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Our top choices for Northern California vacation rentals

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by tall trees and ferns.

1. Emerald Forest Cabins

Emerald Forest Cabins
3.0 star property
Trinidad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (971 reviews)
"The cabin was better than expected and the setting among the giant trees was beautiful."
United States
Keir
$159 nightly
The price is $182
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Emerald Forest Cabins
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, two mirrors, a potted plant, and a bench.

2. Mendo Bungalow

Mendo Bungalow
3.0 star property
Mendocino
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (320 reviews)
"Property was really nice and comfortable. Very quiet and quaint."
United States
Byron
$179 nightly
The price is $199
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Mendo Bungalow
A beachside seating area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and boats.

3. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
2.5 star property
Kings Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (454 reviews)
"Clean rooms and very close to the lake"
United States
Angelica
$150 nightly
The price is $168
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
In-room dining

4. Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows
3.0 star property
Ahwahnee
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,020 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Kaitlin
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sierra Meadows
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

5. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
$164 nightly
The price is $176
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A lakeside view with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by trees and hills.

6. Lakeshore Resort

Lakeshore Resort
3.0 star property
Lakehead-Lakeshore
6.4 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"It was relieving being able to get into our cabin after office hours! Especially with our work schedule. The bar was amazing! The bartender and manager were great people. The cabin was great as well. Definitely coming back!!"
United States
Dominick
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeshore Resort
A row of colorful, single-story houses with numbered windows, white picket fences, and well-maintained lawns.

7. RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0 star property
Stonehouse
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,542 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Waldemar.
$119 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
A sauna with wooden walls and benches.

8. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
3.0 star property
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (666 reviews)
"Love this lodge, especially midweek off season!"
United States
Rebecca
$147 nightly
The price is $165
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a painting of a landscape, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Bigfoot Bungalow

Bigfoot Bungalow
Crescent City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Great location, Enjoyed Our stay,Awesome little place,Would Rent Again in a Heartbeat!!!Thank You so Much!!"
United States
Ed
$170 nightly
The price is $170
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Bigfoot Bungalow
A view from a window overlooking a lake with a dock and greenery.

10. Clear Lake Cottages & Marina

Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
2.5 star property
Clearlake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (389 reviews)
"Clean, cozy and cute."
United States
Julian
$132 nightly
The price is $147
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

11. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (528 reviews)
"Peaceful and wonderful stay. I have no idea about this place and I am so happy that we came here for my daughter’s birthday. She loved it and it is only 20 minutes from Santa Cruz. Definitely recommend."
United States
Shireen
$105 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

12. Bridgeview

Bridgeview
2.5 star property
North Fresno
7.0 out of 10, Good, (124 reviews)
"Loved my stay❤️🩵"
United States
Stephanie
$65 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Bridgeview
A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by wooden furniture and a red carpeted floor.

13. Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn
2.5 star property
June Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (651 reviews)
"The hotel is nestled in the middle of the mountains, very beautiful scenery."
United States
Ruslan
$168 nightly
The price is $193
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Heidelberg Inn
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a sloped roof, and a forested backdrop.

14. Waybound Yosemite

Waybound Yosemite
3.0 star property
Fish Camp
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great location and the food was incredible!"
United States
Crista
$339 nightly
The price is $394
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Waybound Yosemite
A small cabin with a wooden roof and a porch, surrounded by dense forest and ferns.

15. Fern Hook Cabins 700

Fern Hook Cabins 700
Crescent City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"
United States
Christopher
$226 nightly
The price is $246
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Fern Hook Cabins 700
A suspension bridge in a forest.

16. Cozy country retreat 5 minutes from the beach and redwoods.

Cozy country retreat 5 minutes from the beach and redwoods.
Crescent City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"This place was great, clean and spacious. Equipped with anything and everything"
United States
jolie
$248 nightly
The price is $248
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy country retreat 5 minutes from the beach and redwoods.
A coastal beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

17. One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!

One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!
Crescent City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"super clean, nice space. on a busy street, so if noise is an issue, bring a white noise machine for sleeping. great stay!"
United States
lori
$165 nightly
The price is $172
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and ocean waves.

18. The Hideout

The Hideout
Crescent City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay as we were traveling the coast! The host was great, highly recommend staying here!!"
United States
Amber J.
$185 nightly
The price is $197
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Hideout
A mountain lodge with a steep roof, surrounded by autumn foliage and a rocky mountain backdrop.

19. Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
3.0 star property
Olympic Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (552 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. It was a charming hotel, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our deluxe one bedroom with the kitchen worked perfectly for us. We would recommend this hotel as a lovely place to stay in Lake Tahoe."
United States
YaelandAri
$135 nightly
The price is $147
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Olympic Village Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and hills.

20. Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
1.0 star property
Mariposa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Staff are great and nice!"
United States
Nestarlin
$118 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Lights in the gym were not working but overall the hotel experience was quite comfortable."
D 6-night trip
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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