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2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches

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Exterior detail
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches

Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Permit# 18-0174
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cabana! This is a cozy beach cottage is on a quiet downtown street and has a huge backyard and many amenities. The house includes a hot tub, beach cruisers, wet suits, body boards and much more. The Cabana is located a stone's throw from downtown Santa Cruz and the Warriors basketball arena, and is walking distance to the Boardwalk, The Wharf, Cowell's beach, West cliff drive, The Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Museum, and Depot Park and Soccer field. It is a short walk to favorite local restaurants like The Saturn Cafe, Zachary's, and Hula's Island Grill.

The house has 2 bedrooms, a living room with a queen sofa bed, a dining area/bar, a fully stocked kitchen, a large outdoor patio with grill, outdoor seating, a hot tub, hammock and Tiki bar. Includes high speed WiFi, a flat screen TV with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It is a fully stocked house which includes all towels, linens, paper products etc. We include beach amenities such as beach towels, chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler, boogie boards, various wet suits, and 4 adult beach cruisers.

Come stay with us and explore this beautiful county. Santa Cruz is famous for surfing and the boardwalk, but Santa Cruz is also blessed with more state parks than any other county in California, has 29 miles of beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails through magnificent redwoods, one of the oldest wine growing regions in the state, incredible fresh seafood and abundant local organic produce and a farmer's market every day of the week. Ride a bike through wine country, paddle with the sea otters and sea lions, go whale watching or fishing for salmon or halibut. Ride the roller coasters, catch a wave, touch a 1000 year-old redwood tree, or just walk on the beach. Whatever your favorite activity is, you can likely find it in Santa Cruz.

See our other rental at vrbo #478294

Property manager

Paul & Kate Winkler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets on furniture. Extra cleaning fee may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number OWN18-0174

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nick The Greek - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bd/1 Ba Cabana W Hot Tub/ Bikes/ Amenities. Walk To Boardwalk, Beaches located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 292 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindi M.

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

Wonderful beach bungalow

We loved our stay here! Such a cozy spot and super clean. Great location close to everything!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Long time visitors

We choose the Cabana because it is close to everything, comfortable and always tidy. We’ve returned every year for almost a decade.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Nicely organized home with great yard

I thought everything was very organized and easy to understand at this VRBO, and lots of helpful beach items in the shed. It was a seamless experience checking in, figuring out how everything worked, etc. We loved the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chalio G.

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

Perfect getaway. Hidden gem!

Amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan V.

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

Perfect in every way

We have stayed here twice and love the location with easy walkability to downtown, great cafes and restaurants. The hot tub is perfect after a day of hiking and the large backyard is fun for our daughter to explore. The ease of check in and check out is a big bonus. Beds are comfy and the place is cozy when we come in the winter. We will continue the tradition of stay here for our annual trip and look forward to this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caesar V.

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

Cozy Convenience

Nice place. Enjoyed all the extras that were included. Such as bikes, paddle boards, ice chest, wagon, and chairs. Everything for a day at the beach. Close to boardwalk (15 minute walk), food and downtown (5 minute walk).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

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

Santa Cruz Holiday

Perfect location for quiet nights and walkable mornings. Easy walks to beach, downtown, boardwalk. Backyard (and hot tub!!) were perfect to soak up sunshine and enjoy the stars (even if it was a misty winter day. Fireplaces to keep toes and spirits warm too. Plenty of towels to keep up with an active family and the beds were divine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colin D.

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

Great location, well-appointed

Great location to have fun in Santa Cruz, walking distance to both downtown and the Boardwalk. The place is well-appointed, with comfy beds and a great backyard with fun activities. Could be a little cleaner around the edges and there are some quirks of it being an old beach cottage, e.g. no bathroom fan and the bathroom water doesn't get super hot. Owner was responsive. Overall would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharen C.

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

Wonderful, comfortable, great location.

This is our second stay. It is so cozy, clean, and comfortable, with all the amenities you could want. Easy walk to Pacific Street and shopping. Hosts are responsive and eager to please. We'll be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben M.

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

Excellent Beach Cabana

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Cozy cabana

We are repeat visitors and always enjoy our time at the Cabana. While we just relax, especially in the yard, it’s easy to see how this listing would appeal to a family with children. Close to the boardwalk, beach and restaurants so there is plenty to do. But don’t overlook the fun games and hottub right on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rayleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Awesome Cabana

This property was great for several reasons, good location, amenities and easy to reach owners. The hot tub was great after swimming, and the boogie boards and wet suits were a killer addition for our beachside fun! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahara S.

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

Cute cabana great location

This cabana was great for our small family of 4 to stay for a long weekend. Simple but clean and just what you need in a house. 2 bedrooms with room for suitcases, single bathroom small but efficient, kitchen with a big gas range, small dishwasher and full size fridge. The backyard was my favorite with a hammock, chairs for lounging, bbq for grilling. Also the little game shack was a cool bonus. Neighborhood is an older, a few transients wandering in neighboring streets but we felt safe and never had a problem. Location was awesome for walking to the Santa Cruz pier or boardwalk. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

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

Great little cabana house

Property was awesome. Clean with nice outdoor space and comfortable beds. Perfect location - everything was walkable - to the ward, boardwalk & town/restaurants. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Priyanka P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Great spot

Not to far from the boardwalk an warf
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina W.

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

The Cabana is a charming experience!

My partner and our two sons (5 and 8) stayed here for 4 nights and had an amazing time. Everything we needed was either already provided or close by. The foosball table and hot tub were a big hit with our boys and we had some intense family battles in the game room. The neighborhood is great and there were no issues with neighbors. This is a perfect place for a small family that wants to visit Santa Cruz and not worry about traffic or beach access. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

We enjoyed the little beach house

Me and my 10 year old boys loved the beach house, especially having the bikes to ride to the river and the beach. We felt safe and loved the neighborhood. This was our first time visiting Santa Cruz and we agreed that it won't be the last!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Relaxing outdoor area close to everything

We have enjoyed the Cabana once or twice a year for 8 years. It is a beach bungalow with great outdoor space and plenty to keep adults and kids busy. Between the hot tub, recreational items in the shed and the little game room, any time spent away from Santa Cruz activities will be enjoyed. Nice grill and tiki area for grown ups too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

rj d.

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

Short family getaway

The check in process was simple and easy. Having access to all the beach toys, was awesome. My 1 year old loved them and nephews liked playing cornhole. An additional cooler helped with going to the beach. Walking distance to everything was within 10mins. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Awesome house and location!

Always an awesome experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Perfect family beach getaway

This property was perfect for my family. Lots of activities on the property and the bikes were a hit with easy access to the boardwalk and Cliff Drive. Only used the car for groceries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Kate Winkler

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Our family moved to Santa Cruz years ago looking for a nice place to settle down and raise our daughter. Having lived in the big city for decades (San Francisco and Chicago), we wanted a tightly knit community, with all of the amenities of a big city, and of course a killer location. We couldn't be any happier. Santa Cruz is amazing.

Why they chose this property

We have a child and know how difficult and expensive it can be to travel with kids and the logistics of getting a family to the beach and back with all the required equipment. So, we wanted to provide a family friendly place for people to come and experience all of the great things in Santa Cruz while providing everything you need for a day at the beach and a wagon to stuff it all in for the walk. We are walking distance to Cowell's beach, the Boardwalk, the Wharf, West cliff drive and downtown. We have provided all of the fun amenities that a rental should have for families (bikes, boogie boards, wet suits, beach chairs, hot tub, etc). All of this for the cost of a hotel room with much more to offer.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location! Huge back yard and tons of amenities!

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