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Our top choices for Santa Cruz County vacation rentals

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

1. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
$109 nightly
The price is $126
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort
A wooden deck with a white bathtub, wooden pergola, and a blue wall with a sign.

2. Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
3.0 star property
Los Gatos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (32 reviews)
"I'll be back"
United States
Billy
$199 nightly
The price is $228
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Mays Luxury Farm Stays
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
$163 nightly
The price is $174
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

4. Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!
3.5 star property
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice family trip to the beach. The condo was spacious and the primary bedroom was fantastic. The other two bedrooms were small, but were still accommodating. The property is very well maintained. There’s paths to walk on for a nature walk and the beach has some hard sand that makes long walks on the beach very easy to do. There were 6 of us that went and there was plenty of space. Great stay!"
United States
Sarah
$670 nightly
The price is $751
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard.

5. Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ

Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ
3.0 star property
Willow Glen
$997 nightly
The price is $1,156
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ
An outdoor seating area with wooden deck, white cushioned chairs, and a brick wall.

6. Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
4.0 star property
Santa Clara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Love the roof top pool and hot tub. Flat was lovely but I wish there were a regular coffee maker in addition to the Keurig. Otherwise, nice spot and convenient to SCU!"
United States
Kathy
$135 nightly
The price is $153
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
A modern living room with a brown sofa, round coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a small table. Decorative wall art and a wooden door are visible.

7. Walk to Google 3BR Home Yard & Kitchen

Walk to Google 3BR Home Yard & Kitchen
2.0 star property
North Whisman
$1,144 nightly
The price is $1,258
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Walk to Google 3BR Home Yard & Kitchen

8. Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
4.0 star property
Menlo Park
7.8 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and looked exactly like the photos. It was in a very nice clean area, pet friendly, and had a lot of space to work. We did not get to check out the gym but it looked very nice as well! Definitely looking forward to staying at other Kasa properties in the future!"
United States
Tiffanie
$210 nightly
The price is $243
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

9. Seaside Vacation Rental w/ Patio Near Monterey Bay

Seaside Vacation Rental w/ Patio Near Monterey Bay
3.0 star property
Seaside
$517 nightly
The price is $579
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Vacation Rental w/ Patio Near Monterey Bay
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a table.

10. New Build Smart Home 3 Bedroom

New Build Smart Home 3 Bedroom
2.0 star property
San Miguel
$673 nightly
The price is $758
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
New Build Smart Home 3 Bedroom
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a blue sofa in a living room.

11. Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry

Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry
3.0 star property
Northside
$1,017 nightly
The price is $1,180
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry
A bedroom with a bed, a window, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to another room.

12. Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking

Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking
3.0 star property
Palm Park
Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking
A house with a stone staircase, a white railing, a red door, and a window with blinds.

13. Marbella Lane - 2BR Cozy Lwrlvl in Dtwn SJ

Marbella Lane - 2BR Cozy Lwrlvl in Dtwn SJ
3.0 star property
Northside
Marbella Lane - 2BR Cozy Lwrlvl in Dtwn SJ
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Top Santa Cruz County Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"I liked how big the room was, I did not like you have to pay for parking."
Amparo 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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