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IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ

Beachfront vacation home near Capitola Beach

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Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Capitola

On the beach.You'll be steps from Capitola Mercantile and a 5-minute walk from Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Historical Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitola Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ

3 Bedroom Beach house, in the heart of downtown Capitola. Beach, shops, wine bars, and restaurants just steps away. Rent a surf board a few doors down, and walk 2 very short blocks to the beach! House is hip, comfy, and a great layout for families. Private, outdoor patio is perfect for entertaining, with comfortable lounge seating, a succulent garden, grill and dining table.

Newly remodeled kitchen is open to dining area and sunroom, creating a comfortable living space. Dining room table expands to seat 6-10. Sunroom has cozy, gas burning fireplace, and lounge seating facing the backyard. A perfect spot for morning coffee. Living room is at the opposite end of the house, with flat, screen TV and BluRay/DVD.
Two lovely bedrooms downstairs, charmingly furnished. Newly remodeled downstairs bathroom with full bath and shower.

The 3rd bedroom is upstairs, very large-- and, perfect for kids. It includes a 1/2 bath. Bunkbeds sleep 6. Twin mattresses on top, and Full mattresses on the bottom. There is also an additional 'play area' upstairs with a new full size futon. A flat screen TV and BluRay/DVD player are also located in the upstairs bedroom for in-bed movies!

Downstairs, beside the bathroom, you'll find a washer and dryer for your sandy clothes. And, our outdoor shower (with hot and cold water) is great for rinsing off, with plenty of room to hang wet suits and sandy towels.

This house is perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway or girlfriends weekend. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable vacation. House can accommodate 10, however it is more comfortable for 8 people (especially adults!). For that reason, there is an additional $50 charge per person, per night, over 8 people. PLEASE NOTE: If you see this listing on Craigslist, you are being scammed. I never advertise there.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining
Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ
Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining
Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House
Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining

Frequently asked questions

How close is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ to downtown Capitola?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Capitola.

IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Perfect space for a weekend girls trip. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
My friend and I brought our girls and friends here for their 13th bday celebration. The house is awesome. The location is just a short walk to the beach. The beds were comfortable with high end pillows and bedding. The only thing that is tricky is parking but we were always able to find a spot on the street near the house after circling a time or two. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a great spot in walking distance to the beach and village shops. There was a market/liquor store right around the corner as well. The upstairs bunk beds were great for 4 kids we traveled with. This was probably one of the most well stocked rentals I’ve stayed at. Plenty of towels and stocked kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay! The cottage is one block from the village. Lots of food choices, live music on the weekend, and shops! The beach is right there too! I was a little worried about only one (indoor) shower for the 7 of us (3 generations) but it wasn’t an issue at all. Lots of space and sitting areas. My favorite was the back patio, my MIL loved the chaise in the sunroom with the fireplace. The large sofa in the front room was cozy and fit us all. The (adult) kids loved the bunk room upstairs and were up late into the night talking and laughing. Great and quick communication with the host. I would definitely love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location! Everything you need to enjoy the beach and the village is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Lodi, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful three day visit in the middle of January. It was so nice to be so close to all the restaurants and the beach. The home was very comfy, with all the necessities, plus a great back yard. The single drawback was the parking situation, but we were always lucky to find a spot nearby, and 80% of the time our car was right by the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Twyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, very clean and well stocked! We had the best time on our girls trip! Our host was very responsive and a breeze to work with. We’d love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen L., Brentwood, CA. USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Out of propane. Called property manager Shannon. She stated “you can just use the oven” I explain Ed we had been marinating meat all day and we are looking forward to bbq. We got a full tank within the hour. Also the shower drain was clogged. We ran hot water down and it helped. The floors are filthy. On the bright side the location is great. The back yard are is very nice. The cushions on the furniture are sooty and dirty. The layout of the house is good. The kitchen is not fancy but we had everything we needed. The house should or could have been better maintained. We overlooked this and had a wonderful time in Capitola.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great time in Capitola. Our 4th year staying at this awesome beach cottage and it did not disappoint. Our group made lasting memories in this comfortable space. They kids enjoyed the "kid zone" loft and the adults sipped coffee or wine by the cozy fire. Love the relaxing pace of beach life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina A.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect place for a family gathering

Such a great location - within walking distance of the whole village, you don't need a car after arrival until you leave. The house is roomy enough for multiple sets of adults and kids and the washer/dryer make packing a breeze. The patio gives you so much extra room to hang out, it is absolutely the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Quiet area

Great place to stay in town with spacious interior. Updated nicely too! We had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and great location close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren H., Redondo Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Getaway!

Parking in this area is tough BUT we had amazing parking luck even on a holiday weekend (the furthest we had to park was 1 block away). Since there is only one parking permit, it's ideal for a group with just one car. You absolutely can't beat the location! Just a block a way from the beach, we walked there every day to watch the surfers while the kids played on the beach! The listing says 4 bedrooms but the loft is separated into two areas (no doors in between the bunkbeds and the other bed). Again we didn't mind this at all because we stayed with our entire family. The loft can get really hot, but there are a ton of fans which keep it cool and our kids (ages 4-8) did not complain one bit! The patio area is also lovely we ate outside every day and the outside shower is wonderful for the after beach sand clean up! Just keep in mind there's 1 indoor shower/bath and the other bathroom is just a toilet, but again, we totally made this work for our group (some people showered in the morning, others at night and a few brave souls enjoyed the outside shower!) I highly recommend for family reunions and get togethers and will absolutely stay again if we're in the area! Thanks for an unforgettable holiday weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Space, Great Location, Nice Time

Back yard was cool for the gathering, kitchen/dining/family rooms allowed for 7 old guys to hang and reminisce.Parking was a bit of a pain, but we knew that going in, so the only parking issue was getting a car unloaded and getting folks into the place.Walking distance to Mr. Toots coffee, and a quiet neighborhood made for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

One of our favorite Capitola rentals! Great location and plenty of space for families to travel together. Check in was a breeze and communication with owner was seamless! Thank you for the wonderful memories! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy, convenient

It is so hard to find a place to stay for a family of 9. This was an ideal set up for us with one adult child, one teen and 5 kiddos under age 10. The interior of the home is beautiful and everything was well stocked. Lots of restaurants in walking distance, including Margaritaville and Pizza My Heart! The beach is also an easy walk and includes a perfect view of the lovely Venitian Hotel. Biggest downside: parking during the weekends (and probably all summer) is a drag, but it was fine on the weekdays. The hosts are VERY responsive and more flexible than other places we have stayed. The listing truly reflects the property and gives all the necessary information. Plus, no noise or light restrictions (amd no cranky neighbors) made for less stress. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was a cute place with lots of options for sleeping and if it wasn’t pouring down rain, an adorable patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

We loved the location of this place! The house was great. We only had two issues that came up during our visit. There were minor cleanliness issues. Some of the dishes in the cabinet were quite dirty. Also, the comforter for one of the beds upstairs had some stains on the top. The TV in the living room also had some minor issues. A lot of the apps on the TV didn't work. It didn't fully seem wifi related. Some of the apps worked, like YouTube. However, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video did not. Other than that, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Capitola weekend

This house was immaculate, which i really appreciate in a rental. Sleeping arrangements were perfect for us and our 3 grandchildren.They didnt want to leave, we made memmories they'll never forget. And would rent here again i. A heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen L., Brentwood, CA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Very nice house. Had a malfunctioning coffee maker and it was replaced the next day. Great location near beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly located cozy cottage!

My bridesmaids and I stayed in this lovely property before my wedding in Soquel and we adored it. They provided super easy access which was great for a bigger group. Location was 11/10 too. It was nestled in a cute neighborhood away from the main Capitola Village traffic yet a perfect 2 minute walk to everything. So beyond happy we found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great as always!

We’ve stayed here many times and love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024