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Earthen home in Aptos

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Adobe Casita in Aptos Mountain Retreat & Spa

Om Oasis is a beautiful and lush retreat center on several acres of a remote and peaceful 15 acre mountain top property. We host guests who wish to connect with the beauty of nature and experience peace. We are 10-15 minutes up the mountain and partially off-grid with little to no cell reception but with a great WiFi connection. There are a total of 7 guest accommodations (including this one) spread out over our developed 3 acres, making it always a very private experience and easy to distance.

10 – 17 July

$1,481 AUD total

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Apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 824 reviews

Private romantic 1 br in Carmel Woods- love dogs

Dog friendly! Private entrance to 2 rm studio overlooking the forest w/ floor to ceiling windows. Queen memory-foam bed, bathroom w/shower & amenities, kitchenette w/ dishes, microwave/convection oven, burner, toaster, coffee.Far ocean view, sunsets, deck, gas grill. Quiet, fireplace, complimentary wood, free internet, TV, DVDs, LPS, All amenities. Beach towels/mats, ottoman/cot, free parking. Peaceful. Let us know about dogs when booking. note: ceilings are low in spots & there are some steps.

27 Oct – 3 Nov

$1,526 AUD total

Tiny home in Carmel Valley

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

The Redwood Cabin in the Oaks

Just a 25 minute country road drive from Carmel Valley Village and all it's great wine tasting rooms and restaurants. 40 minutes to Carmel and it's shops and beaches. 50 minutes to Pebble Beach and the amazing scenery and golfing. An easy hike to the Los Padres dam and it's beautiful spillway waterfall. Ride your mountain bike along the seaonal Cachagua creek and head up Chews Ridge. Very quiet and private. Shop for that perfect bottle of wine in the Village and enjoy it in privacy on the deck.

22 – 29 Sept

$1,589 AUD total

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Guest suite in Cambria

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 556 reviews

Private suite with panoramic forest / ocean views

Guests just love the privacy and surrounding beauty of our upstairs guest cottage overlooking a lovely forest to the Pacific Ocean (please check out our 550+ 5-star reviews). Our sparkling-clean suite has it all: comfy charm, peace and quiet, abundant wildlife, private entrance, panoramic forest / ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, fresh cotton linens, micro kitchen, dedicated off-street parking and great mesh WiFi for remote work. All this and the marvelous Central Coast just outside your door.

3 – 10 Nov

$1,585 AUD total

Home in Carmel

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

Big Sur Dream Home

Please note: The road closure is approximately 2 hours south from my home. I am open without any interference from the road closure. Drive up to your own private, paved and gated driveway to a home with a panoramic view of redwood and oak ridges. It's a sunny location, all day long. Perfect for one or two people. Dip into the hot tub viewing the beautiful mountain ridge, birds singing and red tailed hawks circle above. View the stars at night as it's perfectly quiet, peaceful and private.

3 – 10 Dec

$6,383 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 425 reviews

Enjoy Private Redwoods from Your Bed or the Deck

Come and visit our own private slice of the REDWOOD FOREST with over 40 trees and large deck to enjoy them. Wake up to fresh mountain air, a view of nature and coffee. After a day of WINE tasting, HIKING, BEACHES, or exploration, bring a bottle back and sprawl in comfort reflecting, chatting, or sipping on the deck. The perfect little getaway spot. Treat yourself to some nature with us. A winter fireplace, easy walking and parking makes this scene. 1.5 miles to downtown Boulder Creek and fun!

30 Aug – 6 Sept

$1,778 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 898 reviews

Redwood Riverfront Getaway

We are nestled in the beautiful California Redwood forest next to the San Lorenzo River. Guests can enjoy our private guest suite with its own entrance and full bathroom. Our property features tall trees, seasonal river swimming on our private beach, fishing, kayaking, and exploring. We are close to downtown Boulder Creek, minutes away from Santa Cruz, wine tasting, hiking, fine dining, and the coastline. We have no hidden fees and even offer a full return of our cleaning fee. Permit #181307

26 Oct – 2 Nov

$1,409 AUD total

Cottage in Big Sur

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Big Sur Blue Cottage with Ocean view

Located on South Coast Big Sur, this Off-the-grid house sits atop a hill with expansive ocean views. Perfect for a digital detox. NOTE: "The cottage is currently only accessible via south Hwy 1 from Cambria due to a landslide closing the northern route. Attractions in North Big Sur, including Julia Pfeiffer State Park,McWay Falls, are unreachable. Detours add 4 hours; plan accordingly. We're not liable for itinerary changes." NOTE: 4WD/AWD VEHICLE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST TO GET TO THE HOUSE

5 – 12 June

$6,917 AUD total

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Guest suite in Paso Robles

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Cottage

Romantic, freestanding casita with private courtyard, set upon the hillside of a working olive farm in Paso Robles, California. Vintage Moroccan and Spanish light fixtures, built-in Moroccan queen-sized bed, refrigerator, coffee maker and basic utensils make this a perfect home-away-from-home or private retreat. The en suite bathroom features a porcelain tub/shower and stone sink. An outdoor fireplace, fountain and gorgeous views to the surrounding hillside complete the setting.

9 – 16 Sept

$2,490 AUD total

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Yurt in Watsonville

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 714 reviews

Mountain Top Yurt in the Redwoods

Peaceful, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and quiet 24' Yurt completely surrounded by Redwoods on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spend a couple days meditating, reading or writing the next chapter of your memoir. Walking distance to Mount Madonna Retreat Center (open now through reservation only). County Park hiking and horseback riding trails located within 3 miles. Ideal place for photography and mountain/road biking.

30 Mar – 6 Apr

$1,612 AUD total

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Tent in Soquel

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews

Forest Glamping Near The Beach

Our tents are located in the Soquel mountains only 10 minutes to the beach! Our glamping experience provides a relaxing, comfortable, and upgraded experience with the wilderness. We are a premier glamping location that is perfectly located near the beach, hiking, wineries, and incredible dining. We take a typical camping experience and level it up! Being in the forest with the beach in the near distance is unlike anything else.

19 – 26 Oct

$2,150 AUD total

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Home in Monterey

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Big Sur Coast ~ Stunning Ocean Views ~ Cliff House

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from nearly every room of the Cliff House on the rugged Big Sur coast. Located on iconic Hwy 1, the house is quiet and private, yet only a 15-minute drive to Big Sur and a 25-minute drive to Carmel. Rental of the Cliff House includes an adjacent 500 sq. foot private bunkhouse with epic views. The house is unsafe for young children due to our cliffside setting and limited fencing.

23 – 30 Mar

$12,688 AUD total

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Cottage in Carmel Highlands

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Cathedral Redwood Studio with loft

22 – 29 Jan

$2,399 AUD total

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Guest suite in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

GreyHavens studio, Carmel Highlands — NO FEES

13 – 20 July

$3,552 AUD total

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Guest suite in Aptos

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 607 reviews

The Hummingbird Haven

25 Sept – 2 Oct

$1,596 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Los Gatos

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 858 reviews

Cabana in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

9 – 16 July

$2,560 AUD total

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Guesthouse in Cayucos

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 612 reviews

Cayucos Paradise in the Country

10 – 17 Sept

$1,886 AUD total

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Cabin in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Serene Redwood Retreat w/Modern Comfort

13 – 20 May

$5,241 AUD total

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Cabin in Los Gatos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 786 reviews

Private Guest-House in the Redwoods

22 – 29 Dec

$2,012 AUD total

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Home in Carmel

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

HawksNest Sanctuary DO NOT REQUEST, CONTACT US

31 Jan – 7 Feb

$4,331 AUD total

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