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Top 15 Recommended vacation rentals in California

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House South Lake Tahoe
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

260 m² House

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
from $837
per night
Excellent(107 ratings)
from $837
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Chalet Placer County
Chalet ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Chalet

Placer County, California, United States
from $586
per night
Outstanding(153 ratings)
from $586
per night
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House Santa Barbara
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

158 m² House

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California
from $880
per night
Outstanding(145 ratings)
from $880
per night
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House South Lake Tahoe
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

260 m² House

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
from $802
per night
Excellent(156 ratings)
from $802
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House Dana Point
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

344 m² House

Dana Point, Orange County, California
from $879
per night
Very good(47 ratings)
from $879
per night
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House Tahoe City
House ∙ 22 guests ∙ 11 bedrooms

409 m² House

Tahoe City, Placer County, California
from $1,340
per night
Excellent(142 ratings)
from $1,340
per night
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House Paso Robles
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

279 m² House

Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California
from $1,003
per night
Outstanding(23 ratings)
from $1,003
per night
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Lodge Dollar Point
Lodge ∙ 19 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

241 m² Lodge

Dollar Point, Placer County, California
from $597
per night
Outstanding(119 ratings)
from $597
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House South Lake Tahoe
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
from $601
per night
Outstanding(36 ratings)
from $601
per night
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House Dana Point
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House

Dana Point, Orange County, California
from $2,236
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $2,236
per night
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House Carmel Valley
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House

Carmel Valley, Monterey County, California
from $615
per night
Outstanding(109 ratings)
from $615
per night
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House South Lake Tahoe
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

223 m² House

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
from $485
per night
Outstanding(195 ratings)
from $485
per night
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House Oceano
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

195 m² House

Oceano, San Luis Obispo County, California
from $541
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $541
per night
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House Cathedral City
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House

Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
from $196
per night
from $196
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House Mammoth Lakes
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

200 m² House

Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California
from $613
per night
Outstanding(20 ratings)
from $613
per night
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

House  Temecula
from $957 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

335 m² House

4.9
Outstanding(87 ratings)
Temecula, Riverside County, California
Air conditioning
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Cabin  Bass Lake
from $744 per night
12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Cabin

4.8
Outstanding(85 ratings)
Bass Lake, Madera County, California
Air conditioning
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House  Dana Point
from $642 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

158 m² House

4.0
Very good(1 rating)
Dana Point, Orange County, California
Air conditioning
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Apartments with a balcony or patio

Cabin  Amador County
from $407 per night
Cabin ∙ 14 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

279 m² Cabin

4.7
Excellent(121 ratings)
Amador County, California, United States
Balcony/Patio
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House  Balboa Peninsula
from $584 per night
House ∙ 13 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

186 m² House

4.5
Excellent(42 ratings)
Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, California
Balcony/Patio
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House  Guerneville
from $675 per night
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

279 m² House

4.9
Outstanding(81 ratings)
Guerneville, Sonoma County, California
Balcony/Patio
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Vacation homes and cottages with a garden

Cabin  Big Bear Lake
from $514 per night
Cabin ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

185 m² Cabin

4.9
Outstanding(82 ratings)
Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California
Yard
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House  Palm Desert
from $318 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

136 m² House

4.8
Outstanding(23 ratings)
Palm Desert, Riverside County, California
Yard
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House  South Lake Tahoe
from $435 per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

134 m² House

4.9
Outstanding(226 ratings)
South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
Yard
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Budget-friendly Rentals in California

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House Elk
from $408 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

42 m² House

4.3
Very good(115 ratings)
Elk, Mendocino County, California
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House Del Mar
from $1,323 per night
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

232 m² House

4.8
Outstanding(27 ratings)
Del Mar, San Diego County, California
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House Pacific Grove
from $593 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

93 m² House

4.8
Outstanding(76 ratings)
Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California
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Top-Rated Offers and Accommodations in California

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Condo Mammoth Lakes
from $374 per night
Condo ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

130 m² Condo

4.8
Outstanding(304 ratings)
Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California
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House Bridgeport
from $438 per night
8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House

4.6
Excellent(111 ratings)
Bridgeport, Mono County, California
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House Cayucos
from $1,511 per night
10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House

5.0
Outstanding(106 ratings)
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Customer ratings and reviews

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Roger G.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Very nice, good layout, family friendly, attractive decorations, gorgeous backyard setting with easy to use barbeque & firepit, nice appliances, great game room.

Reviewed on 5/14/2025 | Family
House Grover Beach
from $611 per night
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House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
4.9
Outstanding(9 ratings)
Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Pamela B.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Such a cozy cottage! The amenities are thoughtfully provided and we lacked for nothing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next visit!

Reviewed on 5/8/2025 | Group
Cottage Carmel Woods
from $730 per night
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Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(8 ratings)
Carmel Woods, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
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Ed V.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

House was centrally located to restaurants and stores. Entry to the house was without issue. Beds were comfortable. House was roomy enough for 4 adults. Spacious back yard and pool and jacuzzi. Clarissa that managed the property was very responsive. Remote control /tv responded with delay. Could have been due to WiFi speed. I would stay there again

Reviewed on 5/7/2025 | Group
House La Quinta
from $405 per night
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House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
4.7
Excellent(117 ratings)
La Quinta, Riverside County, California
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Deborah (george) M.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Terrific location/great beds & towels… only (minor) snafu was unable to master the tv remote (written instructions might help?)

Reviewed on 5/3/2025 | Group
House Half Moon Bay
from $454 per night
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House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
4.5
Excellent(2 ratings)
Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California
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Janet M.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Beautiful location. Extremely comfortable house, equipped with everything you need. Could use a better coffee pot and toaster, but all in all, we were happy. Great host.

Reviewed on 4/19/2025 | Family
Apartment Palm Desert
from $384 per night
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Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
4.9
Outstanding(66 ratings)
Palm Desert, Riverside County, California
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Alison T.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

This was the perfect house for a family ski trip with teens and young adults. It's a neighborhood, so quiet hours are in effect but this worked well for us as we were early to bed to hit the slopes in the morning. Very quick drive to Heavenly.

Reviewed on 4/4/2025 | Family
House El Dorado County
from $550 per night
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House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
El Dorado County, California, United States
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Sarah R.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

This home was excellent.I've stayed in a lot of vacation homes and this was by far one of the best. Clean, well kept, clear instruction, easy to communicate with the owners. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked.

Reviewed on 3/30/2025 | Family
House Indio
from $351 per night
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House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
4.8
Outstanding(5 ratings)
Indio, Riverside County, California
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Gregory K.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

We had a great time! This is a beautiful home; we enjoyed the indoor and outdoor spaces. We had a few minor issues with keyless entry, but they were quick to respond and get it resolved.

Reviewed on 3/3/2025 | Couple
House Desert Park Estates
from $681 per night
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House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Desert Park Estates, Palm Springs, California
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Lisa A.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

This was a great condo for our Tahoe trip for a couple and two teens. The location was excellent, the beds were very comfortable, kitchen was fully appointed, bathtub and hot water were great, had no problems with wifi or TV. It could have used a few welcoming touches that were noticeably absent -- no instructions about the house or info about the area (where's the ubiquitous binder?!), no snow gear to use (saucers, toys, shovel, boot scraper), no wood for the fireplace or instructions on how or whether to use it, no throw blankets for the couch, no spices or cooking staples in the cupboards. Other than that it was an excellent place for our small group and we'd definitely consider this spot for future winter and summer trips.

Reviewed on 2/24/2025 | Family
Condo Kings Beach
from $235 per night
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Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
4.9
Outstanding(26 ratings)
Kings Beach, Placer County, California
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Popular Rental Amenities in California

  • Pool (113,167)
  • WiFi (239,174)
  • Air conditioning (180,180)
  • Kitchen (151,352)
  • Parking (26,247)
  • Pet-friendly (82,909)
  • TV (211,633)
  • Washing machine (130,220)
  • Balcony/patio (80,561)
  • Grill (78,775)
  • Dishwasher (76,942)
  • Jacuzzi (46,180)

Finding a vacation rental with a pool shouldn't be too hard in California. Nearly half of the rentals include one. Additionally, more House rental have pools than any other accommodation type. They are an excellent choice if you go in a group of 9, as that is the number of people they can accommodate on average. In California, more than half of the vacation rentals with a pool are close to the water.

Price and Availability Index in California

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Vacation Rental Price Information in California

In the above graph, you will find information on average prices of the vacation rentals in California. The most expensive dates to travel to California are in December (12/20 – 12/27). Vacation rental prices go down to $530 per night in May (5/17 – 5/24).

Rental availability information in California

The availability graph shows the percentage of available vacation rentals in California. Be careful if you plan to go to California in April, as it comprises the busiest week of the next 12 months (4/11 – 4/18). On the contrary, you will find the highest number of available vacation rentals in a week of June (6/7 – 6/14).

California Apartment Rentals Set You Amid Urban and Natural Wonders

California, one the largest US states, boasts a wealth of attractions for travellers the world over. Guests opting for glamorous California vacation rentals flock to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Anaheim. Iconic attractions such as Hollywood, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific coastline, and Malibu's beaches await.

What are the best activities for families in California?

Keep the Kids Enthralled at California’s Matchless Theme Parks

Anaheim’s Disneyland Park, one of the state's most famous family attractions, is the original Disney park. Packed with a plethora of thrilling rides, the resort also includes Disney California Adventure, which incorporates five Californian themed lands. Visit Hollywood Land's Hyperion Theater, a replica of the Los Angeles Theatre, to see Disney performances. For many, Disneyland Park is still the world's greatest theme park.

Universal Studios in Los Angeles, the perfect way to sample Hollywood at its finest, includes a plethora of thrilling rides based on famous films such as Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers: The Ride 3D, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Flight of the Hippogriff. However, the Studio Tour of a Hollywood movie studio is Universal Studios' biggest highlight.

What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of California?

California's Cultural Highlights

LA's Museums and Art Galleries

When you stay in Los Angeles, you'll be close to the city's many cultural venues. Go to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which showcases thousands of 20th-century paintings, and the Getty Villa, a vast museum displaying European paintings, sculptures, and decorative art dating back to the 15th century. For concerts, check out the open-air Greek Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl.

San Francisco's Museums and Art Galleries

San Francisco's cultural attractions are a close match for LA's. US art museums don’t come much bigger than the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), which displays a vast collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, and media arts. Meanwhile, the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, one of the country's largest, stages opera, theatre, symphony, and classical music productions.

California's Free Spirit

There is wide acceptance of diversity in California and a love of innovative ideas. This is, after all, the birthplace of the 60s hippie movement, home to Hollywood, as well as some of the greatest artists in the world. So if art is what you're looking for, base yourself in Southern California where you'll find all sorts of wonderful outdoor art.

Located in the middle of the desert, Salvation Mountain is an art oasis by local resident Leonard Knight. Made entirely of adobe, straw, clay, and half a million gallons of paint, its combines religious scriptures with colourful flowers, trees, the sun, and birds.

Or check out the Integratron, a dome built in the 50s by George Van Tassel, a self-proclaimed UFO abductee who claims that the planet Venus's inhabitants gave him the instructions to build the structure. Supposedly capable of rejuvenation due to its magnetic fields, it proves that nothing is too eccentric for California.

What are the top sights in California?

Explore California's Natural Wonders

Did you know that California has more national parks, historical sites, and monuments than any other state in the US?

The Yosemite National Park is known for its awe-inspiring, plunging waterfalls. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, it has huge granite cliffs, dramatic valleys, and unforgettable nature. All on a gigantic space of 1,100 square miles! It’s no wonder that over 4 million visitors flock here each year. Meanwhile, the Joshua Tree National Park enthralls with its freaky-yet-cool-looking trees that dot the land. Catch glorious sunsets over the grand desert rock formations.

Wine lovers can savour the experience of the Napa and Sonoma wine countries, with their more than 600 wineries. Besides a world-class culinary scene, Napa is known for its meticulously cultivated grapes, which produce wines that rival French produce. Enjoy tasting the wines while feasting your eyes on rolling hills, beautiful plains, and endless vineyards. The agricultural diversity of the fertile land remains one of Sonoma’s greatest prides—and rightfully so. Enjoy it all from the comfort of your California vacation house.

Where are the unique attractions in California?

5 Must-See Attractions in California

1. San Diego Zoo

One of the most popular zoos in the United States, San Diego is home to over 3,700 animals. It's one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas, as well as other endangered species.

2. The Getty Center

This exquisite art gallery boasts free entry for visitors to see a range of 20th-century artwork including Vincent Van Gogh's famous Irises painting.

3. USS Midway Museum

This maritime museum has been created on board an aircraft carrier, where you can learn about wide range of aircrafts used by the US military. There are also flight simulators.

4. Alcatraz

This former island prison is one of the most famous attractions in San Francisco, once housing some of the country's most notorious criminals, including infamous crime boss Al Capone.

5. Golden Gate Bridge

One of the most iconic structures in the world, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is walkable by foot, and boasts incredible views of the city.

What are the must-see attractions in California?

California's Best State Parks for Hiking

With 280 state parks, and a wealth of nature preserves, the state of California offers a perfect opportunity for visitors interested in enjoying the natural landscape on foot.

Clear Lake State Park

The park is known for water activities and offers hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and water-skiing. The state park has three designated hiking trails including the Indian Nature Trail, the Kelsey Creek Trail, and the Dorn Trail.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Situated east of Crescent City, the park is named after Jedediah Smith, the first man to explore northern California. The park features approximately 20 miles of hiking trails, a visitor centre with exhibits, river access, and a nature store. It also has the world's largest coast redwood, which is 340 feet tall. The Boy Scout Tree, Stout Grove, and the Mill Creek Trail allow the visitor to enjoy the scenic redwood grove in the park's interior.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Located in the heart of the Santa Cruz County, this state park is the oldest state park in California and encompasses about 18,000 acres. Its most prominent attraction is the ancient coast redwoods, which are 1,000-2,500 years old. The park’s 80 miles of trails pass through the ancient trees, magnificent waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, in landscapes ranging from chaparral-covered slopes to lush canyon bottoms.

Information about vacation rentals in California

🏡 Vacation rentals available 255,105 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $26
⭐ Popular amenities Pool, Internet and Air conditioning
🐾 Pet friendly homes 82,983 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 113,593 homes
60,925,629 reviews
California vacation rentals have an average rating of 4.3/5 on 60,925,629 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical availability of vacation rentals in California?

We found 255,105 vacation homes in California available for your next trip.

What are the most popular vacation home amenities in California?

Many travellers are searching for Pool, Internet, and Air conditioning when booking a vacation home in California.

Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in California?

If you're travelling with a dog, over 33% of vacation rentals in California are pet-friendly.

What's the best month to visit California?

When booking a vacation rental in California, remember that the rainiest months are usually March and December, with July often being the sunniest.

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