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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Place, Esplanade Park Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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, 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. 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. 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

  • Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 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.

How much does it cost to stay at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ on 31 May 2026 start from AU$714, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 169 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful three day visit in the middle of January. It was so nice to be so close to all the restaurants and the beach. The home was very comfy, with all the necessities, plus a great back yard. The single drawback was the parking situation, but we were always lucky to find a spot nearby, and 80% of the time our car was right by the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, very clean and well stocked! We had the best time on our girls trip! Our host was very responsive and a breeze to work with. We’d love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and great location close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time in Capitola. Our 4th year staying at this awesome beach cottage and it did not disappoint. Our group made lasting memories in this comfortable space. They kids enjoyed the "kid zone" loft and the adults sipped coffee or wine by the cozy fire. Love the relaxing pace of beach life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie W.

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

Great location! Quiet area

Great place to stay in town with spacious interior. Updated nicely too! We had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

A perfect place for a family gathering

Such a great location - within walking distance of the whole village, you don't need a car after arrival until you leave. The house is roomy enough for multiple sets of adults and kids and the washer/dryer make packing a breeze. The patio gives you so much extra room to hang out, it is absolutely the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn R.

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

Great for families

One of our favorite Capitola rentals! Great location and plenty of space for families to travel together. Check in was a breeze and communication with owner was seamless! Thank you for the wonderful memories! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Great beach house

Great location, great family-friendly house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isolda P.

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

Family Vacation

We all had a great time Property was beautiful,clean n close to beach shopping and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

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

Good Space, Great Location, Nice Time

Back yard was cool for the gathering, kitchen/dining/family rooms allowed for 7 old guys to hang and reminisce.Parking was a bit of a pain, but we knew that going in, so the only parking issue was getting a car unloaded and getting folks into the place.Walking distance to Mr. Toots coffee, and a quiet neighborhood made for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

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

Wonderful vacation home

What a fantastic spot!! Minutes away from the beach and the town where there are many great food spots. Ideal for our family with little children (we could walk everywhere), we're definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property and location!

Love this property. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Amazing place the stay!

Such a beautiful house right by all the best shops in capitola! I stayed here with my mom, daughter and 3 of her friends for her birthday celebration and we all had such an amazing time. The host was exceptional, thank you so much for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

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

Beautiful home, great location, nice amenities.

Michelle was very communicative and helpful from start to finish. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Out of propane. Called property manager Shannon. She stated “you can just use the oven” I explain Ed we had been marinating meat all day and we are looking forward to bbq. We got a full tank within the hour. Also the shower drain was clogged. We ran hot water down and it helped. The floors are filthy. On the bright side the location is great. The back yard are is very nice. The cushions on the furniture are sooty and dirty. The layout of the house is good. The kitchen is not fancy but we had everything we needed. The house should or could have been better maintained. We overlooked this and had a wonderful time in Capitola.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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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