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1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance
Winchester
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Perfect little place to stay. very clean and cozy"
United States
Dillon P.
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

Rancho Santa Rosa Casita Spa Sauna & Art Gallery High Desert Mountain Retreat

Rancho Santa Rosa Casita Spa Sauna & Art Gallery High Desert Mountain Retreat
2.0 star property
Mountain Center
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Cute little spot. Maintained very well. Yes it is little but accommodating. Mr ferguson was very welcoming. I do recommend this place"
United States
glenda h.
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Rancho Santa Rosa Casita Spa Sauna & Art Gallery High Desert Mountain Retreat

Vacation with the Horses in our Ranch House! Right off Hwy 395

Vacation with the Horses in our Ranch House! Right off Hwy 395
Inyokern
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
"Our toddler is crazy about horses and still talks about this trip months later. He especially misses Jayden, Slewpy, and Buck!"
United States
Rhiannon Rachel C.
The price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Vacation with the Horses in our Ranch House! Right off Hwy 395

Simple Mid-Century Elegance with Private Pool

Simple Mid-Century Elegance with Private Pool
Palm Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Overall great stay and great location to eveything in the area. Host was easy to connect with and very respondent with any questions/concerns. Would stay here again!!!"
United States
Jon F.
The price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Simple Mid-Century Elegance with Private Pool

Lakeside Escape, Cozy Getaway

Lakeside Escape, Cozy Getaway
2.0 star property
Lake Elsinore
The price is NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Lakeside Escape, Cozy Getaway

Oakridge Ranch ※ Sequoia, Kern River & Lake Escape

Oakridge Ranch ※ Sequoia, Kern River & Lake Escape
Mountain Mesa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"The house was comfortable and clean. It was a nice set up for two couples. Squirrel Valley is a nice and quiet area, we would definitely stay here again. "
United States
Molly B.
The price is NZ$478
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Oakridge Ranch ※ Sequoia, Kern River & Lake Escape

Tiny Home and Gem Of The Desert with Mineral Hot Springs

Tiny Home and Gem Of The Desert with Mineral Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"Excellent but not thrilled a for sale sign went up on it mid stay. "
United States
amy m.
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Tiny Home and Gem Of The Desert with Mineral Hot Springs

Spectacular A-Frame, epic views! S'mores by the firepit under a million stars.

Spectacular A-Frame, epic views! S'mores by the firepit under a million stars.
Wofford Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Great place to be."
United States
Hector R.
The price is NZ$483
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Spectacular A-Frame, epic views! S'mores by the firepit under a million stars.

BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOUSE IN MORENO VALLEY

BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOUSE IN MORENO VALLEY
2.0 star property
Moreno Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Property was exactly like the pictures and so peace and quiet ended up extending my stay will definitely book again "
United States
Monique C.
The price is NZ$984
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOUSE IN MORENO VALLEY

Charming working ranch in the heart of Temecula wine country

Charming working ranch in the heart of Temecula wine country
Temecula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Fully equipped family friendly house fully in a peaceful area. "
United States
Antoinette
The price is NZ$743
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Charming working ranch in the heart of Temecula wine country

Peaceful & Cozy 3 bedroom Ranch-Home w/Fireplace and Gaming Garage!

Peaceful & Cozy 3 bedroom Ranch-Home w/Fireplace and Gaming Garage!
Hemet
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Nice place to stay, comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed the goats and other animals. "
United States
Kelsey N.
The price is NZ$711
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Peaceful & Cozy 3 bedroom Ranch-Home w/Fireplace and Gaming Garage!

Blackhaus Suites by AvantStay – Modern Comfort in Downtown Palm Springs

Blackhaus Suites by AvantStay – Modern Comfort in Downtown Palm Springs
3.5 star property
Downtown Palm Springs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (77)
"Very spacious! The unit we got had 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a full size living room with a full kitchen, plus the entire patio to ourselves. It was also located a few blocks to the central part of downtown Palm Springs so we were able to walk around. "
United States
Magnolia
The price is NZ$363
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Blackhaus Suites by AvantStay – Modern Comfort in Downtown Palm Springs

La Petite - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel

La Petite - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"The cabin was excellent it was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. "
United States
michael
The price is NZ$813
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Petite - Heart of Town - Stunning Remodel

Modern Spacious home in Murrieta near Temecula wineries and Historic Old Town

Modern Spacious home in Murrieta near Temecula wineries and Historic Old Town
Murrieta
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Me and my family so happy to live and enjoying our vacation time here everything so comfortable and the owner so nice and friendly We will come back to this place again…and againn"
United States
Benjamaphon
The price is NZ$793
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Modern Spacious home in Murrieta near Temecula wineries and Historic Old Town

BEAUTIFUL, REMODELED HOME WITH EASY ACCESS TO LAKE AND RIVER - PET FRIENDLY

BEAUTIFUL, REMODELED HOME WITH EASY ACCESS TO LAKE AND RIVER - PET FRIENDLY
Kernville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"Great place! We came up to Kernville for a long weekend. The place was clean, neat and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Kenneth L.
The price is NZ$505
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
BEAUTIFUL, REMODELED HOME WITH EASY ACCESS TO LAKE AND RIVER - PET FRIENDLY

Impressive 2nd Floor guest house suite near Wine Country

Impressive 2nd Floor guest house suite near Wine Country
Murrieta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Wonderful property, very comfortable"
United States
Erin C.
Impressive 2nd Floor guest house suite near Wine Country

Nice, & cool 4- bedroom home to enjoy a stay and relax in.

Nice, & cool 4- bedroom home to enjoy a stay and relax in.
Coachella
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"Easy check in and small park across the street for the dogs! Great for a place to have a quick stay on a long drive."
United States
karen s.
The price is NZ$618
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Nice, & cool 4- bedroom home to enjoy a stay and relax in.

Spacious 3-bedroom house with pool in a peaceful area in Bakersfield.

Spacious 3-bedroom house with pool in a peaceful area in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"The house is in a beautiful neighborhood. The house is very spacious and cozy. Our family enjoyed every bit of our stay. "
United States
Jacqueline G.
The price is NZ$572
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Spacious 3-bedroom house with pool in a peaceful area in Bakersfield.

New: Gameroom, Pool, Spa, Firepit

New: Gameroom, Pool, Spa, Firepit
Desert Hot Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"great stay"
United States
Roy B.
The price is NZ$1,079
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
New: Gameroom, Pool, Spa, Firepit

Pool-side two-story villa

Pool-side two-story villa
Cathedral City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Everything was amazing! I told my girlfriend we actually need to find a place exactly like that because it’s so nice! My friend said she felt like she was in Barcelona ."
United States
Alliah
The price is NZ$595
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Pool-side two-story villa
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Number of reviews
613
Accommodation
994 Holiday Homes
Lowest Price
NZ$220
Highest Price
NZ$1,079

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