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A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capitola Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Other (See Description)

1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!

Notice ... The city of Capitola and our home have survived the storms and are up and running well!!

This wonderful home in the quaint seaside town of Capitola will remind you of being in a small village in Italy. Brand new Queen bed in one bedroom and a super comfortable double in the 2nd bedroom. Brand new Murphy bed in the living room sleeps two.

It has a personal boat dock with (2)kayaks and a Paddleboard to use at your leisure. Or you can Kick on the deck and look out onto the beautiful Soquel Creek and observe nature.

Wonder down to the beach and enjoy the surf and the sun.

BBQ on the deck and watch the ducks meander by as you sip a glass of wine from one of the local wineries. Or just relax and read your favorite book in the privacy of your secure deck.

The lush green surroundings are breathtaking. If you feel the desire for shopping or dining out, the downtown and Esplanade are only a two-minute river walk away.

Enjoy the food and entertainment at the world-famous Shadow Brooke Restaurant!

No matter what you choose to do it will all be within walking distance of your front door.

We provide 1 parking spaces in front of the garage, May be extra parking when available.

There is 2 parking space from 11/1 to 5/30

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We are very pet friendly!! Our pet fee is per pet
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Beach. Capitola Mercantile and Esplanade Park Beach are also within 10 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. 236 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 288 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith & Irene N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and adorable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip. Walking distance to restaurants. Pet friendly. Very clean. Steve was a nice guy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here, accommodations were clean, comfortable & great location! We met the owner upon move in who eas very welcoming & friendly! The door code eas easy to use. The view was fantastic & sitting on the deck, over- looking the water,was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Amazing spot!

Great location and comfortable cottage in the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had peaceful mornings and beautiful nights here. One of our favorites stays in Capitola. We’ve come every year for the past 10 years or so during Labor Day weekend. This home is such a gem! The peaceful river, beautiful surroundings of trees and flowers makes a perfect picture for our early morning coffee and afternoon naps. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Bigger than it looked in the pictures, and things seemed new and/or well cared for. The porch was our fav place to hang out, and we loved being walking distance to the Village. Steve was super kind and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt and Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The highlight of this property really is the beautiful deck overlooking the creek! Its the perfect, peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature with hummingbirds, butterflies and ducks on the water. Loved having coffee in the morning and wine in the evening there. Also loved the walkability to everything. No need to get in the car if you don't want to. The dedicated parking space was also a plus. The house was clean and comfortable, and we did appreciate the smart TV. We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we had a wonderful few days at Steve and Lois’s adorable house on the river. We’ve been coming to their home for literally years and it never disappoints. Their home is clean, well equipped and so comfortable. They are wonderful people and always available if we have questions. We’ll be coming back in November for my birthday. This place is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Girl's beach trip!

We loved the location of this property for our annual girls trip. Kayaked on the river, easy walk into town and steps to the beach! Everything we'd hoped for. Beach house is clean and comfortable. Owner was very friendly and accommodating. Will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and beautiful house. Steve was extremely helpful and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the PERFECT home base for a Capitola vacation. The deck is an amazing place to relax along the river, and the house is comfortable and well-appointed. The host Steve is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve greet us. The home and deck very save and secure for the young children. The deck was a great place for f dinner and hanging out. The kayaks needed some serious cleaning especially the bottoms. We used the board and paddle and the children enjoyed going up and down the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott and Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a perfect location for visiting Capitola. Beautiful beach path to restaurants, pier and beach. The outside deck and view are stunning and the neighborhood is one of a kind. The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the kitchen needs to be better stocked and the living room furniture could be more comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great location!

We loved this place! We sat on the lovely deck and used the kayak and paddle board. It was perfect for walking to the beach and walking to Gayle’s for pastries. We will definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

penny h.

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

Love Capitola

Love staying at A peace of heaven. Right on the river. You can see the Shadowbrook restaurant from your patio. Steve’s place was a dream
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great riverside bungalow. Perfect for our small family and the location can’t be beat. Sitting on the deck with our books was just what our family needed after a busy spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Tranquil Riverfront Gem

This property located on the Capitola river offers guests two vacation experiences in one. The river view is beautiful, peaceful and best enjoyed relaxing on the deck. The house is charming and comfortable making this a complete vacation all by itself. The beach/Village is a very short walk, and offers a lively, energetic experience with shops, restaurants, warm sand, and clean ocean air. Life is good in Capitola!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Wonderful location !

The perfectly comfortable place to leave the car behind and walk into the village or to the beach…or relax on the deck by the river….or wander down the Riverwalk by gorgeous gardens - truly heavenly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Location, LOCATION!

Absolutely stunning property right on the river and a two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee F.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay. Comfortable and quiet and perfect location. Loved having 2 parking spots as well. We’ve stayed in quite a few rentals in Capitola Village and this is one of our favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Nice Location

Nice property, can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Perfect getaway and view

Took my family and pup for weekend getaway and had the best time. The house is adorable and has all the necessities. The patio was so relaxing and beautiful! We loved walking the river trail to get to the beach. Overall this was a 10/10 experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve Owens

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I am a local Realtor and I specialize in beach rental property and can be reached at (408)644-5017

Why they chose this property

Capitola is a cute boutique Village with that old world charm with stores and restaurants to match. Visiting this little town is new and exciting every time you go.

There are a million of things to do in Capitola and the surrounding area!! Enjoy the local live music, festivals and many special events.

What makes this property unique

It has all the amenities one could want and more!!

Languages:

English

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