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

Santa Cruz, California
$521 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Bodyboard On Site Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Foosball Table Hulu Music Library Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Outside Only Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Macie F.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 9, 2026

    Extremely clean, well stocked, and convenient! House/shed was equipped with everything we could’ve possibly needed and then some. Truly accommodated 6 of us, from enough dining supplies, bikes (sizes and quantity), and everything in between.

  • BROOKE K.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    This cabana was the perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz with a family with teens. Situated between the Boardwalk and Downtown, there are many walkable restaurants and stores.Bikes, boogie boards, surfboards, wetsuits, and cornhole provided as well as a hot tub great for star gazing and game room with a foosball table and an Atari console. Grill and tiki bar too. 6-burner stove and gas oven, Kitchenaid Smart Oven available for cooking in the kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

  • Zachary F.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    Beautiful home. Very easy and convenient walk to beach and shopping. Highly recommend.

  • Erik L.

    Submitted May 30, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    This is great cozy little home to stay for a long weekend for a small family. The hosts are great! This home is not big guy-friendly. Sitting at the dinner table, I felt I was going to break the chair, the back room, and the bathroom had low ceilings, so being 6'3 tall, I had to make sure not to raise my arms. The amenities need some serious upgrades. The microwave has rust inside, the dryer had rust on top, and the barbecue bottom is completely rusted out, and the igniter did not work, so you have to manually, lighted. Beside that everything was great!

  • Kelsey C.

    Submitted May 21, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Location was great - walkable to restaurants and shops on Pacific, and to the Boardwalk. The house is small and the walls are thin, so be prepared to hear your fellow guests. Nice big backyard. We especially loved the hot tub!

  • Hadley L.

    Submitted May 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 23, 2026

    The place was lovely! We booked it for the back yard and it did not disappoint, we spent the entire trip hanging out in the hot tub and grilling. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Diane M.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed May 1, 2026

    The hot tub was great to use after a day of sailing.

  • Cecile C.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2026

    Stayed Apr 13, 2026

    This is the perfect spot for exploring Santa Cruz—whether you surf or just want to explore all the town has to offer you are ideally located in this sweet little cottage—little with a HUGE yard. We enjoyed the lovely hot tub. It’s pretty quiet, has parking which is key and has all the comforts of home. Loved it and would return in a heartbeat

  • Dawn H.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    This is a cute and small cabana with an excellent location. The backyard is the best part, large with a cute game room and a shed full of many sporting items. Lots of bikes, surfing equipment, beach chairs and more. The cabana itself is a bit tired and could use a little TLC but all in all we enjoyed our stay.

  • Carlos R.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Great place to stay when in Santa Cruz! We loved the place!

  • Sherrie J.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    Everything was great!

  • maria e.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    We had such an amazing stay and would absolutely come back! The location was perfect just a short walk to the boardwalk and beach, which made everything so easy and fun.The bikes and boogie boards the host provided were such a great bonus and really made our trip even more enjoyable.Communication was awesome the entire time super friendly host and responsive.Overall, we had the best time and would 100% stay here again!

  • Alicia M.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Perfect downtown location. This property was great for a relaxing couple days at the beach. The backyard is inviting and well laid out for grilling and eating on the patio. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

  • Marcus D.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 21, 2026

    Our family really enjoyed our stay! Very clean and comfortable beds and bedding. Location is awesome! Short walk to the beach and downtown. Loved having access to bikes and beach stuff too! Hot tub was nice to relax in after a day out. The only thing that would’ve made our stay more enjoyable is a tv in at least one of the bedrooms. We will be back!

  • Jane R.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2026

    Stayed Feb 18, 2026

    We stay here a couple times a year. This time it was great to see the fresh interior paint and we really gave credit for the color selections. The hosts are great and communication is easy.

  • angela n.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Perfect size. Beds were sooooo comfortable. Hottub and backyard were amazing .Bikes were fun and easy ride to the boardwalk. Paul was extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely return.!!

  • cori c.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 19, 2026

    Really nice backyard,perfect for the dogs and the hot in was a bonus.

  • Yishai B.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Everything was great, a few very minor things. It worth mentioning: Paul was super responsive.

  • Katie O.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    Cute little house. Had what we needed. And in a great location too.

  • Sheena T.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    Great location. Loved the hot tub.

  • Mackenzie M.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    We had an excellent time at this property, it was in a great location and was very comfortable. Would stay here again / would recommend to others!

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    The house is small, ideal for 2-4 people. We were able to host family members (who stayed at a motel) for a Thanksgiving dinner by making it casual, and we enjoyed our time there very much. It is very well-appointed with bikes, surfboards, and beach toys as well as a foosball table and hot tub. The back yard is large and secure, great for our little doggie. The location is perfect; you can walk to the boardwalk area beach as well as downtown Santa Cruz. The house is over 125 years old and has been maintained, but it is still old (don’t expect perfection), yet charming. Overall, we and our family members did enjoy our time there very much. I do recommend bringing kitchen towels and hot pads as there weren’t any available. There were plenty of bath and beach towels.

  • Harris H.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Beautiful home, beautiful location, it had everything we could need!

  • Sharen C.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    We loved it - as always. It was our third year of celebrating my birthday with my 2 daughters and we felt like we were coming home. Only thing we couldn't find were hot pads which would have been useful. Thanks again. We'll be back next November!

  • Kris A.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Amazing property

  • Amy C.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    The hot tub was our favorite part. The game room left much to be desired.

  • Jane R.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Always great communication with the hosts. The Cabana is walking distance from the beach, shops and restaurants. We love the yard and just hanging out.

  • Kelly D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Cute comfortable clean house on quiet street. Great location. Easy walk to restaurants, beach and boardwalk. Large backyard with hot tub, hammock and nice area to hang out, read, play cards…House comfortable and clean. Definitely plan to return!

  • Celia G.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    My family stayed here over a holiday weekend while attending a wedding. The property is conveniently located and loaded with anything you might need. I was unable to locate the iron (it was hiding under some blankets , but exactly where it was supposed to be). The property owned ran an iron right over to us! Thank you!! My only negative was that we could have used another mirror in the house for getting ready for our event, but it worked out just fine. I would love to stay at this property again while visiting Santa Cruz.

  • Cynthia C.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Cute Cozy darling place with many comforts & conveniences in & around the home We'll be back!

  • Heidi W.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Most excellent! Perfect for our family! Loved the back yard for an evening hang! Super comfy beds! We hope to visit again soon!

  • Madeleine W.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Great facilities, especially the games room, hot tub, beach equipment and bikes. A handy location for the beach, shops and main sites.We enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz.

  • Kirsten A.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This is the second time we have stayed at this house and we plan on returning again next year. The house is very cute and the backyard is even better. We loved making use of the hot tub and other backyard amenities. The location is akso perfect with easy access to both the beach and downtown. In addition, the hosts are very responsive to any questions/concerns we had.

  • Jane R.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Great backyard with a beach bungalow. Close to the beach and boardwalk. Have rented the Cabana a couple times a year for 9 years. Owners are great.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We had an awesome time and the pictures of this house did not do it justice!! It’s great and rare when things are better than the pics!! Everything we needed was provided!!Thank you!!

  • Casey M.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Very well appointed property with great location.

  • Elizabeth P.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    We enjoyed our Santa Cruz getaway. The house was close to everywhere that we wanted to visit, so we walked alot. Enjoyed that very much! House was clean, and stocked with items that we needed for a comfortable experience. Neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. Nice hot tub, comfortable beds. All good!

  • Skylar M.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    The house was very clean and well maintained. The back yard is beautiful and was used quite a bit. Having access to the extras like beach chairs,a cooler, sand toys ,wet suits, etc. were a fantastic addition and really helped while we were out and about. The location is great, easy access to everything we needed. We would highly recommend and stay here again

  • Jerritt P.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Great little place to stay for a few days.

  • Mindi M.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    We loved our stay here! Such a cozy spot and super clean. Great location close to everything!! We will be back!

  • Jane R.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

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

  • Kate R.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    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.

  • Chalio G.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Amazing !

  • Morgan V.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    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!

  • Caesar V.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    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).

  • M. S.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    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.

  • Colin D.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    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.

  • Sharen C.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    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!

  • Ruben M.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

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  • Jane R.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    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.

  • Amber B.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    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!

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