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Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Lovely Cabin, my son had an amazing experience. We will definitely come back"
United States
Iris
$194 nightly
The price is $221
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
$244 nightly
The price is $265
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
3.0 star property
Los Gatos
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (19 reviews)
"A great place to stay in the Santa Cruz mountains. A little tricky to find and get to with winding mountain roads and no signs but that is part of getting away from everything and hanging with the chicks and ducks and geese all a-clucking. Fully stocked bar and kitchen made it so easy to just have fun. The dozens of huge koi fish will practically climb out of the pond when you start feeding them, and the chickens seemed to like Fritos. Watching the sun setting beyond the trees and hills while...
United States
James
$209 nightly
The price is $234
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

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
$799 nightly
The price is $895
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total with taxes and fees
Oceanfront Watsonville Condo w/ Beach Access!

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home

Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Really unbelievable views and access. Excellent stay, can’t wait to go back "
United States
Michelle D.
$1,088 nightly
The price is $1,227
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stunning Oceanfront - Sunset Magazine Home

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Loved the house it has an unobstructed beach view and easy beach access. We spent a lot of time on the patio. The house had everything we needed for the week. We would stay here again."
United States
Mindy W.
$1,004 nightly
The price is $1,132
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (354 reviews)
"We loved the location and enjoyed our stay there a lot."
United States
Maurice C.
$1,766 nightly
The price is $1,988
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!

3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay! Very nice place with spectacular beach views. Great communication and had everything we needed to prepare meals. Hope to come back someday!"
United States
Jolene D.
3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!

Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"The host was very responsive and the property had wonderful amenities that we all enjoyed. "
United States
Erika
Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods

Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods
Los Gatos
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3 reviews)
"Everything about this property is amazing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! "
United States
Lisa T.
$1,137 nightly
The price is $1,276
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Barcara • A Serene Modern Retreat in Redwoods

Luxury 5 Bedroom 4 bath Oceanfront Retreat Rio Del Mar Beach

Luxury 5 Bedroom 4 bath Oceanfront Retreat Rio Del Mar Beach
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
$2,749 nightly
The price is $3,089
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total with taxes and fees
Luxury 5 Bedroom 4 bath Oceanfront Retreat Rio Del Mar Beach

Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home

Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Location was awesome."
United States
Craig S.
Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home

Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!

Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We had an absolutely amazing time staying here. Lovely accommodations, fireplace, deck, clean, modern, great location, easy to follow instructions, private, quiet, reasonably priced, list goes on. Thank you for such a great stay."
United States
Julie L.
$776 nightly
The price is $861
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!
Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
$947 nightly
The price is $1,067
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Pleasure Point Getaway with hot tub, dog friendly!

Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler

Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler
Watsonville
$1,433 nightly
The price is $1,609
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great place with amazing architecture and views. We would stay here again and again!"
United States
Ken S.
$1,138 nightly
The price is $1,262
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Beachfront Rio Del Mar Home - 5 bedrooms!

Beachfront Rio Del Mar Home - 5 bedrooms!
Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"We had a Fantastic time- very comfortable and well stocked"
United States
Julie C.
$2,004 nightly
The price is $2,253
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Beachfront Rio Del Mar Home - 5 bedrooms!

Oceanview Family Playground

Oceanview Family Playground
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The house was perfect for our needs, extremely clean and it had everything we needed. The location was great, walkable to the beach and a little market. "
United States
Mary L.
$1,158 nightly
The price is $1,301
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Oceanview Family Playground

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, (261 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.
$635 nightly
The price is $713
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total with taxes and fees
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Amazing stay - thank you and we look forward to staying again "
United States
Brandi P.
$730 nightly
The price is $824
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
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