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Vacation rentals near University of California
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Discover a selection of vacation rentals close to University of California, Santa Cruz that can be your home away from home. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vacation homes have the amenities you need and want for your stay, which might include parking and a washer and dryer. You'll be able to choose a rental to meet everyone's needs, including options that are accessible or non-smoking.
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Image gallery for Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater
Soquel, CA
10% off
Price is CA $2,325
CA $2,325
CA $20,822 total
CA $20,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for 2 Mi to Ocean: Pet-Friendly Abode in Aptos!
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
2 Mi to Ocean: Pet-Friendly Abode in Aptos!
Aptos, CA
10% off
Price is CA $466
CA $466
CA $4,694 total
CA $4,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Enjoy the sun and the great atmosphere at the Surf Shack. A beautiful cottage.
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
Enjoy the sun and the great atmosphere at the Surf Shack. A beautiful cottage.
Santa Cruz, CA
5% off
Price is CA $476
CA $476
CA $4,478 total
CA $4,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Cozy Creekside Cabin in Santa Cruz Mountains
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
Cozy Creekside Cabin in Santa Cruz Mountains
Soquel, CA
11% off
Price is CA $196
CA $196
CA $1,863 total
CA $1,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Charming Creekside Cottage nestled in the redwoods in quaint Boulder Creek
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
Charming Creekside Cottage nestled in the redwoods in quaint Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek, CA
20% off
Price is CA $442
CA $442
CA $4,377 total
CA $4,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!
Soquel, CA
15% off
Price is CA $470
CA $470
CA $4,275 total
CA $4,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for No Longer Standing.... Hope to rebuild some day.
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
No Longer Standing.... Hope to rebuild some day.
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $12,437
CA $12,437
CA $102,852 total
CA $102,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
9.69.6 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos, CA
6% off
Price is CA $201
CA $201
CA $1,930 total
CA $1,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Beach Point Pleasure Point Bungalow
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
Beach Point Pleasure Point Bungalow
Santa Cruz, CA
7% off
Price is CA $1,285
CA $1,285
CA $11,297 total
CA $11,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Welcome to Peace & Plenty! Newly remodeled 3 brm, house. 10 houses from sand!
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(95 reviews)
Welcome to Peace & Plenty! Newly remodeled 3 brm, house. 10 houses from sand!
Aptos, CA
10% off
Price is CA $560
CA $560
CA $5,412 total
CA $5,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Luxury Santa Cruz Villa: Beachside Paradise with New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
Luxury Santa Cruz Villa: Beachside Paradise with New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $1,231
CA $1,231
CA $11,949 total
CA $11,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.
9.69.6 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $321
CA $321
CA $2,968 total
CA $2,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Estate nestled within Redwoods with a majestic fireplace in Santa Cruz County!
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
Estate nestled within Redwoods with a majestic fireplace in Santa Cruz County!
Boulder Creek, CA
8% off
Price is CA $747
CA $747
CA $6,527 total
CA $6,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Capitola Sea Breeze Retreat
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
Capitola Sea Breeze Retreat
Capitola, CA
10% off
Price is CA $378
CA $378
CA $3,735 total
CA $3,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Dog-OK at Capitola Vista #3
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
Dog-OK at Capitola Vista #3
Capitola, CA
10% off
Price is CA $331
CA $331
CA $3,277 total
CA $3,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
8.28.2 out of 10 rating
Very good
(10 reviews)
Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $160
CA $160
CA $1,730 total
CA $1,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Capitola Seaside Studio
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
Capitola Seaside Studio
Capitola, CA
10% off
Price is CA $382
CA $382
CA $3,697 total
CA $3,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for CHARMING GARDENS & GREAT LOCATION PETS/HOT TUB #141214
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
CHARMING GARDENS & GREAT LOCATION PETS/HOT TUB #141214
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $475
CA $475
CA $4,443 total
CA $4,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Pleasure Point Cottage #A- pet friendly
9.69.6 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
Pleasure Point Cottage #A- pet friendly
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $363
CA $363
CA $3,661 total
CA $3,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Capitola Village Beach Cottage Living!
9.49.4 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
Capitola Village Beach Cottage Living!
Capitola, CA
5% off
Price is CA $327
CA $327
CA $3,191 total
CA $3,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(156 reviews)
Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach
Santa Cruz, CA
10% off
Price is CA $453
CA $453
CA $4,275 total
CA $4,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for 2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes
9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(157 reviews)
2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes
Aptos, CA
15% off
Price is CA $411
CA $411
CA $3,895 total
CA $3,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach. Permit No. 241287
1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(147 reviews)
Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach. Permit No. 241287
Aptos, CA
18% off
Price is CA $340
CA $340
CA $2,972 total
CA $2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Ocean View Studio, 100' Cliff
9.69.6 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
Ocean View Studio, 100' Cliff
Aptos, CA
10% off
Price is CA $317
CA $317
CA $2,920 total
CA $2,920 total
includes taxes & fees
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Santa Cruz Guesthouse Surrounded by Redwoods
Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
1 review(1 review)
Nature's Embrace: Room with Patio | Scenic Views & Trail Adventures
Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
1 review(1 review)
Cozy Home - in the redwoods with hot tub!
Sleeps 7 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
119 reviews(119 reviews)
Felton Sky Loft in the Forrest Lakes Community
Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
2 reviews(2 reviews)
Relaxing Deluxe Double Queen: Santa Cruz Escape
Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
5-Acre Mountain Retreat In Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Rental Permit #VRAB00019
Sleeps 5 · 2 bedrooms · 1+ bathroom
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
94 reviews(94 reviews)
Top rated rentals - University of California
Wonderful Beach House
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
130 reviews(130 reviews)
Our family was visiting for a family wedding. The house perfectly met our needs for space and location. It was clean and well equipped, comfortable and such easy access for beach walks. Thank you!
Catherine M.
Stayed Oct 2024
Cycling get away
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
188 reviews(188 reviews)
The house was perfect for our cycling group of 6. Perfectly located to road and trail access. Beautiful quiet neighbourhood with good beach access
Mark G.
Stayed Apr 2024
Fantastic cabin
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
171 reviews(171 reviews)
This is a great spot for a Santa Cruz getaway. Convenient location and had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen. We would stay here again.
Louis B.
Stayed Mar 2024
Best host, best location
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
241 reviews(241 reviews)
Loved everything about Casa La Sirena. Host was super responsive, amenable to all requests, and unbelievably gracious. Location is brilliant. Had a great time!
Susan d.
Stayed Jan 2023
Comfy and spacious with a view!
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
146 reviews(146 reviews)
A beautiful spacious 1 bedroom with comfy king sized bed and private terrace overlooking the ocean and wharf. Just steps away from restaurants, attractions, beaches and the boardwalk. We appreciated the kitchen amenities and toiletries provided. Would definitely recommend.
Jane H.
Stayed Aug 2022
Fantastic Family Accomodations/Location
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
243 reviews(243 reviews)
We had a great time staying at this property. 1 minute walk down the road to Twin Lake State Park, 25 minute walk to Boardwalk. Scott was excellent to deal with. House was clean and stocked - including bbq and table and chairs on deck. Would definitely return one day!
heather k.
Stayed Jul 2022
Amazing
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
138 reviews(138 reviews)
Jim was wonderful and property was as advertised. Awesome neighbourhood. Very nice beach within walking distance. Great spot to explore from. Jim is an awesome human and great host
Ryan D.
Stayed Jun 2022
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