Santa Cruz houses

You can choose from 624 vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz that have more privacy, value, space and amenities than a hotel room. Check out houses in desirable neighborhoods such as Water Street Corridor, Soquel Avenue Corridior and Lower Ocean.

Explore a variety of vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz, where prices vary to meet every preference. From wallet-friendly choices to upscale properties, we make it a breeze to compare places and find the right stay for your next adventure.

The best time depends on individual preferences. July is the most popular month to book a Santa Cruz vacation home rental, but if you’d like to escape the crowds, travel in the shoulder or low season.

If your idea of the perfect escape is one gazing at beautiful vistas without leaving the property, we’ll help you book a vacation home rental you’ll adore. Into surf views? Vrbo has houses in Santa Cruz that feature exactly that.

Browse our weekend rentals and start packing for an exciting couple of days away. Our main tips for booking the ideal house in Santa Cruz? Stay flexible when searching and adjust your travel dates until you find the vacation home rental that matches your needs.

With 25 pet-friendly vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz, you can plan your next big trip with your four-legged friend by your side. On top of a comfortable bed for everyone, lots of houses also include perks like fenced-in yards and complimentary dog treats. Find out what’s available by selecting the “Pets allowed” filter.

Planning a memorable trip to Santa Cruz means finding awesome things for all the family. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Natural Bridges State Park and Main Beach are just two of the options here. And Vrbo’s vacation home rentals are the perfect base for your sightseeing pursuits.

Booking a vacation home rental with Vrbo means you get the entire property to yourselves — your own private space, with no distractions or interruptions from other people. Plus, our flexible payment and cancellation policies allow you to amend your plans if you need to.