Condo

On the river in Capitola!

Condo with kitchen, a short walk to Capitola Beach

Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor barbecue
Balcony
Internet
Fireplace

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Capitola, CA

Place, Capitola Historical Museum
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Capitola Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Capitola Wharf
‪3 min walk‬
Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

On the river in Capitola!

Enjoy your next family vacation at this charming Capitola rental condo, nestled along the river and just steps from Capitola Village! Perfect for a family getaway, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach house offers ample space for everyone to relax. While there aren’t any river views from the unit, you’re part of a cozy triplex with great decks, perfect for sipping your morning coffee or catching up with friends.

You'll be within walking distance to Capitola's unique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and, of course, the beautiful beach. Just across the path, enjoy shared access to the riverside BBQ and picnic area for some fun outdoor dining.

With Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, scenic hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and local wineries all within a short drive, this centrally located gem is the ideal base for exploring the best of the region.

Parking is easy with space for one small vehicle in the carport below the home. If you’re traveling with extra cars, we recommend parking in one of the two large lots just a minute’s walk away, where you can park overnight for free or for a small daily fee.

*Laundry is communal. Management will always do their best to make sure machines are functioning; however, they are not guaranteed.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this condo is near theme parks. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬3 min walk
‪Shadowbrook - ‬7 min walk
‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬8 min walk
‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river in Capitola! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On the river in Capitola!?

As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the river in Capitola! on 8 Mar, 2027 start from S$345, 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.

What time is check-in at On the river in Capitola!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river in Capitola!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the river in Capitola! located?

Situated in Capitola, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes.

8.0

Very good

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

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6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Great location

Perfect place cozy and fun

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Denise I.

11 Aug, 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie G.

4 Dec, 2022

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

Sister trip

We had a a wonderful trip. The beach and all the shops and restaurants were walking distance. The place was nice, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard L.

23 Apr, 2023

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

Dad and daughter's week-end

Beautiful place. Too many stairs. Close to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Sheree M.

16 May, 2024

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

Happy Memories

We had an absolute grand time. Very comfortable and we will definitely be back!!!! We also left some white roses in the coffee pot has we couldn’t find a vase. Thank you so much …….

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

bob t.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

Ideal location on the river and a minute from the village. Great patio on river but old charcoal bbqs and beat up dirty picnic table. Place was clean enough but rundown beds, furniture, kitchen etc. price doubled with all the service charges so I expected higher quality.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Linda C.

14 Nov, 2023

Loved the location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was comfortable and the perfect location for being able to walk to all the stores, restaurants and bars. It could use some updating in the kitchen and bathrooms. The carpet should be replaced, but these issues wouldn't deter me from returning. The property manager was very responsive and helped make our stay very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

21 Feb, 2024

Vacation on the River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this unit. It’s so convenient to the Capitola Village. We park and never have to use the car until we check out. The outside space next to the river is lovely. This is our go to every time we stay in Capitola. The management company has great customer service. They are so helpful and answer questions and emails quickly!!

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lora P.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanness

The unit is in a good location and the river front sitting area was a nice addition; however, the unit could use a thorough cleaning. There were spider webs, no screens on the windows and the common areas were dirty.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2023

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the riverfront sitting area during your stay with us. We take all guest feedback seriously, and we apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered in the unit. This is not the standard we strive for. We are addressing your concerns with our cleaning team to ensure a thorough cleaning of the unit. Clean and well-maintained common areas are also a priority for us, and we will work on improving this aspect. We value your input, as it helps us to make necessary improvements, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future. Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, and we are committed to providing a more enjoyable experience during your next visit. Thank you for choosing our rental property for your vacation, and we look forward to hosting you again.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug B.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location...Very scant kitchen

Location location location. You can't beat this for Capitola....but we were very disappointed with the cleanliness and lack of kitchen stuff. The garbage cans were over flowing into the walkway at the base of the stairs, the couches and walls need desperate cleaning. The only condiments are salt, pepper, and 4 coffee filters. There were 5 or 6 coffee cups, plates, and a single ice tray....just fyi.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024

Thank you for your feedback; we will certainly take it into consideration. We strive to maintain a high standard for cleanliness and appreciate your understanding. We also kindly ask that all guests be mindful of items left behind and the overall condition of the property before departure to ensure a pleasant experience for future renters.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan R.

4 Apr, 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

☹️

Poor maintenance and cleaning

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

LAURI R.

2 Jan, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Leaking roof and slider

The house was clean however there was a leak in the room the baby was in and a leak in the top of the sliding glass door by the kitchen. The beds were very small and not entirely comfortable. Overall, not a horrible experience but could have been better for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

Verified

4/10 Poor

William I.

20 Jul, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Don't expect it to look like the pictures in VRBO

This property has a great location just a few doors down from Capitola Village and has a nice outdoor area on Soquel Creek that it shares with two other units. The interior badly needs a redo. The carpets and the two sofas appeared dirty and stained and need replacement immediately. The carpet looked so funky no one wanted to remove their shoes. The VRBO photos of the interior as far as cleanliness and general condition are way out of date and what we found there was a major disappointment. We owned a vacation rental in Kauai and currently own a long term rental duplex in Capitola so we know what a well maintained rental property should be and should look like. This unit is not it. Additionally prospective renters should know that the unit itself is NOT on Soquel Creek and does not have a view of it. The condo is oriented to the street and not the creek itself. Why not put some of the rental income back into the property so your guests don't go away feeling disappointed and unhappy??

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023

We appreciate your feedback an are truly apologetic to hear about the issues you experienced during your stay. We are currently addressing you concerns about cleanliness and the condition of the home. We strive to provide a comfortable and pleasant stay for all our guests, and I’m sorry that we missed the mark this time. I hope we can welcome you back in the future for a more positive experience. Lisa Bailey Property Management

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

24 Jul, 2024

Another wonderful annual family gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 3 Days of non-stop fun for our entire family. We've already booked our reservations for next year (2025 with Lisa)

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

8 Jul, 2024

Convenient but dated

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a convenient location! The place was a nice size for our family of 4, and could have fit a few more people comfortably. There are definitely things that would make it a lot better though. Master bedroom upstairs is very bright, and gets hot. Needs blackout shades, a ceiling fan, and a new bed, preferably a king! I found it very strange that there was a mini fridge up there but no dresser, so left my non-hanging clothes mostly on the floor. Furniture is dated throughout the place. The street name "riverview" is not a good description for this back lot location. We did sit by the river in the shared garden spot, which was nice. Parking spot is very small, but we managed to squeeze in our mid size SUV with an inch on each side to spare. Kitchen had a great new set of pots and pans, but other dishware was very mismatched. I think saw 20 spoons and 3 forks. Shared laundry room was great, and did not need quarters or anything. Overall, not my first choice for a place to stay, but I'd stay here again if needed, it does the job. Give this place a glam up, Bailey!

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

yvonne K.

4 Jul, 2024

Perfect fit and location!

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from ,

25 Apr, 2024

A good family space

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

29 Nov, 2023

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Connie B.

29 Sept, 2023

Nice time

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all, great location. Half a block to the village, and also a short walk to the city parking lot, which is important if you have more than 1 vehicle in your party. $6 a day, free overnight. FYI, Riverview is a very skinny street; almost like an alleyway. In general, the unit is in decent shape; like other posters mentioned, it could definitely use a facelift. However, it was clean and comfortable, and suited our needs. Quite a few stairs, so be prepared with your luggage, golf clubs, etc. No water view from the unit (although the deck off the master is nice); outdoor BBQ and firepit space by the water is a nice perk, although you share with two other tenants. All in all, I would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bradley F.

1 Jul, 2023

Vacation in Capitola

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was wonderful as we were literally two minutes walk from Capitola Village and all that it offers. The patio area on Soquel Creek was also a plus (for Units A and B) as it allowed us to grill when we chose to and to just sit by the creek and chill. We did submit a list of suggestions to Bailey Rental Properties management and one of those was to put a self-standing water purifier in the refrigerator. Depending on the length of stay, (we were there for 10 days) they could provide more paper goods. The unit would also benefit from a "deep" cleaning where cobwebs are removed, carpets are steam cleaned, and so on. There could have been more small amenities like a wider array of spices, some instant oatmeal packages...things we have enjoyed at other rentals. In short, the cupboards were bare so you should go prepared to purchase every little thing you might need especially if it is for an extended stay. However, Lisa and Lynette (the Bailey Property managers) were very responsive to any concerns we raised during our stay such as a lock falling off a slider door (the door still locked) or the electricity going out in the laundry room. The parking for Unit A is very narrow between a post and the wall so make sure you have a car that will fit in the tiny space. Those who visited us feared they would tear off their side mirrors when pulling in or out of the space. If Baily Properties implement some of the changes we communicated in an earlier email, we would have no hesitation in renting this unit again and consider it a fair price. For eating, I would recommend the Left Coast Sausage Works for a delicious quick pick up meal, Mijos for street tacos, the Daily Grind for excellent coffee, and the Sand Bar for great nachos. Lovely walks all over Capitola...the beach, the neighborhood on the cliffs, anywhere. Overall, a pleasant stay.

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cameron P.

22 May, 2023

Close to beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice enough property, with good access. Was not anticipating the virtually impossible parking situation. Small cars only, no trucks or full size SUVs would work. Had two cars so walking about a mile was necessary to park the second one. If it were just a one small car group would have been a much more enjoyable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

18 May, 2023

Great Location

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from San Diego, California

28 Feb, 2023

outdated but excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location by the beach. Interior is quite old, outdated. No bathroom fans, plumbing old. Kitchen electricity was out on entry, rapidly fixed though. Parking is poor, only one space for a very small car (Odyssey does not fit). Dim lighting.

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Juan E.

22 Feb, 2023

Capitola Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. The property was nice but needs all around updating. Overall we had a good Time.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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About this property

On the river in Capitola!

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About the area

Capitola

What's nearby

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Great location

Courtney P.

8/10 Good

Denise I.

Good

Denise I.

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie G.

Sister trip

Kerrie G.

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Dad and daughter's week-end

Richard L.

8/10 Good

Sheree M.

Happy Memories

Sheree M.

8/10 Good

bob t.

Great location

bob t.

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Loved the location

Linda C.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Vacation on the River

Patricia P.

6/10 Okay

Lora P.

Cleanness

Lora P.

6/10 Okay

Doug B.