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Sunny Private Bungalow

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Living area
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Private Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Private Bungalow on 19 May 2026 start from £130, 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.

How much is parking at Sunny Private Bungalow?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sunny Private Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Private Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Private Bungalow located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor and within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ocean Street and Seabright Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thanks so much Abigale and thanks for being such fantastic guests! I hope to host you again if you come to Santa Cruz.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K A.

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

Great place.

Tasteful and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

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

Great cottage!

Great stay! The cottage is clean, comfortable and communication with Barbara was easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Thanks so much Kristine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Perfect Bungalow!!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Thanks so much Kara for being such a wonderful guest. I hope to host you and your family again in the future. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dori O.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks so much for staying, the great review, and being such great guests! I look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Cute cottage in quite neighborhood

Short walk to boardwalk and beach. Nice clean and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thanks so much! I enjoyed having you stay in my little bungalow.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr. K.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Thank you! Would love to have you stay again. Happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika F.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
So glad you enjoyed your time here Veronika! Please come stay again next time you’re in Santa Cruz. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thanks so much for staying Hannah! Hope to host you again when you come back to Santa Cruz.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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