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Holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

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Home in Santa Cruz
Wave House by the Beach for Two!
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS: Spacious house with a loft bedroom, bathroom with shower/bathtub, skylights, full kitchen, large living room and dining area. Lots of light. Two decks, yard, driveway and garage for parking. Only a 0.3 mile walk to the beach and boardwalk. A 0.4 mile walk to the wharf. And a 0.7 mile walk to downtown. Lots of outdoor activities in the area! Unfortunately the house is not suitable for children under 10.
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Home in Santa Cruz
26th Ave Beach Home. 1 block to beach.
New construction completed in May of 2017! Immaculate custom built 2 BR/1BA 1,000 square foot home in 26th Ave beach/Pleasure Point area. 2 miles from Capitola Village, downtown Santa Cruz and the Boardwalk. Home is located 1 block away from 26th Ave. beach on a quiet dead end street with very little traffic. Located within walking distance to the best surf spots in Santa Cruz, including Pleasure Point, The Hook and 26th ave.
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Guest suite in Santa Cruz
Cozy garden westside king suite STR18-0122
This cool and comfortable private space is a great spot to stay while visiting Santa Cruz. Close to everything yet private with its own private entrance and in a quiet setting with an outdoor sitting area. The neighborhood is old Santa Cruz and close to everything. Don’t forget the comfortable king bed! The best deal in Santa Cruz! MAKE SURE TO READ IMPORTANT NOTE!
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Stay near Santa Cruz's top sights

Santa Cruz Wharf143 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale16 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant276 locals recommend
Trader Joe's165 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Harbor40 locals recommend
Ocean View Park18 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

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Home in Santa Cruz
BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak
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Guest house in Santa Cruz
Timeless Coastal Carriage House
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Guest house in Santa Cruz
Upper WS Guesthouse-2mi. from UC, Downtown & Beach
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Home in Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Beach House!
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Townhouse in Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Beach Retreat with Outdoor Shower!
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Flat in Capitola
30StepsToBeach-EBikes+Surfboards+AquariumPasses
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Home in Santa Cruz
Updated Beach House; 5 minute walk to Beach
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Guest house in Santa Cruz
Sunny Cottage + Hot Tub near UCSC
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Home in Santa Cruz
Town-and-Nature
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Guest house in Santa Cruz
Garden Oasis Guesthouse Relax, Surf & Adventure
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Guest house in Santa Cruz
Seabright Retreat: Walk to the Beach & Boardwalk
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Guest suite in Aptos
Aptos-Seacliff Beach Studio by Yves
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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

Total rentals

1.3K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

530 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

70 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

310 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

750 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

110K reviews

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