Guesthouse holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

Cute guesthouse, total privacy, great location in Santa Cruz. Sarah sent clear instructions and we had no problem finding extra towels, coffee, etc. There’s even a little s’mores kit included to utilize the fire pit—which we unfortunately didn’t have time to use. Street parking was easy to find and we could walk to the pier or SC downtown. Very much recommend and would stay again.

Superb location for walking to Univ Ave restaurants. Lovely neighborhood for walking. Quiet. Short drive to med ctr. Personable hosts.

Amy's place was wonderful - one of the few places we've ever stayed that was even better in person than in pictures. It was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for the 2 of us. The outdoor space was amazing, plenty of quiet spaces to lounge in the sun and walk around. The area was great as well, quiet but close to downtown, and Amy was a thoughtful and responsive host, we really appreciated her thoughtfulness. The one thing to note is that the Wi-fi could be unreliable - we both worked from the Airbnb, and made it work for the week, but something to note for future visitors. We'd definitely recommend this place and plan to come back next time we visit. Thank you Amy!

This was an EXCELLENT Airbnb. Great value, beautiful property, plenty of privacy, exceptionally good instructions form the hosts. I can not recommend highly enough. Great place to recharge.

The place was very inviting with lots of light. The location was great. It was very close to campus. The property was well maintained and despite being a back house was very private. The hot tub was a welcome feature. I hope to visit again. Erin was very responsive and pleasant to work with.

This was a perfect place to decompress during a busy work trip. The space is beautiful, and the attached gym is such a nice treat! Everything was exactly as described, clean and lovely. I would definitely stay again!

This is a gem of a stay in a fantastic location. I live close to Rezan’s place and had to move out of my house for construction. Finding a place that would allow me to bring my cats was hard. Rezan wanted them to be comfortable; she and her sister went out of their way to remove decorative touches that would be a temptation, tied up drapes, and put a beautiful cover on the sofa. The quiet, peaceful setting and fantastic bed combined to give me the best sleep I’d had in months. Rezan’s hospitality is unequaled. The pictures can’t do justice to the decor and gardens.

This is our second time staying at Ray's. Ray is a great host and always responsive to my requests. He has made upgrades to his home since our last visit. All of which were appreciated. We'll be back, Ray

Great time in the redwoods at Brooke's place! Very close to the Mystery Spot. About a 10 min drive into downtown Santa Cruz.

Stayed at Arthur’s to attend a SAP Center event. Planned to Uber but found the neighborhood very walkable. Place is nicely tucked away and quiet away from the street and main house. We only had trouble street parking on our first night which was a Thursday after 5pm. Otherwise it was fine. Overall enjoyed our stay.

Laurel's place is absolutely stunning and so serene! It feels tucked away and is quiet, cozy, and surrounded by nature, but it's an easy drive back to the world when you do need to head into town. The area is a lot of families who appreciate the land up in the mountains and take care of it so well. I also didn't realize it was where John Steinbeck lived for a bit, and the mini-museum of artifacts and quotes is so very cool. I loved the frogs at night and all the creatures—the ducks, wild turkeys, lizards, deer, cool bugs outside, etc. Laurel is a wonderful host with impeccable taste and an eye for detail. Everything we needed was there, everything is comfy, and it all feels lived-in in the best way—it's all very intentional. She was also incredibly kind and flexible when we had a handful of changes, which we really appreciated. Communication was always clear, warm, and timely. It’s hard to leave a place like this. We’re already looking forward to the next visit!

Yao’s place was the perfect spot for me to crash during some work travel.

Very cozy and private. I brought my family of four and we had a lovely time. The only tricky part is figure out how to lock the door, but if that’s the worst of it, then I’d say it was pretty amazing. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the beach along nature paths and side streets. Definitely worth it!

Thanks for the stay! The bed was very comfortable, and the space was private and quiet. The room is quite large and nicely divided into the sleeping area, sitting area, and eating area. And parking on the street was aplenty.

Very sweet and comfortable studio. Well appointed, clean, quiet.

This is my 3rd or 4th time staying at Pedram's place and every time is perfect. Pedram is super easy to communicate with and responsive. The place is exactly what I want and has excellent appliances and layout.

Christina’s place was perfect. Everything was as described in the listing. The views of San Jose were amazing. This is a very good location with security, inside a gated compound. We totally loved our stay here and will recommend Christina’s place to friends. We will definitely be back. Thank you Christina and Chris for hosting us!

This was a great little place to stay! It was clean, peaceful, and in a great area. It felt private and well-kept. Instructions were simple and clear. We loved the fresh eggs and tea options left for us to use!

First off I want to publicly say Thank Betsey for everything!! Great location, easy freeway access. Very close to downtown for restaurants and entertainment. For extended stays it is the best!!

My grandpa and grandma stayed here and they said this was the best bead and breakfast they have experienced in their life. huge thanks to Silvia for being responsive and making my grandparents feel at home!

Helen's place is roomy with a well-equipped kitchen and a nice bathroom. The dishwasher and washer/dryer provided added convenience. The location is just off busy Woodside Road with a Safeway market about 5 minutes away on foot.

Great host, very quick to respond the place was wonderful and I enjoyed my stay there and will be definitely looking forward to staying here in the future as well five stars highly recommended!

Spent a wonderful week in Kathleen’s place. Perfect tidy smaller space with all the important things looked after. Coffee, olive oil, teas and cozy blankets helped with the rainy quiet days. Close to beach and walkable to both Boardwalk and Harbor. Hope to visit again this summer, will definitely check to see if Kathleen has availability.

Cottage was quiet and clean. Couldn’t hear noise from road. Bed was comfortable, with memory foam type top. Had plenty of linens, pillows and blankets. Appreciated tv set up for guests ( log into streaming service for our dates), comfortable sofa and kitchen with good appliances and utensils . Bathroom was nice and modern with good rain style shower head. Overall, a great stay. Mary was very welcoming, but respected our privacy.