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Our top choices for Santa Cruz vacation homes

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1. 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 ￥24,209
￥45,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Sunny Private Bungalow
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

2. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay with the beach just a few steps away from the front door. The space was clean and we had everything we needed for our stay. "
United States
Jessica P.
The price is ￥18,671
￥57,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Interior

3. 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 ￥21,384
￥92,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk
Interior

4. 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 ￥34,811
￥49,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

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

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Ben Lomond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and a great location!"
United States
Jenny O.
The price is ￥12,658
￥59,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

6. 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.
The price is ￥29,431
￥107,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Harbor home - with a hot tub!
Exterior

7. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 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.
The price is ￥24,575
￥73,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
Terrace/patio

8. Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon

Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
The price is ￥30,639
￥114,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Relaxing Getaway Overlooking Schwan Lagoon
Property grounds

9. 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)
"Beautiful location!Room was clean and cozy.Very quiet!The bed was comfortable!The host was easy to contact!Very enjoyable!"
United States
Jim H.
The price is ￥30,618
￥39,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Private Redwood View Suite Near Santa Cruz Beaches
Exterior

10. 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 ￥20,728
￥71,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Redwood Home - view of the river!
TV, fireplace

11. Artistic Pelican in Downtown Santa Cruz

Artistic Pelican in Downtown Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We enjoyed the home feel of this property and beautiful garden. Great location too."
United States
Brian C.
The price is ￥54,305
￥117,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Artistic Pelican in Downtown Santa Cruz
TV, fireplace

12. 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 ￥87,290
￥185,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
3 Bedroom Home - 6 min walk to BEACH
Terrace/patio

13. 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 ￥30,959
￥97,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Modern Coastal Escape - walking distance to beach!
Terrace/patio

14. 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 ￥21,384
￥79,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
1950's Surf Shack - 6 min walk to beach!
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

15. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is ￥31,646
￥111,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

16. 2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The home was immaculate and had great resources in the kitchen. "
United States
Kim N.
The price is ￥20,728
￥82,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Property grounds

17. 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.
Charming 3 Bedroom Home
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

18. New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym

New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Nice place and location overall. "
United States
Lawrence S.
The price is ￥31,330
￥102,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
New Midtown Farmhouse - Hot Tub, Patio, Gym
2 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets

19. Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥27,057
￥90,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

20. Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Seacliff
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"A very peaceful and serene home that is thoughtfully appointed! I enjoyed my stay very much!"
United States
Michelle S.
The price is ￥71,651
￥182,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8/10 Good
"An older hotel that was a place to stay for a wedding that we were attending. Clean, comfortable and convenient."
Donna 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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Santa Cruz Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
321
Accommodation
349 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥39,335
Highest Price
￥185,061