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Private Romantic Escape, Hidden Gem w Hot Tub - Los Angeles - Patio
Private Romantic Escape, Hidden Gem w Hot Tub
Los Angeles, CA, United States
9.9Wonderful(6)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R8 859+
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Alpenhof Lodge - Mammoth Lakes - Bedroom
Alpenhof Lodge
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States
8.2Very Good(1478)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 433+
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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(1612)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 984+
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Black Bear Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Black Bear Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(671)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 915+
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Edelweiss Lodge - Mammoth Lakes - Living room
Edelweiss Lodge
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States
8.1Very Good(942)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R4 615+
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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(58)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
R2 479+
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Stylish 2 Bed & 2 Bath at the Heart of Hollywood with Free Parking - One Car only - Los Angeles - Dining room
Stylish 2 Bed & 2 Bath at the Heart of Hollywood with Free Parking - One Car only
Central Los Angeles
9.4Wonderful(84)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R7 248+
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The Tahoe Beach & Ski Club Owners Association - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
The Tahoe Beach & Ski Club Owners Association
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(465)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
R3 193+
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Marina Del Rey Area Prime Location - Los Angeles - Kitchen
Marina Del Rey Area Prime Location
Westside
9.7Wonderful(84)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 150+
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St. Vincent Lofts - Los Angeles - Living room
St. Vincent Lofts
Central Los Angeles
9.1Wonderful(22)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R9 142+
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Hollywood Business Apartments - Los Angeles
Hollywood Business Apartments
Central Los Angeles
8.2Very Good(238)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 212+
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Beverly Hills Spanish - Los Angeles
Beverly Hills Spanish
Westside
7.8Good(173)
Homestay
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 281+
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Lovely Single Apartment - Los Angeles
Lovely Single Apartment
Westside
4.3Mediocre(10)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R2 504+
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Pacific Beach Butterfly Suite - San Diego
Pacific Beach Butterfly Suite
Pacific Beach
8.6Very Good(56)
Apartment
Parking
R4 567+
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Sky-Rise Apartments - Los Angeles
Sky-Rise Apartments
Central Los Angeles
9.2Wonderful(606)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
R4 693+
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Viewpoint Suites - Los Angeles
Viewpoint Suites
Central Los Angeles
9.0Wonderful(237)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
R4 395+
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September
February
R4 567
R4 836
Cheapest month to stay with an average 6% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 73% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect California holiday rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in California can be found in May and January.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Wednesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Friday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in California for 2 days.
  • Pet-friendly, hot tub, air-conditioned, kitchen/kitchenette, parking, pool, and beachfront are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 20% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.

FAQs when booking a holiday home in California

  • What is the most popular holiday rental destination in California?

    Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (50% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Indio (10%) and San Francisco (10%). Searches for holida rentals in Claremont (10%), Sacramento (5%) and Santa Monica (5%) are also popular.

  • How much is a holiday rental in California for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for tonight for as little as R933. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental in California for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for this weekend for as little as R1 140 per night. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in California?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, cabins, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, hostels, hotels, houseboats, luxury tents, agritourism, farm stays, campsites, castles, resorts, ranches and studios.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in California?

    There are many types of properties available for California holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Mountain Trail Lodge And Vacation Rentals and Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in California?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 8% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in California?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in California by showing you the exact location of each holiday home.

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(1611)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 993+
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The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(177)
Free Wi-Fi
R3 532+
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Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence - South Lake Tahoe - Kitchen
Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(5)
Free Wi-Fi
R6 455+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
R764+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles - Front desk
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Westside
8.6Very Good(1168)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 109+
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