Holiday rentals in Santa Cruz Mountains

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Cabin in Los Gatos

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 397 reviews

The Coach House

The Coach House is located on our mountain top horse and lavender farm. We offer youth summer camps so are set up for fun outdoor adventures and activities. Have fun with our horses, goats, and chickens! You can take a 10 min walk over to Nonno's Restaurant for wine/pizza/BBQ and bacchi ball, or take an 8 min drive into Los Gatos, or 15 min to Santa Cruz for the beach and some of the best restaurants and spas around!. Good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, kids, & behaved dogs!

21–28 Jan

€ 117 per night

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Guest suite in Scotts Valley

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 627 reviews

Snug and Cozy between the Skyline and the Sea

Super private, peaceful, and quiet; an excellent place for the traveler who is excited about exploring the Santa Cruz mountains and coast. Completely private In-law unit with extras needed to make it cozy. Snuggled between Scotts Valley, Felton, and Santa Cruz it's near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 1440 Multiversity, and Mount Hermon Conference Center yet less than an hour from Silicon Valley. The Airbnb cleaning handbook is followed making this one of the cleanest places you’ll stay at!

2–9 Oct

€ 86 per night

Guest favourite

Cabin in Los Gatos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 786 reviews

Private Guest-House in the Redwoods

Our custom built guesthouse was completed in 2016. It is situated on 5 redwood-covered acres, 10 minutes south of Los Gatos and 20 minutes from Santa Cruz. We have easy access to hiking and biking trails, world-class wine-tasting, microbreweries, shops, amazing dining, and more! There is something for everyone in our area! We are surrounded by a 35 acre tree farm, so it's very private, yet close to the silicon valley! Our property has a standby generator so we are not affected by power outages.

9–16 Nov

€ 189 per night

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Guest suite in Felton

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 743 reviews

Redwood Retreat

A peaceful creek-side studio in a redwood grove. Private entrance with a own bathroom & mini-kitchen. Unit is attached to the main house but it's very private and feels like a cabin Hang out in the cozy room, in the private glen by the creek or go explore Henry Cowell Redwoods state park, Felton restaurants & tourist train. 20 min drive to ocean & Santa Cruz. Wylder Ranch state Park is pretty close too. A good Hub for exploring Monterey, Big Sur. San Francisco is close enough for a day trip.

1–8 Feb

€ 136 per night

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Tiny home in Aptos

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

Bamboo Cottage in Aptos Mountain Retreat & Spa

Om Oasis is a beautiful and lush retreat center on several acres of a remote and peaceful 15 acre mountain top property. We host guests who wish to connect with the beauty of nature and experience peace. We are 10-15 minutes up the mountain and partially off-grid with little to no cell reception but with a great WiFi connection. There are a total of 7 guest accommodations (including this one) spread out over our developed 3 acres, making it always a very private experience and easy to distance.

20–27 Jun

€ 166 per night

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Cabin in Felton

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Whiskey Hollow A-Frame: As feat'd in Condé Nast!

Featured in Condé Nast's "30 Cozy A-Frame Cabins for Cold-Weather Getaways", Whiskey Hollow is a romantic retreat! View majestic Redwoods from the loft bed or the deck, luxuriate in the oversized bathtub by candlelight, cozy up in front of the wood fireplace, or cook a meal in the fully appointed kitchen. Nestled in the woods, you would never guess that it is only 2 miles to downtown Felton, 1.5 miles to Henry Cowell State Park, 15 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz, and 20 minutes to the beach.

11–18 Nov

€ 453 per night

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Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 895 reviews

Redwood Riverfront Getaway

We are nestled in the beautiful California Redwood forest next to the San Lorenzo River. Guests can enjoy our private guest suite with its own entrance and full bathroom. Our property features tall trees, seasonal river swimming on our private beach, fishing, kayaking, and exploring. We are close to downtown Boulder Creek, minutes away from Santa Cruz, wine tasting, hiking, fine dining, and the coastline. We have no hidden fees and even offer a full return of our cleaning fee. Permit #181307

1–8 Sep

€ 123 per night

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Guest suite in Los Gatos

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

Remote Mountain Suite with Hot Tub

One-bedroom attached in-law suite with private entrance- relaxing den with large leather couch, flat screen tv (Roku/no cable) kitchenette w/hot plate and private bath. Supplied with bottle of wine and breakfast essentials. Mountain location 2.5 miles down a very narrow scenic ridge-top road on 6 beautiful acres of lush vegetation and towering redwood trees. Ideal for a couple or small family looking to explore the Santa Cruz county Mountains, Bay Area and coast without breaking the bank.

4–11 Oct

€ 148 per night

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Flat in Felton

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviews

Private Suite in the Redwoods with a View

Our location is on a quiet dead-end street in the beautiful redwood forested mountains above Felton. We have an intimate private suite (bedroom with Queen bed, sitting room and bath), with its own entrance. We have a wide view of the San Lorenzo Valley, and are only 2 miles from downtown Felton. Access to hiking, mountain biking, coast trail and surfing is within minutes. We are taking the current coronavirus situation very seriously, and have implemented advanced cleaning procedures.

22–29 Sep

€ 131 per night

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Guest house in Felton

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews

Private Retreat Studio

Deer Run sanctuary nestled in the redwoods, with bubbling brook nearby. private and secluded yet walking distance to felton's town center restaurants and shoppings. Five minute walk to Henry Cowell State Park and a short 6 mile drive to Santa Cruz's beaches and downtown. The studio has a private entrance, kitchenette, bathroom and gas fireplace. Deck surrounded by redwoods, with outdoor grill, is partitioned for privacy. Studio is good for couples and solo travelers.

25 Aug – 1 Sep

€ 160 per night

Guest favourite

Guest house in Los Gatos

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 858 reviews

Cabana in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Nestled in the Sierra Azul Mountain Range in Los Gatos, we enjoy AMAZING unobstructed views of the Entire Silicon Valley... San Francisco to Gilroy from 1700ft altitude! This private retreat is perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating, surrounded by forest, streams and wildlife! Relax in complete solitude, refresh with chemical-free, great tasting spring water and crisp clean air high above the smog of Silicon Valley! Great Hiking/Biking Trails at your backdoor!

8–15 Jul

€ 223 per night

Guest favourite

Yurt in Watsonville

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 714 reviews

Mountain Top Yurt in the Redwoods

Peaceful, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and quiet 24' Yurt completely surrounded by Redwoods on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spend a couple days meditating, reading or writing the next chapter of your memoir. Walking distance to Mount Madonna Retreat Center (open now through reservation only). County Park hiking and horseback riding trails located within 3 miles. Ideal place for photography and mountain/road biking.

14–21 Sep

€ 140 per night