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Find a Discount Vacation Rental In California

Looking for a discount vacation rental in California?

Many Different Discounts


Last Minute


Midweek Savings


Half-Price Off Season


Third Night Free

The good news is most vacation rentals are
discounted outside of the summer high season and holiday weeks and weekends. (Expect to pay top
dollar in July and August.)

Here's the big "however": There's no standard
discount structure across vacation rentals.

For example, renting directly from an owner,
traveling in the off-season or booking at the last minute can save you up to 50%.

Then, there are loyalty discounts (for returning guests or military families, for example) and
seasonal specials.

And it pays to factor in freebies -- like free boogie boards and bikes included in the rental fee -- that local rental fees.

In short, it pays to shop for the best value. This list details on discounts offered by California beach
house owners and vacation rental property managers to make planning a little easier.

Note: Designated high and low seasons vary widely among rental property managers, even in the same geographic area. Prices are subject to change and vary according to multiple factors from when you
book to how long you stay.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside

Standard discounts include:

• 5% discount for booking online

• 15% discount for last minute booking (within
two weeks of your arrival)

• 20% discount for booking in advance -- at least
10 months before your arrival date

Seasonal specials (30% off through the end of September) are posted on the website.


Better Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Carlsbad, Oceanside

Snowbirds, families with small children or and empty-nesters traveling in the off-season are assured a discount vacation rental.

A generous array of other discounts and specials are extended to military families, mid-week travelers and anyone willing to book at the last minute.

Seasonal specials ($99 per night) are common.

Freebies:

• Complimentary beach towels, umbrellas and boogie boards in every rental; one unit includes bikes

• Custom welcome gift basket -- a sand pail stocked with healthy snacks and bottled water, as well as local coupons to make meals easier the next day.

• Guests are invited to beat the long lines at key area attractions such as Sea World and Disneyland by pre-printing discount tickets through the Better Vacation Rentals Web partner Web site Hotel Recommends.


La Jolla Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rental Property Manager
La Jolla (La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores Beach, Windansea)

Off season rates (from just after Labor Day to early June -- most of the year!) are 50% lower than peak summer rates.

Returning renters, military and veterans and families visiting relatives on leave from active duty are treated to discounts of 5% to 10%.

Freebies: • Complimentary beach gear in every unit, including boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas and ice chests. Several rentals include bikes.


San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Mission Beach/Mission Bay

Off season rates are lowest from October to March.

Discounts for last minute booking are substantial.

Repeat guests: This year, the company extended a 10% to 25% (based on season) discount to repeat guests.

Freebies:

• Baby gear -- cribs, high chairs, baby gates and strollers -- is in the unit when you arrive

• Complimentary pass to a full fitness club during your stay

• Bikes, boogie boards and horseshoe set to use during your stay

• Use of business center with desktop computers, wireless, printers, a fax machine



CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST


Monterey Bay Property Management
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey

Off season rates drop $500 to $1,000 or more outside the summer months of July and August. Discount vacation rental pricing is by individual property, so ask.

Better yet, sign up for e-mail alerts on weekly specials.


Santa Barbara Beach Rentals
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria

Off-season rates can be 50% off.

10% discounts are common at other times, for those who ask.

Ask about discounts for booking at the last minute, within 48 hours of your first inquiry.


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA


Moore Vacation Rentals of Dillon Beach
Vacation Rental Property Manager
Dillon Beach/Point Reyes

There’s no across-the-board discount, although some homeowners offer the third night free with a weekend booking or a 10% to 15% discount during the off-season (October through March).

Be sure to ask.


Sea Ranch Escape
Vacation Rental Property Manager
The Sea Ranch

Off-season (November through March) special: three nights for the price of two.



California Vacation Rentals

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