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IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ

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Backyard Area with lounge space, grill, fire pit, and dining table with Umbrella
Steps2 beach, shops dining in the heart of quaint & historical downtown Capitola
You can't miss our green door:)
Living area
Living Room, Flat screen TV, Bluray DVD

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Bunkroom)

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 (Loft space next to Bunk room)

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ

3 Bedroom Beach house, in the heart of downtown Capitola. Beach, shops, wine bars, and restaurants just steps away. Rent a surf board a few doors down, and walk 2 very short blocks to the beach! House is hip, comfy, and a great layout for families. Private, outdoor patio is perfect for entertaining, with comfortable lounge seating, a succulent garden, grill and dining table.

Newly remodeled kitchen is open to dining area and sunroom, creating a comfortable living space. Dining room table expands to seat 6-10. Sunroom has cozy, gas burning fireplace, and lounge seating facing the backyard. A perfect spot for morning coffee. Living room is at the opposite end of the house, with flat, screen TV and BluRay/DVD.
Two lovely bedrooms downstairs, charmingly furnished. Newly remodeled downstairs bathroom with full bath and shower.

The 3rd bedroom is upstairs, very large-- and, perfect for kids. It includes a 1/2 bath. Bunkbeds sleep 6. Twin mattresses on top, and Full mattresses on the bottom. There is also an additional 'play area' upstairs with a new full size futon. A flat screen TV and BluRay/DVD player are also located in the upstairs bedroom for in-bed movies!

Downstairs, beside the bathroom, you'll find a washer and dryer for your sandy clothes. And, our outdoor shower (with hot and cold water) is great for rinsing off, with plenty of room to hang wet suits and sandy towels.

This house is perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway or girlfriends weekend. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable vacation. House can accommodate 10, however it is more comfortable for 8 people (especially adults!). For that reason, there is an additional $50 charge per person, per night, over 8 people. PLEASE NOTE: If you see this listing on Craigslist, you are being scammed. I never advertise there.

Property manager

Shannon Mastalir
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this holiday home is in the city centre and on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hooper Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ located?

Located in Capitola, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Cute, cozy, convenient

It is so hard to find a place to stay for a family of 9. This was an ideal set up for us with one adult child, one teen and 5 kiddos under age 10. The interior of the home is beautiful and everything was well stocked. Lots of restaurants in walking distance, including Margaritaville and Pizza My Heart! The beach is also an easy walk and includes a perfect view of the lovely Venitian Hotel. Biggest downside: parking during the weekends (and probably all summer) is a drag, but it was fine on the weekdays. The hosts are VERY responsive and more flexible than other places we have stayed. The listing truly reflects the property and gives all the necessary information. Plus, no noise or light restrictions (amd no cranky neighbors) made for less stress. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Great place

This was a cute place with lots of options for sleeping and if it wasn’t pouring down rain, an adorable patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved the location of this place! The house was great. We only had two issues that came up during our visit. There were minor cleanliness issues. Some of the dishes in the cabinet were quite dirty. Also, the comforter for one of the beds upstairs had some stains on the top. The TV in the living room also had some minor issues. A lot of the apps on the TV didn't work. It didn't fully seem wifi related. Some of the apps worked, like YouTube. However, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video did not. Other than that, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Perfect Capitola weekend

This house was immaculate, which i really appreciate in a rental. Sleeping arrangements were perfect for us and our 3 grandchildren.They didnt want to leave, we made memmories they'll never forget. And would rent here again i. A heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

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

Great Location

Very nice house. Had a malfunctioning coffee maker and it was replaced the next day. Great location near beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Perfectly located cozy cottage!

My bridesmaids and I stayed in this lovely property before my wedding in Soquel and we adored it. They provided super easy access which was great for a bigger group. Location was 11/10 too. It was nestled in a cute neighborhood away from the main Capitola Village traffic yet a perfect 2 minute walk to everything. So beyond happy we found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Great as always!

We’ve stayed here many times and love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

A charming beach bungalow

This is our 11th year enjoying this beach house. Always clean, very well taken care of by the owner. We love to sit outside on the patio, kitchen is fully furnished for cooking and entertaining. Beach is just a few steps away as well as lots of restaurants and entertainment. We book our next year the week we leave Capitola. We love being there and look forward to coming every year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

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

A great little house and location

This was a great little house and location! The set up of beds was wonderful. We could have easily had more people and been comfortable. The backyard, though small, was well equipped and cozy. We loved being so close to everything and found our stay to be perfect. - only feedback is that it would have been nice to have some kind of goods for coffee in the mornings. We ended up going out to coffee and also buying our own supplies. But we would rent this place again! As a bonus we met great locals at coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Q.

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

Wonderful Stay

What a wonderful house that is walking distance to the beach. We had a great time staying here. Spent most of our week on the beach and enjoying downtown Capitola. We loved the house and the kids especially loved the upstairs. They felt like they had their own hotel room. It was a great week and a perfect house to stay with the whole family. Thank You :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annessa F.

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

Great location!

We loved the house! It was perfect for my daughter Sweet 16. We had 7 16 year olds in the house and they loved it. The rooms are set up perfectly for larger groups, the kitchen is well stocked and most importantly, our host was responsive and flexible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

vacation 2024

Just a great property, proximity to the Village, size of house, cleanliness, updated amenities, et al. Thank you Michelle for another great vacation stay. John Gee and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

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

Great Spot

We stayed for four nights. I would absolutely book the property again. We are a family of 5 with three kids six and under. The older two loved the upstairs bedroom. We had plenty of room to enjoy our time. The outside patio was also fantastic. The kids requested numerous times that we eat dinner outside. The location is perfect. Parking can get cramped on the weekends but we had absolutely no issue finding parking at any time during our stay and we came and went frequently. Hopefully we will be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time! This was a nice affordable place for a big family. We enjoyed the backyard and the outdoor shower was perfect after spending the day at the beach. The location was great once we had parking we didn’t need to go anywhere. The village is right there and we set up early at the beach so we had a great spot. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Location!

We scheduled a "girls weekend" in Capitola. This home had the best location and was perfect for our needs. The location couldn't have been better. We parked once and walked everywhere....lots of restaurants and shopping within a block...and the beach was right there as well. The home was clean and had comfortable beds for all. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great location!

Great property, well stocked, upstairs loft was a hit with the kids and location to shops/restaurants was great! Parking isn’t ideal but that’s expected by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Slice of Heaven!!

My husband and I and our two teen sons stayed here as we traveled across the U.S. What a perfect location! The beds were comfortable. There was enough room for all of us to spread out. The main bathroom/laundry room was incredible! So much character, but yet also modern! We were close enough to walk to the beach and any little store you would like. And the people were so friendly! We all highly recommend staying here if in Capitola!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

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

Beach house

Cute beach house! Well appointed with nice remodel. Back yard is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie P.

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

Perfect location in Capitola

There were six adults, we parked our cars and never used them for the rest of the stay. You are literally 1 block from downtown for shopping, restaurants and bars, and two blocks to the beach! The property manager was fantastic, we all said that we would stay again!! The backyard was a perfect gathering place for us as the weather was perfect, however the house itself offers good gathering spots too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

great stay

great location for girls weekend. Shannon communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C., San Francisco, CA

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

Capitola oasis

Sweet cottage with huge outdoor space, fireplace, comfy beds and easy stroll to beach. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Very Nice

Great location. Once you’re settled in you don’t need your car anymore. Everything’s a close convenient walk. Very tastefully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Together for Wedding

This was a great place for our immediate extended family coming together for our daughter's wedding in Aptos. The space was very well laid out for us and grandparents to have bedrooms downstairs and the "kids" to have the space upstairs. Parking was a little bit tricky for 3 cars, mainly because we were coming & going with wedding events but not so much as to be a major problem. If we were coming just to enjoy family time and the beach (which maybe we will do next year) it would be no problem at all as the location is in the hub of town, very walkable. We enjoyed walking the two short blocks down to the beach after Friday night's rehearsal dinner and only wished there had been time for more of that. I look forward to renting this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Beach Bungalow-another stay another success

Best time with family and friends! Location is amazing. House is well set up for multi family good time. We will be back next year! Thank you for sharing this amazing space. We dream of retiring here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great property a short walk from the beach!

House was nice and clean. Had everything we needed to cook for the family. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Mastalir

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We fell in love with Capitola the first time we visited.
It is such a wonderful beach town, the perfect mix of sun, sand, shopping and dining. Everything you need or want is steps away. Sometimes we visit, and never get in our car. Other times, we take the kids to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, to famous surf spots...or visit antique shops in Soquel! We think it's the perfect spot to get away for a romantic weekend, or to enjoy with family and friends!

Why they chose this property

We loved this house because we have 3 kids. The layout is perfect for families. The great big space upstairs is so much fun for slumber parties-- and we've had many.
The way the house is designed the kids can hang out, make noise and watch movies upstairs and adults can have their own peace and quiet downstairs! The living room is at the opposite end of the house for adult peace and quiet:) After a full day at the beach, we used to sit around the fire pit for hours, while the kids were upstairs with their friends eating popcorn and watching movies. Fun times!

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