10/10 Excellent
vanessa b.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location!
vanessa b.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
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Library by the Sea - 2BR home in beautiful Capitola
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Capitola, CA
- Capitola Beach10 min walk
- Capitola Wharf10 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk8 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Library by the Sea - 2BR home in beautiful Capitola
Beach living awaits you at this 2-bedroom, 2 bath house. This unique property is located on 3 levels giving it a large feeling in a small footprint. The furnishings and décor are curated from many travels to the flea markets of Paris and envelop you in a feeling of a home away from home. Above all, the location to just about everything you could want is just a short walk in either direction. Walk 5 minutes down the hill to experience Capitola Village with it's captivating beach, restaurants and shops. Or walk a few minutes up the street to satisfy your cravings at the epic Gayles Bakery or the Capitola Produce and Fish Market. Walking distance to Nob Hill, CVS, Peets, post office...just about anything you need. Easy access to Hwy 1 for those days that you may want to explore more of the Santa Cruz county offerings. 2 parking spaces and free parking on Capitola Avenue.
30-days or more only per Capitola Village ordinance.
30-days or more only per Capitola Village ordinance.
Property manager
Lindsay Hayes
Premier Host
Languages
English, German, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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.
Capitola, CA
What's nearby
- Capitola Mercantile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Capitola Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Capitola Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
- Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 2 min walk
- Shadowbrook - 14 min walk
- Zelda's On The Beach - 9 min walk
- Britannia Arms - 9 min walk
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Lindsay Hayes
My husband and I live in Chicago part -time but are now able to call Capitola home. I grew up in the area and now we both love everything it has to offer.
Why they chose this property
This was my mother's house since she found it under construction in 1998. She owned Paper Parade which was located next to Gayle's Bakery for 20 years so this area has been very special to me most of my life.
What makes this property unique
All of my mother's beautiful things still reside in the home. You will find vintage trinkets on display from her many travels abroad and specifically the flea markets of Paris. Please treat them with care!
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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