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Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway

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On the beach
Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway

Capitola Beach | Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management

Step back in time with a stay at Capitola Venetian #1, part of the iconic, Mediterranean-style Venetian Court cottages built in the 1930s. Located directly on Capitola Beach, this charming and spacious condo blends history, comfort, and unbeatable oceanfront access. Enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific and Soquel Creek, and walk just minutes to Capitola Village for shopping, dining, and local favorites.

The Space

- Sleeps up to 10 guests
- 3 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms
- Pull-out couch in the living room
- Parking permit for 1 vehicle included
- No smoking, pets, or parties
- Keyless entry for easy check-in

Home Features

- Oceanfront location – step right onto the sand
- Cozy fireplace for cool coastal nights
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- In-unit washer & dryer
- BBQ grill
- Linens included – bring your own beach towels
- Self-check-in

Location Highlights

- Walk to Capitola Village restaurants & shops
- Steps to Capitola Beach & Wharf
- Local favorites like Margaritaville, Zelda’s, Polar Bear Ice Cream & Boba Bay nearby

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Property manager

Kendall & Potter Property Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Capitola Venetian Unit 1 Grotta Del Mare
1500 Capitola Venetian Unit 1 Grotta Del Mare Capitola
38f9a35c-839c-42ce-a96d-1a08dd6dbe24

About the area

Map
Capitola, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Mercantile - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shadowbrook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britannia Arms - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway located?

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

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Capitola Venetian #1 – Historic Beachfront Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

This is truly a lovely property. Very clean and tastefully decorated - in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Very clean through out the home, organized, convenient and beautiful location, very comfortable beds and furniture, well stocked kitchen. The house had everything you would need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Fantastic weather, great location. Limited parking and not the best for loading and unloading luggage. But overall had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Perfect location for beach activities with toddlers, teens and grandparents!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Perfect place to stay with friends and family. Step out your door to the beach or a few steps to restaurants and shopping. Definitely will go back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

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

Clean, cute, and comfortable. Stocked with all necessities. Perfect location. The beach is at your feet and all restaurants and shops are within a minute or two walk. You go to sleep to the sound of the waves. You can’t park directly in front so will have to walk your stuff in. It’s not a huge trek but be aware and plan for it. The plus is there are no vehicles ruining your view of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10

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

We had a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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

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

10/10

Our family enjoys Capitola every year at this time for the Surf Perch Derby. We had a great time and will come again Great Place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

The property is exactly what we expected. Great location and well managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Great property close to restaurants, shopping, the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

This house was amazing. The location was superb and the home was spotless. An issue came up during our stay and it was taken care of immediately. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

This rental is very well managed. We appreciated the copious towels in bags left on each bed. The master bed was quite comfortable and I slept well. The audio/video system is quite advanced, (in-ceiling 7.1 surround sound) with a nice big, flag TV. The wifi is good, too. The bathrooms are nice, not huge, but definitely clean, attractive, and functional. The kitchen/dining room is a great gathering spot. And the views! Every room has a great view of the coast. The blinds are clever, too, because you can block people from peering in while still letting in light and giving you a view of the ocean by adjusting them from both top and bottom. The kitchen was stocked perfectly. You can definitely cook a nice meal here for a lot of people, and there are dishes for setting out hors d'oeuvres. One of the best things about this place is its location. You can see your friends approaching from afar from all directions -- up on the bridge, the restaurants across the lagoon, from the beach, or even the pier. We hope to be back here very soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

I got this place to celebrate my in-laws 88th and 81st Birthdays. It was very easy for them to move around and sitting right at the level of the sand was fantastic. They absolutely loved people watching and grateful for having such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10

It was very noisy at this location. Bars across the water had loud music past midnight. People were right outside windows throughout night talking loudly pausing for photos etc. I would not return to this place. And while house sleeps many ( we had just 5, but two cars) theres only parking for one car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Perfect spot for a weekend get away! The property is lovely, and nicely set up. It’s right in the middle of all the action right on the sand. If you are looking for a private quiet spot this isn’t it. But if you want beach access it doesn’t get better.