. There are no cable or local channels.

- We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc). We are not able to cancel, move or refund bookings that do not fall in our cancellation policy for any reason.

Surf City Rentals Policy
Guests must confirm they have read and agree to the following policies:

No Parties or Disruptive Behavior: Surf City Rentals prohibits parties, open-invite events, disruptive gatherings, and any behavior that disturbs the surrounding community, including excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking nuisances, parking issues, trespassing, or vandalism.
Cancellation Policy: We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, and no exceptions will be made.
Trip Insurance: We strongly advise all guests to purchase trip insurance to protect their booking in case of unforeseen circumstances.
By booking, you confirm you have read and agree to these policies.
Thank you!

Property manager

Jody Stelck
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this holiday home is near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitola Beach Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitola Beach Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitola Beach Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capitola Beach Haven located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kasiopea R.

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

Family vacation

We pulled into Santa Cruz a little early, so we messaged the manager to let them know we were here a little early and if we could check in. The manager got back to us, letting us know that the room will be ready in about 15 minutes. We ran into her on the way, and then she showed us where the heaters are in both sides of the house. I’m glad she was there or we wouldn’t have known about the other side of the house cause we kind of forgot. The space is perfect for multiple people or groups. One room has bunkbeds perfect for children two rooms have a full-size bed and the main house has one bedroom a living room in the kitchen. There’s two bathrooms, which makes it perfect for people with teenagers showers work great but the hot water is limited so take a fast shower. The place doesn’t come with its own parking spot, but we never had a problem finding parking the place comes with its own parking permit making parking a breeze. Margaritaville is right around the corner and walking to the beach takes less than five minutes. We were traveling with our dog. This place is pet friendly and right next to the places that my dog likes to potty. There isn’t much to critique the only thing I could say is that some people park so close that you have a hard time getting to the door over all the stay was a success. the whole family is happy.Many thanks to the manager for helping us out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, but that's about it.

If you want to be able to walk to town, have a dog, and have plans to be out of the unit a lot, this works just fine. It's also probably way better in summer. It's actually 2 small long bldgs with an open courtyard attached. One unit has 1 br, small Kitchen, and sitting room on street, while the other 2 are in the other unit. One on street side. So you run between the two a lot, and it's not very private. Both are freezing and have one floor unit heat but then space heaters are needed. All That said, if you have a family and are going to just stage there in summer, not cook etc, or drive much - it's fine. Just super pricey for the trade off of location and pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiana D.

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

Good place

This was a good place to stay clean and comfortable. Day bed was very uncomfortable but the beds were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth S.

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

Cute and centrally located

We had a great weekend in Capitola. The house--well two mini houses--had everything we needed for our short stay, along with lots of added character and charm. There were plenty of beds for our group of five (included two teens and one college student), and the living areas were just large enough to hang out and enjoy breakfast and a take-out dinner. The only drawback was the location of the two bathrooms, as we had to walk through sleeping quarters in the middle of the night in order to use them. No other complaints! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Niccole P.

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

Cute little relic.

I would have totally given this place 5 stars. The beds were old and uncomfortable and there wasn't a "list" of items that were damaged. I spent the first few taking pictures of damages we did not do. The rest of the the time I giggled about stepping back in time in this bungalow. It had everything we needed and the short walk to the village was awesome. It was perfect for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wafa B.

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

Adorable and Quaint

Ideal location, walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Bond

We had a great time with our daughter and our dogs. The uniqueness of the property(it was two separate units) allowed us to ignore the failure of hot water on one side. It is not a quiet location but it made for an enjoyable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Great location

Charming property in the heart of Capitola with great outdoor common space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave&Launi T.

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

Ucsc graduation

Great! Enjoyed the privacy of the two separate units. It just wasn’t clear to me before check in that it also included the unit without the adress on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Great Birthday Weekend

I stayed here for a long weekend with some of my girl friends for my birthday and it was the best place! Very clean, had everything we needed and perfect location in Capitola!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Annual BD

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

I used to stay at this property decades ago by a different owner. They have completely redone the interior and is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jody Stelck

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

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