Family-friendly vacation rentals in Sand City

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

The Seaside Cottage

Welcome to The Seaside Cottage, a custom home on the Monterey Peninsula. Our 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom is designed for relaxation, luxury, privacy, and comfort. Enjoy cooking in the handcrafted kitchen, soaking in the clawfoot tub, reading by the fire, & dining al fresco in the private yard. The Seaside Cottage is a quick drive on the scenic Highway 1 to Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, & Big Sur. Spend your days exploring the Peninsula & your evenings relaxing in this one of a kind home.

The Sea Glass Cottage

Nestled in the Beautiful seascape of the Bay Area, this warm and welcoming home is centrally located to everything Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel have to offer! The stunning sand dunes by the home and the views of the setting sun on the ocean horizon are sure to impress. The home is in a safe secluded area and offers keypad entry, driveway parking, and 2 car garage. Please note this home is not on the beach. It is on the other side of Highway 1 and the mapped location is accurate.

Kinderwood Farm Stay • Animal & Culinary Adventure

*UPDATE Baby goats & piglets born March 2026* Nestled in an enchanting forest of redwood trees & ferns, lies a treasured, sustainability-focused homestead, waiting for you to enjoy its bounty. This is a one of a kind, immersive culinary & farm adventure with cozy accommodations & unique experiences. Subject to availability, Add-On Activities may include goat milking & feeding baby goats, cheesemaking, sourdough, and soapmaking. Join us for a visit you will remember for a lifetime.

Sunny Seaside Bungalow with Ocean View & Two Decks

Close to The Monterey Bay Aquarium , art and culture, restaurants and dining and the beach. You’ll love my place because it's a detached new unit, clean and on the Monterey Peninsula. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, and pets (Dogs only please). We consider Dogs to be part of the Family so If you would like to bring your dog (2 max), please add them as a guest. That will cover the added expense in the cleaning of the Bungalow.

Elegant retreat close proximity to everything

The Studio is brand new. It has a private entrance with no other apartments, hence very quiet, no one else living in the building. Situated above world famous "Anderle Gallery" An adjustable Queen bed with a remote to make softer or harder. A flat screen 4K TV at the foot of the bed, with Wifi, and access to NetFlix, Prime, etc with your password. Beautifully decorated with art objects, lamps and rugs. All new range, fridge, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and iron/board.

The Moondoggie Bungalow

California surf style at its most comfy! Colorful, comfortable, and stylish, it's like a time warp but with modern amenities. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the shaded porch, or gather around the outdoor fire pit and chill out while you groove to the specially curated 60s surf Spotify playlist after a day at the beach. It's the perfect size for a small family or two couples. Such seriously good vibes you'll want to stay forever and call it home. Hassle-free check-out. (STR20-063)

Artist's Cottage on the Hill

An Artist's cozy cottage on the hill overlooking Monterey Bay. 1 Mile from the beach, minutes from Old Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, The Monterey Bay Aquarium. A short drive to Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos, Big Sur, CSUMB, Laguna Seca. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the morning on the patio with a view of beautiful Monterey Bay, or a gorgeous sunset before heading out for an evening on the town in Old Monterey, or Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The Sleeper: cozy private suite, entrance & bath.

A comfortable space with private entrance and bathroom. Light & airy with high ceilings and garden view through a large picture window. Queen size bed, ceiling fan, gas heater\fireplace, 35" flat screen swivel TV, Keurig coffee maker, and a large roll-in shower. Mini fridge, microwave, spacious patio & fenced yard right outside the door. There is NO KITCHEN. Dogs welcome with pre approval. $25.00 dog fee per stay. Due to extreme allergies cats are not allowed.

Visit Monterey's Beaches from a Charming Home in Seaside

The washer and dryer is available inside the garage if needed. They're also laundry detergent, softner, and dryer sheets on the cabinet above washer. Im available 24hrs everyday of your stay for any questions. The house is nestled in the hills of Seaside with gorgeous views of Monterey. Del Monte Beach’s boardwalk is a 10-minute drive away, as are walking trails at Laguna Grande Regional Park. An array of shopping and dining is a short drive away.

Sherwood Cottage @ Royal-T Ranch

Relax at this unique getaway. Stay in the original farmhouse built in 1900. 1 bedroom 1 bath with full kitchen.This is not just a place to stay. It is a fully hands on animal experience that you will not forget. Great for the whole family. The grounds are beautiful and park like. Enjoy meals on the patio with umbrellas, tables and bbq or picnic on the grass. Stay includes 2 hr animal experience. Check in anytime after three. Check out 10 AM.

Coastal Cottage #B

Our Coastal Cottage #B is nestled in the art community of Sand City's Westend. It's a bustle of industry and art which quiets down to a peaceful still in the evening. The kitchen includes a dining table and chairs, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and an electric fry pan. There is no stove. We include a few snacks and coffee, dishes, glassware, silverware, bowls and cooking utensils.