Title: IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994345/2a58ef61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994345/0e3a35e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994345/b66bd818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994345/7386a70c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994345/d1d29cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the best of Capitola at this 3 Bedroom Beach house. Enjoy a comfortable living space with an open kitchen, dining area, and sunroom featuring a cozy fireplace. Unwind on the private patio or take advantage of the beach just steps away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen £479 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ 3 Bedroom Beach house, in the heart of downtown Capitola. Beach, shops, wine bars, and restaurants just steps away. Rent a surf board a few doors down, and walk 2 very short blocks to the beach! House is hip, comfy, and a great layout for families. Private, outdoor patio is perfect for entertaining, with comfortable lounge seating, a succulent garden, grill and dining table. Newly remodeled kitchen is open to dining area and sunroom, creating a comfortable living space. Dining room table expands to seat 6-10. Sunroom has cozy, gas burning fireplace, and lounge seating facing the backyard. A perfect spot for morning coffee. Living room is at the opposite end of the house, with flat, screen TV and BluRay/DVD. Two lovely bedrooms downstairs, charmingly furnished. Newly remodeled downstairs bathroom with full bath and shower. The 3rd bedroom is upstairs, very large-- and, perfect for kids. It includes a 1/2 bath. Bunkbeds sleep 6. Twin mattresses on top, and Full mattresses on the bottom. There is also an additional 'play area' upstairs with a new full size futon. A flat screen TV and BluRay/DVD player are also located in the upstairs bedroom for in-bed movies! Downstairs, beside the bathroom, you'll find a washer and dryer for your sandy clothes. And, our outdoor shower (with hot and cold water) is great for rinsing off, with plenty of room to hang wet suits and sandy towels. This house is perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway or girlfriends weekend. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable vacation. House can accommodate 10, however it is more comfortable for 8 people (especially adults!). For that reason, there is an additional $50 charge per person, per night, over 8 people. PLEASE NOTE: If you see this listing on Craigslist, you are being scammed. I never advertise there. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084500/39084473/da59587f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH Capitola - Sea view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=39084473&PinnedHotelID=39084473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94560000/94554700/94554627/252af87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bridgeport Bungalow on the River Capitola - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=94554627&PinnedHotelID=94554627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110341600/110341532/ce8fd09e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grandma's Nest steps from Capitola Beach! 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The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining Ideal Location! Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ Great Yard 4 BBQ Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining/ House Ideal Location Steps 2 Beach Shops Dining ## About the area Located in Capitola, this holiday home is in the city centre and on 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Capitola travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Capitola.dx177416) [View more Holiday homes in Capitola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Capitola-Private-Holiday-Homes.d177416-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.97374%2C-121.95121&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s3wt5WvjleGmf7rSRa0E19-hGwk=) Capitola, CA ### What's nearby - Esplanade Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Capitola Mercantile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Capitola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Capitola Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles ### Getting around - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬10 min walk - ‪Shadowbrook - ‬8 min walk - ‪Zelda's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk - ‪Britannia Arms - ‬3 min walk - ‪Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ? > As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ on 16 Nov 2025 start from £478.69, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Capitola-Hotels-IDEAL-LOCATION-Steps-2-Beach.h18994345.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is IDEAL LOCATION! Steps 2 Beach,Shops,Dining/Great Yard 4 BBQ located? > Located in Capitola, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Esplanade Park Beach and Capitola Wharf are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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