In the heart of Capitola, California, The Capitola Beach Haven is a charming beach cottage that welcomes families and dogs. This cozy haven offers a private patio with gas BBQ and outdoor furniture where you can unwind under bistro lights after exploring the nearby beach, bars, restaurants, and shops.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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About this property
Capitola Beach Haven
Summary:
The Capitola Beach Haven - Charming Beach Cottage with Private Patio - Perfect for families with dogs!
The Space:
Welcome to The Capitola Beach Haven, our charming beach cottage nestled in the heart of Capitola, California. Located within walking distance of the beach, a variety of bars, restaurants, and shopping outlets, our property puts you right in the middle of all the action.
The Capitola Beach Haven is conveniently split into two units, making it perfect for families who appreciate both togetherness and privacy. The left unit features a cozy living area, a comfortable bedroom with a double bed, a well-equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom with a shower. The right unit includes two bedrooms - one with a bunk bed - a room with a double bed, and another full bathroom with a shower. There is also a daybed in the common area which makes it possible to sleep the 7th guest. This unique setup allows you to walk through each room in a line to the back of the unit, providing a cozy, homey feeling. Please note that the bathrooms are equipped with showers only; there are no bath tubs available. There is no washer or dryer on the property.
Please note: there is only one parking pass provided for this unit. There is no free village parking for a second car.
After a day of beach fun or exploring Capitola's vibrant streets, come back to unwind on our private patio nestled between the two units. Outfitted with comfortable outdoor furniture, a gas BBQ, and delightful bistro lights, it's the perfect place for a relaxing evening under the stars.
Amenities:
Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Gas BBQ
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Bistro Lights
Experience the magic of beach living with the unique comfort of having your own private space. The Capitola Beach Haven offers the best of both worlds – a tranquil beach retreat, just steps away from Capitola's vibrant town life. It’s time for you to come and see for yourself!
Other things to note:
- This neighborhood is very lively and located in downtown Capitola Village, so there is some traffic noise throughout the day and occasionally at night.
- There is no on site parking, however we do provide a parking permit and a map to the permitted spaces.
- We have landscapers, pest service, and other property maintenance done on a weekly basis. You may see or hear these service professionals during your stay as they let themselves into the backyard to service as needed. Please be sure to ask about this before booking if you think it might be an issue for you.
- TV is a smart tv with streaming capabilities. There are no cable or local channels.
- We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc). We are not able to cancel, move or refund bookings that do not fall in our cancellation policy for any reason.
Surf City Rentals Policy
Guests must confirm they have read and agree to the following policies:
No Parties or Disruptive Behavior: Surf City Rentals prohibits parties, open-invite events, disruptive gatherings, and any behavior that disturbs the surrounding community, including excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking nuisances, parking issues, trespassing, or vandalism.
Cancellation Policy: We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, and no exceptions will be made.
Trip Insurance: We strongly advise all guests to purchase trip insurance to protect their booking in case of unforeseen circumstances.
By booking, you confirm you have read and agree to these policies.
Thank you!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
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)
An adult aged 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
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Capitola, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Visit our Capitola travel guide
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Historical Museum and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes.
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Capitola Beach Haven Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We had a lovely time staying at Capitola Beach Haven. There were 4 of us the location was perfect just park your car and walk to shopping restaurants and the beach. Would visit again.
We used Capitola as our home base and got out every day to hike California State Parks. We would come back in the afternoon and enjoy a restaurant and walk around Capitola beaches.
I stayed here for a long weekend with some of my girl friends for my birthday and it was the best place! Very clean, had everything we needed and perfect location in Capitola!
We had a great time with our daughter and our dogs. The uniqueness of the property(it was two separate units) allowed us to ignore the failure of hot water on one side. It is not a quiet location but it made for an enjoyable trip.
We had a great weekend in Capitola. The house--well two mini houses--had everything we needed for our short stay, along with lots of added character and charm. There were plenty of beds for our group of five (included two teens and one college student), and the living areas were just large enough to hang out and enjoy breakfast and a take-out dinner. The only drawback was the location of the two bathrooms, as we had to walk through sleeping quarters in the middle of the night in order to use them. No other complaints! Highly recommend!
Elisabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Allison C.
5 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, but that's about it.
If you want to be able to walk to town, have a dog, and have plans to be out of the unit a lot, this works just fine. It's also probably way better in summer. It's actually 2 small long bldgs with an open courtyard attached. One unit has 1 br, small Kitchen, and sitting room on street, while the other 2 are in the other unit. One on street side. So you run between the two a lot, and it's not very private. Both are freezing and have one floor unit heat but then space heaters are needed. All That said, if you have a family and are going to just stage there in summer, not cook etc, or drive much - it's fine. Just super pricey for the trade off of location and pet friendly.
We pulled into Santa Cruz a little early, so we messaged the manager to let them know we were here a little early and if we could check in. The manager got back to us, letting us know that the room will be ready in about 15 minutes. We ran into her on the way, and then she showed us where the heaters are in both sides of the house. I’m glad she was there or we wouldn’t have known about the other side of the house cause we kind of forgot. The space is perfect for multiple people or groups. One room has bunkbeds perfect for children two rooms have a full-size bed and the main house has one bedroom a living room in the kitchen. There’s two bathrooms, which makes it perfect for people with teenagers showers work great but the hot water is limited so take a fast shower. The place doesn’t come with its own parking spot, but we never had a problem finding parking the place comes with its own parking permit making parking a breeze. Margaritaville is right around the corner and walking to the beach takes less than five minutes. We were traveling with our dog. This place is pet friendly and right next to the places that my dog likes to potty. There isn’t much to critique the only thing I could say is that some people park so close that you have a hard time getting to the door over all the stay was a success. the whole family is happy.Many thanks to the manager for helping us out.
Our stay was wonderful! Location was great to proximity of capitola village, just steps to all the eatery’s and just a few more to the beach. The house was quite cozy and bonus as it’s really both havels of the courtyard and was not aware until arrival! But a pleasant surprise.
The location was perfect for our needs this weekend. The set up worked really well. Everything needed was supplied and all of good quality. Communication couldn’t be better.Only concern was parking but that was due to all happening in town this weekend. The system would have worked well if some of downtown was not blocked off. The alternatives shared by the host in their info worked well. We will likely use this again! Thank you
Great! Enjoyed the privacy of the two separate units. It just wasn’t clear to me before check in that it also included the unit without the adress on it.
I would have totally given this place 5 stars. The beds were old and uncomfortable and there wasn't a "list" of items that were damaged. I spent the first few taking pictures of damages we did not do. The rest of the the time I giggled about stepping back in time in this bungalow. It had everything we needed and the short walk to the village was awesome. It was perfect for my family.
Niccole P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication