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    Vacation rentals with a story in California

    18 independently run vacation rentals with a story in California. 1 sleeps 8 or more, 15 are quiet, 3 are surrounded by nature. Book direct on each host's own site, with no guest service fees.

    Stays
    18
    Sleeps
    2 to 10
    Pet-friendly
    15

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    • Surrounded by nature5
    • For groups2
    • Design-forward3
    • Quiet17
    • Cabins9
    • Condos7
    • Villas2
    The Afterglow

    The Afterglow

    Los Angeles, California

    Where LA evenings begin.

    sleeps 10

    At a glance: Sleeps 10. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on theafterglowstays.com

    Second Nature

    Second Nature

    Venice, California

    Modern spaces. Natural rhythm.

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on secondnaturevenice.com

    Sunset Junction

    Sunset Junction

    Los Angeles, California

    Settle into something timeless.

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Casa Soleada

    Casa Soleada

    Los Angeles, California

    Spanish charm. California ease.

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on casasoleadastays.com

    The Orchid Suite

    The Orchid Suite

    Los Angeles, California

    Simple comforts. Beautiful surroundings.

    sleeps 2

    At a glance: Sleeps 2. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Windsor Grove

    Windsor Grove

    Los Angeles, California

    Historic Spanish Villa in Windsor Square, Los Angeles

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. No pets.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Ciento Cielos

    Los Angeles, California

    Quiet luxury in the heart of LA.

    sleeps 5

    At a glance: Sleeps 5. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on cientocielos.com

    Local Time

    Local Time

    Los Angeles, California

    Live like you've been here before.

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on localtimestays.com

    The Black Fig

    The Black Fig

    Los Angeles, California

    Old Hollywood character. Modern comfort

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on theblackfighouse.com

    Lookout

    Lookout

    Los Angeles, California

    Perspective included.

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. No pets.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Casa Loma

    Casa Loma

    Los Angeles, California

    Spanish charm beneath the palms.

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Eagles Nest

    Eagles Nest

    Los Angeles County, California

    A higher point of view

    sleeps 6

    At a glance: Sleeps 6. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on eaglesnesttopanga.com

    Blue Hour

    Blue Hour

    Los Angeles, California

    A little quieter than the city.

    sleeps 2

    At a glance: Sleeps 2. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Blackwood

    Blackwood

    West Hollywood, California

    Dark, warm, and unmistakably Californian.

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on blackwoodstays.com

    Mid City Muse

    Los Angeles, California

    Understated Luxury | Urban Calm

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on midcitymuse.com

    Desert's Edge

    Desert's Edge

    Joshua Tree, CA

    Escapada Desértica con Estrellas y Tranquilidad

    sleeps 4

    At a glance: Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

    Haven's read: Quiet and restful. Private and secluded. Immersed in nature. Good for couples.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    Blue Shadows (jacuzzi+piano)

    Blue Shadows (jacuzzi+piano)

    Joshua Tree, CA

    Cabaña moderna en el desierto con vistas panorámicas

    sleeps 2

    At a glance: Sleeps 2. No pets.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

    El Duelo del Atardecer

    El Duelo del Atardecer

    Yucca Valley, CA

    Cabaña Privada y Ecléctica en el Alto Desierto

    sleeps 2

    At a glance: Sleeps 2. Pets welcome.

    Book direct on bookwithhaven.com

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    Questions about California

    How many vacation rentals with a story in California are there?
    18 stays in California qualify. Each has a provenance of its own, a history, a conversion, a working farm or a family legacy, noted by Haven’s curator.
    What makes a stay count as vacation rental with a story?
    Each has a provenance of its own, a history, a conversion, a working farm or a family legacy, noted by Haven’s curator. The rule is the same for every stay, so a page never lists one on a guess.
    Do I pay a service fee to book vacation rentals with a story in California?
    No. Every stay here is booked or requested on the host’s own website, which charges no guest service fee.
    How many guests do these vacation rentals with a story sleep?
    From 2 to 10 guests, listed on each card.

    Updated November 6, 2026. Listings and counts come from each host's live site.

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