Holiday houses in Big Sur

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Guest favourite

Guest suite in Scotts Valley

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 629 reviews

Snug and Cozy between the Skyline and the Sea

Super private, peaceful, and quiet; an excellent place for the traveler who is excited about exploring the Santa Cruz mountains and coast. Completely private In-law unit with extras needed to make it cozy. Snuggled between Scotts Valley, Felton, and Santa Cruz it's near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 1440 Multiversity, and Mount Hermon Conference Center yet less than an hour from Silicon Valley. The Airbnb cleaning handbook is followed making this one of the cleanest places you’ll stay at!

17 – 24 Sept

$966 AUD total

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Cabin in Los Gatos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 788 reviews

Private Guest-House in the Redwoods

Our custom built guesthouse was completed in 2016. It is situated on 5 redwood-covered acres, 10 minutes south of Los Gatos and 20 minutes from Santa Cruz. We have easy access to hiking and biking trails, world-class wine-tasting, microbreweries, shops, amazing dining, and more! There is something for everyone in our area! We are surrounded by a 35 acre tree farm, so it's very private, yet close to the silicon valley! Our property has a standby generator so we are not affected by power outages.

13 – 20 Mar

$1,982 AUD total

Guest favourite

Apartment in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 825 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.

9 – 16 Apr

$1,503 AUD total

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Tiny home in Carmel Valley

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 220 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.

13 – 20 Aug

$1,565 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Cambria

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 558 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.

7 – 14 Jan

$1,561 AUD total

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Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 902 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

20 – 27 Nov

$1,388 AUD total

Superhost

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.

23 – 30 Apr

$6,287 AUD total

Superhost

Cottage in Big Sur

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 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

15 – 22 July

$6,926 AUD total

Guest favourite

Cabin in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Serene Redwood Retreat w/Modern Comfort

Colette's Cottage is a clean, modern cabin surrounded by giant, coastal redwood trees. Modern amenities included: Gas fireplace, King size organic Leaf and Loom bed, medium speed wifi and 2 private decks overlooking a seasonal creek. Lovingly remodeled as a romantic retreat among the redwoods. We are unable to accommodate pets and happy to recommend options for you. Allergy free 1 bedroom in main house can accommodate a third guest for extra fee. Is currently booked for 6 month period.

7 – 14 Oct

$5,162 AUD total

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Cottage in Carmel Highlands

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Cathedral Redwood Studio with loft

Our guests frequently describe our space as magical. "Incredibly peaceful and restful with nature all around." We are at the end of a lane, completely private. Our 1800 square foot studio/loft sits on the edge of a canyon and forest. We are 3 miles south of Carmel, off Highway One. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto bird life and to the rocks, seabirds, and sunsets over the Pacific . Sleeps 4, upstairs in loft and downstairs in main room. Used by writers, painters, dancers.

5 – 12 Apr

$2,362 AUD total

Guest favourite

Guest suite in Paso Robles

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 356 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.

15 – 22 Dec

$2,456 AUD total

Guest favourite

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.

8 – 15 Apr

$1,588 AUD total