
House holiday rentals in California
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 30 holiday rentals in California

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California holiday rentals start at £22 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
30 of California holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across California rentals

4.8 Average rating
California stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated house rentals in California
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Wits End Retreat-Relaxing Beautiful 3 Bedroom home
Leave your cares behind when you stay at Wits End. Relax with the whole family, take a couples getaway or stay long term at this peaceful property. This 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher style home has the comfort of modern amenities in a beautiful rural country-like setting. It's steps away from a community park, minutes away from several bodies of water including the Chesapeake Bay and a short drive to the Point Lookout State Park, St. Mary's College of MD and Patuxent Naval Air Base.

Waterfront with sweeping bay view & private beach
Year-round private beach oasis on Chesapeake Bay! Perfect Fall & Winter Escape. An hour from DC beltway & world away. Recharge & relax to the sound of waves & sailboats. Spacious & fully renovated, with modern features, ample outdoor terraces. Enjoy long walks, nature spotting (bald eagles, rays, dolphins), shark tooth collecting. Kayaks provided! Short drive to Solomons Island, and local amenities: restaurants, bars, store, national parks & vineyards. No parties or events. Only relaxing.

Soul Oasis - home on the Chesapeake Bay
Listen to the waves of the Chesapeake Bay from the trex deck. There are 2 private community beaches in the neighborhood where you can find fossils and sharks teeth. A great place to relax and unwind. You will hear the sounds of all kinds of birds, see lots of very tiny frogs in spring and summer and maybe some deer around the house! You can also expect to see/hear aircraft from Pax River Base fly overhead! Book your stay today and let the magic of the woods and water wash away your cares.

Serenity Bay-PrivPool-HotTub-AskAbout2NightStays!
Now offering 2-night stays!! Send a msg to ask about this! Just added-Hot Tub! Spacious, relaxing, and scenic bay-view house with canoe/kayak access to the Chesapeake Bay. We've just put in a hot tub!!! Photos will be taken when it stops raining. Six bedrooms and 5 full baths. Lots to do with an outdoor pool, an nicely equipped recreation room, and a dock from which to launch your kayak or canoe. Easy access to plenty of activities in the surrounding area makes for a memorable vacation.

The Little House on Back Creek
Get away and relax at this peaceful, very private and centrally-located home in the heart of Solomons Island on Back Creek with beautiful water views overlooking Solomons Harbour. The property is shared with Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa and The Blue Shell Gifts and Décor. Just a quick walk to a enjoy a massage, facial, mani/pedi, salon services and shopping! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, bicycling, walk to so many great restaurants nearby and bring your boat! Docking is available during your stay.

Old World Cottage/Fabulous Sunsets/Polite Pets OK
Immaculate cottage with old world detail and large stone patio. Easement to water to enjoy the fantastic Southern Maryland sunsets dipping beyond the Potomac River. Situated in St Mary’s County near Piney Point and St George’s Island. A short walk to Tall Timbers Marina. Boats and polite pets are welcome with prior approval. Central heat & air conditioning, Front-yard fire-pit, Fast Internet, Smart TVs, Cable 2 Plastic Kayaks Fully stocked Kitchen, and bedding Crab net Fish Table

Living on Island Time
Relax with the whole family and spend life on Island Time. Full bar set up with ice maker and wine refrigerator. Private pier, paddle boards and firepit. Unwind on St Goerge Island or head out to one of the local eateries for some southern Maryland faire. Inside you have 2 spacious rooms, 2 bathrooms. A massive island for cooking, card playing or just great conversations with endless views. Crabbing, fishing. The Neighbors have 2 Great Danes and a cat that you may see occasionally

Perfect spot for a Vacay!
Be an Islander! This incredibly well-positioned home has 6-car parking and views of the Patuxent River and Solomons Island. Enjoy year-round life on the water. This is the dream vacation spot with so much to offer. Watch fireworks, fish, crab, enjoy beautiful sunrises & sunsets from the private pier or while relaxing in the gazebo. The local marina, shops, bars, and restaurants are within walking distance. Enjoy the best seafood Southern Maryland has to offer, a crab cake to die for!

Waterfront Home: Osprey Getaway
Welcome to The Osprey Getaway! This spacious home is the perfect destination for families seeking a relaxing retreat. Our home is not far from Solomon’s Island, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and historic Leonardtown. Here you'll find an open floor plan and plenty of space to unwind and take in your surroundings. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Cuckold Creek and the beauty of our newly renovated home. We can't wait to share our home with you!

Large home w/ 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, & Game Room
The Mackall House is a spacious fully-remodeled six bedroom home with two primary suites, five full baths, and two half baths! There are two full kitchens, a huge common area, and a large room downstairs with a pool table, foosball table and a shuffleboard table. There is deck off of the living room that overlooks the large backyard. This is the perfect place for up to 15 guests to comfortably stay! No parties or events are allowed at this time.

Water's Edge Cottage | Luxury Retreat
We are thrilled to host guests at the newly renovated Water's Edge Cottage -- a serene oasis offering what may be the best views on the Potomac. The rural charm of St. Mary’s County is among Maryland’s best kept secrets -- 90 minutes but a world away from Washington DC (with no Bay Bridge traffic!). We are near historic Leonardtown, boasting one of Maryland’s few remaining town squares (we affectionately call it “Mayberry”).

Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Pool, Beach
Rousby Hall is a stunning waterfront estate on the Patuxent River, just outside Solomons Island, with sweeping views of where the river meets the Chesapeake Bay. The private 16-acre property is bordered by a conservation area and a 300-foot private beach. Year-round amenities include a pier and an in-ground pool with amazing river views. The estate also hosts weddings and events for up to 100 guests (event fee is additional).
Popular amenities for house rentals in California
House rentals with a pool

Waterfront, 3 Beaches, Dock + Kayaks, Potomac

Coastal Waterfront Escape + Hot Tub & Kayaks

The Glebe

Waterfront, pier, hot tub, pool, pizza oven

Osprey Eyrie on the Chesapeake•Pool•Beach•Firepit

Spacious and private waterfront, sleeps 10

New, Waterfront Home w/ Island on St. Clements Bay

Private Pool + Spa Retreat | Maryland Crab Feasts
Weekly house rentals

Cove Point Cottage with Chesapeake Bay views

Waterfront Home on the Chesapeake Bay-Pvt Beach

Waterfront home, private dock

Blue Pearl-Luxury estate with private dock/jacuzzi

Waterfront. Spacious. HotTub. Kayaks. DogFriendly.

Peace Point - Waterfront, Secluded, Home w/hot tub

SoMD Waffle House 1.5 acres of cozy coastal living

*Solitude At Sunset*
Private house rentals

Gammaw's House

Pet-friendly house in Lexington Park

Solomons Yellow House - Waterfront

Waterfront, pier, fire pit, crabbing, fishing

3 bedroom house in Tall Timbers

Down the Country

Country Living in Valley Lee, MD

Waterfront Retreat | Sunset Views (Pet friendly)
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- Nationals Park
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- Washington Monument
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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- Museum of the Bible
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