Lazy Bear Beach House

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Capitola, California

Capitola Beach

4 min walk

Capitola Wharf

4 min walk

Esplanade Park Beach

5 min walk

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)

20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Recently remodeled home, situated in Capitola Village on Riverview Avenue

The Space:
Blocks from shops, restaurants and Capitola Beach, this beach house is the perfect getaway.

This open floorplan features stellar workmanship, from porcelain tile floors in a weathered-wood-style finish, to millwork and finishes with custom white wainscoting, baseboards, and top-notch casing at doors & windows, plus high quality cabinetry & built-ins. The kitchen includes stainless steel counters, Big Chill appliances, artful lighting & a pantry convenient to both the kitchen and the garden/patio/bbq area. There are two off-street parking spots in paved space next to the house.

Please Note: This home has a very STRICT NO PETS policy, this includes visitors to the home. There is a monitored exterior camera.

**Please be advised that any violation of our pet policy will result in an automatic $500 fee.**

Property manager

Surf City Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The minimum age required to rent this unit is 25 years old.

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

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this holiday home is on a river. 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.

Capitola, California

What's nearby

Capitola Beach - 4 min walk
Capitola Wharf - 4 min walk
Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive
Mystery Spot - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬8 min walk
‪Shadowbrook - ‬7 min walk
‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬3 min walk
‪Britannia Arms - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Bear Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Bear Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Bear Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Bear Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

16 Sept 2024

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

Clean, quiet and a short walk to the village.

A very comfortable place with all amenities provided for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

19 Aug 2024

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

Great Location and cute town

Loved the location and great parking. Everything you need is at the house. Very close walking distance to town, food and shopping

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAM M.

13 Aug 2024

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

Capitola weekend

Fun, relaxing, and no need to drive anywhere

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

8 Aug 2024

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

Outdoor space

My family really appreciates having some outdoor space at a great location in Capitola. We have stayed at the lazy bear many times and will be back

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

22 July 2024

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

We will be coming back!

Our family of 5 had an incredible stay at this lovely property in Capitola! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the immaculate cleanliness of the home. It was clear that great care is taken to maintain the property to the highest standards. The communication with the property representative was seamless. They were responsive, helpful, and ensured we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Any questions we had were answered promptly, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. The location is absolutely perfect! Just a short walk to the beach, local shops, and fantastic dining options. We loved being able to explore Capitola on foot and soak in the vibrant, coastal atmosphere. A small tip for future guests: consider bringing your own beach towels. While the property provided all the essentials, having our own beach towels was a nice convenience for our beach days. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a clean, well-managed, and ideally located vacation home in Capitola. We can't wait to return next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

6 July 2024

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

Great house and great location!!

We will definitely stay here again. House was super clean and the location was absolutely perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zack n.

17 Oct 2023

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

Under the trestle

Great cozy cottage right in Capitola village, near the creek and under the iconic trestles. Would definitely book this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Yvonne D.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was perfect - WONDERFUL stay

This house was adorable and was a perfect spot for our family to rent. There were lots of kitchen items for us to use and we enjoyed having our meals in the backyard. The privacy was perfect and it was just a short 3 minute walk to the beach. My biggest complaints were; 1) the amount of cobwebs at each window (no screens), 2) the two rolling blinds on the living room door and kitchen nook did not work. To raise the blind, you would have to manually guide them and lastly 3) the number of bath towels for 4 days - 6 adults became a bit of an issue. All very small things in the grand scheme of things but what prevented me from rating this with 4 stars!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

20 Apr 2023

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

Great getaway!

This was a great place to stay! Lots of room and very clean. Perfect location!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

10 Apr 2023

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

Capitola

The house is charming and has a lot of character! Little issue with towels and bedding. I believe the towels and bedding were washed with a rubber bathmat which left little pieces of dried bathmat on the towels and bedding. I had to rewash the towels and pillow cases before we used them. Other than that we enjoyed the house very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

26 Oct 2022

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

Just Perfect!

Booked this lovely little beach home for my mom’s birthday weekend. It comfortably fit all six of us and was within walking distance of some of the best drinks and food I’ve had. The home itself was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed! Definitely going to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

11 Sept 2022

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

Cute place

The house was great. All furnishings were well taken care of and clean. The bathroom access is a little odd. You can only access the main floor bathroom through a bedroom and the master bathroom is not very private. The location is right near the heart of Capitola. This comes with great access, but also noise in the night as people come home from restaurants and bars. Overall, good place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanntte M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Nice experience

The the place was clean and nice. Close to the river and ocean

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

27 July 2022

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

beach get away

House is new/modern perfect location within walking distance to downtown, restaurants, shopping, sand, ocean and beautiful sun sets.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

28 Dec 2021

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

WONDERFUL HOUSE!

Cute house, great location, had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jay S.

6 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The place is clean, as it has been remodeled and is in a nice location to be able to walk to the beach. However, the advertisement of bed size in one of the rooms was falsely advertised. When we booked this house, the listing said it had 2 queens and 1 king bed in each room. The only reason we picked this house was because the beds were queen size or larger with three adult couples. We wanted all of the guests to be comfortable. When we arrived, we quickly realized that one room had only a full size bed. When I asked the PM about this, their response was that it was an “honest mistake”. They offered to bring over an aero bed or let us rebook somewhere else. I didn’t feel like that was fair compensation simply because putting any aerobed in the middle of the common area (only place it would fit) wouldn’t allow my guests the opportunity for any privacy. As far as finding another place to stay- we’re on vacation and didn’t want to spend the morning calling around during the weekend. I asked for a 30% refund (⅓ of our party wasn’t happy as one person had to sleep on the coach), and I was granted 10% with the response “we think this is adequate for a few inches”. On top of “the honest mistake,” when we came in from a walk and tried to turn on the fireplace -it didn’t work. The PM changed the batteries... and it still did not work. Another thing, the downstairs shower, if you’re tall, you need to bend down to get under the water. Furthermore, it isn’t stated in the listing, but in order to get to the downstairs bathroom a person needs to walk through the other bedroom- a little awkward late at night or early morning. Finally, the upstairs shower had severe drainage problems- a person was standing in a pool of water while showering. I wouldn’t recommend this listing, unless corrected, and definitely not the property management company to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

23 Oct 2021

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

Great location

Super cute house

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

16 Aug 2021

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

Great place

Super location, nicely refreshed place with great character. We enjoyed the outdoor space.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

allison k.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Cute place

But the PM completely went off on us for doing something completely legal, while what they are doing is not. The place isn't 2000 sf, its 1326, which is false advertising. We'll see that is corrected one way or another so as to not mislead others, and we strongly suggest the PM treats guests better.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

1 Aug 2021

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

Perfect house for our family getaway!

We stayed at this home for a week and it was perfect. Very clean, great location - we walked everywhere in town! The little side yard was a great bonus space for us (with two small kids)! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeannie M., Ione, Ca

1 Aug 2021

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

Cute, clean, and quaint

Very cute, clean, modern, quaint little house with ample parking in a magnificent location walking distance from downtown Capitola. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping, and the beach is a short walk away. Unfortunately, one description on VRBO said “Riverside Drive” instead of “Riverview Ave”, so we drove to the other side of town in wretched traffic to try and find it. The other bummer was the bathroom on the first floor was in one of the bedrooms, which means people have to walk through that bedroom to use it. Something else worth mentioning, the master bathroom does not have a door to separate it from the bedroom and the front of the shower is glass with only a saloon style door offering privacy to that and the toilet. I left an item behind and they were able to recover 2/3 of it, and after a Venmo transaction I received it in the mail. I was very grateful, thanks for going the extra step! Would stay again, as long as it was with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Vivian M.

15 July 2021

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

Great location but a bit of an odd house layout

I rented this place for my birthday and invited 5 friends to stay. The common areas of the house and the backyard are wonderful! The two bedrooms downstairs are a bit odd because the only bathroom is located in one of the rooms, so the two people in the other bedroom have to go through the other bedroom to get to the bathroom. So going to the bathroom in the middle of the night for those without the bathroom in their room could become awkward. Also the other complaint I have is that there is a video camera in the backyard, so be aware that the Property Management group is watching you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Saint Helen, California, USA

6 July 2021

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

Nice spot

fun and simple place, nice kitchen and unique side yard. Perfect to attack Capitola beach or hit Pleasure point.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

4 Dec 2020

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

Great location!

Great location with 3 parking spaces! This was perfect for my immediate family for Thanksgiving! Walking distance to the river, ocean and great local restaurants. The property was clean and check in was easy. The only downside was the lack of door on the master bathroom. Sort of odd to lack the privacy. Also the second bathroom is in a bedroom also so at night the person in the third bedroom has to walk through one of the others to use the bathroom. It worked for my immediate family but might be akward for non related adults. Overall we loved the property and the property managers were very responsive!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020