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A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Capitola, CA
  • Place, Capitola Historical Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 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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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
"Please review ALL house rules before booking your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details 72hrs after the booking."

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 fire extinguisher

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/biking trails nearby.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hooper Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬6 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.

How much does it cost to stay at A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!! on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$682, 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 A Slice of Heaven on the River in Capitola!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 4 - Poor. 0 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 311 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay for a short weekend. Great walking distance to stores and restaurant's.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Steve and his crew were great guest. The house was neat and clean. Would love to have them back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time staying here. There was a small issue when we arrived but Steven was readily available and pleasant to deal with. It’s a perfect place to stay along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thanks for your help with the door lock. Eileen is a great communicator and guest. She and her group are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great - you can’t beat the location- walking distance to restaurants, the beach. It’s situated right on the river, so with kayaks available it’s a great place for kids. Nice big outside deck to just hang and chill. We come here every year after tax season to just clear our heads!! This is the second year we have stayed here, we love it and so do our dogs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this gem was perfection! We loved the tranquil views, proximity to restaurants (shout out to Shadowbrook) and nightlife, access to beach and nearby Soquel for antique shopping. Would 10/10 stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Karen and her family were amazing guest. Everything was left perfectly and communication was great. We hope to see them again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chacy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! Close to the beach and love being on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Chacy and her group were great. Excellent communication. Very tidy. Welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is my third time staying at this house. I love the house location, the view from the deck. It’s a very nice comfortable house. And pet friendly. I love coming to Capitola and this is the only place I want to stay. Steve, the owner, is very accommodating and easy to communicate with. I’m sad to leave every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place little small for six people but awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Tom and his party were very nice guest. They are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location hard to beat to be so close to town and beach but also feel removed from all the hustle on the river. Appreciated the comfy beds, useful kitchen and overall care put into this little slice! Look forward to when we can return again in sunny weather
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2026
Brett and his party were fantastic. Followed all rule as well great communication. They are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All worked for us, close to town but quiet. Love the deck and trail along the River!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2025
Thanks for the feed back. You and your clan have great communication skills. Looking forward to your return
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve was a great host. The home needs one grab bar in the shower, cookie sheet for the over, more absorbing dish towels for the kitchen, wash cloths in the bathroom, batteries, door mats for both doors inside, dish drainers for the kitchen.
Nice walking path
Dog friendly
Nice beach close buy
Walkway right in front of house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deck was great for meals, bottle of wine, reading, and enjoying watching the people and dogs walk by. View of the river was peaceful. TVs were good. Fireplace was great. Only a couple of minutes to walk to Capitola on the beach and great restaurants there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2026
Jeff was very responsive and took vary good care of the home. He left it vary clean and tidy. YOu are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and the comfort of our cozy stay in Capitola.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Becky and her group were. We hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at 3 other properties on the creek and this was by far the cleanest and most comfortable. It was perfect for the three of us for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location.Sitting on the back deck on that beautiful creek was so nice.The house is everything you see in the photos and a really nice efficient floor plan with very private bedrooms.Despite being efficient, the bedrooms are nicely separated and private from one another.Potential improvements:The kitchen details were under-whelming and we needed to get some basics like a kitchen sponge and various small food items that I've come to expect in the cupboards of a short-term rental. These are cheap and easy so why not stock them.There were a few somewhat unkept details that seemed like a low-effort on-site manager/staff (tools left out, boats and paddles found here and there.To future guests:The view and creek experience is better than pictured.Bring your favorite spices, sweeteners, cooking oils, etc and a kitchen sponge and you'll thoroughly enjoy this place.Also, budget some time on check-out to do a full laundry wash-and-dry of sheets and linens per the house manual (despite the cleaning fee). I've not had that expectation before so good to know ahead of time.Cheers!Would I go back - absolutely, but simple details could make it better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Kent, thanks so much for the wonderful feedback. It is always good ti know what will make a stay better. You and your crew left the home wonderful and are welcome back anytime. We will work on your suggestions
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this ideal location and intend to return again. It truly is a slice of heaven and the host is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

diane k.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The location was perfect. I was unhappy with the kitchen. Coffee machine was unusable the toaster was super old and only had one kitchen towel, no rags or cleaning supplies so I could wipe tables down. All the glasses and dishes had a bad smell it all smelled like vinegar. No broom so I could sweep the deck all the cushions on the patio furniture were very dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2026
Hello Diane, thank you for your response to our home. We appreciate your feedback so that we can correct any issues we have. Is it possible to get more info on the coffee maker. If you decide ti stay with us again we are more than happy to to do repairs during your visit. You are valued guest. We hope to see you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right along the river. House was cute and quaint; a two-minute walk to the restaurants and beach. Unfortunately the area rug smelled like dog pee & there was dog hair on the couches; but the owner was very responsive and had the cleaning crew come by to assist during our stay. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
Tiffany, we really appreciate your heads up about the smell and hair. We push to have our guest communicate with us and you did so wonderfully. We do apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. You left the home in wonderful condition and of course are more than welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect spot for relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2025
Kelly and her husband were perfect guest. Great communication and left the house in great shape. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith & Irene N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2025
Thank you for leaving the home so nice and being such great guest. You are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location - with the patio overlooking the Soquel river; easy walking distance to the town of Capitola and the beach; and folks walking by the patio and being friendly made us feel part of the community. We enjoyed our 4 night stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and adorable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
We appreciate your feedback for future guest info. Your stay is appreciated and you are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location could not be any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us You are welcome back anytime
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thanks so much for joining us. You are always welcome back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
incredible location. quick walk to the beach and the village. Excellent restaurants. Highly recommend "Shadowbrook" just across the river.We had no idea the annual Wine and Arts festival was happening this weekend. Great time!Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Pete and his group were great. Very good communication and left the home very clean. We are glad you could experience the Art and Wine festival. You are welcome back anytime

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:

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