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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

Terrace/patio

1. 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.
The price is ￥20,011
￥100,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Exterior detail

2. Sunny Private Bungalow

Sunny Private Bungalow
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
David H.
The price is ￥27,375
￥49,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sunny Private Bungalow
Interior

3. Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Great location for downtown Santa Cruz with walking accessibility"
United States
Carl
The price is ￥35,220
￥50,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
Terrace/patio

4. 1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!

1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (7 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Jen W.
The price is ￥16,809
￥74,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
Exterior

5. 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.
The price is ￥15,048
￥63,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!
Interior

6. Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk

Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Such a great location. We loved it here. "
United States
Ashley B.
The price is ￥19,531
￥87,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Terrace/patio

7. Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!

Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great place, minutes from the beach and an overall great experience!"
United States
Damian M.
The price is ￥24,654
￥89,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
Outdoor dining

8. Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes

Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Felton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Peaceful setting, attentive and lovely hosts. Absolutely perfect setting for our company leadership retreat. Thank you!"
United States
Anthony H.
The price is ￥20,812
￥81,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Mountain Home with Peaceful Vibes
Exterior

9. 3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach

3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Location was just down the street from beach "
United States
Tinker B.
3 Bedroom Home Near Twin Lakes Beach
Living area

10. Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great little beach bungalow. Clean and close to everything!"
United States
Paul R.
The price is ￥29,617
￥78,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Game room

11. 3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!

3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Great place, location, neighborhood "
United States
Aaron I.
The price is ￥29,457
￥96,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
3 bedroom home - walk to Twin Lakes & Harbor!
Private kitchen

12. Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home

Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Location was awesome."
United States
Craig S.
The price is ￥19,851
￥81,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pet Friendly Pleasure Point Home
Dining

13. Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Capitola
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Great stay! We even extended a night! "
United States
Nicole G.
The price is ￥27,375
￥97,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Property grounds

14. Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches

Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Scotts Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Nice quiet get-away location. Close to shopping, restaurants and beaches."
United States
Darrell Robert P.
The price is ￥30,977
￥39,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Private kitchen

15. Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!

Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great location! We parked the car out front when we arrived and didn't need to use it again until we left. House is clean and bright. The mattress was firmer than we prefer but it was fine and the sheets and comforter were clean and comfy. Would recommend!"
United States
Jeffrey S.
The price is ￥16,009
￥55,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
Living area

16. 3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH

3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Wonderful place great service "
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥26,735
￥95,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Terrace/patio

17. Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12

Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"My daughter was set on having a bonfire birthday celebration and this place was perfect for our Family’s stay afterward! Twin lakes is 5 minutes walking distance and that made things simple and convenient for us."
United States
Guiuliana R.
The price is ￥30,097
￥127,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Twin Lakes Surf Cabin - Sleeps Up To 12
Room

18. Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!

Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated home with cool vibe. Great location. Perfection!"
United States
Heidi T.
The price is ￥35,060
￥101,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Relaxing West Cliff Escape with Hot Tub!
Dining

19. 3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"It was a beautiful house and had everything we needed."
United States
Ken B.
The price is ￥22,413
￥101,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Property grounds

20. Charming 3 Bedroom Home

Charming 3 Bedroom Home
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The house was amazing and so relaxing for our couples retreat-thank you for opening up your home."
United States
Barbara C.
The price is ￥31,698
￥112,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Charming 3 Bedroom Home
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Isidro 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
267
Accommodation
349 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥39,156
Highest Price
￥127,605