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Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town

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Living room with large deck
View from living room and deck
Large sunny 180 degree ocean view deck
Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher
Living room to deck - first bedroom window to the left

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town

Come visit Capitola and see why it is one of Sunset magazine's top ten beach towns. This quaint village is filled with delicious restaurants, wine bars, and great shops. Just park in your own spot in front of the house and walk minutes to town, the beach, or the wharf.There is something for everyone whether just relaxing or trying out the many water activities. Santa Cruz is an easy drive or bike ride and Carmel is less than an hour away. There are also Pickleball courts not far from the house
This charming Capitola home has an amazing 180 degree view from Depot Hill to Opal Cliffs. From both the house and the deck you can see the ocean, village , and wharf. The interior is freshly painted and re done with new furniture, super comfortable beds, and gas fireplace. The house is stocked with quality linens, towels, and kitchen items. Everything needed for the beach is also included - beach chairs , umbrella, toys, boogie boards and a foam surfboard.
If you want to eat in there is a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, microwave , and dishwasher. An eating area has a table for 6 with a built in leaf that can extend to 8. The private courtyard as you enter the house is a perfect place to BBQ.
The large sunny deck off the living room has a great view. Once you settle into the comfy patio furniture it's hard to leave. The view can also be enjoyed in front of the fireplace in the living room. Here there is also a flat screen TV
The bedroom in front has a queen bed with an ocean view. The next bedroom is set up like a den with a flat screen TV. There is a double pull out sofa The master bedroom has a king bed and a slider to the courtyard.
The house has two bathrooms. One has a shower and the second one is a tub/shower combination. if you would like to do laundry there is a full size washer and dryer.
This home has a great layout with the view as the focus. It's comfortable and filled with anything you might need. Just bring your clothes and be ready for the perfect vacation!
Please note this is a 30 day ( monthly ) rental
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this vacation home is near theme parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town on Dec 31, 2026 start from $156, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Capitola Home With Amazing Ocean View Deck - Walk To Town located?

This family-friendly Capitola vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Mercantile 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. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

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

We love this home

we always have a great time when we stay here. Cheryl provides excellent communication. House in great location - walking distance to village. Love the fenced in front patio. House is very comfortable and has wonderful view of ocean Thank you!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

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

wonderful vacation home!

We had a great relaxing vacation at this property. Everything we needed! Loved it! Want to go back again!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Lovely Capitola house

Great location, within walking to Capitola Beach and Village. Beautiful and relaxing deck. Comfy beds and a stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. Super responsive host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Cozy & comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our month in Capitola & this location was perfect for walking to the village. Dynamite view!!
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Seahorse Cottage

The cottage is a pleasant stay in a good location. Well-appointed and stocked with essentials. Cheryl is a pleasure to work with and puts in the effort to maintain the property and provide a good rental experience.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian e.

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

Absolutely lovely!

Me, my wife, and our three kids stayed in this house for a month and had a vacation we will never forget! The location is perfect for a family and within biking distance of some of the best surf spots in the country. As for the house, this is probably the cleanest vacation home we've ever stayed in! The layout is excellent, tons of light coming through the many windows, and a two minute walk into town. We would stay here again in a heart beat! Don't miss this place if you're planning a trip to capitola!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Capitola

Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, great view. Owner responds promptly to issues. If you need to work during your visit you may have to deal with poor internet service/outage as well as difficulty with cell service.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Home Away From Home

Family & Friends felt right at home at Seahorse Cottage. Very welcoming, comfortable, relaxing, entertaining, well equipped for just about anything you need. Gkids loved sleeping in den w/pulled curtain (like being in a tent). Close to so much: Capitola Village, SCruz Beach Boardwalk, Gayles's Bakery (yum!), Antiquing, SteamTrain, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Restaurants (walk distance), Nob Hill & Whole Fd Grocery and last but not least THE BEACH! Owners are great to work with. You can tell they love their Seahorse Cottage.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

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

Great place to stay

The location of the property and all that was available at the property was great! We had such a nice time relaxing. Beautiful view from inside and on the balcony. So private. Close to Capitola village . Walking distance to so many places. Washer and dryer a plus. Plenty of dishes, silverware and glasses. Dishwasher is so quiet. Nice to have your own lemon tree! We totally enjoyed our vacation at this property. Cheryl was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric L.

Liked: Check-in, location

Absolutely a Great location but needs updating

Overall the home has great views and within walking distance to the beach which is the main draw and reason to stay in capitola! The home itself has a unique feel, like being on an old boat (minus the rocking!) with tight hallways and narrow doors. The severely outdated bathroom with a walk-in shower is extremely small (like 22x22) so any adult will have a hard time using it. Home is listed as a 3 bedroom however it’s really a 2br with a den (curtain is used a wall in den). You have to walk through the small very dark den to get to the main bedroom. The main bedroom has a usable unrenovated bathroom with an extremely low sitting toilet. Folks with knee issues may have an issue with it. My issues with the home is that the washer dryer located in the master bedroom has a foul egg like odor likely due to sitting water in the discharge tube. Using a lower angle tube without ridges would prevent sitting water and eliminate the smell. Lastly the listing mentions “new furnishings” and this isn’t accurate most furnishings appear 10-20 years old. The main sofa makes extremely loud noises with any movement. The bedroom mattress sinks and nightstands/dressers show their age as do the linens. Overall the place serves its purpose of being in a Great location and close to the beach. Unit also comes with everything needed for the beach like chairs, umbrellas and towels etc.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One month wasn’t enough. I got family staying for a 30th birthday. I got quiet time for myself. Favorite time of day was 4-6pm with the humming birds feed. Loved the fog early mornings and creeping back in overnight. Cheryl is a great hostess…readily available when needed. Thanks Cheryl….. Lonni
Filled the feeder on the balcony and had 1-3 hummingbirds multiple times a day
Sunset from Depot Hill
Nightly view from the back balcony. Fog in the back covers Monterey peninsula. Wednesday is sail regatta afternoon.
View from restaurant on the esplanade…lagoon and Capitola wharf.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Capitola Gem

Our family visits Capitola every year for Thanksgiving. This was our second year at this property. The home is clean and well stocked. The beds are comfortable. The location is within walking distance to the Village, which our kids love. We particularly loved the views from the deck and watched the sunrises and sunsets every day! Cheryl is a good communicator and responsive questions or concerns. We love this property and plan to definitely return
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great beach escape

Great location, close to beach and restaurants. Had many naps on the balcony with the sound of the ocean and seagulls lulling me to sleep. Wish the internet was stronger and faster especially on the patio. Wish we had brought an internet booster. Zelda’s and Brittania Arms were our favorite beach hangouts. Saddlebrook is a fantastic restaurant and our favorite. Namaste in Santa Cruz has incredible Indian food. The Palomar in SC had the best Mexican food. Cool when the sun n goes down. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Extended Capitola Stay

our entire family has been coming to Capatola for Thanksgiving week for many years. We usually rent six houses in the village. My husband and I decided to rent Seahorse cottage for the month of November. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Several friends visited us and our children and grandchildren arrived for Thanksgiving week. The weather was fantastic and we enjoyed many beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We absolutely loved sitting out on the deck. The house was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The location was perfect. We enjoyed this cottage so much that we booked it again for next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Capitola Charm

Comfortable and stylishly decorated home with many conveniences provided. Cheryl is a kind and thoughtful host and our stay was easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Capitola

Awesome! The place was just like the pictures. Such a beautiful view, short walk to beach, restaurants and shops. Also, convenient location - just a short drive to other beaches and day trips! The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with... even worked it out for us to extend our stay:) Highly recommend this rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeane W.

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

Wonderful

Great value. Beautiful ocean view from deck. Fully equipped with all the necessities
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

The Seahorse Cottage was WONDERFUL!

This house exceeded our expectations. It provided everything we needed and MORE. From a fireplace to beach towels to a bbq to surf boards and even our own Meyer Lemon tree! The house was clean and felt safe. Thank you so much!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

We love Cheryl's Place! Love the View!

We have stayed multiple times! We love the property and the view! Cheryl is a wonderful host!
Stayed 38 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Perfect Place in Capitola

We were working for a month in Watsonville and rented this home. It was perfect for us! Beautiful views, easy walk into the village, easy walk to Gayle's! The fireplace heats the house when needed, open the doors in the late afternoon to cool it down a bit! Could not say enough wonderful things about this home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Capitola Cozy

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect cottage in our favorite beach town. Up the hill enough for the peace and quiet we wanted and perfect views of the ocean and wharf and close enough to be able to walk into town several times a day to the beach, wonderful restaurants, and shopping. Cheryl and David were perfect hosts who made our stay even better than we expected. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ilene S.

What a view!

We have been coming to Capitola for 3 years and think we found the perfect home to rent. The house was comfortable and well-equipped and the view from the deck was worth a million dollars! Can't wait to return...
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dixie H.

Amazing Home!

I spent a month in this wonderful home, and had the best time. The size was perfect for the 2 - 7 people we had during any given time. All the beds are comfortable, the furnishings are updated, and the kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked. The best part of the house is the deck that overlooks the ocean and Capitola village. It is a large enough area to seat 8+ people, with comfy seating and an overhang that protects from the sun or moisture. Not only was the view spectacular, but you are within walking distance to the Village & beach (there are stairs two homes down). We also walked to the local favorite Gayle's almost every other day. Basically, you can park and not need your car EVER. The owner was a pleasure to work with, which is so important when you are making a one-month commitment. I am already planning a 2017 rental of this gem!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Perfect retreat!

The photos accurately depicted the property. The home was clean and well organized. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare complete meals. The bedrooms were very quiet and comfortable. We spent a lot of time sitting out on the deck and enjoying the hypnotizing view of the ocean. While I was unable to make phone calls w/ my phone, texting worked just fine. The owner replied to my texts in a timely and very helpful manner. Be sure to take walks to the cliffs to the left of the house to see early morning surfers and seals. Just two houses past the house, to the right, are very convenient steps down to restaurants, shops, and the beach, which get you there in only several minutes. It is so nice, after spending time on a possibly busy excursion with the streets filled with shoppers, to return to your retreat in such a short time and enjoy the solitude on the deck. Two different worlds! For our anniversary we celebrated a delicious, and well served meal, at Shadowbrook Restaurant. We had some great meals, and "perfect" margaritas, at Paradise Beach Grill. We drove north, just beyond Santa Cruz, to Davenport Beach to search for sea glass. Bring good walking shoes for that; it was one of the highlights of our excursions. I have never seen such gigantic sea foam blowing off the ocean, dancing along the beach-wow! I highly recommend a massage in Santa Cruz at Luma Yoga on Center Street. Ask for Gemma Depolo and you won't be disappointed. Thank-you to the owners for such attention to detail. I would stay longer next time and look forward to our return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Thoroughly Enjoyable Stay

We enjoyed our month at this lovely home in Capitola so much so that we hope to return next year. It is centrally located, yet on a very quiet street, an easy walk to the water where there are several good restaurants to choose from. We also enjoyed the proximity to Pleasure Point, Nob Hill Grocery and Gayles famous bakery, all walkable. When we did choose to get in the car, it took less than an hour to get to Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive, Palo Alto and several wonderful state parks. Santa Cruz is just around the corner and there is no need to get on congested Hwy. 1 to get there. The house is very well equipped. The porch is a lovely place to read, have a glass of wine and watch the sunset. Even if the nights are cool there are blankets provided to wrap up in. There were just two of us staying the majority of the time so we each had our own bed and bath. When we did have two couples visiting all slept comfortably, the kitchen table expanded and the living room was plenty large for gathering. A problem with a small leak (due to torrential rain and high winds) was addressed promptly. In short, we loved our stay in this house and in Capitola!

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Busick

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We love Capitola and find it the perfect place to re charge. We have owned another rental for about 5 years and enjoy sharing our home.

Why they chose this property

We feel in love with this charming property the moment we walked in. It's so light and we love how the house centers around the view.

What makes this property unique

The big plus for us was how we could enjoy our view from the inside of the house and from a large deck. We love sitting out looking over the village to the wharf. We also enjoy the courtyard and other outdoor spaces. We also love walking to town , the beach and Gayles Bakery. Having a private parking space and two permits is great.

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