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

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A patio with a sectional sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There is a grill and a covered umbrella.
A modern living room with a wooden wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dishwasher.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with white chairs and a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a window, and a painting of a bicycle.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Capitola Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

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.)
    ‪61 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 Twin 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

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About the neighborhood

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬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.

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

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ on Nov 15, 2026 start from $493, 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Capitola, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile, Monterey Bay, 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 labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 place! So conveniently located, clean, and great for a group. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, patio was great to hang out on in the nice weather. Easy, short walk to town and beach. We had 2 families of 5 there comfortably.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. The location is great and very near the beach and village area. The property is very walkable. The backyard is very comfortable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and big enough for the whole crew.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and it was so nice to be so close to Capitola Village shops, restaurants and beach. The backyard area was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It might be unfair of me to rate this property 3 out of 5 due to the reason for finding the house in it's condition. Apparently the housekeeper had a family death. We arrived on Friday evening to find all the beds unmade, 3 bags of dirty sheets and towels in the laundry room, and wet sheets in the washer..We spent hours Friday and Saturday doing laundry. Owners reimbursed us the 150 cleaning fee. Loved the house though..except for the microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2026
Doug- I am terribly sorry you had this experience on your holiday weekend:(!!!Our wonderful and meticulous housekeeper of 17 years, did have a tragedy in her family. When you alerted us, we offered to send over housekeeping, but you didn't want anybody coming over in the evening. Housekeeping returned early the next morning, and again you did not want to use their services. I would have liked to create a better experience for you; we pride ourselves in a very clean, cozy & cute beach house. I am terribly sorry that this unfortunate circumstance happened during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Everything you need to enjoy the beach and the village is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great spot in walking distance to the beach and village shops. There was a market/liquor store right around the corner as well. The upstairs bunk beds were great for 4 kids we traveled with. This was probably one of the most well stocked rentals I’ve stayed at. Plenty of towels and stocked kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friend and I brought our girls and friends here for their 13th bday celebration. The house is awesome. The location is just a short walk to the beach. The beds were comfortable with high end pillows and bedding. The only thing that is tricky is parking but we were always able to find a spot on the street near the house after circling a time or two. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

great location for girls weekend. Shannon communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2023
Wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Hope you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The cottage is one block from the village. Lots of food choices, live music on the weekend, and shops! The beach is right there too! I was a little worried about only one (indoor) shower for the 7 of us (3 generations) but it wasn’t an issue at all. Lots of space and sitting areas. My favorite was the back patio, my MIL loved the chaise in the sunroom with the fireplace. The large sofa in the front room was cozy and fit us all. The (adult) kids loved the bunk room upstairs and were up late into the night talking and laughing. Great and quick communication with the host. I would definitely love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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