Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

Vacation rental for 4 people, with terrace

1 bedroom100 yd to the beach

9.3

(61 reviews)

from $337 / night

Vacation rental for 2 people

1 bedroom1.5 mi to the beach

9.7

(37 reviews)

from $249 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rental for 2 people, with hot tub and terrace

0.8 mi to the beach

10.0

(6 reviews)

from $237 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rental for 2 people, with pets

1 bedroom250 yd to the beach

10.0

(2 reviews)

from $318 / nightFREE cancellation

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Vacation rental for 2 people, with balcony

1 bedroom500 yd to the beach

9.8

(52 reviews)

from $291 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rental for 2 people, with sauna

1 bedroom

10.0

(2 reviews)

from $311 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rental for 2 people, with balcony

1 bedroom6 mi to the beach

9.7

(33 reviews)

from $403 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rental for 2 people

1 bedroom350 yd to the beach

10.0

(2 reviews)

from $433 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rentals with pets allowed

Pets allowed

Vacation rental for 2 people, with balcony, with pets

1 bedroom250 yd to the beach

9.9

(14 reviews)

from $356 / nightFREE cancellation

Pets allowed

Vacation rental for 2 people

1 bedroom250 yd to the beach

9.2

(5 reviews)

from $314 / nightFREE cancellation

Pets allowed

Vacation rental for 8 people, with yard and balcony, with pets

3 bedrooms400 yd to the beach

9.8

(30 reviews)

from $531 / nightFREE cancellation

Pets allowed

Vacation rental for 3 people, with terrace

1 bedroom250 yd to the beach

9.9

(88 reviews)

from $279 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation rentals with hot tub

Hot tub

Vacation rental for 2 people, with hot tub and pool as well as balcony

1 bedroom1.3 mi to the beach

10.0

(5 reviews)

from $399 / nightFREE cancellation

Hot tub

Vacation rental for 2 people, with yard and hot tub as well as pool and terrace

1 bedroom650 yd to the beach

10.0

from $222 / nightFREE cancellation

Hot tub

Vacation rental for 2 people, with yard and balcony as well as hot tub and sauna

1 bedroom2.8 mi to the beach

9.9

(38 reviews)

from $260 / nightFREE cancellation

Hot tub

Vacation rental for 2 people, with balcony and yard as well as hot tub

1.5 mi to the beach

9.7

(13 reviews)

from $382 / nightFREE cancellation

Vacation Rentals with Yard

Yard

Vacation rental for 2 people, with terrace and yard

600 yd to the beach

9.9

(31 reviews)

from $275 / nightFREE cancellation

Yard

Vacation rental for 2 people, with terrace and yard

10.0

(10 reviews)

from $287 / nightFREE cancellation

Yard

Vacation rental for 2 people, with yard

1.5 mi to the beach

9.9

(15 reviews)

from $226 / nightFREE cancellation

Yard

Vacation rental for 2 people, with yard and balcony

1 bedroom

10.0

(10 reviews)

from $287 / nightFREE cancellation

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Vacation Rental for 2 Guests in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

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Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Vacation Rental • 635 ft² • 1 Bedroom

Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

9.8

(52 reviews)

Relax on the sunny deck, walk along West Cliff Drive and fall asleep at night to the sound of crashing waves. Cowells Surfside is a clean, one- bedroom apartment located two houses from West Cliff, behind a main house and above the detached garage. Surrounded by plants and a garden it has beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Mountains. The apartment has bamboo floors, granite counters and large sunny windows. The living room has a pullout sleeper sofa making space for children or additional guests. There are plenty of linens and towels along with a...

from $291 / night

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Vacation Rental for 3 Guests in Aptos, Santa Cruz County

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Aptos, Santa Cruz County

Vacation Rental • 398 ft² • 1 Bedroom

Aptos, Santa Cruz County

9.9

(37 reviews)

Pacific Oaks Vineyard Estate is pleased to offer our guest house for your serene and private get-away in an idyllic setting. The vineyard is located on a ridge 3 miles above Aptos Village and the beach. The guest house, on a second floor, has a stunning panoramic view of our vineyard, Monterey Bay and the Redwoods.Please review our Guest Room rental available for $225.00 per night (listing #: 739381)Check in is 1:00 PM; check out time is noon.Satellite television and flat screen TV. The home has recently been completely renovated with a new bathroom, wood flooring, beautiful furnishings, qu...

from $314 / night

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Vacation Rental for 8 Guests in Santa Cruz County

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Santa Cruz County

Vacation Rental • 8 Guests • 3 Bedrooms

Santa Cruz County

9.8

(30 reviews)

Welcome to the Green House a uniquely handcrafted home with all the amenities needed to make your beach vacation memorable.This chalet style home is set back from the street, providing room for gardens and off street parking. The lovely light and airy living room, spacious windows and French doors open onto the expansive sundeck. Full sun, market umbrellas, lounge chairs, tables and a barbecue creates a relaxing and beautiful outdoor living space. Three unique bedrooms, spa bath and chef's kitchen are all provided for your enjoyment and pleasure in this unusual home.We are located near Twin...

from $531 / night

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Current Vacation rental prices Santa Cruz County

$577for 3 Aug - 10 Aug

$522 annual average

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Current vacation rental availability Santa Cruz County

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49% annual average

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FAQs: Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz County

What is the average price for vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County?

Our data shows that Santa Cruz County had an average price of $516 per night, a relatively high one compared to the destinations in the USA.

What time of year offers, on average, the best vacation rental prices in Santa Cruz County?

If it is your aim to save the maximum during your visit to Santa Cruz County, go there in February ($373 per night on average), March ($441), or January ($478), to find the lowest prices for the whole year.

During which months are vacation rentals more expensive in Santa Cruz County?

When it comes to looking for a vacation rental in Santa Cruz County, the most expensive months are, in order of highest to lowest, November, December and September, with average prices per night of $568, $549, and $547, respectively.

Do I need to plan a trip to Santa Cruz County well in advance?

When going on vacation to Santa Cruz County, we recommend you to be proactive as 89% of rentals are usually booked, according to the data from last year.

Which months offer the highest availability?

January, December and February are, in order of highest to lowest, the months offering the largest number of accommodations free, with an average availability of 29%, 20%, and 19%. However, even during these periods of time, when the availability is the highest, the average is only 23%. So we highly recommend you always book a little in advance to make sure you get the rental of your dreams.