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Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows
3.0 star property
Ahwahnee
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (925 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room"
United States
Victor
The price is CA $190
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Sierra Meadows

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is CA $292
CA $438 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Casa Iglesia

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0 star property
Stonehouse
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,411 reviews)
"We loved the full kitchen, comfy bed and the cute patio."
Canada
Susan
The price is CA $137
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
3.0 star property
Olympic Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"Property was nice with big rooms and the grounds were very pretty"
United States
Whitney
The price is CA $168
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Olympic Village Inn

Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,319 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tamara
The price is CA $215
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Lagonita Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (545 reviews)
"Great value, great location, and very spacious."
United States
Sai Ping Charles
The price is CA $123
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Snow Lake Lodge

Elysian Escape

Elysian Escape
2.0 star property
Big Bear City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is CA $188
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Elysian Escape

7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,071 reviews)
"Loved staying there"
United States
Erik
The price is CA $93
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
7 Springs Inn & Suites

San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,577 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Ryan
The price is CA $208
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
San Clemente Inn

San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates
2.5 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Great suite and beautiful property"
United States
An
The price is CA $151
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
San Diego Country Estates

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, (604 reviews)
"The place was spacious, clean and nicely decorated."
United States
Elsy
The price is CA $190
CA $263 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Bridgeview

Bridgeview
2.5 star property
North Fresno
7.0 out of 10, Good, (49 reviews)
"Staff was nice rooms were clean and the price was good"
United States
Amy Rene
The price is CA $85
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Bridgeview

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge
3.5 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United States
William
The price is CA $159
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Getaways at Snow Lake Lodge

Getaways at Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (373 reviews)
"The staff are awesome, so very helpful with quick service. We had a loose outlet that needed to be replaced, and they did it within the hour."
United States
Eric
The price is CA $108
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Getaways at Snow Lake Lodge

Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (928 reviews)
The price is CA $129
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Vista Mirage Resort

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, (104 reviews)
"This place is great!"
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $214
CA $251 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn
2.5 star property
June Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (597 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in June Lake"
United States
Jefferson
The price is CA $290
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Heidelberg Inn

The Americana Village

The Americana Village
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,647 reviews)
"Beautiful, quaint and tucked away so that it feels secluded but right near downtown"
United States
Rebecca Lynn
The price is CA $241
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
The Americana Village

❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤

❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤
Hidden River
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Cozy and relaxing environment, great base location for daily trips to hike in JT National Park!"
United States
Seth
The price is CA $84
CA $313 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
2.5 star property
Kings Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (434 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Nice rooms, nice pool, and the lake views are exceptional!"
United States
Carlos
The price is CA $404
CA $507 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
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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 $177 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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