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

View both River and sea from this lovely cottage

Welcome to a unique and convenient place by the sea.

Steps to the water, this vintage cottage is a jewel by beach, shops & eateries

Historic railway trestle hovers over the flower skirted "River"

Exceptional

Highlights

Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Capitola Beach

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

About this property

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

Capitola living at its best! Stay in the heart of the Village with both ocean and creek views. Enjoy walking less than a block to Capitola Beach, dining and shops. This delightful waterfront cottage is just a few steps to Soquel Creek, the "River" and a private waterfront garden escape. Fully furnished, the cottage offers one bedroom and bath plus a Murphy bed in the living room. There is a full kitchen, dining area and deck.

Recent storms did not damage this house or most of the Village. Shops and eateries are thriving. Guests are greatly enjoying the water view deck. Washer/dryer are in the garage.

Guests may park one car in the left side of the garage and one in the center of the carport on the street behind it. Relax by the "River" or stroll to the Village or Beach. Shadowbrook restaurant and many other favorites are nearby. Grocery stores, banks etc. are about 1/2 mile away. Feel free to ask Janet, the property manager for a tour of Capitola.

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Cozy living space with a sofa sleeper (this is located in the kitchen)

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Thank you for putting all used towels into washer and staring it. Detergent is on the metal shelves in the garage. This saves the cleaners over an hour!

If you have produce or unwrapped / unopened food items that are difficult to pack, please leave for cleaners. Condiments like mustard etc are fine to leave. Thanks

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Quiet hours are 7pm to 7am. Please do not move interior furniture outdoors. We allow 2 days between guests. No pets. Park in center of 3 car carport.

Owners require that manager, Janet Russell meet guests upon arrival to assure best use of parking and home. Please inform Janet of your arrival time.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1111419vb

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 deadlock

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

Capitola Mercantile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Capitola Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Capitola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Capitola Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hooper Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬9 min walk
‪Shadowbrook - ‬6 min walk
‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬3 min walk
‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬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 and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Capitola Historical Museum are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry A.

28 Aug, 2025

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

Very nice beach house and felt very comfortable!

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

17 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Review

Great location and cosy place

Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

31 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful!

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

19 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

21 Jul, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

17 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

26 Apr, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

4 Jun, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

18 Aug, 2025

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

What a perfect little cottage in a prime location. We loved being able to walk to downtown and the beach, sit by the river, BBQ on the deck, relax in the historic living space and, importantly, park 2 cars in the carport! Janet was a great communicator and we had everything we needed. At one point my sister looked around and said, "how did we manage to get this place?!" We've already booked another week next year.

Amazing hang out spaces on the riverfront walking path

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

8/10 Good

RODNEY S.

4 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

13 Jul, 2020

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!

About the host

Hosted by Janet Russell Keller

Creekside Cottage has been a jewel in Margaret and Rich's family for decades. They have cherished many moments here and live nearby. Please contact Janet Russell, manager, with any inquiries or concerns. Janet is a local realtor and property manager.

Why they chose this property

This waterview cottage has been a beloved part of family life for four generations. Family memories are created here ! One of the beautiful original 1920's windows may be enjoyed in the dining area. We hope you enjoy your stay whether alone or with those you love. It's a friendly, relaxing spot by the sea.

What makes this property unique

Single level, with a short stroll to dining, shops and the ocean.
Toasty deck and private creek front yard with comfy furniture.
Private bedroom and open living/dining area.

Languages:

English

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

Master

1 bathroom

Hall Bath

Spaces

About this property

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

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Capitola

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Gerry A.

Gerry A.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

Great cottage!

Charlene M.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

Great location

Charlene M.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

The Cabin

Patrick G.

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Cottage

julie h.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

So relaxing!

Melinda W.

10/10 Excellent

mike F.

This place is perfect

mike F.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Colleen H.

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

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Frank T.

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Wonderful!

Becky B.

10/10 Excellent