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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, (235 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the magical folk art casa. She created a beautiful little private patio space to relax and enjoy our short stay in oceana."
United States
Quadrants
The price is CA $118
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is CA $273
CA $416 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Casa Iglesia

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Lovely Cabin, my son had an amazing experience. We will definitely come back"
United States
Iris
The price is CA $242
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Fern River Resort

La Arboleda

La Arboleda
3.0 star property
Lompoc
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"It was perfect. Place was beautiful and clean. With lots of beautiful scenery in a cabin like room. Perfect place for date nights. "
United States
Norberto
The price is CA $335
CA $382 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
La Arboleda

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, (49 reviews)
"Spotless room, clean facilities and felt very safe :)"
United States
Tamela
The price is CA $224
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $231
CA $350 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Bella Notte

Caravan Outpost

Caravan Outpost
2.0 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (332 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 $293
CA $337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Caravan Outpost

Central Coast Cottage

Central Coast Cottage
Arroyo Grande
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great people and great little spot location is perfect for all your needs "
United States
Heath D.
The price is CA $164
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Central Coast Cottage

Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!
Buellton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. The cottage is comfy, clean and full of thoughtful touches. "
United States
Katrina V.
The price is CA $230
CA $475 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Clean room, modern, European vibe, easy check in and out, good location."
United States
Baharak
The price is CA $273
CA $416 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Casa Riviera

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, (68 reviews)
"The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay in Aptos. "
United States
C B.
The price is CA $238
CA $475 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Garfield West

Garfield West
West Salinas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Nice quiet home with a quaint cottagey feel. The kitchen was dated but well stocked with everything we needed. Our kids enjoyed the yard and playing with the cats out the back. Convenient location to Monterrey and Carmel, there's a big playground a blocks walk away too."
United States
Larissa
The price is CA $140
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Garfield West

Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach
3.0 star property
Avila Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"The view was perfect and the expresso machine was perfect. They had a good selection of coffee. "
United States
Rodolfo
The price is CA $474
CA $533 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Flying Flags Avila Beach

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is CA $240
CA $377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Casa Jardin

Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly
Baywood Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Attentive host, great amenities and location "
United States
Graham A. F.
The price is CA $222
CA $459 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Baywood Cottage #3 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

Wine Country Trail, View, Gated property, Detached Studio & Private View Patio,

Wine Country Trail, View, Gated property, Detached Studio & Private View Patio,
Geneseo District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, comfortable, well furnished. All the amenities we were were looking for with good night sleep. "
United States
E M.
The price is CA $164
CA $322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Wine Country Trail, View, Gated property, Detached Studio & Private View Patio,

"The Best" Jacuzzi View Private Luxury Guest Cottage-Better than a Room or Suite

"The Best" Jacuzzi View Private Luxury Guest Cottage-Better than a Room or Suite
Thousand Oaks
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"This is our second stay. Perfect location too! "
United States
J R.
The price is CA $280
CA $529 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
"The Best" Jacuzzi View Private Luxury Guest Cottage-Better than a Room or Suite

Soak in a Private Hot Tub while you Enjoy the Mountain Views, 30 days min.

Soak in a Private Hot Tub while you Enjoy the Mountain Views, 30 days min.
Carmel Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"What a beautiful setting with everything that was needed to enjoy the time in the mountains. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is CA $362
CA $611 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Soak in a Private Hot Tub while you Enjoy the Mountain Views, 30 days min.

Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host

Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host
Camarillo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Host provided excellent information and property had everything we needed."
United States
Andrea L.
The price is CA $167
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Chill Avocado Apartment with Responsive Host

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Very relaxingReally nice outdoor rooms"
United States
Jeff S.
The price is CA $245
CA $353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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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