
Let the kids make as much noise as they want!
If you are planing your vacation in California, I would suggest that you cannot go far wrong choosing a California cabin. Just consider the peace and tranquility, and then compare that to a hotel room. If you are anything like me I am sure you will agree which is best. When I go on vacation there are a number of essentials that any possible destination, absolutely must have. To start with it needs to be child friendly, as I don’t plan to spend my entire trip attempting to find the mute button on my son.
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A few sun saftey tips for children and you'll be good to go!
Sun safety for kids wasn’t really an issue when I was growing up and things certainly have changed when it comes to enjoying the sun. I remember running around the beach rarely worrying about sunscreen or wearing a hat. That was then and nowadays, we know better. So whether you are thinking about getting some sun while enjoying a cabin in California or you’re just out in your backyard (anywhere in the world!) lets take a look at sun safety for kids.
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Although we specialize in California cabin rentals, there are some universal tips that can be applied to renting cabins in any state. Let’s take a look at why you’d consider a cabin rental over a traditional vacation package and then explore some nitty gritty tips on how to select a cabin that’s right for you and your family, friends and pets!

A few tips to help you pick the right cabin rental. Photo by Ed Yourdon.
Why Cabin Rental?
Before we get into specific tips,we should ask ourselves why cabin rentals have long been a popular alternative to other lodging and vacation types? One of the key reasons is that some vacationers place an emphasis on make the character of their surroundings an important part in their getaway. After all, compared to going to an all inclusive hotel or motor inn, spending time with family at a cabin on the beach, near a lake or in the mountains is a completely different experience.
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A California cabin rental is much like renting in any other state except for one very special thing. Unlike other states, California proudly boasts a range of environments that is the envy of America. Within California alone (the third largest in area after Alaska and Texas) you can enjoy a cabin rental on or near world class coastlines and beaches as well as many rentals near or in one of many mountain ranges and lakes.

Family enjoying summer at a cabin getaway. Photo by JordanKlein
Think about it, sure other states offer cabin rentals but how many of them have the diverse geography that California has? Let us answer that for you: none! As a potential cabin renter this is a huge advantage since you can select a cabin rental that has everything you need. Let’s imagine come California cabin rental scenarios.
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Holiday makers often feel the lure of cabins in California as their next vacation experience. After all, California boasts some of the most diverse outdoor environments in any single state along with hundreds of cabins for rent which take advantage of these beautiful locations. You can enjoy everything from an active stay in a beach cabin one day and be putting your feet up in cozy mountain cabin the next. Let’s explore the wide range of cabins in California that are available for you to rent.

A beautiful lake cabin on Lower Echo Lake on a clear sunny day. Photo by Brewbooks.
Beach Cabins
Only outdone by Alaska and Texas, California is America’s third largest state and has a geography that many consider to be the best in country. One of the reasons is California’s long coastline which allows for cabin rentals catering to people who enjoy fishing, surfing, swimming and every other activity imaginable that goes along with vacationing near or on a beach. Areas of note include Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Monteray and Carmel, Santa Cruz, Sonoma Coast and Mendocino. There is the world famous Pacific Coast Highway starting in Orange County running through Los Angeles Country and connecting to Malibu (where the real coastal scenery starts). So why do we think cabins in California are some of the best to be had?
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