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Our top choices for Northern California holiday rentals

1. Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows
3.0 star property
Ahwahnee
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (959 reviews)
"It was perfect the cabin was just enough for me and my wife will definitely be coming back !!"
United States
Christian
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sierra Meadows
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by tall trees and ferns.

2. Emerald Forest Cabins

Emerald Forest Cabins
3.0 star property
Trinidad
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (945 reviews)
"The Emerald Forest Cabins are located in such a lovely location. The accommodations are clean and comfortable and the check in was a breeze! I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area."
United States
Heidi
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Emerald Forest Cabins
A mountain lodge with a steep roof, surrounded by autumn foliage and a rocky mountain backdrop.

3. Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
3.0 star property
Olympic Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503 reviews)
"When you looking for a place to have a calm and peaceful this is definitely the place amazing view clean place friendly staff very happy we will be back."
United States
Leocadio de
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Olympic Village Inn
A beachside seating area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and boats.

4. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
2.5 star property
Kings Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly employees. Our room was spotless!!"
United States
Bob and Debbie
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, an oven, and a tiled backsplash.

5. Apex Inn

Apex Inn
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
7.8 out of 10, Good, (855 reviews)
"I was solo for a couple of nights. Perfect little place for what I needed. I enjoyed the use of the grill and it was nice and quiet at night."
United States
Geoffrey
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Apex Inn
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

6. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Fern River Resort
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

7. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bella Notte
A sauna with wooden walls and benches.

8. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
3.0 star property
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (638 reviews)
"We really enjoyed it here and will definitely be back!"
United States
Charisse
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
A person sitting by a waterfall with hiking boots and a water bottle.

9. Fireside Lodge

Fireside Lodge
3.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"I greatly appreciated the friendly, welcoming service at Fireside Lodge. The next time we travel to Lake Tahoe, we will definitely stay there again."
United States
Andrew
The price is AU$337
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Fireside Lodge
A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by wooden furniture and a red carpeted floor.

10. Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn
2.5 star property
June Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (616 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, the place and rooms were clean and it’s very walkable to restaurants"
United States
Faran
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Heidelberg Inn
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a shaggy rug.

11. Lake Front Cabins

Lake Front Cabins
2.5 star property
June Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"Great property close to everything in town"
United States
Camron
The price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Lake Front Cabins
A bedroom with a bed, a large window, a view of snow-covered mountains, and a balcony with a railing.

12. The Sierra House

The Sierra House
4.0 star property
The Trails
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"Very convenient location, got some nice view from our room as well."
United States
ChaoHsin
The price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Sierra House
A row of colorful, single-story houses with numbered windows, white picket fences, and well-maintained lawns.

13. RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0 star property
Stonehouse
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,467 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was great."
United States
Cynthia
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

14. Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed

Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed
3.5 star property
Arnold
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"This is a excellent place for a quiet and relaxing time."
United States
Ken
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and ocean waves.

15. The Hideout

The Hideout
Crescent City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay as we were traveling the coast! The host was great, highly recommend staying here!!"
United States
Amber J.
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Hideout
A living room with a leather couch, a lamp, and a door leading outside.

16. Rustic 2-bedroom house in fabulous Dunsmuir. Only 10 miles away from Mt. Shasta

Rustic 2-bedroom house in fabulous Dunsmuir. Only 10 miles away from Mt. Shasta
Dunsmuir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Spacious for three of us and the host is very responsive."
United States
Nina
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rustic 2-bedroom house in fabulous Dunsmuir. Only 10 miles away from Mt. Shasta

17. Waybound Yosemite

Waybound Yosemite
3.0 star property
Fish Camp
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Clean room ,great staff ,excellent food and peaceful environment."
United States
prasanna
The price is AU$645
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Waybound Yosemite
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, a sink, and a door leading to another room.

18. Bridgeview

Bridgeview
2.5 star property
North Fresno
7.0 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Absolutely love how peaceful and quiet and quaint and the security gate that keeps out the wrongs."
United States
Joela
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Bridgeview
A wooden deck with a railing, two red Adirondack chairs, and a house with blue siding and a white porch.

19. Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**

Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**
Long Barn
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"It’s very spacious for a couples get away! Also, can be a great place for a smaller family to visit for some relaxation and close proximity to activities. Overall, great experience and host were very communicative with any questions etc."
United States
Ciera
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**
A forested campground with a gravel road leading to a cabin.

20. Camping Cabin B Near Lassen NP With Shared Bathrooms/Showers

Camping Cabin B Near Lassen NP With Shared Bathrooms/Showers
Shingletown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"The cabin was a fun escape from our usual hotel stays on our trips. It was quaint but enough space for us all. The cabin we stayed in had two bunk beds so it could sleep a family of 6. We really enjoyed the fire pit and eating dinner on our picnic bench. We didn’t get to enjoy the pizza they have on site which they make on the weekends only but it was a great place to stay not too far from Lassen."
United States
Ashkon
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Camping Cabin B Near Lassen NP With Shared Bathrooms/Showers
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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Best place I’ve stayed in a while!! I highly recommend! I’m definitely going back! The staff was very friendly!!!"
Brooke 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Carmel Mission Inn

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