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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
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Modern Cabin, Private Fishing Lake, Near Sequoias
The Bear Creek Retreat is a beautiful modern cabin above Springville, CA, surrounded by the stunning foothills. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin is on a serene private fishing lake, where guests can unwind and enjoy nature's beauty. This idyllic cabin is conveniently located near Sequoia National Forest and Park, Lake Success, and River Island Golf Course. The cabin is designed to offer the perfect home-away-from-home experience, with all the modern comforts and amenities. Excellent fishing!
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LaCava Inn -Mediterranean suite w/ hot tub & view!
This is LaCava Inn! Be transported to a Mediterranean hideaway in this one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast suite with stunning pastoral views, a hot tub and conveniently located on the Placer wine trail. The suite accommodates 2 adults and was designed specifically to be your peaceful and romantic retreat. LaCava Inn is stocked with a fully functioning kitchen, dining nook, bed cove, spacious bathroom, private balcony, and sunk in hot tub overlooking breathtaking views. A destination in itself!
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Mid-Century Modern A-Frame Secluded with Hot Tub
Secluded mid-century modern A-Frame cabin located in the Pine Hills community of historic Julian, CA. Built in 1969, the cabin completed a 2.5 year renovation in 2023 to meet modern tastes and amenities but keeps the original 60's groovy vibe. This unique family retreat offers a 900 sq ft deck, hot tub, firepits, and stunning views. Julian, a 1.5 hours drive east from San Diego, is a small town with big activities: hiking, biking, fishing, winery/breweries, winter sledding, apple pie eating.
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Mermaids View Ocean Front! Beautiful Pets Welcome
Watch whales & stunning sunsets from your private cliffside deck above beautiful Black Sands Beach on the Lost Coast. Mermaids View sits right on the cliffs edge with a bird’s-eye view of all the whales and crashing waves below. The spacious deck features sleek glass railings for a completely unobstructed ocean panorama. With no neighbors directly beside you, it feels wonderfully quiet and private. Recently renovated cozy kitchen & living area. Just a short walk to the beach & restaurants.
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Horton Hotel!
Step into style at this beautiful newly renovated short-term rental. It’s the perfect home for relaxing & making memories. This thoughtfully designed space has a fully equipped kitchen, inviting living area, cozy bedrooms & spa-inspired bathrooms that bring a touch of luxury to every stay. Step outside to an entertainer’s dream with an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa & more. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend escape or local staycation, this home offers a blend of comfort, convenience & style.
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Playful Mountain Sunset Escape
Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!
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The Capricorn Cabin
Welcome to the Capricorn Cabin! Built in 1961, this cozy mid-century modern A-frame cabin in Big Bear blends historic charm with hygge comfort featuring vintage décor, a modern gel-fuel fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and king bed sleeping loft. Located in the historic Big Bear neighborhood Sugarloaf, this cabin is perfect for a romantic getaway, trip with your small family, or solo retreat. Just minutes from the lake, slopes, and village, with easy access by bus. We'd be happy to host you!
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Beautiful Farm in Carmel Valley
Our 2 bedroom guest house in beautiful Carmel Valley is close to Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea. Sight see all day and escape to a pastoral setting five minutes from Carmel Valley Village with quaint shops, restaurants and over 20 wine tasting rooms. Visit with our alpacas, horses, giant tortoises, goats, sheep, donkey and more! Wake up to sunshine, fresh air and the donkey braying for breakfast! (Due to the nature of our farm we have a strict "No Pets" policy).
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Amazing Stump House with Private Outdoor Living.
ADULTS ONLY IF YOUR DESIRED DATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONSIDER STAYING AT THE OTHER AMAZING EXPERIENCE ON OUR PROPERTY. "An Architects Studio" This cozy Treehouse is idyllic. Cocooned by Redwoods, Sitka Spruce and Huckleberries. A ladder leads you to the cozy sleeping loft, where you can gaze at the stars through the two huge skylights. Just down the steps across the OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, step into the "Shower Grotto", inside an Old Growth Redwood Stump with a Rain Shower.
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Little Black Sands Beach Casita
The Little Black Sands Beach Casita embodies the heart of the Pacific Coast, Shelter Cove experience. Your own private Bluff Top retreat Relax in your own private Sauna, Soaking Tub or Rain Shower or just relax while experiencing the pounding Pacific on the rocks below Stunning Sunrise to Sunset ocean views from your bed , bar top or buff Special dark sky stargazing from the Bluff Top You might see a whale Thank you for the opportunity to share this special spot
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Forest Camping Hut
Enjoy a private forest camping hut. Rustic yet designed with comfort in mind. Nestled among the Redwoods a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This is a place for you to disconnect and reconnect with the surroundings. To unplug and decompress from busy life. 5 miles from our town of Elk and a nice coastal drive to historic Mendocino. Our calendar is open 3 months in advance. If you like to to be on our waitlist, send us your email address.
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California waterfront vacation rentals

Cozy Lakefront Retreat - Private Trails & Beach
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Glashaus | Lakeview Glass Dome + The Perch
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Forty feet from Pacific Ocean
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Creekside mountain home w/private waterfall & farm
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Private California vacation rentals

Jamul Hacienda | Couples Retreat | Pool & Views!
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Entire House 3 bdrm Palm Springs Joshua Tree Views
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Paradise Treehouse & Heavenly Cabin
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Stay on a Private Vineyard & Winery
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The Lone East
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Breathtaking view, HotTub, Pool
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The Knotty Chalet @ Yosemite
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Elsewhere - Dreamy getaway in the Redwoods
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California home rentals

Infinity ocean view, while soaking in the hot tub!
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Shelter Cove "Vista Cabin" pristine coastal views
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Paradise Found :EV Charger,ONLY ONE PET allowed.
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15 Bed, Glow Gameroom, Putting green, Pool & BBQ
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Encinal Mountain Malibu - Gated Retreat EV charger
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Abalone Cove - Oceanfront Getaway with Hot Tub
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Sequoia Views | Pool, Hot Tub, Trail, & EV Charger
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Modern New Home •Quiet Escape with Panoramic Views
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All about California
As the third largest state in America and home to a number of famous sites, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, and breathtaking Highway 1 coastline, California has a lot to offer.
In Southern California, Los Angeles is a mix of beach and city living, with world-class international cuisine spread throughout its many neighborhoods, legendary surf spots along its coastline, and hiking in canyons that offer stunning views of the glittering Downtown Los Angeles skyline. Day trips from this sprawling megatropolis bring you into the midcentury design hub of Palm Springs, or the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.
Up north, San Francisco is a compact city with rolling hills that make driving around or riding its famous cable cars feel like being in a slow-moving roller coaster. The prize for walking to the tops of its many neighborhood parks include views of the Bay Bridge and the iconic orange Golden Gate Bridge, as well as Golden Gate Park, which houses a number of notable museums. The city has a rich history of attracting artists, writers, musicians, who continue to make their marks in San Francisco concerts halls, dive bars, galleries, and museums.
Away from these big metropolises, Santa Cruz and Big Sur draw people to their dramatic Redwood-lined coastlines while Napa Valley and Sonoma bring wine lovers from around the world into town. Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is a haven for hiking, rafting, and rock climbing.
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San Diego
When it comes to Southern California beaches, San Diego has some of the best opportunities to swim and surf, with notably warm water and air temperatures year-round, great surf breaks, and plenty of outfitters offering gear and lessons. Back on land, San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park houses 17 museums as well as numerous historic and cultural attractions across 1,200 acres. Beer connoisseurs know the city as one of the country’s epicenters of craft breweries.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is known for its epic waterfalls; wildlife sightings of marmots, bobcats, and dozens of species of butterflies; and scenic trails winding to lookouts like Glacier Point. Catch a glimpse of El Capitan, one of the park’s highest peaks, and gaze in wonder at the breathtaking Bridalveil Falls, which are at their best in spring.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe carries the prize of being the largest alpine lake in North America, and it’s one of the most iconic natural attractions in California. Its crystal clear waters make it seem like you could almost stare straight down to the bottom of its 1,645 feet. Come here to swim, hike or ride bikes along the paths that line the lake’s exterior, and in the winter, ski the slopes and Nordic trails nearby.
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