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Holiday homes from $225

Best California holiday rentals

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The Garden Villa Carmel-by-the-Sea - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Bedroom
The Garden Villa Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
$915+
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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(1532)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$535+
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Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.8Very Good(184)
$1,279+
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Black Bear Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Black Bear Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(578)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$528+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.1Okay(318)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$188+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very Good(872)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$349+
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Deluxe Guest Room at Marriott's Timber Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Deluxe Guest Room at Marriott's Timber Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.1Very Good(28)
Pool
$1,151+
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Emerald Bay Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Emerald Bay Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
4.9Mediocre(30)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$300+
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Ktown Homestay - Los Angeles - Kitchen
Ktown Homestay
Central Los Angeles
4.1Mediocre(147)
$55+
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Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(46)
Free Wi-Fi
$244+
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Elevation Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Elevation Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.1Good(192)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$142+
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Avalon Lodge South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Avalon Lodge South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.3Okay(208)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$805+
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Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Outdoor view
Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.7Good(30)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$426+
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Tahoe Beach & Ski Club - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$311+
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Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites - Santa Monica
Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites
Downtown
6.3Okay(797)
Free Wi-Fi
$386+
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Hollywood Business Apartments - Los Angeles
Hollywood Business Apartments
Central Los Angeles
8.2Very Good(177)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$326+
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Low season

November

High season

March

Average price (weeknight)

$499

Average price (weekend night)

$602
Cheapest month to stay with an average 8% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 74% rise in price.
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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 December and October.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Sunday. 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, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, and kitchen/kitchenette are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
  • Holiday rentals in California are around 13% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.
  • The city in California with the most affordable holiday homes is Los Angeles, with around 7,094 properties and an average price of $387. The most popular holiday rentals in California among KAYAK users are Ginosi Waterway Apartel, Ktown Homestay, and Sunrise at Marina Del Rey.
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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 Carmel-by-the-Sea (17%) and Sausalito (6%). Searches for holida rentals in Mammoth Lakes (6%), Glendora (6%) and Chico (6%) 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 $55. Search here for similar prices

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

    The average price for a weekly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $2,707.

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

    The average price for a monthly California holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $11,600.

  • 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, houses, homestays, villas, cottages, barns, cabins, castles, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, agritourism, farm stays, campsites, ranches, studios and motorhomes.

  • 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 Alpenhof 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(1532)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$535+
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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
$349+
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Holly's Place - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Holly's Place
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.5Very Good(87)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$449+
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Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(185)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$323+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.1Okay(318)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$188+
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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.8Very Good(315)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$615+
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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
$582+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
$76+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.6Very Good(1132)
Free Wi-Fi
$489+
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