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Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Top Cities in Santa Cruz County

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1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
$176 nightly
The price is $190
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte

2. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Lovely Cabin, my son had an amazing experience. We will definitely come back"
United States
Iris
$133 nightly
The price is $153
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort

3. Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
3.0 star property
Los Gatos
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (25 reviews)
"This property is just what you need if you are looking for a peaceful place to escape to in the mountains. The host was very friendly and helpful. The chickens were adorable. And the view was breathtaking. We would definitely come back for another stay."
United States
Adrianna
$199 nightly
The price is $228
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

4. 'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and a great location!"
United States
Jenny O.
$342 nightly
The price is $388
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

5. 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, (75 reviews)
"Great place for the price. The bbq/fire pit area,along with the view is 5 stars! Hosts are responsive. Close drive to town, beach …"
United States
Kimberley
$303 nightly
The price is $340
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

6. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
$390 nightly
The price is $444
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Redwood Home - view of the river!

7. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and clean!!Fairly quiet."
United States
Audrey T.
$379 nightly
The price is $423
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

8. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Wonderful place...perfect location! Very happy with our stay! The only thing to note is the parking area is very small, so anything larger than a midsize SUV will have to park elsewhere."
United States
Tiffany
$467 nightly
The price is $521
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

9. Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Location was great! "
United States
Alix Z.
$337 nightly
The price is $377
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Brand New Luxury Capitola Village Home!

10. Harbor home - with a hot tub!

Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very nice place. "
United States
Rick H.
$608 nightly
The price is $686
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Harbor home - with a hot tub!

11. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Fabulous location, host was very easy to deal with, the layout of the property was great, amenities were top notch. Already planning a return trip later in the year!"
United States
Nik R.
$428 nightly
The price is $477
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

12. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Great host and location."
United States
Travis
$340 nightly
The price is $382
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

13. Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Everything went great, we enjoyed our stay. The redwoods were beautiful! Our check-in and check-out went very smoothly, if only the weather would have been better "
United States
Teresa P.
$222 nightly
The price is $249
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

14. Sunny Private Bungalow

Sunny Private Bungalow
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
David H.
$287 nightly
The price is $287
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sunny Private Bungalow

15. 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, (81 reviews)
"The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location"
United States
Alex
$434 nightly
The price is $487
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

16. The Coastal Redwood Cabin - Hot tub, private creek! Dog OK!

The Coastal Redwood Cabin - Hot tub, private creek! Dog OK!
Soquel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"The property is located in an entirely tranquil and peaceful setting. I had a great experience and the host was responsive and helpful. The hot tub is perfect for two!"
United States
Kim M.
$647 nightly
The price is $731
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Coastal Redwood Cabin - Hot tub, private creek! Dog OK!

17. Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Great place especially if you are headed to Santa Cruz to ride mountain bikes, minutes from all the good stuff at UCSC and empire grade. Real nice place, would love to own a house in this neighborhood. "
United States
nic m.
$505 nightly
The price is $571
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

18. Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!

Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!
Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Fantastic stay."
United States
Travis
$453 nightly
The price is $513
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!

19. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"The location is excellent and garage parking is the best! The accommodations provided everything we needed. The communication with the manager was timely and helpful. We would love to come back again! Thank you!"
United States
Emily H.
$671 nightly
The price is $745
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

20. Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!

Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The host was very welcoming and it is a beautiful place! "
United States
Judith S.
$494 nightly
The price is $559
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Seascape-updated ground floor 1 bedroom!
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