Waterfront holiday rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Holiday home in Watsonville

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 340 reviews

Magical & Romantic Beachfront Home at Pajaro Dunes

Beautiful oceanfront condominium with an unobstructed view to Monterey Bay & the Pacific Ocean; just 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz & 30 minutes north of Monterey/Carmel. Newly remodeled with granite counters, new kitchen appliances, paint, furniture, tile and carpeted floors. Electric fireplace adds to the magical ambience this home embraces. High ceilings, just steps to the beach. Convenient parking. 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, 1200 sf. A great place to kick off your shoes and relax.

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Home in Aptos

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviews

🍀Escape - Brand New Modern Chic Coastal Retreat🍀

Start the day snuggled up with an incredible, 180-degree unobstructed ocean view from the deck with coffee from the in-home coffee station. Take a dip in the pool overlooking the shoreline or grab some boogie boards for a day on the beach. Featured on the design website Houzz, this clean, breezy, modern seaside sanctuary features homey hardwood floors, smooth quartz counters and open floor plan living. Come relax with amazing beds + soft linens, a gourmet kitchen, and the charm of beach living.

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Guest suite in Moss Landing

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

An oasis on a private retreat

A beautifully secluded area (40+ acres) surrounded by natural beauty with lovely views of Elkhorn Slough and the Pacific Ocean, away from the maddening crowd. Yet, accessible to Carmel / Pebble Beach / Santa Cruz. A variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bicycling, kayaking, golfing and whale watching. A full breakfast is served daily. It should also be noted it is a gated property and the home is accessed through a dirt / gravel private country lane which is 0.75 mile from the gate.

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Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 909 reviews

Redwood Riverfront Getaway

We are nestled in the beautiful California Redwood forest next to the San Lorenzo River. Guests can enjoy our private guest suite with its own entrance and full bathroom. Our property features tall trees, seasonal river swimming on our private beach, fishing, kayaking, and exploring. We are close to downtown Boulder Creek, minutes away from Santa Cruz, wine tasting, hiking, fine dining, and the coastline. We have no hidden fees and even offer a full return of our cleaning fee. Permit #181307

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Home in Watsonville

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views

The Copper Nest is an ideal getaway located steps from the beach in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean. This newly designed three bedroom home is customized to create a serene beach retreat for you and your guests. This newly designed three bedroom home has a well equipped kitchen and outdoor seating, game, and BBQ areas. There are stunning ocean and agricultural views from every room. Close to California's popular food and travel regions.

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Cottage in Morgan Hill

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

Amazing Country Setting at Cottage Creek Vineyards

Lovely 1000 Sq. ft. Cottage in the heart of wine country. A 400 sq. ft. delightful back patio with fire pit, full kitchen and bathroom makes this the perfect home away from home. Amenities include queen bed, wifi, TV's, fire place, & parking. We are a live winery and have wine tasting the first Sat & 3rd Weekend of every month from 11:30-4:30. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage. When your stay is on those weekends you get a comp tasting for two.

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Home in Aptos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Aptos Beachfront House

Oceanfront Beach House with views from every room! Steps from the beach. Gorgeous sunsets on the spacious deck with views of Santa Cruz coastline. Close to wine tasting, vineyards and breweries. Prime location, Rio-del-Mar beach, walking distance to coffee shop, restaurants, store and State Park. Perfect for a Romantic get away or family vacation! No more than 6 guests. Includes Outdoor shower, bikes (2), Boogie boards (2), Kayaks (2), sand toys, Beach chairs Beach towels, Wetsuits

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Home in Santa Cruz

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Modern Beach Home w/ Beautiful Deck & Hot Tub

Enjoy the beauty and playfulness of Santa Cruz in this modern beach house (permit 211112) two blocks away from Sunny Cove. Recently renovated, this three bed, two bath property has a stunning Brazilian hardwood deck complete with hot tub, BBQ grill, gas fire pit, and outdoor dining. A short walk to four gorgeous beaches, Starbucks, and great dining options. Beach chairs and beach toys, boogie boards, etc. provided for ocean fun. Take a moment to relax at the ocean and among the redwoods.

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Apartment in Aptos

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Premium Villa - Ocean View -Heated Pools -Seascape

Enjoy a sweeping coastal view with this condo located in the Seascape Beach Resort with the convenience of a short walk to the soft sandy beach where you can enjoy watching the gentle waves or build sandcastles. Don't like sand? Relax at any of three heated sparkling pools, then retire back to your room to unwind on your balcony while enjoying the stunning California sunset. You'll find this well appointed, ground level, luxury one bedroom condo to be perfect for your vacation.

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Guest house in Boulder Creek

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Custom Tiny Home Retreat in the Redwoods

This retreat offers guests a unique experience of living in a well designed, minimalist space while having all one really needs. From the nautically-inspired curved ceiling w/ skylights to the custom redwood trim, this cozy retreat will inspire. Relax on the private deck with the fire pit, walk to the river or enjoy the local trails thru the towering redwoods. Santa Cruz beaches are just 35 min away, 25 min to Big Basin and Henry Cowell, and 35 min to fine dining in Saratoga.

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Guest house in Santa Cruz

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 370 reviews

Cottage over Mountain Pond!

Enjoy a plush one bedroom bungalow with separate living room, full bath, rustic pinewood floors and wall paneling (harvested on property), perched on a hill next to our orchard, with a view of our pond. The unit sits in our park-like property of 10 acres. We have our own gardens, fruit orchards, meadows and our own private pond which you can walk around. Next door is a well known winery and tasting room, and only 3 miles down the hill are the beautiful coastal beaches.

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Townhouse in Watsonville

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Romantic beach front paradise

Our BEACHFRONT home is perfect for a ROMANTIC getaway with views looking straight out to the ocean beautiful sunsets and sunrise. Just steps from the sand. Enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine while listening to the waves on our deck or our floor-length windows in the living room Our beach is in a REMOTE area where you may be the only one on the beach. Enjoy resort AMENITIES for those who love outdoor activities or the bird sanctuary Come unwind from life’s craziness.