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Cedar Glen Lodge - Tahoe Vista - Lounge
Cedar Glen Lodge
Tahoe Vista, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(99)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 470+
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Cub's cabin Family house inside the gates of Yosemite Park!!! - Yosemite Valley - Living room
Cub's cabin Family house inside the gates of Yosemite Park!!!
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
5.7Fair(14)
R9 495+
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Inn At Truckee - Truckee - Lobby
Inn At Truckee
Truckee, CA, United States
7.5Good(619)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R2 409+
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Cozy Cabin 5 Min Walk to Lake Tahoe Hot-Tub Excellent Location - Tahoe Vista - Living room
Cozy Cabin 5 Min Walk to Lake Tahoe Hot-Tub Excellent Location
Tahoe Vista, CA, United States
10Wonderful(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R9 070+
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YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast - Yosemite West - Balcony
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast
Yosemite West, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(207)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 615+
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Cozy Emeryville Studio, Near Beaches and Parks! - Emeryville - Bedroom
Cozy Emeryville Studio, Near Beaches and Parks!
Emeryville, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R6 483+
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Ocean glimpse from the patio - Pacifica - Living room
Ocean glimpse from the patio
Pacifica, CA, United States
7.0Good(1)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R5 615+
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Efficiently Equipped Pacifica Apt - 1 Mi to Beach! - Pacifica - Building
Efficiently Equipped Pacifica Apt - 1 Mi to Beach!
Pacifica, CA, United States
7.3Good(3)
Free Wi-Fi
R4 287+
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Light filled Condo 3 Bedrm with enclosed sunny backyard - Emeryville - Bedroom
Light filled Condo 3 Bedrm with enclosed sunny backyard
Emeryville, CA, United States
9.7Wonderful(37)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R4 995+
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Historic Folsom Penthouse - Folsom - Balcony
Historic Folsom Penthouse
Downtown
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R7 688+
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Tahoe Vista Home w/ Spa close to Northstar & Lake - Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Vista Home w/ Spa close to Northstar & Lake
Tahoe Vista, CA, United States
9.8Wonderful(12)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R11 089+
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Casa Feliz - Tahoe Vista
Casa Feliz
Tahoe Vista, CA, United States
4.3Mediocre(20)
Pool
R3 135+
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Suite Sunshine A - Yosemite West
Suite Sunshine A
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.6Good(8)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R6 749+
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Twisted Retreat - Kings Beach
Twisted Retreat
Kings Beach, CA, United States
7.3Good(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
R3 986+
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Jumping Deer - Yosemite West
Jumping Deer
Yosemite West, CA, United States
5.7Fair(10)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R7 582+
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Lodge-Style Home with Lake Views & Gourmet Kitchen - Close to Beaches & Skiing - Tahoe Vista
Lodge-Style Home with Lake Views & Gourmet Kitchen - Close to Beaches & Skiing
Tahoe Vista, CA, United States
8.2Very Good(5)
R14 862+
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R5 862

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Top tips for finding the perfect California holiday rental

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 (69% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Oakhurst (8%) and San Francisco (8%). Searches for holiday rentals in Burlingame (8%) and Fresno (8%) 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 R407. 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, barns, cabins, castles, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, farm stays, campsites, motorhomes, agritourism, 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 Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa and Mountain Trail Lodge And Vacation Rentals.

  • What are the most popular California holiday rentals for a large group?

    If you’re a large group then you’ll need plenty of space. The highest rated holiday home that can sleep 6 people or more by KAYAK users is Hyatt Northstar Lodge.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very Good(1559)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R3 152+
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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
Pet-friendly
R3 685+
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Heavenly Village Condos - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Heavenly Village Condos
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.6Wonderful(6)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 801+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
R797+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.7Very Good(1138)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 961+
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