Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village

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View both River and sea from this lovely cottage

Welcome to a unique and convenient place by the sea.

Steps to the water, this vintage cottage is a jewel by beach, shops & eateries

Historic railway trestle hovers over the flower skirted "River"

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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Capitola, CA

Capitola Wharf
‪3 min walk‬
Capitola Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪9 min drive‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Capitola living at its best! Stay in the heart of the Village with both ocean and creek views. Enjoy walking less than a block to Capitola Beach, dining and shops. This delightful waterfront cottage is just a few steps to Soquel Creek, the "River" and a private waterfront garden escape. Fully furnished, the cottage offers one bedroom and bath plus a Murphy bed in the living room. There is a full kitchen, dining area and deck.

Recent storms did not damage this house or most of the Village. Shops and eateries are thriving. Guests are greatly enjoying the water view deck. Washer/dryer are in the garage.

Guests may park one car in the left side of the garage and one in the center of the carport on the street behind it. Relax by the "River" or stroll to the Village or Beach. Shadowbrook restaurant and many other favorites are nearby. Grocery stores, banks etc. are about 1/2 mile away. Feel free to ask Janet, the property manager for a tour of Capitola.

Property manager

Janet Russell

Languages

English

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Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 12

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours are 7pm to 7am. Please do not move interior furniture outdoors. We allow 2 days between guests. No pets. Park in center of 3 car carport.

Owners require that manager, Janet Russell meet guests upon arrival to assure best use of parking and home. Please inform Janet of your arrival time.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capitola

Located in Capitola, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Capitola, CA

What's nearby

Capitola Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Capitola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pleasure Point Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
Mystery Spot - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬9 min walk
‪Shadowbrook - ‬6 min walk
‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬3 min walk
‪Britannia Arms - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with both Creek & Ocean Views, steps to the Village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Capitola Historical Museum are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a great time at this little gem. Couldn’t have been any better!Janet was wonderful and we look forward to working with her again.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Just steps away from the Esplanade. Great river views

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing!

We love this place and how convenient it is to the village. Very cozy and comfy!

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid B.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely site

Close to Capitola Village central region. I could live in that cabin full time, it's roomy and well layed out.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great location and cosy place

Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Cozy

Great property if you are a friendly soul Convenient to the Village and beach Lots of foot traffic past the property while on front deck or next to creek

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike F., Concord

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is perfect

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the house. Its perfect for us.

Quaint. Relaxing and everything we need.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

RODNEY S.

4 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming perfectly located cottage.

Comfortable cottage for two. Loved covered parking, good WiFi, full kitchen & comfortable bed. Nice bathroom remodel, and handy washer/dryer. Watching holiday floats on adjacent waterway was an unexpected plus. Property manager, Janet Russel, responded quickly as we became familiar with property layout.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful spot in Capitola. It is steps away from restaurants, shops, and the beach. The weather was just perfect and the view from the living room, or from the outdoor area, was so beautiful and relaxing. The house was nicely decorated and set up with everything we needed. The location was also the perfect jumping-off point for many adventures around Monterey Bay. Just wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this location!

Love this old place. I was so comfortable and being on the river is an amazing bonus. Great communication with Janet. Will be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

4 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Capitola

Spent 9 nights in the cute cabin. Used the creek area lots and had BBQs. Can’t wait for our next trip to the area. We will be booking for sure again. Great location for shopping and restaurants plus the beach is very close. It was very busy area during the Memorial Day weekend and week following.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Entertainment

Loved the quaint cabin on the river. There was always something happening on the river and we loved sitting our on the patio each night. The birds were so much fun to watch- herons, egrets and of course ducks and gulls.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place Ever!!

We absolutely loved everything about this cottage! It's beautiful inside and out, with plenty of space to relax and chill out, either inside or out on the gorgeous riverside patio. The kitchen is well stocked and the bed is super comfortable. And the village of Capitola is just steps away. What more could anyone want?

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Capitola

Locations is tops! From the deck you can enjoy the Soquel Creek or in a distance the beach and ocean, plus it’s only a very short walk to town. Everything was fine, except owner needs to put a shade on the window by the table in the living room/eating area as this is also where the murphy bed is located. Highly recommend this cute one bedroom one bath historical home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mary

Its all so comfortable except the bathroom. The toilet is old and the shower is very small. The kitchen is well equipped and the bedroom iscomfortable. Love the murphy bed

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle C., santa cruz

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot

I loved this cabin! You couldn’t ask for a better location. Beautiful view of the river and beach, right in the village with a fun neighborhood vibe. The cabin is perfectly stocked, very comfortable and clean. Janet was easy to do business work and very accommodating. I’m a local and will definitely rent this cabin again. Very special.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

13 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay at The River To Sea Bungalow

So glad we could return and have a nice long stay at our favorite place in Capitola, The River to Sea bungalow is amazing on many levels it’s proximity to the village, the nice Soquel Creekside setting, and the access to numerous world class surf breaks. This year, because of the COVID-19 crisis we relocated there to work remotely and it was a much needed escape and provided a beautiful reprise from The City.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Colleen H.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful sray

We love this darling cottage on the river. So much fun to talk with the travelers along the trail. Close to all in the village and great taxi to shadowbrook! Love the whole experience. s

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little historic cottage.

We had a very comfortable time in this 1915 cottage. Sitting by the window seeing the rage of the creek during the rains were exiting. Janet and the owner were very responsive when we had issues with the heater. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John F.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Location, location, location

Clean, well-provisioned, perfectly located (5 min. walk to beach/shops). Parking included is a big plus. Owner and host both pleasant/helpful. Check-in botched due to travel plans of host. Consider it a one-off. Refund given to compensate.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb c., boise, id

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Charming!

My friend and I were so pleased with this adorable cottage right on the river and with a view of the ocean waves. The bedroom was roomy with comfy bed. The pull down murphy was spacious and very comfortable. Capitola village was bursting with charm and the residents were fun and friendly. Manager is wonderful! I highly recommend this property. I highly

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

25 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location!

Fabulous Location. Easy communication with property manager...very responsive. Walk to beach, shops, restaurants, etc. Parking for one car in carport. Hard to fit car in the garage space. Lovely peaceful view of Soquel Creek.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another glorious visit!

This is the third time we have stayed in this delightful cabin on the river. This quaint cottage brings back my days of visiting Capitola in the 60’s. It’s right on the river, a few houses from the bridge. You can enjoy the river view, the ocean view with a touch of the colorful Venetian, and be steps away from the village. This is by far our favorite stay as we relax on the deck and interact with the passerby’s as they trek to the beach. Of course we have to take the free antique taxi to Shadowbrook for a magical date at this famous restaurant. Be sure to take the funicular down to the restaurant for an extra treat. The cottage has all the amenities that you need to make your own dinners as well as wifi and tv. And of course Capitola is close to Santa Cruz as well as many other attractions in this area. A gem of a place!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard B.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean house

Place was clean and had all the kitchen stuff and beach stuff.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janet Russell

Creekside Cottage has been a jewel in Margaret and Rich's family for decades. They have cherished many moments here and live nearby. Please contact Janet Russell, manager, with any inquiries or concerns. Janet is a local realtor and property manager.

Why they chose this property

This waterview cottage has been a beloved part of family life for four generations. Family memories are created here ! One of the beautiful original 1920's windows may be enjoyed in the dining area. We hope you enjoy your stay whether alone or with those you love. It's a friendly, relaxing spot by the sea.

What makes this property unique

Single level, with a short stroll to dining, shops and the ocean.
Toasty deck and private creek front yard with comfy furniture.
Private bedroom and open living/dining area.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

Master

1 bathroom

Hall Bath

Spaces

About this property