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Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village

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A riverside walkway with a wooden fence, a metal railing, and a bridge in the background.
A riverside walkway with a wooden fence, lavender plants, and pink flowers.
A waterfront property with a small dock and a house with a porch.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen island. There are windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the counter. There are two stools under the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Capitola Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Place, Capitola Mercantile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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 power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile, Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Capitola Historical Museum 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 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice beach house and felt very comfortable!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage!

Beautiful view! Perfect location. We loved our stay in the Riverview cottage
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Just steps away from the Esplanade. Great river views
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2024
We’re always delighted to have you, Charlene! Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing!

We love this place and how convenient it is to the village. Very cozy and comfy!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is perfect

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Great location and cosy place
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the house. Its perfect for us.

Quaint. Relaxing and everything we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Cabin

Very beautiful views from patio. House small with a lot of character. The town of Capitola is fun, lots of shops, restaurants. Everything is within walking distance. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time at this little gem. Couldn’t have been any better!Janet was wonderful and we look forward to working with her again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Becky! We’re so glad you loved the cottage and had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

Excellent Loved the little cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely site

Close to Capitola Village central region. I could live in that cabin full time, it's roomy and well layed out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stays at this cozy cottage!. Fabulous location & views of the beach, & river!

We have stayed in this cottage several times! The location is unbeatable...can walk to everything, love the views of the river path, river life, Stockton Bridge and the beach! The cottage has all one would need...perfect with all and simple amenities. Good for a couple or for 3! We always look forward to returning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this location!

Love this old place. I was so comfortable and being on the river is an amazing bonus. Great communication with Janet. Will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint & Cozy

Great property if you are a friendly soul Convenient to the Village and beach Lots of foot traffic past the property while on front deck or next to creek
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2024
Thank you, Karen for enjoying the “Cabin” and engaging with the Village walkers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this charming cottage for several years. We feel this is the best location in Capitola…on the river, under the trestle with views of the ocean and the village. We love this place. There are two parking places which is a big plus, as well as a washer and dryer in the garage. Don’t forget to book the classic taxi for a ride to the famous Shadowbrook restaurant up the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you, Colleen for your clever and kind review! We love having you at the Cabin and knowing you’re happy. Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Capitola

Spent 9 nights in the cute cabin. Used the creek area lots and had BBQs. Can’t wait for our next trip to the area. We will be booking for sure again. Great location for shopping and restaurants plus the beach is very close. It was very busy area during the Memorial Day weekend and week following.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2022
Thanks, Sherry we were thrilled to have you! Janet, Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Entertainment

Loved the quaint cabin on the river. There was always something happening on the river and we loved sitting our on the patio each night. The birds were so much fun to watch- herons, egrets and of course ducks and gulls.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place Ever!!

We absolutely loved everything about this cottage! It's beautiful inside and out, with plenty of space to relax and chill out, either inside or out on the gorgeous riverside patio. The kitchen is well stocked and the bed is super comfortable. And the village of Capitola is just steps away. What more could anyone want?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2021
Thank you for being perfect guests, Melinda. We appreciate your wonderful imagery and welcome you anytime ! Janet Russell, Manager and local Realtor
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient central location with valuable private reserved & covered parking spot. We enjoyed seeing passersby on the path that bisects all properties along the adjacent stream-backwater near the beach. Bed was comfortable. Manager was eager to make sure we had everything we needed. This was our second stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the cottage for one week. It's a quaint cottage right on the river. You can see the beach from the back deck. The cottage was neat and very comfortable for 2 people. It is located in a great spot and it's easy to walk to everything in the Village. It comes with a parking spot which is very nice, especially in the busy summer months. Would recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another delightful stay!

This is our 4th time staying a week in the charming cottage. It has become our all-time favorite vacation spot. The view, the village, the shops, the railroad trestle and of course dinner at Shadowbrook! The cottage is quaint, with lots of history and the deck is outfitted with wicker rocking chairs , umbrellas and a table. A great place to watch the people walking by on their way to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing stay at The River To Sea Bungalow

So glad we could return and have a nice long stay at our favorite place in Capitola, The River to Sea bungalow is amazing on many levels it’s proximity to the village, the nice Soquel Creekside setting, and the access to numerous world class surf breaks. This year, because of the COVID-19 crisis we relocated there to work remotely and it was a much needed escape and provided a beautiful reprise from The City.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2020
Thanks Todd, glad you enjoyed your getaway & we were again able to welcome you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming perfectly located cottage.

Comfortable cottage for two. Loved covered parking, good WiFi, full kitchen & comfortable bed. Nice bathroom remodel, and handy washer/dryer. Watching holiday floats on adjacent waterway was an unexpected plus. Property manager, Janet Russel, responded quickly as we became familiar with property layout.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet spot

I loved this cabin! You couldn’t ask for a better location. Beautiful view of the river and beach, right in the village with a fun neighborhood vibe. The cabin is perfectly stocked, very comfortable and clean. Janet was easy to do business work and very accommodating. I’m a local and will definitely rent this cabin again. Very special.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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