Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Clara County

Santa Cruz A-Frame

This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Permit 171035 Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape,” this Peaceful Treehouse-style retreat blends mid-century design with natural materials like wood and stone for a calming, sanctuary feel. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows beneath soaring wooden beams, and Japanese-inspired doors add to the architectural charm. Set high in the trees with ocean views, the home offers three elevated decks including one with a hammock. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding canopy.

4B/2.5B / Office Space / Open Plan / Huge Backyard

5 min drive (20 walk) to SCU / 10 min drive to Levi's Stadium / 15 min to Downtown San Jose + San José International Airport ✈ ☞ 4 Bedrooms, one of them is an office/bdr combo with a bed for a child or not very tall adult ☞ Huge Backyard w/ patio + BBQ + dining, great for children and pets ☞ Memory foam mattresses, 3 smart TVs ☞ Master suite w/ king + bathroom + smart TV ☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen ☞ Walking score 80 ☞ Free Parking in the driveway (2 cars), plenty free street parking

Bright & Bliss 4B2B| Breezy Backyard Getaway

Relax and spend quality time in our newly remodeled modern farmhouse, while also being close to parks, shopping, and many food options. Inside comes with high-quality furniture to ensure that you rest comfortably. The open spacious kitchen is well stocked so that you can cook and enjoy your meals all together. Come outside to the backyard to bbq, and play a few games of ping pong, arcade basketball or foosball. The comfort of home and the luxury of a vacation are both here to welcome you.

Cozy BUS on Farm Animal Rescue with CITY VIEW

Stay on a farm animal rescue in a 38’ yellow school bus conversion. If you are interested we also host an Airbnb Experience called Life With Farm Animals At Rancho Roben Rescues where you get a 90-120 minute up close encounter with all of the animals - taking time to learn about each of the unique creatures that lives here and the opportunity to interact with them directly. Pet a chicken, groom a pony, feed a goat, take a walk patrolling the fields with our livestock guardian dogs.

Back-to-Eden Guest House on a Farm

Peaceful, cozy farmstay with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths plus spacious living room and fully stocked kitchen. Airbnb located on a working family farm – wake up to the fresh country air and say hello to our friendly alpacas, bunnies, cows, kittens, geese, and much more. Back-to-Eden Ranch petting zoo is complimentary for Airbnb guests ($100 value for family of 4)! (See details on Back-to-Eden Ranch website). 8-10 people max. Any larger group will need prior arrangement with the host.

Family friendly 5BR house w/backyard +playground

✔No check-out chores ✔High-speed WiFi ✔ Two dedicated workstations ✔ Great amenities for families with children+ Backyard playground ✔ Wood burning fire place Premium furnished single-story home with spacious backyard overlooking Martial Cottle Park with views of Lick Observatory & surrounding hills with nothing to block views. Huge extended family room. Fully furnished large backyard with table, sofas, chairs, kid's play zone & fruit trees. Wifi throughout the house.

Private Pool Villa for family getaways

Looking for a comfy space to spend time with friends and family? Beach or great outdoors more your thing? 10 minutes from Seacliff State Beach and 12 minutes to Nisene Marks, this sunny locale is your comfortable home base for your next adventure. Why not just hang out by the pool? The water typically stays comfortable for swimming from April-September. Enjoy dining for 8 inside or on the patio. So close to the sea, but above the foggier lower elevations. Family friendly!

Kinderwood Farm Stay • Animal & Culinary Adventure

*UPDATE Piglets born July 13 2026* Nestled in an enchanting forest of redwood trees & ferns, lies a treasured, sustainability-focused homestead, waiting for you to enjoy its bounty. This is a one of a kind, immersive culinary & farm adventure with cozy accommodations & unique experiences. Subject to availability, Add-On Activities may include goat milking & feeding baby goats, cheesemaking, sourdough, and soapmaking. Join us for a visit you will remember for a lifetime.

Sherwood Cottage @ Royal-T Ranch

Relax at this unique getaway. Stay in the original farmhouse built in 1900. 1 bedroom 1 bath with full kitchen.This is not just a place to stay. It is a fully hands on animal experience that you will not forget. Great for the whole family. The grounds are beautiful and park like. Enjoy meals on the patio with umbrellas, tables and bbq or picnic on the grass. Stay includes 2 hr animal experience. Check in anytime after three. Check out 10 AM.

Caboose in the redwoods just outside of Cupertino

This rustic caboose is just 10 minutes from Cupertino and downtown Saratoga, perfect for both business travelers, outdoor adventurers, and everything in between. There are lots of nearby hiking and biking trails, as well as other exciting outdoor activities. Being so close to Silicon Valley, yet feeling so far from it all is a truly unique experience unlike anywhere else. Pets generally ok. Check with hosts. Pets must not be left alone.

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.