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Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village

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Enjoy the sunny public space on Lawnway right outside the front door.
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Place, Capitola Mercantile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village

Charming Capitola Beach Cottage located on Lawn Way in the heart of Capitola Village. Just steps from the Capitola Beach, restaurants, wine bars and cute shops. Our updated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom beach house sleeps 2 guests. Includes newly updated furnishings with full kitchen, inside laundry, two smart TV's and Wifi. Our location is ideal for a relaxing getaway at the beach with everything you need within a short walk. Step right out of your front door on to "Lawn Way", where you can relax in the sun in the open grassy space. Or, grab our beach chairs and within just a few steps you're at the beach. Two night minimum stay. We offer one parking pass that exempts you from paid parking for your stay. Once you park your car, you will likely not need to leave as most everything you need is in the Village!

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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 3–17

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please strip the bed and put used towels and linens on top of the washer, and please clean out the refrigerator before checking out.

Turn the gas heater to 60 degrees.

Return Parking Permit on kitchen counter to avoid $300 replacement fee.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3272179vb
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

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this cottage is near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hooper Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Lawn Way Cottage in the Heart of Capitola Village located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Beach. Capitola Mercantile 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. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Stayed here with my disabled mother and could easily run back and forth to the car or beach for anything. Very clean and easy. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Hi Tammy, It was a pleasure hosting you! Thanks for being a wonderful guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our second stay in this cottage as much as our first! It’s comfortable, clean, well-equipped, and in a perfect location. Communication with the hosts was easy and we had all the information we needed for a wonderful weekend in Capitola.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Colin, thanks so much for the nice review. It’s been a pleasure to have you as guests at the cottage. You are absolutely wonderful guests, and we appreciate you coming back and staying with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon I hope.! If any hosts are reading this, we highly recommend Colin for any other properties on VRBO!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to beach. Just right for couple / 2 people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes K.

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

Wonderful stay

Every thing was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2025
Hi Mercedes, Thanks so much for the nice review! We’re so happy to hear that everything was great for you during your stay. You were a wonderful guest, and we’d love to have you back anytime! Best, Walter, Kim and Beth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage is literally steps to the beach, shops and restaurants. And when you come home it's quiet. Once you park with the permit you don't need to leave. Be aware that in the weekends and in summer you might have to park a few blocks away. What a pleasure to stay in this historical family home that is a key part of Capitola's history.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Weekend Vacation for Wedding

Great place to stay right near the beach with many restaurants, shops, wine bars, and coffee spots right throughout downtown Capitola
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Hi Ryan, Thanks for the nice review. You were a wonderful guest and we’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great home and amazing location!

We enjoyed our weekend stay in Capitola, the home was perfect and clean. You can’t beat the location, literally a block from the beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Karen, Thanks so much for the nice review! It was a pleasure to host you, and you were wonderful guests... we would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect beach house. Clean and adorably decorated. One block from the beach and stocked with great beach chairs. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hi Christine, Thank you for the nice review! You were an absolutely wonderful guest - great communication, clean and respectful- and we’d love to have you back anytime! All the best!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Cozy beach house

Wonderful cottage!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Karen, thank you for the nice review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Perfect cottage

The cottage was perfect for our beach getaway. It was very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in the village. We will come back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin K.

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

Perfect stay

The cottage was ideal for our stay - we appreciated the location, ease of communication, and amenities. Clean, comfortable, and centrally located. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you for the nice review, Colin. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we certainly highly recommend you to any potential VRBO hosts who might read this. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed on historic Lawn Way for a long weekend. The location was perfect. The owner was also responsive and got right back with us if had we had any questions. I would highly recommend the cottage. Hopefully we will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Hi Priscilla, Thank you for the nice review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we would love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable! The owners thought of every detail or item we might need. So close to beach, restaurants and shops. We loved the family history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Can’t beat the location!

Our family loves Capitola! The Lawn House was just as described and you can’t beat the location. Steps from the beach and all the shops and restaurants. This would be a great spot for a couple. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

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

Weekend in Capitola

This cute and comfy cottage is so conveniently located in town. While it does not have any view of the ocean, it was just
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great Stay.

We really enjoyed our weekend at this classic cottage. The location is perfect, close to all the things we wanted to do during our stay. Communication with our host was outstanding. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Hi Jim, Thank you for the nice review. You were absolutely wonderful guests and we highly recommend you to any VRBO hosts who may be reading these reviews! We’d love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shops nearby.Beach one block away, 200 yards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Hi Gene, Thanks so much for your nice review. We hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sande Q.

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

Perfect getaway for two

Great location; lovely remodeled cottage. Easy access to beach, food, shopping. Has all the necessary amenities. Very easy to communicate with the host. We will definitely be back when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha R.

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

Wonderful little cottage

This cozy cottage is just right for 2 people. The location is super! Cottage was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Weekend

Nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

So fun!

In the heart of Capitola! Easy walk to everything! Parking pass was a plus!! Beautiful and quaint stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Hi Patricia, Thanks so much for nice review. It was a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to have you back anytime=)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sisters weekend

We had a fun and relaxing sisters weekend at the cottage. We couldn’t have found a better spot! We will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Capitola and this cottage are PERFECT!

This cottage and town had us dreaming and looking at real estate! Everything is just FEET away from this charming historic cottage. Perfect for a few nights getaway. We cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hi Hannah, Thanks for the nice review - It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Scott. You're the perfect guests... wonderful communication, and the place was left in immaculate condition. We highly recommend you you to any hosts who may be reading this review. We certainly hope that you can return to Capitola and join us again. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Sweet yellow cottage in the Village

Well appointed cottage with comfortable furniture. The difficult part was parking, but there is a very helpful permit and instructions/tips.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Walter Wilson

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Why they chose this property

This historic property has been in our family for seventy years. We thoroughly enjoy our cozy Capitola cottage in the heart Capitola Village any time of year. We decided to open it to rentals this year as we know that others will enjoy it too!

What makes this property unique

This property is just a block from the beach. It is within walking distance to everything in Capitola Village. There is a parking pass that will enable you to park on the street or in a nearby parking lot at not cost.

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