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9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10102 sq m

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Capitola, CA
  • Popular LocationCapitola Wharf2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCapitola Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min drive
  • AirportWatsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)17 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Capitola Venetian #1Grotta Del Mare

Welcome to Capitola Venetian #1 Grotta Del Mare Beach House in historic Capitola Village. Enjoy the best ocean views and direct beach access in Capitola Village from this high quality, beautiful, 'new build' remodel. Have you ever wanted to stay right on the sand? Now is your chance! This historic beach house is one of the “colorful cottages” located right on Capitola Beach. The Venetian Court cottages were built around 1930 by Mr. Rispin. His inspiration was to develop “a second Venice” and it is quite obvious that these Mediterranean-style and iconic cottages, located where the Soquel Creek opens up to the ocean, certainly do give visitors a feel for Italian waterfront living. Literally, step outside your front door and you are on the sandy beach of Capitola. You can’t get any closer to the sand than the Venetians!

FREE LATE CHECK OUT ON MEMORIAL DAY (05/27) - 5PM CHECK OUT

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath beach house accommodates up to 10 guests and boasts a direct view of Capitola Beach, Soquel Creek and Monterey Bay from large frontage windows. Views and access to the beach are just a few feet away from your private deck. Walk over the Stockton Bridge (just around the corner) into downtown Capitola Village - where you can enjoy restaurants, coffee shops, eateries, locally-owned boutiques and wine tasting rooms!

This upscale beach home is a 'new build' boasting with all new high quality, large windows, plank flooring, furnishings, appliances, HD flat screen TV's, Surround Sound in the Living Room and custom cabinetry with a focus on abundant storage throughout.

The Main Bedroom (Queen Bed), with en suite bath and walk in shower, is located just off the Living Room, with a wall mounted/tilt HD Flat Screen TV and built-in cabinets. This oceanfront bedroom allows you to fall asleep to the ocean waves just a few feet away.

The beautiful, functional kitchen has new Corian countertops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen wraps around the community dining table, seating up to 10 guests. Enjoy your morning coffee and family meals with direct ocean views to Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. The stacked washer/dryer are located here as well.

Located off the kitchen is the second bathroom, also with a walk in shower.

On the other side of the kitchen are the other two bedrooms. The second bedroom has a twin bed and Hollywood bunk bed, which has a full-sized bed on the bottom and a twin on the top. This room sleeps 4, which is perfect for 4 kids or a single family to enjoy. There is another wall mounted HD Flat Screen TV and built in shelves with drawers to neatly store belongings during your stay.

The third bedroom (Queen Bed) has a direct and full ocean view with another wall mounted, HD Flat Screen TV and built-in cabinetry to arrange your belongings.

Spend your entire stay soaking in all that Capitola Village and Capitola Beach have to offer. Capitola Village is California’s oldest seaside resort town and continues to be a popular destination for those looking for a picturesque, quaint and family-friendly vacation.  No parties. Capitola Village has a unique charm with it’s beautiful and private beach and historic, colorful architecture giving visitors a Mediterranean feel. Capitola is the perfect place to visit if you love to walk around and explore local boutiques and gift shops, restaurants with an ocean view, and wine tasting rooms. Relax on the beach with your family and guests or choose your adventure by taking surfing or stand up paddle boarding lessons.

Take a day trip to Downtown Santa Cruz - which is a 10-minute drive away, drive down South to Monterey or Carmel to explore more of the Monterey Bay or cruise up Highway 1 for a scenic drive to San Francisco - which is about 90 minutes away. However you choose to spend your vacation, you will absolutely fall in love with Capitola and count down the days to your next vacation here.

Other things to note:

-Parking for 1 car with parking permit provided with map on where you can park.  All other cars, we suggest to park in the parking lot behind the police station.  Parking in the lot is $6 per day 8 am  - 8 pm, free overnight, but you do need to pay again for the next day if still there.

Please refer to our packing list as we do not provide beach toys or beach accessories.  Please bring your choice of kitchen items such as spices, foil, saran wrap, zip locks, or laundry detergent, you will need to bring these items with you to the rental.

Linens provided except beach towels.

No smoking, parties, or pets allowed

The Capitola Wharf is being rebuilt due to the damage caused by the January 2023 storms.  Work is scheduled to begin September 25th, 2023 with expected completion September, 2024.  Construction will not occur on weekends.  Noise from piling installation expected 1 day per week with other construction potentially occurring daily. Construction related scheduling and activities will be unpredictable.

-Pull out couch in living room.

Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalDRE#00420520

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • Shadowbrook - 4 min walk
  • Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 10 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk
  • Britannia Arms - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitola Venetian #1Grotta Del Mare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitola Venetian #1Grotta Del Mare?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitola Venetian #1Grotta Del Mare?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capitola Venetian #1Grotta Del Mare located?

Nestled on the beach, this Capitola holiday home is just steps away from Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Hooper Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Celeste G., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay in Capitola, Ended Early because of storms
We were swept away, literally, from the storm that hit Capitola on Dec.38, 2023. Prior to having to leave, though, we enjoyed the accommodations and the location of Capitola Village for one night. It had many kitchen amenities, a large fridge, and a lovely fireplace. Just a note about the rooms. The back room is adjacent to the alleyway, and if people are congregating or moving stuff, you can hear them while you are trying to sleep. Also, the room with the bunkbeds is really small. Hard to see on the listing. It's tough for 4 people to stay in that room. My husband and I squeezed in, but note that this is probably a better room just for kids. The house was partially boarded up as well because of the storm, which limited our view. We notified management when the storm started, and they did call us back. We had elderly people and children, and with water rising, it was a bit scary. Also, you can't park there, so getting our cars and trying to get our stuff to evacuate quickly was difficult. We were caught off guard by the boarded-up doors and sandbags when we arrived. Some notice of the storm and what to do would have been prudent prior to arrival. They did answer their phone but made some bad decisions asking us to return the parking pass during the storm was not great. But they did put us up in a nice place which we appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne N., Fairfax, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the beach
Perfect location for beach activities with toddlers, teens and grandparents!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
The location is great; views, beach, shops, restaurants and live music! This is the only cottage with a fenced in patio which was great for our younger grandkids. Kitchen and amenities are good, you can see the beach as you prep your meals. Bedrooms are comfortable with good mattresses and clean linens. Very comfortable and roomy for a family with kids. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Women's Getaway
Five of the women in our family went on this getaway. The location was perfect. The house was clean, modern and comfortable. Parking in Capitola is tricky until one learns where the 12 hour lots are located and how to use the phone app. We are already planning to use this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette Getaway
This place was everything I could have dreamed of for my bachelorette weekend with my closest friends. It was clean, comfortable, and right on the beach. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kendall & Potter Property Management

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Kendall & Potter Property Management, Inc. is a professional property management company doing business in Santa Cruz County for 43 years. We strive to give our customers the professional and individual service they deserve. We have an array of vacation rentals to meet the needs of all of our customers such as large homes for family gatherings, condominiums for a romantic getaway, girl's retreats or business accommodations.
We also have fully furnished corporate housing for monthly or short stay rentals. The Santa Cruz area is one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers an array of activities, both recreational and educational. Contact us for more information on our vacation rentals or to book your next vacation in Santa Cruz!

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