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1. Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows
3.0 star property
Ahwahnee
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (965 reviews)
"Really nice cabin, it is very clean."
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $160
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sierra Meadows

2. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,634 reviews)
"Great stay, hope to return again."
United States
Steve
The price is CA $128
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
San Clemente Inn

3. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable rooms."
United States
Rich
The price is CA $247
CA $385 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Casa Iglesia

4. Emerald Forest Cabins

Emerald Forest Cabins
3.0 star property
Trinidad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (947 reviews)
"The cabins and campsites are all placed so that there are amazing views and a friendly atmosphere to the entire property. I absolutely loved my stay."
United States
Rebecca
The price is CA $220
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Emerald Forest Cabins

5. Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
3.0 star property
Olympic Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (508 reviews)
"When you looking for a place to have a calm and peaceful this is definitely the place amazing view clean place friendly staff very happy we will be back."
United States
Leocadio de
The price is CA $137
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Olympic Village Inn

6. RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0 star property
Stonehouse
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,474 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was great."
United States
Cynthia
The price is CA $137
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

7. 7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,135 reviews)
"Great place to stay generally speaking. Would recommend especially if you want to stay in a lively hotel.."
United States
Lloyd
The price is CA $99
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
7 Springs Inn & Suites

8. Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,369 reviews)
"Lots of activity, perfect place for a family vac."
United States
Resurrecion
The price is CA $151
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Lagonita Lodge

9. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
3.0 star property
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (641 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel was great, from checking in to the cleanness of the rooms."
United States
Ellie Fay
The price is CA $156
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

10. Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge
3.5 star property
Big Bear Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United States
William
The price is CA $94
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

11. The Americana Village

The Americana Village
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,742 reviews)
"Beautiful stay"
United States
Sterling Delano
The price is CA $136
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Americana Village

12. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
2.5 star property
Kings Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly employees. Our room was spotless!!"
United States
Bob and Debbie
The price is CA $159
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

13. The Sierra House

The Sierra House
4.0 star property
The Trails
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Very convenient location, got some nice view from our room as well."
United States
ChaoHsin
The price is CA $187
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Sierra House

14. San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates
2.5 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kelly
The price is CA $119
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
San Diego Country Estates

15. Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (575 reviews)
"Great overall And great prices for the season"
United States
Josue
The price is CA $116
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Snow Lake Lodge

16. 11 miles to Kings Canyon Natl Park with Wi-Fi

11 miles to Kings Canyon Natl Park with Wi-Fi
Miramonte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (307 reviews)
"This cabin is such a hidden gem. Every amenity you would need along with historic authenticity and charm. So much nicer than staying at the park lodges. It's got a great local bar and grill right across the road and we enjoyed having a beer there after a long day. Highly recommend this cabin!"
United States
Nancy and Tim
The price is CA $242
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
11 miles to Kings Canyon Natl Park with Wi-Fi

17. Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (957 reviews)
"Clean, great service, easy check out, great for the family"
United States
denise de
The price is CA $124
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Vista Mirage Resort

18. South Lake Chalet

South Lake Chalet
3.0 star property
Lakeside Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"This was a fantastic place. It was clean location was perfect and communication was top notch! Will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Rafaela
The price is CA $151
CA $276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
South Lake Chalet

19. Cabin Near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Cabin Near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Dunlap
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"The cabin was clean and comfortable. The view was amazing."
United States
Alexandra
The price is CA $222
CA $355 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Cabin Near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

20. Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn
2.5 star property
June Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (618 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, the place and rooms were clean and it’s very walkable to restaurants"
United States
Faran
The price is CA $260
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Heidelberg Inn
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Everything you need to know about California vacation rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the California vacation rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private vacation homes, apartments, cottages, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

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Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in California. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A California vacation rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a vacation rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of California vacation rentals we have selected for you start as low as CA $146 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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