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Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway

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Capitola Venetian #1
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Kitchen/Dining Area
Capitola Venetian #1
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Park Beach
    ‪3 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Fireplace

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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

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
Property Registration Number 15500006

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
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 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
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬11 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway on 16 May 2026 start from AU$1,600, 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.

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 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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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