Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3
Enjoy one of the beautifully few beachfront colored Venetian beach houses in Capitola. Our beach house can accommodate up to 6 guests. While you are here, be sure to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand out your front door, and don’t miss the shopping and dining all within walking distance. This condo has a fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer. While you are here, BBQ on the beach to the sounds of the crashing waves and listen to the music of the Fog Bank Restaurant band playing from across the lagoon. Stroll to the village for homemade ice cream at the Polar Bear Ice Cream Parlor or drinks on the deck at Margaritaville. Rent a boat at the wharf and fish all day, or just stroll on down to the end and check out the view. Surfing is walking to the local and Capitola Jetty about a 5 minute walk across the beach. Paddle boarding both in the Soquel creek, and the ocean for paddle surfing is avaialable with direct beach access both up and down the coast. In the morning, drop by Mr. Toots Coffee house for your AM pick-me-up. Then wander over to Zelda’s for a tasty breakfast. Make sure you walk off your delicious meal by browsing the many wonderful shops in the Capitola Village. Be sure to check out the Rainbow City Limits Store and the Craft Gallery. This condo has been in the Watson family for many years. It is affectionately called Mouse House because when Virginia Watson first saw it, she said it was small enough for a mouse to live in. But with the beach as your “family room” and the ocean your playground, it’s plenty big enough to hold some of your fondest family memories.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and 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
Please leave dishwasher empty and clean dishes in the cupboards
Please leave all bedding and towels on the floor, in front of the washing machine
Please return the parking pass and the water key and put cable lock back on all of the outdoor furniture
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No speakers or music on walkway in front of the house. HOA requires quiet after 10pm. No loud music or noise that disturbs adjacent properties.
No skateboards, scooters, bicycles, or other vehicles on wheels along walkway.
Do not block walkway in front of house. Room must be provided for pedestrians to walk along walkway.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2776084vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Capitola
Located in Capitola, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Capitola, CA
What's nearby
Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Capitola Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hooper Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 11 min walk
Shadowbrook - 5 min walk
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - 4 min walk
Zelda's on the Beach - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3 on 15 Aug, 2026 start from S$749, 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 at Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Capitola Venetian (Mouse House) - Beach front - Unit #3 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Capitola condo building is just steps away from Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf. Hooper Beach and Esplanade Park Beach are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was perfect! The place was completely immaculate. Every two weeks of summer my family stayed in each one of these front row Venetians! Will try and stay in Mouse House From now on!
We love this home so much! We have probably stayed there more than a dozen times and every time it feels like home. The location is amazing, and even though it is small, it works wonderfully for our family of four. The owners are always very responsive and accommodating. We are grateful to have found the spot and look forward to continuing our annual stay. This year we stayed twice and many years. We do find ourselves staying there more than once a year because of how serene, relaxing, and stunning the view of the beach is. Thank you Mouse House for being a core part of our familiy’s history.
Our family had a lovely stay at Mouse House. The house was bigger than I was expecting. It had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. The hosts were responsive. The location can’t be beat. We would definitely stay here again.
The mousehouse is the perfect beach getaway for our family. Just steps from the beach and a beautiful view. We look forward to returning here many times.
My family had a reunion over the Easter break and we rented #3 Venetian Court. We had a wonderful experience. The house was clean, accommodating with beautiful views of Capitola Beach and Monterey. If you want a distraction from the hustle and bustle of life, do yourself a favor and spend a few days at Capitola Brach and the Mouse House.
This is our 4th year in a row staying at this amazing property. Once again, it did not disappoint. It's perfect for our family of four and there is nothing like waking up and going to bed on the beach. 5 star property and location all the way around.
It's all about the location, there is nothing like staying right on the beach! The place is tidy and efficient, a bit crowded with 6 guests, lovely for a couple or couple with kids. Though small, it's one of our favorite houses in the world.
We loved our stay in the “mouse house”! The house was fully stocked with everything you could think of. Ultimately the best family vacation spot if you have littles! When they say the beach is your living room, it truly is. There’s nothing like cooking dinner and watching your kiddos play in the sand.
Great family vacation on the beach. Unit came with everything we needed, and the host was responsive to our needs. Unit is about one block to Capitola Village. Had a great time. Would definitely do it again.
My family had a great stay at The Mouse House! We literally spent all day between the front porch and the waves. House had everything we needed and was very clean. We loved using the BBQ every night for dinner on the beach! Will
definitely be coming back!
Everything was great. Loved the room. No problem finding a parking spot a few blocks away. However, did leave a bean bag style ice pack in the freezer and was wondering how to get that back. Do you have a lost and found?
So relaxing. My husband does not like the beach. So it was perfect. He could still enjoy the grandkids on the beach and stay in the house and watch tv if he wanted. The kids and grand kids stayed up the road so we were able to keep all the beach stuff at our place so they didn’t have to haul it down everyday. It was just a wonderful trip and very comfortable place to stay. Will return again!
BEAUTIFUL PLACE & VIEW BUT W/THE CURRENT PARKING ISSUE DUE TO PIER REPAIRS IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND PARKING NEAR THE FACILITY. BOTH NEIGHBORS ARE NOSEY...SUPER CREEPY FEELING! COMMUNICATIONS FROM PROPERTY MGR WAS NOT HELPFUL.
Gina C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2024
Gina, Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate that you feel that way about our neighbors, this is a tight knit community with very nice people who take pride in their units and want to get familiar with the people visiting.
We are sorry that you felt that the communication with the property manager was not helpful- the property manager did answer each of your phone calls right away, when you had questions about where to park. Unfortunately, this is a beach town and parking can be difficult, especially on the weekends- which is why we provide all of our guests with a map and a parking permit.
We absolutely LOVED the “Mouse House”! Best location ever, if you want to be near the beach. The home was actually bigger than we expected so needless to say all 5 of us were thrilled! Anything you might need, besides food of course, is in the home. There was even a wagon in the closet that was oh so very helpful when moving our stuff from the car. Check-in and out was so easy! We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you “Mouse House” for the amazing memories!