Santa Cruz County Vacation Rentals

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Santa Cruz County Vacation Rentals

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9 Felton CA
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night
$109 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort offers a private beach, an arcade/game room, and a library. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this beach cabin include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Seascape Ocean Front Villa

Seascape Ocean Front Villa

Aptos CA
This vacation home features a hot tub and barbecue grills.
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Santa Cruz CA
$1,211 nightly
The price is $1,364 total per night
$1,364 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
This vacation home offers an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. Other amenities at this family-friendly vacation home include a garden and barbecue grills.
COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

Capitola CA
Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a water dispenser and barbecue grills.
Magical Place By The Sea.

Magical Place By The Sea.

Watsonville CA
At this condo, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. This beach condo building also has barbecue grills.
Top level, premium oceanfront condo with 180° unobstructed ocean view.

Top level, premium oceanfront condo with 180° unobstructed ocean view.

Watsonville CA
At this condo, guests have access to a gym, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community

Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community

Felton CA
$320 nightly
The price is $359 total per night
$359 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
At this cabin, guests have access to features like laundry facilities.
BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

Watsonville CA
At this vacation home, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. This beach vacation home also has barbecue grills.
1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!

1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!

Aptos CA
At this vacation home, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. This beach vacation home also has barbecue grills.
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Santa Cruz CA
Guests staying at this cottage enjoy a hot tub, laundry facilities, and a garden. This smoke-free cottage also has barbecue grills.
Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Santa Cruz CA
Guests staying at this vacation home have access to laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

Santa Cruz CA
This vacation home features a hot tub, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Other amenities at this beach vacation home include barbecue grills and a garden.
Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Aptos CA
At this cottage, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. This smoke-free cottage also has barbecue grills.
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Santa Cruz CA
Guests of this vacation home enjoy features like a gym, a hot tub, and an arcade/game room. Other amenities at this family-friendly vacation home include laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

Santa Cruz CA
At this vacation home, guests have access to an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
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 CA
$259 nightly
The price is $291 total per night
$291 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at this cottage have access to laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
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Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk

Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk

Santa Cruz CA
At this vacation home, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. This beach vacation home also has a garden.
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Aptos CA
$340 nightly
The price is $382 total per night
$382 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of this condo have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and a hot tub. Other amenities at this golf condo building include laundry facilities and a garden.
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Hotel Options in Santa Cruz County

    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
    $109 nightly
    The price is $126 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
    $126 total
    Dec 22 - Dec 23
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,145 reviews)
    Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

    Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

    6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
    $89 nightly
    The price is $104 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $104 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.2/10 Very Good! (1,233 reviews)
    Chaminade Resort & Spa

    Chaminade Resort & Spa

    1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
    $188 nightly
    The price is $211 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
    $211 total
    Dec 22 - Dec 23
    Total with taxes and fees
    8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

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🏠 What is the best price for a Santa Cruz County vacation rental?


Santa Cruz County rentals range between $104 and $1,364 per night. At Orbitz, we have a vacation rental for every budget.


🏠 What types of vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County can I rent?


Choose from apartments to beautifully decorated vacation homes, condo resorts or even B&Bs or motels for your next Santa Cruz County getaway. Orbitz filters your search results so you can find the best Santa Cruz County vacation rental for you. We have tons of options.


🏠 Are cancellations free on Santa Cruz County vacation rentals with Orbitz?


You may be able to cancel or amend your Santa Cruz County vacation rental booking free of charge before a pre-agreed deadline. Make sure to check the terms of cancellation before you book—so you know exactly where you stand. 


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🏠 What are the advantages of booking a vacation rental in Santa Cruz County?


When you book a Santa Cruz County vacation rental, you have the privacy of home and can add on those luxury amenities of a hotel. Filter your vacation rental results to find a place with a hot tub or pool, games rooms or large patio with a barbecue. With so much choice on offer, it’s easy to plan the perfect trip with Orbitz. 


🏠 Where can I find vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County?


Escape back to nature and check out some of the smaller towns. You’ll find great vacation rentals right across Santa Cruz County—with plenty of hidden gems. We also have plenty of inventory in Santa Cruz County main cities and near popular attraction spots.


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At Orbitz, we search the market for the best accommodation, flights, and car rental deals, so you don’t have to. We’ll help you build your dream Santa Cruz County vacation. With plenty of vacation rentals on offer, you can be sure to find the one that’s right for you in just a few clicks. 


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