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Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Top Cities in Santa Cruz County

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Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
3.0 star property
Los Gatos
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (14 reviews)
"Lovely cabin in a beautiful location"
United States
maria
$199 nightly
The price is $223
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509 reviews)
"Love this place super friendly and accommodating. Always a great place to stay. "
United States
Marleen
$196 nightly
The price is $224
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
$258 nightly
The price is $284
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Wonderful hosts and fabulous cottage. Great location and close to everything. Look forward to visiting again. "
United States
Dan B.
$303 nightly
The price is $340
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"Close to everything, and still felt isolatedfrom the world. Nice quiet, relaxing stay. "
United States
casey l.
$571 nightly
The price is $571
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Nook Along The Creek.

Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods

Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods
Los Gatos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Everything about this property is amazing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! "
United States
Lisa T.
$1,028 nightly
The price is $1,154
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 reviews)
"This quaint, small cottage was perfect for a beach getaway trip. We loved how close it is to the beach, Java Junction and Crows Nest. "
United States
Jennifer C.
$679 nightly
The price is $762
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great place for a family. Excellent location for surfing, shopping, and small bites! "
United States
Kelda G.
$847 nightly
The price is $955
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location"
United States
Alex
$456 nightly
The price is $512
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"The cabin was super cute. Good location, close to shops, parks, restaurants and bars."
United States
Kaulana
$502 nightly
The price is $568
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Redwood Home - view of the river!

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay with the beach just a few steps away from the front door. The space was clean and we had everything we needed for our stay. "
United States
Jessica P.
$405 nightly
The price is $459
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
Westside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying here! The location was great with a short walk to the ocean cliffs or to the Natural Bridges Monarch Trail."
United States
Stephanie F.
$441 nightly
The price is $499
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Mountain cabin w/king suite in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Mountain cabin w/king suite in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Boulder Creek
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Great place and Great communication from hosts."
United States
Tom P.
$602 nightly
The price is $676
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain cabin w/king suite in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The suite was very clean and the snacks provided by the host were a nice touch. Very close to town."
United States
Rindy G.
$154 nightly
The price is $173
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"Beautiful view, lovely remodel, Host very responsive and booked last minute! "
United States
Holly F.
$691 nightly
The price is $776
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

Adan -Rustic Cabin Interior

Adan -Rustic Cabin Interior
Boulder Creek
$331 nightly
The price is $372
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Adan -Rustic Cabin Interior

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Great little place near the coolest park! "
United States
Michele D.
$767 nightly
The price is $865
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Great house. Great neighborhood "
United States
Sam C.
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Location was fantastic !! "
United States
Steve B.
Capitola Village Hideaway

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!

Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Great location, clean and cozy. Would recommend. "
United States
Krista M.
$807 nightly
The price is $910
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total with taxes and fees
Mount Hermon Redwood Retreat!
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