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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

1. Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear

Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"I loved our stay was cute with a little kitchen I enjoyed it so much!!!"
United States
Aaron
The price is CA $181
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
A cabin surrounded by tall trees, with a small porch and a garden area.

2. Miranda Gardens Resort

Miranda Gardens Resort
3.0 star property
Myers Flat
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Very nice property, nice playground, pool and firepit area. Very clean."
United States
Lissa
The price is CA $320
CA $431 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Miranda Gardens Resort
A building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by various plants and a large rock.

3. Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
Old Town San Diego
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (304 reviews)
"Super cute, private little cottage in a great location. Loved the stay, very easy process and great host!"
United States
Ross
The price is CA $223
CA $283 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
A single-story house with a porch, a small garden, and a vehicle parked outside.

4. The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
3.0 star property
Hemet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (110 reviews)
"This place is great!"
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $214
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
A residential property with a curved driveway leading to a front door, surrounded by a wooden fence, a small garden with a potted plant, and a palm tree.

5. Charming cottage in North Park

Charming cottage in North Park
North Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (492 reviews)
"Excellent location, very clean, everything you need for your stay. Definitely I recommend."
United States
Jose E
Charming cottage in North Park
A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a small building with a red door.

6. Charming Cottage in Bungalow Heaven Pasadena Minutes to Rosebowl

Charming Cottage in Bungalow Heaven Pasadena Minutes to Rosebowl
Bungalow Heaven
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"Was a perfect stay and very clean and very aesthetic and beautiful "
United States
Angelina I.
Charming Cottage in Bungalow Heaven Pasadena Minutes to Rosebowl
A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, an umbrella, and a view of houses and a body of water.

7. Cozy quiet & relaxing hide-a-way in the heart of Sausalito's ‘Hurricane Gulch.’

Cozy quiet & relaxing hide-a-way in the heart of Sausalito's ‘Hurricane Gulch.’
Sausalito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Phenomenal stay, will be back Forsure!!! Huge thank you to the host"
United States
Bradley
Cozy quiet & relaxing hide-a-way in the heart of Sausalito's ‘Hurricane Gulch.’
A deck with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean and a bridge.

8. Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach
3.0 star property
Avila Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (131 reviews)
"Awesome view and great layout!"
United States
Steve
The price is CA $373
CA $420 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Flying Flags Avila Beach
Two green Adirondack chairs facing a rocky coastline with ocean views.

9. Incredibly Beautiful, Private, Unique Home Perched On The Bluff At Ocean's Edge!

Incredibly Beautiful, Private, Unique Home Perched On The Bluff At Ocean's Edge!
The Sea Ranch
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (462 reviews)
"This place was better than advertised. Thank you for a magical stay! We can’t wait to return!"
United States
Mina M.
Incredibly Beautiful, Private, Unique Home Perched On The Bluff At Ocean's Edge!
A wooden deck with a railing, a bench, and a flower pot.

10. Artistic Dragonfly House with deck + private creek and trails to explore!

Artistic Dragonfly House with deck + private creek and trails to explore!
Topanga
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Unique place with a great view, we enjoyed it!"
United States
Josh G.
The price is CA $177
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Artistic Dragonfly House with deck + private creek and trails to explore!
A two-story house with a garage numbered 617, a white picket fence, and a tree in the front yard.

11. Completely Remodeled Beach Bungalow! Everything you could ask for!

Completely Remodeled Beach Bungalow! Everything you could ask for!
Townsite
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"THis was a good home away from home."
United States
Art G.
Completely Remodeled Beach Bungalow! Everything you could ask for!
A wooden deck with two lounge chairs, a table, and a hot tub.

12. Mermaid's House (Crew Quarters) - Tomales Bay Waterfront, Point Reyes, Marshall

Mermaid's House (Crew Quarters) - Tomales Bay Waterfront, Point Reyes, Marshall
Marshall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"This is a wonderful property and Karen is a delight. Everything was perfect!"
United States
M. F. S.
Mermaid's House (Crew Quarters) - Tomales Bay Waterfront, Point Reyes, Marshall
A building with a traditional design, featuring a decorative entrance with a black gate, potted plants, and a clear sky.

13. Carmel-by-the-Sea Escape

Carmel-by-the-Sea Escape
Carmel-By-The-Sea
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"The property was clean and comfortable. The location was excellent and the stay was wonderful."
United States
Jay H.
The price is CA $213
CA $414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Carmel-by-the-Sea Escape
A rustic wooden cottage with a gravel driveway and a sign reading "Deini Cottage."

14. Charming guest cottage in Santa Barbara with access to hiking and the beach

Charming guest cottage in Santa Barbara with access to hiking and the beach
Mission Canyon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Lovely retreat in nature "
United States
Olga C.
The price is CA $287
CA $484 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Charming guest cottage in Santa Barbara with access to hiking and the beach
A small, single-story cabin with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.

15. China Creek Cottages

China Creek Cottages
3.0 star property
Willow Creek
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Great comfortable beds. My family wished they could extend their stay! Cute and cozy!"
United States
Tara
The price is CA $232
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
China Creek Cottages
A wooden deck with a metal ladder and a bench, surrounded by dense greenery and a rocky landscape.

16. Moon River Cottage • Loft • River Access • Fireplace • Peaceful • Near Sequoia

Moon River Cottage • Loft • River Access • Fireplace • Peaceful • Near Sequoia
Three Rivers
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Cleanest VRBO I've stayed at."
United States
Matt M.
Moon River Cottage • Loft • River Access • Fireplace • Peaceful • Near Sequoia
A residential house with a well-lit front yard, a driveway, and a circular light decoration on the front door.

17. 900 Square Foot Guest Cottage Built In 2013. Great For A Family of five max.

900 Square Foot Guest Cottage Built In 2013. Great For A Family of five max.
Arden-Arcade
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (392 reviews)
"Wonderful quiet location with everything you might need for you stay in Sacramento."
United States
Rebecca W.
900 Square Foot Guest Cottage Built In 2013. Great For A Family of five max.
A residential property with a gravel driveway, a blue gate, and a wooden fence.

18. Sandcastle Short walk to beach

Sandcastle Short walk to beach
Beach Barber Tract
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"This pet friendly rental was exactly what my family and I needed. It has everything you need and is a very short walk to the beach. The host agency was very responsive and every staff I interacted with was kind and friendly."
United States
Elide F.
Sandcastle Short walk to beach
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

19. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Very clean, cozy, well appointed cottage, perfect for our overnight trip to Carmel, can't wait to come back!!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is CA $490
CA $549 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A resort with a large pool, tennis courts, and a mountain backdrop.

20. The Cottages at Old Greenwood

The Cottages at Old Greenwood
4.5 star property
Truckee
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Truly enjoyed our stay at The Cottages. We had a great time and are planning on going back again soon. Would highly recommend staying here."
United States
Stephanie
The price is CA $550
CA $1,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Cottages at Old Greenwood
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Accommodation
4041 Cottages
Lowest Price
CA $205
Highest Price
CA $1,031

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How much do cottages in California cost?
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