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Stairway to Treetop Heaven UPPER | 2bd | Hot Tub!
Matthew was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The space itself was very clean and in a peaceful location, with some great hiking trails nearby. We would definitely stay here again!

Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!
Beautiful resort and a fabulous room! It was very spacious and well stocked. A little pricey....but that's the economy - would absolutely book again in the future if possible

Modern Oceanview 2-Bed Apartment Home
We had a great stay at this Petko’s Airbnb in Half Moon Bay. The location is super convenient, with a view of the ocean and easy access to local spots. The home itself is spotless and well maintained — the bathroom and kitchen are especially gorgeous, and the bedroom was clean and comfortable with fresh linens. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The host was also very responsive and made everything easy. Highly recommend!

New 1-Bedroom apartment in Beautiful Santa Cruz
We were pleased with our stay. We were attending graduation at UCSC, and the location was convenient. Our son came with us, and the pull-out sofa was comfortable for him. We loved the hardwood flooring and overall feel of the flat.

Luxury stay near Oakridge Mall for vacation/work
We stayed here on our way to Oregon and it was a beautiful and very clean apartment where everything worked exactly as expected. We made breakfast and coffee in the morning and enjoyed a slow relaxing morning. The location worked well for visiting Livermore before checking in and then visiting San Francisco the next morning. We avoided a lot of traffic. Thank you!

Capitola Seaside Studio
Surf City - Capitola GEM, cozy little spot with all the creature co.forts of home. This property is like a Swiss Army Knife, every appliance and utensils you'd ever need for a comfortable stay. Love this place, clean, great furnishings for a quick getaway. Will definitely be back.

Luxury Villa - Flora View - Ground Level -Seascape
We had a wonderful stay this past weekend! The place was very clean a day modern. We loved all of the amenities they offered. it was the perfect place for our family of 4 to relax in such a beautiful space. Thank you! We will be back!

Top Oceanfront 1BR Stunning View
We have stayed at many beach hotels and apartments and this may have been the best. Beautiful view of the beach, which is pretty quiet. And you can walk on the beach for a couple of hours in either direction. Also really enjoyed the location in Watsonville, which is the strawberry capital of the US. And nice to have Monterey and Santa Cruz nearby. Communicaiton with Pajaro Dunes was very good and helpful. Look forward to coming back.
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Bright, Light & Ocean Views Apt
Excellent accommodations! We loved the location and the layout. It was sweet to have a view of the ocean while we were in the apartment. It was clean, well stocked and the host was quick to reply to questions. The central location was perfect for visiting the area.

Montara Ocean View Suite
Very friendly and helpful hosts! Beautiful view and deck, quiet neighborhood.

Apartment with an ocean view
I felt right at home. It was nice to get away for my daughter’s graduation from UCSC. The drive to the graduation wasn’t bad at all. I loved being near the water and was able to walk to the cliff side for a beautiful sunset view. I’ll definitely stay here again.

Capitola Sanctuary
Location, location, location!! Right across the street from the beach with a beach view out the bedroom window. Lots to do in walking distance. We loved our stay in Capitola!

❤ of Capitola Village with Private Yard + Parking
We loved our weekend at Jamie's amazing apartment in Capitola! It was so easy to walk to the beach and we loved hanging out in the beautiful backyard with our little one. Perfect spot for our little family's getaway to the beach!

Garden Ocean view Apartment
Paul’s place is absolutely stunning and the view will absolutely not disappoint! He is a great and responsive host, and we really enjoyed our time there 🖤

Light-filled apartment in heart of Palo Alto
This a beautiful and amazing unit in a very nice friendly quiet neighborhood. The host is very helpful and friendly! The whole experience is amazing! Highly recommend it!

Dazzling Modern Home Near DT Palo Alto & Stanford
Adela is amazing! She made us feel like family. I am so happy we chose her home as we felt safe and comfortable in a city we have never traveled. My daughter is starting her medical residency in the area so we will definitely return. Adela had all the details covered. We are grateful for her hospitality! Highly recommend!
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Country Cottage
Hi there. I made this booking for my boss. She said Angel's place was 10/10 :)

Resort Getaway In Seascape
We stay in the Santa Cruz area quite a bit as my kids go to camp nearby. I really enjoyed the Seascape Resort. Bailey's listing was perfect! It is MUCH quieter than Capitola and Santa Cruz, which is more my jam. The resort is landscaped beautifully and we enjoyed exploring! The beach is just a short walk. Side note: check out the grocery store in the village across the street. They make fantastic sandwiches which are perfect for a beach picnic!

Luxury Top Floor Apartment
Great location! Apartment was spotless and location very convenient to restaurants and shopping. Hosts were very responsive. We had a bit of trouble with the app that provides access to the garage , but we were generally able to piggyback with someone else entering the garage, so it wasn’t a significant problem. Would happily stay again.

Apt w/ hot tub 7 minutes from beach (2 guests)
i was looking for a private secluded spot ro spend some quality time with the wife. and it was everything I was looking for.

2 BR/2 full bath Modern Santana Row Condo sleeps 6
As expected, a gorgeous place. Location is great—right across the Tesla shop, walking distance to everywhere in Santana Row. Highly recommended.

Luxury Spacious 1Br/1Ba Apt with Relaxing View
I really enjoyed my stay here, the apartment was large and lovely with hardwood floors and thoughtful decor. It was nice to have a covered parking spot so close to the apartment, and I loved the little lounge seat in the bedroom. The closets were very roomy with big mirrors and there were lots of comfy blankets and towels and plenty of paper towels and toilet paper for guests. The bathroom had two sinks and lots of drawers and cabinets. The area was quiet and safe and the neighbors were friendly. I especially loved the water features on the grounds, and the patio had a perfect view of the fountains and beautiful redwood trees. The hosts were great and answered the few questions I had. It was very peaceful and I would definitely stay here again!

Studio Near Meta: Pool, Spa, Gym + Resort Living!
Nicole was very specific on check in and check out instructions which is super important for this property. Everything was clean and as expected. Great stay! Thank you!

Cupertino Luxury Condo 2B+2B near Downtown
Lawrence was an amazing host. Very responsive and friendly and made sure to check on us via messaging during our stay. The property is comfortable and in a nice and quiet neighborhood. And also has many nice places nearby within walking distance! Would definitely stay at again!
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Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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30 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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40 properties have a dedicated workspace
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