Waterfront vacation rentals in California
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Apartment in California
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviewsOur Little Piece of Heaven
Beautiful location, great value and very nice hosts!
Apartment in White Plains
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsSpacious Next Gen Suite.
Very nice I don’t know if I missed the post of shared space in other part of location but was not a problem.
Apartment in Solomons
5 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsEscape to Pax River!
My husband and I stayed at Holly’s place for a couple of months and we can’t speak highly enough about it. The place was spotless and everything was top quality. We loved absolutely everything about Holly’s place!!!
Apartment in California
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviewsBlue Heron on Little Kingston Creek
Dave was a very accommodating host and made sure that were satisfied and communicated quickly and proactively. We are a defense contractor working at the local base and Dave’s place fit our needs perfectly.
Apartment in Leonardtown
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsStunning Sunsets on Breton Bay, Seaside apartment
We had a wonderful stay at Vickie's place on Breton Bay! It is peaceful and private with stunning views! The place was comfortable, extremely clean, and beautifully decorated. All of the thoughtful touches, extras, and amenities were a welcomed addition. We had everything we could possibly need and more--truly a home away from home. Vickie was very communicative throughout our stay and gave us lots of local recommendations and detailed instructions. We would highly recommend staying at this Airbnb! Great experience. Thank you again to Vickie and Scott for making us feel right at home!
Apartment in Port Republic
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviewsSerenity Suite on Chesapeake Bay
Lori is a wonderful host and the suite was lovely. The property is beautiful- not only is it overlooking the bay but is host to nesting eagles! We woke up to a gorgeous sunrise each morning. It’s centrally located on the peninsula- beaches are close by.
Apartment in Lexington Park
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 550 reviewsHistoric St. Mary's City, MD
Thanks for a beautiful stay! The dock and the view from the dock are delightful :)
Private room in Cambridge
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsFarm View Room at Happy Campers
Beautiful home! Lovely hosts! Private and secluded vacation with a lovely downtown not too far away
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Woolford
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsWaterfront Getaway with Dock
We booked this place to stay while duck hunting. We enjoyed cooking at the house and relaxing by the water in the evening. Would recommend staying here.
Home in Colonial Beach
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsSunrise Waterfront Potomac Beach Haus
We had a great stay here. The location is great and less than 2 hours from DC. The house was large and cozy, with everything we needed to enjoy our quiet weekend. The restaurants and breweries in town were also a lot of fun. We fully intend to come back and visit soon!
Home in Mechanicsville
5 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsWaterfront. Spacious. HotTub. Kayaks. DogFriendly.
Jess' home was wonderful. It sits on a beautiful piece of property overlooking the water. The house is spacious - great for families. The ping pong table and reclining couch in the basement were nice! The kitchen was great for all the Thanksgiving cooking we did during our stay. The front yard is fenced, which is great for those with dogs. The hot tub was a delight. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay and would highly recommend it.
Home in Colonial Beach
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsRiverhurst on the Potomac
We had such a wonderful stay for our Mother-Daughter weekend! The home was spacious, worked beautifully for the six of us! Sitting on the beautiful front porch watching the sun come up over the river was amazing! Great place for a family stay!! ❤️❤️❤️
Home in Newburg
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsBeautiful, serene waterfront property
Very nice stay! Tastefully decorated, beautiful location, well stocked kitchen supplies. It was a nice escape! Highly recommend coffee on the porch for sunrise! We had some members of our party who were acclimated to warmer weather, so an extra comforter or heavy blanket at night would be helpful. That being said, there were lots of throws available in the living room!
Home in Lottsburg
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsWaterfront Escape!
This place is truly a hidden gem! I’ve stayed here twice now and plan to make it an annual tradition. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway with amazing views, pet friendly, a fishing pier, spacious lawn for games, a cozy fire pit, and a grill. The common living room is ideal for gaming and movie nights. Highly recommend!
Home in Montross
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsLakefront/Dock, Woods, 3 Beaches, Kayaks, Hot tub
Peaceful relaxation surrounded by trees, lake, Potomac River with lots of historic places nearby as well as a beautiful little town with hospitality, great food, coffee, brewery and antiques.
Home in Montross
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviewsBeach Please! River cottage w/private beach & dock
We were at Mary & Shelly’s place for new years eve. Just family that included 3 couples, a single adult, two dogs and one 3-months old baby. For us it was perfect. The house is big, clean, and wonderful. It’s right by the river and he has a lot of things to do. I am sure this location gets fully booked during summer. But we had a great time during this time of the year as well. We had a bonfire, we made fondue, and we played games and music. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking to rest and recharge away from the city. It was easy to find and a quick drive from Alexandria, Virginia. Mary and Shelly were very responsive and accommodating. Great hosts five stars for them!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in California
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$60 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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