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Sunny Private Bungalow

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Exterior detail
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Ocean Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Jury Room - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny Private Bungalow

Private sunny 1bd/1ba beach bungalow in Midtown Santa Cruz. Spanish style tile, natural wood furniture, small bedroom with queen bed and a daybed/trundle in living room. Kitchenette with full size fridge, xl toaster oven and an induction burner, microwave. Small bathroom with shower. Beautiful sunny private fully fenced patio with umbrella and seating.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please be considerate, quiet after 10pm, and respectful during their stay. No smoking inside the Bungalow is allowed. Sorry no pets or parties.
$20/night extra for 3rd guest. No unregistered guests allowed overnight
We charge a small cleaning fee of $65 and expect guests to lightly tidy up before departure, ie. wash dishes, used towels into one pile on the floor.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunny Private Bungalow to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Private Bungalow?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Private Bungalow on Apr 27, 2026 start from $287, 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 for more accurate prices.

Does Sunny Private Bungalow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunny Private Bungalow to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi (14-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1 mi (5-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunny Private Bungalow offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunny Private Bungalow?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sunny Private Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunny Private Bungalow?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunny Private Bungalow have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sunny Private Bungalow have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunny Private Bungalow to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Sunny Private Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and comfortable bungalow on a nice street. It had everything we needed for a nice stay and was tastefully decorated. The owner was courteous and communicated well everything we needed to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigale P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot for our week long trip - exactly as listed, clean and quaint! Host was super kind and responsive!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday weekend stay

The property was exactly as described. It was clean and Barbara was very welcoming. Access to the home was easy and convenient and parking was also easy and readily available. It was the perfect place to stay over the holiday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr. K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Goog spot for Santa Cruz or Capitola

This was a nice little bungalow in a quiet neighborhood. There was a good Detroit style pizza place very close that was great. Ubering from here to Capitola was the way to go and cheap. Good, quiet, clean little spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage!

Great stay! The cottage is clean, comfortable and communication with Barbara was easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

Don’t even bother to keep searching… just book this little place!! Immaculate and conveniently located, this little bungalow was just perfect for a quick weekend mother/daughter get away!! Barbara is a wonderful Host and thought of a lot of little details. The private outdoor patio is wonderful. Would 100% stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

Tasteful and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Bungalow near UCSC

This bungalow was the perfect place to stay while my daughter toured the campus of UCSC. Barbara is a wonderful host and her home and yard are beautiful. Highly recommend if you’re planning a visit to Santa Cruz,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Bungalow!!!

Great location Beautiful property Secluded and private. Close
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage in quite neighborhood

Short walk to boardwalk and beach. Nice clean and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronika F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a lovely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in this little gem. Great location for us. Bungalow had everything we needed. Exactly as advertised. Very quiet. Very clean and we had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024