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Capitola Venetian #1
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Capitola Venetian #1
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway

Built around 1930 by Mr. Rispin, these iconic Mediterranean-style cottages were inspired by the vision of creating a “second Venice” along the stunning California coast. Located right on Capitola Beach, you can literally step out your front door and feel the sand beneath your feet, with breathtaking views on the ocean and Soquel Creek. Just a short stroll over the Stockton Bridge takes you to the vibrant Capitola Village, full of cozy coffee shops, delicious restaurants, and unique boutiques. This picture-perfect spot offers a true Mediterranean coastal experience, combining history, charm, and modern beach living in one unforgettable location.

Why You’ll Love It:

🪼 Comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests

🪼 3 bedrooms

🪼 2 bathrooms

🪼 Pull out couch in living room

🪼 Parking permit provided with map on where to park for 1 car; additional cars advised to park in the parking lot behind the police station

🪼 No smoking, parties, or pets allowed – just a peaceful, relaxing stay!

🪼 Keyless entry

Amazing Amenities:

🪼 Linens provided (just bring your beach towels!)

🪼 Fireplace

🪼 Wi-Fi

🪼 Washer/Dryer

🪼 BBQ grill

🪼 Oceanfront property

🪼 Self check-in

Nearby Attractions:

🪼 Capitola Village: Margaritaville, Zelda’s on the Beach, Paradise Beach Grille, Polar Bear Ice Cream, Boba Bay, Super Silver Capitola

🪼 Capitola Wharf

🪼 Capitola Beach

Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalDRE#00420520

Book now and make memories at Capitola Venetian #1 – your perfect Capitola escape!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Property Registration Number 15500006
Property # 9557284
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Capitola

Capitola is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hooper Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway located?

Situated in Capitola, this holiday home is steps away from Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Esplanade Park Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venetian Court #1 is the jewel of the row. Always a great place for a large family with an excellent kitchen. I highly recommend it for your next Capitola family adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Venetian Court #1 and that the space worked so well for your family—especially the kitchen. It truly is a special spot, and we’re glad it continues to be a favorite. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again for your next Capitola getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning beach view, excellent access to food and shopping. Fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again for more shopping, beach time, and good food!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Wonderful Stay in Beautiful Capitola!

This is truly a lovely property. Very clean and tastefully decorated - in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Beautiful Stay

Very clean through out the home, organized, convenient and beautiful location, very comfortable beds and furniture, well stocked kitchen. The house had everything you would need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We strive to provide everything our guests need for a wonderful experience, and we're glad that we could meet your expectations. We hope you had a memorable stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you once again for your kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne N.

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

Love the beach

Perfect location for beach activities with toddlers, teens and grandparents!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Agreed! Hope to host you and your family again sometime soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Perfect quick beach getaway

The property is exactly what we expected. Great location and well managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2022
THANK YOU so much for staying with us at Capitola Venetian #1. Kendall & Potter are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to working with you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Perfect location

Perfect place to stay with friends and family. Step out your door to the beach or a few steps to restaurants and shopping. Definitely will go back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2021
Thank you for staying with us at Venetian #1. We look forward to working with you next time and Happy Thanksgiving!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Very nice

We had a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you Debra for the review! Come back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

LaVerne N.

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

Office Girls Retreat

Fantastic weather, great location. Limited parking and not the best for loading and unloading luggage. But overall had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fantastic weather and great location during your stay. We're glad to know that, overall, you had a wonderful time, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent H.

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

Location, Location, Location

The location is great; views, beach, shops, restaurants and live music! This is the only cottage with a fenced in patio which was great for our younger grandkids. Kitchen and amenities are good, you can see the beach as you prep your meals. Bedrooms are comfortable with good mattresses and clean linens. Very comfortable and roomy for a family with kids. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you so much for visiting us here at Venetian #1 and we are so glad to hear it worked perfect for your family and grandchildren! Look forward to the chance to work together again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Family Women's Getaway

Five of the women in our family went on this getaway. The location was perfect. The house was clean, modern and comfortable. Parking in Capitola is tricky until one learns where the 12 hour lots are located and how to use the phone app. We are already planning to use this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to helping with the next girls trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Great location

Clean, cute, and comfortable. Stocked with all necessities. Perfect location. The beach is at your feet and all restaurants and shops are within a minute or two walk. You go to sleep to the sound of the waves. You can’t park directly in front so will have to walk your stuff in. It’s not a huge trek but be aware and plan for it. The plus is there are no vehicles ruining your view of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Thank you for staying with us Michelle! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to work with you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Celeste G.

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

Family Stay in Capitola, Ended Early because of storms

We were swept away, literally, from the storm that hit Capitola on Dec.38, 2023. Prior to having to leave, though, we enjoyed the accommodations and the location of Capitola Village for one night. It had many kitchen amenities, a large fridge, and a lovely fireplace. Just a note about the rooms. The back room is adjacent to the alleyway, and if people are congregating or moving stuff, you can hear them while you are trying to sleep. Also, the room with the bunkbeds is really small. Hard to see on the listing. It's tough for 4 people to stay in that room. My husband and I squeezed in, but note that this is probably a better room just for kids. The house was partially boarded up as well because of the storm, which limited our view. We notified management when the storm started, and they did call us back. We had elderly people and children, and with water rising, it was a bit scary. Also, you can't park there, so getting our cars and trying to get our stuff to evacuate quickly was difficult. We were caught off guard by the boarded-up doors and sandbags when we arrived. Some notice of the storm and what to do would have been prudent prior to arrival. They did answer their phone but made some bad decisions asking us to return the parking pass during the storm was not great. But they did put us up in a nice place which we appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you for your review, Celeste! We appreciate your feedback and we were happy to accommodate you and your family (during the storm) up the street!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley H.

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

Bachelorette Getaway

This place was everything I could have dreamed of for my bachelorette weekend with my closest friends. It was clean, comfortable, and right on the beach. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Congratulations on your engagement and happy wedding day! We are so glad you were able to get away with your girlfriends and enjoy the beach. We look forward to seeing you again soo with your new partner!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON G.

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

Surf Perch Derby

Our family enjoys Capitola every year at this time for the Surf Perch Derby. We had a great time and will come again Great Place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks for staying with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Great Weekend!

Great property close to restaurants, shopping, the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2021
Thank you for staying with us at Venetian #1. We wish you a happy holiday season and look forward to having the chance to help with your next vacaiton here in Capitola!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Amazing House!

This house was amazing. The location was superb and the home was spotless. An issue came up during our stay and it was taken care of immediately. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Jennifer we again apologize for the problems you had and are so glad you were still able to enjoy this beautiful home and beach! We look forward to working with you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Clean, organized, and in the perfect spot

This rental is very well managed. We appreciated the copious towels in bags left on each bed. The master bed was quite comfortable and I slept well. The audio/video system is quite advanced, (in-ceiling 7.1 surround sound) with a nice big, flag TV. The wifi is good, too. The bathrooms are nice, not huge, but definitely clean, attractive, and functional. The kitchen/dining room is a great gathering spot. And the views! Every room has a great view of the coast. The blinds are clever, too, because you can block people from peering in while still letting in light and giving you a view of the ocean by adjusting them from both top and bottom. The kitchen was stocked perfectly. You can definitely cook a nice meal here for a lot of people, and there are dishes for setting out hors d'oeuvres. One of the best things about this place is its location. You can see your friends approaching from afar from all directions -- up on the bridge, the restaurants across the lagoon, from the beach, or even the pier. We hope to be back here very soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Venetian #1!! We look forward to working with you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Birthday Celebration

I got this place to celebrate my in-laws 88th and 81st Birthdays. It was very easy for them to move around and sitting right at the level of the sand was fantastic. They absolutely loved people watching and grateful for having such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Happy Birthday to your in-laws! We are so happy to hear they had a wonderful time at the Venetian and were able to people watch as that is just as fun as going to the beach! We hope to have you visit again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Disappointing weekend

It was very noisy at this location. Bars across the water had loud music past midnight. People were right outside windows throughout night talking loudly pausing for photos etc. I would not return to this place. And while house sleeps many ( we had just 5, but two cars) theres only parking for one car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying at Capitola Venetian #1. Yes you are right on the beach across from the shops and restuarants. Yes we are allowed only 1 parking permit and suggest any additional cars be parked in the parking lot behind the police station. Parking is free from 8 pm to 8 am and $6 for day parking. WE are sorry you were not able to enjoy the home but hope you will come and visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Perfect spot for a weekend get away! The property is lovely, and nicely set up. It’s right in the middle of all the action right on the sand. If you are looking for a private quiet spot this isn’t it. But if you want beach access it doesn’t get better.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2021
Thanks Aimee for staying with us at Capitola Venetian #1! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to working togethter again soon.

About the host

Hosted by Kendall & Potter Property Management

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Kendall & Potter Property Management, Inc. is a professional property management company doing business in Santa Cruz County for 43 years. We strive to give our customers the professional and individual service they deserve. We have an array of vacation rentals to meet the needs of all of our customers such as large homes for family gatherings, condominiums for a romantic getaway, girl's retreats or business accommodations.
We also have fully furnished corporate housing for monthly or short stay rentals. The Santa Cruz area is one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers an array of activities, both recreational and educational. Contact us for more information on our vacation rentals or to book your next vacation in Santa Cruz!

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