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1. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (521 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is CA $170
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Fern River Resort

2. 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 8 - Sep 9
Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

3. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $160
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bella Notte

4. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable rooms."
United States
Rich
The price is CA $217
CA $350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Casa Iglesia

5. 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, (51 reviews)
"Family, friendly, clean, restrooms, pet friendly will definitely go back Again"
United States
Gissela
The price is CA $195
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

6. Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!
Buellton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Great property. Donkeys were a treat and watching the cattle across the canyon was a nice surprise. Well-stocked kitchen."
United States
allan r.
The price is CA $219
CA $451 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

7. 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
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Beach home near Vandenberg AFB , golf, wine, Pismo, solving, Santa Barbara.

8. Caravan Outpost

Caravan Outpost
2.0 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (337 reviews)
"So spacious and clean and roomy and cool. I loved it. We stayed in one of the little homes. Perfect location."
United States
Jules
The price is CA $288
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Caravan Outpost

9. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"Amazing Stay"
United States
Monica
The price is CA $255
CA $392 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Casa Riviera

10. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (301 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is CA $163
CA $288 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Casa Jardin

11. Redwood Home - view of the river!

Redwood Home - view of the river!
Ben Lomond
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Very cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Susan D.
The price is CA $154
CA $582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Redwood Home - view of the river!

12. Pet Friendly Cottage

Pet Friendly Cottage
Los Osos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very cozy stay."
United States
Kelly G.
The price is CA $227
CA $483 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Pet Friendly Cottage

13. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $234
CA $469 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

14. Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly
Baywood Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Incredibly kind and accommodating host! The stay and location is beautiful too!"
United States
Tori S.
The price is CA $229
CA $461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

15. Butch Cassidy at the Los Alamos Mercantile

Butch Cassidy at the Los Alamos Mercantile
Los Alamos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"This property was clean and felt very new. Check in was easy and the property is in a great location, walking distance to restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Kendra R.
The price is CA $391
CA $649 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Butch Cassidy at the Los Alamos Mercantile

16. 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 $233
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Carmel-by-the-Sea Escape

17. Phoenix Rising Villa Sauret Ste

Phoenix Rising Villa Sauret Ste
San Miguel District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Amazing stay and beautiful view "
United States
Peter N.
The price is CA $241
CA $350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Phoenix Rising Villa Sauret Ste

18. Private in town house with HUGE yard. Pet Friendly

Private in town house with HUGE yard. Pet Friendly
Los Alamos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
SHUANG
The price is CA $378
CA $482 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Private in town house with HUGE yard. Pet Friendly

19. Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host

Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host
Camarillo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Host provided excellent information and property had everything we needed."
United States
Andrea L.
The price is CA $164
CA $278 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host

20. Relaxing views, next door to the trail. Views, Sauna, jacuzzi, pool & donkeys.

Relaxing views, next door to the trail. Views, Sauna, jacuzzi, pool & donkeys.
Oak View
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (71 reviews)
"Very relaxingReally nice outdoor rooms"
United States
Jeff S.
The price is CA $241
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Relaxing views, next door to the trail. Views, Sauna, jacuzzi, pool & donkeys.
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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 Central Coast California. 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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