
Waterfront holiday rentals in California
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Spacious Next Gen Suite.
We had an amazing stay at Theo’s place! Everything was perfect clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The thoughtful touches and great communication made our trip so enjoyable. We’d absolutely love to return! Highly recommend!

Escape to Pax River!
Location, both the island and apartment, is wonderful. View of the water. Close to restaurants. Our stay this May was peaceful. Host treated my spouse and I kindly. Super clean apartment. Advice: do the easy hike to Calvert Cliffs for fossils on beach. Visit the Annmarie sculpture garden and art center. It's a true gem.

Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek
This is a beautiful waterfront property located close to everything that Lexington Park had to offer. The host has organized the apartment very neatly with lots of useful information and entertainment. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again

Serenity Suite on Chesapeake Bay
We loved our stay! Lori’s backyard is so beautiful and full of nature. We spent a lot of time sitting in the yard taking in the view! Her Airbnb is awesome, very clean, super comfortable. Thanks for a great stay!

Sandy Feet Retreat - Beachfront
Our family felt like home here! Brittany was very friendly, kind and responsive. The location was great, right next to the water and restaurants. My children really enjoyed. A plus was having the pack and play for my baby. Thank you so much to Brittany for making the stay feel very welcome 🙏🤗

Historic St. Mary's City, MD
Our second time here! An absolutely adorable gem of an Airbnb with the nicest hosts and most beautiful garden and dock on the River! Great restaurant recommendations, super comfortable beds, and lovely living room. Perfect for families visiting the beloved St. Mary’s River.

Belair Cottage
Just returned from a wonderful restful stay! Melanie is a wonderful host and made sure we had an amazing time! We asked about kitchen items and she went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed to make a nice meal on our first night after a long drive! We enjoyed kayaking from her private dock and she was very responsive and friendly! This is our second stay and won’t be our last! Thank you!

Waterfront Solomons Apartment
We came in very late our 3 hour drive turned into 4 1/2 due to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. It’s was our safe harbor. Solomans island is very beautiful. Unfortunately we misunderstood the check out time on top of we were waiting on a boat surveyor. The place was clean and close to many attractions and shops.
Waterfront house rentals

Waterfront Home: Osprey Getaway
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We came here to celebrate my daughter graduating from HS. This place is perfectly prepared and exactly as described. In a nutshell, the home is brand new and beautifully designed, yet tastefully simple, all in an amazing-looking and peaceful setting. Garrett and Lauren thought about everything. I am so used to renting AirBNBs and always having to pack extra "stuff" in case the towels end up being too thin, or the bed sheets below standards. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE here. The hosts made sure to have high-quality and clean linens, towels, appliances, furniture, mattresses, you name it... They did not cut corners, which reflects the utmost respect to guests. Wonderful experience. Thank you, Garrett and Lauren, for the awesome home, kindness, and above and beyond attention before, during, and after our stay.

Waterfront FamilyFriendly Home Improved for 2023
Thanks again! We feel at home here. I am noting that holiday weekends are less peaceful in the Northern Neck! We'll remember that. Fondly, Lois and Ken

The Glebe
We had such a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful, peaceful, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The layout was perfect for spending quality time together while still giving everyone space to unwind. Private beach access made it even more special—we made great memories, met some lovely neighbors, and even had a chance to paddle board and spot a stingray! Huge shout-out to Leigh, our amazing host—so thoughtful, responsive, and kind. We’re so grateful for the experience and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Abells Wharf Cottage - Natural Splendor Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Jan's cottage. Very clean, spacious and very good amenities. Jan was very responsive and informative on local places to visit/eat. The property is beautiful and peaceful. Just what we needed to have a relaxing weekend. Will visit again, Highly recommend!

Luxe Modern Chesapeake Waterfront Oasis - 5 Star
Chose this spot for our honeymoon and it was fantastic. You’ll love the views and infinite amenities but most of all, Evan is an incomparable host. I’d book with him again, no doubt. He’s clearly gone above and beyond to make sure guests feel at home (if your home is impeccably decorated and designed for ultimate comfort). He’s gone to great lengths to make sure his guests have a memorable experience and it’s appreciated!

3 bedroom/2.5 bath Smith Island bungalow with dock
Wonderful accommodations for a relaxing visit to a beautiful island!

Spacious Gorgeous Waterfront Home with Sunset View
My family of 10 had a great stay here! There was plenty of space to spread out and the location is perfect and serene. We were able to fish out on the dock and caught a few spot! One of the friendly neighbors even stopped by to offer some raspberries from their bush and extra firewood. We did run into an issue after check in with one of the bathrooms, but Karina was quick to respond and sent someone out to handle it as quickly as possible. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Beach Please! River cottage w/private beach & dock
Our family had beautiful weather on our vacation! Everything was as described, Mary & Shelly thought of everything. We would highly recommend.
Waterfront condo accommodation

Italy Vero DC 1-Bdrm Lux Apt
All I can say is AMAZING! The view’s looking over the water, the building was like a 5 star hotel, concierge etc…. This is a perfect spot to relax and take a breather ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Historical Georgetown Modern Penthouse 12 min DCA
Wonderful location in the heart of Georgetown. The place lacked a living room but this was very clear in the description of the place so all good! Walk out and enjoy Georgetown and DC!

Beach Haven - 3BR with River Views
We had an amazing girls weekend in large part because of how beautifully the rental was decorated, the amenities that came with it and its amazing location! We all agreed we will be looking at renting this location again next year!

Unbelievable beach views for 6
Condo was in a perfect location in North Beach area. Loved walking boardwalk and walked 5+ miles daily. Felt very safe in the area, everyone was so friendly. Mexican restaurant and Baia were fantastic. Very peaceful. Condo definitely worth the money. Host was very responsive and let us check in early and was quick to reply to any text questions. Loved the view!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in California
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$100 NZD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2.2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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- National Mall
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