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Holiday rentals near University of California
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Discover a selection of holiday rentals within easy reach of University of California, Santa Cruz that can be your home away from home. Whether you're travelling with a group or just with your pet, holiday homes have the best amenities for spending time at your holiday home, which might include parking and a fireplace. What you'll find is a property to rent that has what everyone 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
8% off
Price is £11,549
£11,549
£1,650 per night
includes taxes & fees
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1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
2 Mi to Ocean: Pet-Friendly Abode in Aptos!
Aptos, CA
7% off
Price is £2,586
£2,586
£369 per night
includes taxes & fees
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1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
Cozy Creekside Cabin in Santa Cruz Mountains
Soquel, CA
8% off
Price is £1,026
£1,026
£147 per night
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
15% off
Price is £2,393
£2,393
£342 per night
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
12% off
Price is £2,338
£2,338
£334 per night
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
8% off
Price is £56,413
£56,413
£8,059 per night
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
7% off
Price is £2,979
£2,979
£426 per night
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
5% off
Price is £6,295
£6,295
£899 per night
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
7% off
Price is £6,706
£6,706
£958 per night
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
8% off
Price is £1,623
£1,623
£232 per night
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
7% off
Price is £2,044
£2,044
£292 per night
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
6% off
Price is £3,583
£3,583
£512 per night
includes taxes & fees
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8.28.2 out of 10 rating
Very good
(10 reviews)
Zen Redwood Santa Cruz Retreat
Santa Cruz, CA
7% off
Price is £950
£950
£136 per night
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
7% off
Price is £1,793
£1,793
£256 per night
includes taxes & fees
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9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
Capitola Seaside Studio
Capitola, CA
7% off
Price is £2,023
£2,023
£289 per night
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
8% off
Price is £2,428
£2,428
£347 per night
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
7% off
Price is £2,002
£2,002
£286 per night
includes taxes & fees
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9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(156 reviews)
Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach
Santa Cruz, CA
7% off
Price is £2,338
£2,338
£334 per night
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
11% off
Price is £2,132
£2,132
£305 per night
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
8% off
Price is £1,599
£1,599
£228 per night
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
15% off
Price is £1,636
£1,636
£234 per night
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Fanti-Sea Beach Studio/View

9.49.4 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(141 reviews)
Fanti-Sea Beach Studio/View
Aptos, CA
8% off
Price is £2,072
£2,072
£296 per night
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

9.89.8 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(174 reviews)
Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos
Aptos, CA
7% off
Price is £3,241
£3,241
£463 per night
includes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Redwood Nook (8 min walk to redwood state park)

1010 out of 10 rating
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
Redwood Nook (8 min walk to redwood state park)
Felton, CA
7% off
Price is £1,030
£1,030
£147 per night
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
Great time in Santa Cruz
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
146 reviews(146 reviews)
Well equipped apartment. Very comfortable. Ideal location. Walkable to beach. No problem with car parking.
gordon i.
Stayed May 2025
Perfect
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
171 reviews(171 reviews)
Lovely little property in the best neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Beautiful beach house, with cool gardens. Just perfect.
Marc W.
Stayed Apr 2025
Peace & Tranquility at the Beach
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
130 reviews(130 reviews)
La Sirena provided just the answer to such a crazy world! Growing up in Santa Cruz was a blessing though I had moved away in 1990. Rarely visiting in the years since we had a large family gathering to attend & I wanted my family to experience the ocean way of life I grew up with, La Sirena provided it. The song of the waves does wonders for your heart & soul. Waking up for coffee & reading a book sitting in a chair watching the ocean never gets old. oh, & if you like mermaids this is your place! Nautical decor & old fashioned beach cottage charm, all within steps of the sand.
David M.
Stayed Jun 2024
Amazing stay at Santa Cruz
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
138 reviews(138 reviews)
We stayed for a week at Jim’s amazing house and it was everything we could have wished for and more! The house was beautiful and so clean and comfortable and gave us absolutely pure relaxation, The location is perfect too. The view of the lagoon is outstanding and you can even see the ocean! Jim was very responsive to any questions and so obliging to any requests and super helpful whilst giving us total privacy. We really cannot rate this place highly enough! We can’t wait to be back! Thanks for everything Jim!
Amanda F.
Stayed Oct 2023
Beach trip with grandkids
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
216 reviews(216 reviews)
Great trip! House conveniently located for east beach access and access to all the Santa Cruz hot spots
Jami L.
Stayed Jul 2023
Outstanding!
1010 out of 10
Exceptionalexceptional
68 reviews(68 reviews)
Jay was extremely helpful in showing us around the property, including the youtube videos for quick guide on the cinema room’s AV setup and house lighting. Insight into the local restaurants was also very helpful.
The house is only a 10 minute drive from town, yet very quiet and private. Everything in the house is top quality and spotless, providing a truly luxury experience. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are beautiful. Views from the house overlooking Monterey Bay are outstanding.
I highly recommend this place!
Norm R.
Stayed Dec 2019
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