Surf City is the realtor offering the unit at 1500 Wharf Rd. #22 1/2. This is a review of the unit and not the realtor. Customers must be aware that this is a below-ground, basement unit. The saying "you get what you pay for" does not apply here as we feel that it is overpriced for the meager furnishings inside the unit. Do not stay here if you are over 6 feet tall as there are corridors and doors that may be in violation of building code 1132A.3: Width and Height of Interior Doors and Secondary Exterior Doors shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches in height.
Also: Habitable space, hallways, and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches. This unit may be failing on all counts as parts of the ceiling and bathroom are only 6 feet high with some obstructions even less.
In addition, there is no exhaust fan in the bathroom. Bathrooms. Section 1203.4. 2.1 of California's building code requires all bathrooms with a bathtub, shower, spa or similar fixtures to be ventilated by an exhaust fan. The fan must be Energy Star-compliant and vented to the outside.
Do not stay here unless you want to live on microwave dinners and popcorn as there is no stove. There is no kitchen sink and all cups, and utensils must be washed in the small bathroom sink. There are no ice capabilities in the unit.
There is no view of the ocean from a sitting position. There is heavy foot traffic and noise. Pedestrians can look right down into the unit so lack of privacy is an issue. There are no pots, pans, or bowls and only 4 sets of utensils. Take a sharp knife if you need to cut cheese or vegetables as there is not one provided. We did not find any dish soap or sponges. Normally an AirBnB home will be fully equipped but this was like staying in Motel 6. There is no parking near the unit and you must hike to another part of downtown Capitola and carry everything through town to the unit.
We did express our dissatisfaction to the realtor and they kindly offered a full refund if we vacated immediately but we had traveled far and had no other place to stay. They refused to adjust the price.