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1. Pet Friendly, Centrally Located w/ Shared Gym

Pet Friendly, Centrally Located w/ Shared Gym
Santa Maria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Really clean, friendly and helpful host & well decorated and stocked. Would definitely recommend! "
United States
Nicole R.
The price is CA $174
CA $395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Pet Friendly, Centrally Located w/ Shared Gym

2. Pet-Friendly, Stylish Home w/ Backyard Oasis

Pet-Friendly, Stylish Home w/ Backyard Oasis
Santa Maria
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"A, look forward to staying again : )"
United States
Mary-Beth T.
The price is CA $263
CA $598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pet-Friendly, Stylish Home w/ Backyard Oasis

3. Brand new 2-bedroom in charming Santa Maria with WiFi, AC

Brand new 2-bedroom in charming Santa Maria with WiFi, AC
Santa Maria
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Christina P.
The price is CA $246
CA $408 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Brand new 2-bedroom in charming Santa Maria with WiFi, AC

4. Updated 3 Bd Home, Pet Friendly, Backyard Oasis

Updated 3 Bd Home, Pet Friendly, Backyard Oasis
Santa Maria
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The property is so peaceful and beautiful. It was a perfect place for our family to stay. Our dogs loved it too. I would love to be able to stay here again. Highly recommend!!"
United States
Lori B.
The price is CA $236
CA $623 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Updated 3 Bd Home, Pet Friendly, Backyard Oasis

5. Brand new bathrooms! cozy home - 2 mins from hospital and 15 mins from VSFB

Brand new bathrooms! cozy home - 2 mins from hospital and 15 mins from VSFB
Santa Maria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Genie & Mark were very accommodating…From the upgraded kitchen to the upgraded bathrooms to the very clean, inviting & comfortable bedrooms their attention to detail was amazing…Throw in the complimentary slippers & toothbrushes and you feel like your in a 5 a star resort…We come up this way annually and with the house minutes away from everything we will look forward to our return…I’m sure they have upgraded plans for the backyard and can hardly wait for the finished results…See you again ...
United States
Daniel D.
The price is CA $386
CA $601 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Brand new bathrooms! cozy home - 2 mins from hospital and 15 mins from VSFB

6. Pet-Friendly 5 bdrm Home w/ Gym & Large Backyard

Pet-Friendly 5 bdrm Home w/ Gym & Large Backyard
Santa Maria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
The price is CA $444
CA $1,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Pet-Friendly 5 bdrm Home w/ Gym & Large Backyard

7. Close to beach, golf courses & wineries/Pet friendly 1-bdrm apartment in Nipomo

Close to beach, golf courses & wineries/Pet friendly 1-bdrm apartment in Nipomo
Nipomo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This is a very cute little apartment with everything we need. It is clean and quiet here and a nice little outdoor space to sit and read a book. I will definitely be coming back."
United States
Margaret T.
The price is CA $132
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Close to beach, golf courses & wineries/Pet friendly 1-bdrm apartment in Nipomo

8. Beach home near Vandenberg AFB , golf, wine, Pismo, solving, Santa Barbara.

Beach home near Vandenberg AFB , golf, wine, Pismo, solving, Santa Barbara.
Guadalupe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Wonderful hosts and beautiful property"
United States
Nicole S.
The price is CA $233
CA $524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Beach home near Vandenberg AFB , golf, wine, Pismo, solving, Santa Barbara.

9. Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.
Oceano
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (243 reviews)
"Had a great stay, bed was comfortable, loved the front patio to enjoy the morning coffee."
United States
SERENA
The price is CA $116
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

10. Fully sanitized with bbq & lawn, super soft linens, safe, country setting

Fully sanitized with bbq & lawn, super soft linens, safe, country setting
Arroyo Grande
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"The property was wonderful…great location for everything we planned on doing. Great place to stay for a couple. We would stay there again in the future."
United States
Todd F.
The price is CA $87
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Fully sanitized with bbq & lawn, super soft linens, safe, country setting

11. Central Coast Cottage

Central Coast Cottage
Arroyo Grande
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"The cottage is a perfect place for a short stay to visit wineries in the Edna Valley! "
United States
Teresa S.
The price is CA $136
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Central Coast Cottage

12. Sanitized Country home with backyard tiki hut and firepit

Sanitized Country home with backyard tiki hut and firepit
Arroyo Grande
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Cozy and roomy for our family. "
United States
Marta M.
The price is CA $193
CA $388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Sanitized Country home with backyard tiki hut and firepit

13. Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!

Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!
3.0 star property
Arroyo Grande
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very homey and comfortable bed (although I did bring my own pillow). I opened the door to find a delicious homemade scone that the wonder host had made. "
United States
Michelle
The price is CA $174
CA $379 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!

14. Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!

Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!
Arroyo Grande
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"We Loved it, so much fun just hanging out!"
United States
James W.
The price is CA $121
CA $378 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cozy Arroyo Grande Cottage w/ Patio & Grill!

15. BEACH HOUSE, WINERIES, GOLF, SHOPPING,PISMO, SAN YNEZ, SANTA BARB, VANDENBURG

BEACH HOUSE, WINERIES, GOLF, SHOPPING,PISMO, SAN YNEZ, SANTA BARB, VANDENBURG
Guadalupe
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"We had a couple of hiccups for this property but the owner managed them very well. I would rent again from her."
United States
Linda M.
The price is CA $219
CA $522 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
BEACH HOUSE, WINERIES, GOLF, SHOPPING,PISMO, SAN YNEZ, SANTA BARB, VANDENBURG

16. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Family, friendly, clean, restrooms, pet friendly will definitely go back Again"
United States
Gissela
The price is CA $191
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

17. Tropical Retreat Close to Beach

Tropical Retreat Close to Beach
Grover Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"It was very cute and clean stay right by the beach! 10/10 will stay here again:)"
United States
Romissa
The price is CA $161
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tropical Retreat Close to Beach

18. Coastal Gem at Pacific Plaza #505 Oceano Pismo Avila SLO

Coastal Gem at Pacific Plaza #505 Oceano Pismo Avila SLO
Oceano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. This is my second time staying at Pacific Plaza Resort and will be returning again"
United States
George C.
The price is CA $264
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Coastal Gem at Pacific Plaza #505 Oceano Pismo Avila SLO

19. Cute 2BR-One block from beach

Cute 2BR-One block from beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great stay and communication throughout the process."
United States
Ted B.
The price is CA $195
CA $603 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cute 2BR-One block from beach

20. La Arboleda

La Arboleda
3.0 star property
Lompoc
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"This is a very special cottage in a beautiful setting. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is CA $329
CA $375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
La Arboleda
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Find out more about Santa Maria

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Santa Maria. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Santa Maria?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals in Santa Maria close to Santa Maria Fairpark, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for extra privacy while you relax. Tourists like the array of shops and top-notch restaurants in Santa Maria. You can also check out the live music while you're visiting.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Santa Maria?

BEACHFRONT with Spa : Visitors like this Santa Maria vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a private yard, a hot tub, and a selection of books so you can immerse yourself in your vacation.

How many vacation rentals are there in Santa Maria?

With 16 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Santa Maria stay.

What can I see and do in Santa Maria?

Rancho Bowl and Boomers! Santa Maria are a couple of family-friendly sights, whereas cultural attractions include Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Natural History Museum. While here, Vandenberg Space Force Base and Demetria Estate Winery are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in Santa Maria?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can book for several days or more in Santa Maria. Vacation rentals provide amenities such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of privacy away from shared hotel elevators and busy reception areas while still allowing you to travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive option for family trips.