Apartment vacation rentals in Santa Cruz County

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 551 reviews

Cozy Pied-a-Terre in Downtown Santa Cruz

Private apartment located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. Set back from the street with private entrance and bathroom. High, pine ceilings, natural light, and garden views. The beach is a few blocks in one direction and downtown cafes, restaurants, and shops around the corner. The apartment is best suited for two and guests can enjoy the sunny backyard as well. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and cozy bedding. The TV room has a pull out sofa (sleeps one) and the sitting room has a daybed (sleeps one). The kitchen is well appointed for cooking or just enjoying a nice cup of coffee or tea. Please contact host if your group is over two. Special arrangements will need to be made and are subject to availability. Private entrance, access to the backyard. My schedule rarely allows me to meet guests when they arrive. But the lock box and code allows guests to arrive at whatever time is convenient for them. I am always available through Airbnb, phone, text or email. The property is located in a vibrant neighborhood full of students and artists. The home is perfectly situated to explore downtown or take a 10-minute walk to the beach to discover famous surf spots. Bus stop going up to the University of California Santa Cruz is one block away. Metro hub with all buses is a 3 minute walk from the studio. Cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, etc. are all within a few blocks proximity. Common walls allow sound to travel; practice being reasonably quiet in order for all guests to feel comfortable. Be respectful of neighbors and practice common sense. My City of Santa Cruz transient occupancy registration certificate number is 877-955.

Feb 27 – Mar 6

R4,702 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Capitola

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Capitola Village Beach "Riverview"

TRO #21-0285 This is for 1 unit called "Riverview". There are 2 units that can be rented separately or together Unit #1 "Trestle" and Unit #2 "Riverview". The units are owned by the Architects who designed and built them. Capitola Village is one of the most charming beach towns on the California coast and we are happy to put you right in the heart of it in great accommodations. You are a short walk or bike ride from the beach, bike and surf board rentals, many excellent restaurants and shops.

Aug 23 – 30

R5,881 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 506 reviews

Aloha Apartment w/Spa

In this highly desirable Westside Santa Cruz neighborhood, you will be only a short walk or bike ride (BYOBike or lots of good rentals available) from: the Boardwalk, voted the “World's Best Seaside Amusement Park"; the 100-year old Municipal Wharf with its restaurants and kayak rentals; world-class surf breaks (Cowells, which is beginner-friendly, and Steamer Lane); and a choice of beaches. From this strategic Westside location it's easy to get to downtown's shops and eateries as well as UCSC.

Apr 17 – 24

R6,944 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Felton

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 412 reviews

Private Suite in the Redwoods with a View

Our location is on a quiet dead-end street in the beautiful redwood forested mountains above Felton. We have an intimate private suite (bedroom with Queen bed, sitting room and bath), with its own entrance. We have a wide view of the San Lorenzo Valley, and are only 2 miles from downtown Felton. Access to hiking, mountain biking, coast trail and surfing is within minutes. We are taking the current coronavirus situation very seriously, and have implemented advanced cleaning procedures.

Dec 3 – 10

R2,273 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews

Sunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom.

Sunny, modern/contemporary one-bedroom in a duplex on a quiet street. Walk to the yacht harbor, Seabright beach, brewery, coffee & restaurants. Newly remodeled; beautifully furnished; fully stocked gourmet kitchen; tiled bathroom; hardwood floors; WiFi, cable. No pets. Easy street parking. Note: The Transient Occupancy tax for rentals less than 30 days in Santa Cruz is 14%. This additional charge will be added to your total due, upon acceptance of your booking request.

Sep 13 – 20

R2,920 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 763 reviews

Christine's Cottage

Christine's Cottage is a cozy and very quiet space. It is 1.3 miles from the ocean and has a queen-sized bed, full bath, small kitchen, patio and a private entrance. There is high-speed Wi-fi, Directv and Roku streaming services are included . A laundry room is available on the property. Guests love the quiet neighborhood, the close proximity to the ocean, local restaurants, shopping, and The Boardwalk. Dogs are very welcome. There is no extra charge.

Sep 22 – 29

R2,709 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviews

Santa Cruz Comfort - Close Clean Convenient

Welcome to your Santa Cruz home away from home. Exclusive, private use of the fully appointed first floor of this beautiful, centrally located Santa Cruz residence in a family friendly neighborhood. 1200 square feet, spacious enough to affordably accommodate up to 6 friends and family members... and still cozy enough for romantic couples' getaways. Close to downtown, the beach and Boardwalk, forests, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, and UCSC.

Jul 16 – 23

R6,382 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Capitola

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Urban Chic living at the beach

This 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment is the perfect mix of urban chic meeting casual beach comfort. Everything is cool about this apartment from the modern and fully equipped kitchen to the hardwood floors, and dining area with sun drenched private deck. The large bathroom has double sinks and a shower with bathtub for soaking after a day at the beach. This is 1 of only 2 apartments in the building.

Jun 3 – 8

R5,678 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Santa Cruz

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Adorable 2 bed/1 bath West Side Santa Cruz home

Recently remodeled, immaculate 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit with free parking and walking distance to downtown Santa Cruz. Approximately 1.5 miles to West Cliff Drive and the Boardwalk. Laundry on-site. Second bedroom has a single bed with a single trundle bed underneath. Bedding provided. New applicances but NO dishwasher. Small outdoor patio with furniture for guest use (NOT fenced in).

Feb 2 – 9

R5,144 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Aptos

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 595 reviews

Modern Ocean View 2 BD w Parking.

Sweeping ocean views of the entire beach from a sun-drenched deck. Just a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Remodeled single level two bedroom two bathroom condo. Travertine tiled floors, granite counters, washer/dryer, and fabulous lighting throughout. Relax while hearing the gentle crashing of the waves. A short walk and no stairs from the assigned parking spot to the unit.

Aug 22 – 29

R7,391 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Capitola

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 278 reviews

180°OceanviewCondo-Surfboards-Bikes

Beautiful ocean front studio apartment. Right in the heart of colorful Capitola Village. Enjoy the ocean view from both sides and wander through the village outside. Lounge on the beach, explore colorful Capitola Village, take the cruiser bikes on an adventure, and use the included surfboards at the fantastic surf break in sight of your apartment!

Aug 29 – Sep 5

R7,509 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Aptos

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Santa Cruz-Aptos- Beach Home-by-The -Sea

Our 1- bedroom beach home was cosmetically renovated in late 2015. Bathroom renovated recently in 2020. Home is decorated with a cozy beach theme. We know you will enjoy the home and the amenities of Aptos-Santa Cruz . Only a 5 minute walk to the beaches, restaurants, hiking & biking trails. Wine tastings nearby. A Romantic Get-Away!

Jul 31 – Aug 7

R3,360 ZAR per night