Holiday rentals with lake access in Santa Cruz County

Beach House with Stunning Lake and Ocean Views

Enjoy peaceful serenity and natural beauty checking the surf from your own living room. (181472) Watch herons, egrets and birds of all kinds through two huge windows overlooking Schwan Lagoon and Twin Lakes Beach, the best family beach in town.6 houses from the beach and four blocks from the harbor, this getaway offers spellbinding views and a peaceful zen-like quiet. Ideal location minutes from downtown, UCSC, Capitola. Front + back patios are great for happy hours or morning coffee in the sun!

3/2 Townhouse, aka "The Lakehouse! Almaden"

Remodeled, appointed new, high-end furnishing, Peaceful 3BR 2BA. 2-stories - has stairs. Elegant & sun-lit: a high-end hotel stay. Work remotely? Displaced for home repairs? Vacationing? Extended family? If you appreciate amenities PLUS++ a 5-star hotel without the sterile nature, I promise you've found your ultimate short-mid-term rental. You'll have all you need to relax, work, and explore! Close to freeways, shopping, and outdoors! The Lake is 1 block away No Smoking in or on Property

High-End Lakeview Cottage in Los Gatos

Nestled just 4 minutes from downtown Los Gatos, be one of the first to experience this unique guest cottage. Everything has been done to the highest level of detail, from the Wolf Range & Sub-Zero Refrigerator, wide plank 100+ year reclaimed flooring, marble counters, to the hand-chiseled travertine front patio. Wake-up to a view of the crew team on the 'lake' and wild birds flying overhead. This is not your typical Airbnb and is for the highly discerning looking for a home away from home.

Casita in the Bay- a thoughtfully designed studio

Relax in this modern, bright tiny house filled with little luxuries. Pick strawberries, lemons and oranges from the garden while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea in the private garden. This light-filled property is located walking distance to Good Samaritan Hospital and the Los Gatos Creek trail. Have your pick of restaurants and shopping as we are in between Campbell and Los Gatos less than 3 miles either way. Follow @casitainthebay on Insta We take COVID cleaning protocols very seriously.

Buddha Room, glamping, Redwoods spa setting & RV

The Buddha Room with own entrance and full sofa bed & queen bed in RV, outdoor kitchen, living room, bar area, and shower under the Redwoods. Covered porch sleeping porch (blow up bed) with half bath. The room is attached to the house on the back end with your own entrance and use of the whole back property. The neighborhood has a park and swimming hole, we call the lake (closes 8-15). The spa studio may have clientele booked during the day. Best Solo/Staycation trips are at Felton Spa

Either Way Hideaway

Relax and enjoy riverside views in our tranquil Santa Cruz Mountains guesthouse. Cozy by our fire pit, take a dip in a private hot tub and enjoy the sounds of the river flow by. Hike Big Basin, Castle Rock and Henry Cowell State Parks. Close to historic downtown Boulder Creek and the Santa Cruz boardwalk, it’s the perfect base for exploring Santa Cruz county. Immerse yourself in of nature while staying connected and comfortable. Either way, you’ll enjoy your stay! SCC Permit #251382

Vineyard Retreat with Expansive Mountain View

Vineyard retreat in Santa Cruz Mountains with expansive hilltop views. Situated off the beaten path between Los Gatos & Felton. The perfect place to disconnect, unwind & relax in a rural mountain setting. Our vineyard is 100% natural, no chemicals, pesticides or additives, from the soil to your cup. Please enjoy meandering the rows, soaking in the views and being in nature. Watch the marine layer recede in the morning & enjoy stargazing at night. Pricing is the same for 1-4 guests.

Beachfront Condo in Watsonville, California

Discover tranquility at this oceanfront condo in Pajaro Dunes, ideally located between Santa Cruz and Monterey. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat features private beach access, stunning Monterey Bay views, and a cozy electric fireplace. Watch dolphins play from your window and let the sound of waves lull you to sleep. Step outside to explore miles of pristine beach, or unwind indoors surrounded by Pacific coast beauty. The perfect retreat for families, couples, and friends!

Your Coastal Sanctuary - Far from the Craziness

Step off the grid and into a space designed for deep breaths, long walks, and quiet joy. Maison Jean-Marie is your personal retreat on Monterey Bay—a comfortably warm haven where you can unplug, recharge, and reconnect with the simple pleasures of coastal life. Whether you're here to read a good book, watch whales from the deck, or go full beach mode with kites, kayaks, and paddle boards, this is your place to let go of the “new normal” and rediscover your own rhythm.

Chill and relax in beautiful soothing R3

Utilize plenty of free safe street parking. But parking on drive way with host permission is $10 per day or night, but without host permission is $25 for the same and must park close to the sidewalk towards the wall and not blocking driveway. However, if you don’t park it close to the wall and completely block the driveway then you will be charged $25 even if you park with the permission and $50 if you block the driveway without taking the permission from the host.

Second-floor suite in artist's home

Guests pass through Sefla's studio to reach the stairs to the second-floor suite, using the main entrance to our home (THERE IS NO PRIVATE ENTRANCE, despite AirBnB's insistence that we must be listed as being in the listing type "entire place"). The suite has a bedroom, kitchen room, and bathroom, each accessed through a hallway at the top of the stairs. We are in a prime location for bird-watching & exploring nature. Sorry, no pets or children.

Hidden Lake Cottage With Hot Tub & Views!

Beautiful views of Mount Madonna and Pinto lake from this charming cottage. The windows, exposed roof trusses and knotty pine interior all contribute to this home’s period charm. The private, gated parcel is home set back, hidden from the street. The deck overlooking the lake is the perfect spot for bird watchers. Rare birds such as Bald and Golden Eagles have been spotted by excited area residents.