San Marcos vacation rentals

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Best San Marcos vacation rentals

Escondido Vineyard Estate Walk to Wineries! - Escondido
Escondido Vineyard Estate Walk to Wineries!
Escondido, CA
9.1Wonderful(33)
House
Free Wi-Fi
$227+
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Bandy Canyon Ranch - Escondido - Bedroom
Bandy Canyon Ranch
Escondido, CA
8.8Very good(25)
Ranch
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$307+
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Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard - Carlsbad - Living room
Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard
Carlsbad, CA
9.9Wonderful(99)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$530+
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Pet Friendly Beach Cottage - Walk To Town And Beach Stvr Permit Blre1241169 - Carlsbad - Building
Pet Friendly Beach Cottage - Walk To Town And Beach Stvr Permit Blre1241169
Carlsbad, CA
9.9Wonderful(41)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$359+
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On the Beach! 4 bed 3 bath 2300sq ft CarlsbadBeachCondo.com - Carlsbad - Living room
On the Beach! 4 bed 3 bath 2300sq ft CarlsbadBeachCondo.com
Carlsbad, CA
9.9Wonderful(57)
Condo
Free Wi-Fi
$1,108+
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Sand (1 bedroom / 1 bath) - Carlsbad - Kitchen
Sand (1 bedroom / 1 bath)
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(6)
Apartment
$396+
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Seaside Sunset - Carlsbad - Dining room
Seaside Sunset
Downtown
10Wonderful(1)
Condo
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$978+
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Southern Exposure - Carlsbad - Pool
Southern Exposure
Carlsbad, CA
8.2Very good(33)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$449+
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Wind (1 bedroom / 1 bath) - Carlsbad - Living room
Wind (1 bedroom / 1 bath)
Carlsbad, CA
9.8Wonderful(18)
Apartment
$369+
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Carlsbad Beach Cottage - 1/2 block to Beach - Carlsbad - Beach
Carlsbad Beach Cottage - 1/2 block to Beach
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(5)
House
$383+
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Wave Suite - (2 bedroom / 2 bath) - Carlsbad - Bedroom
Wave Suite - (2 bedroom / 2 bath)
Carlsbad, CA
9.7Wonderful(29)
Apartment
$424+
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Beach Vacation Rental - Outstanding Location A - Carlsbad - Pool
Beach Vacation Rental - Outstanding Location A
Carlsbad, CA
9.6Wonderful(28)
Apartment
$254+
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San Marcos Getaway w/ Deck & Lake Views! - San Marcos - Balcony
San Marcos Getaway w/ Deck & Lake Views!
San Marcos, CA
10Wonderful(1)
House
$316+
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Margaret 5 Bedroom Home by RedAwning - Carlsbad - Dining room
Margaret 5 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(10)
House
Free Wi-Fi
$954+
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Surf Suite - (2 bedroom / 2 bath) - Carlsbad - Living room
Surf Suite - (2 bedroom / 2 bath)
Carlsbad, CA
10Wonderful(9)
Apartment
$436+
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San Marcos Home with Patio and Grill - Walk to Lake! - San Marcos
San Marcos Home with Patio and Grill - Walk to Lake!
San Marcos, CA
9.5Wonderful(10)
House
Free Wi-Fi
$255+
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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

September
January
$260
$593
Cheapest month to stay with an average 73% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 144% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding San Marcos vacation rental deals

  • Vacation rentals in San Marcos are around 35% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in San Marcos.
  • The best vacation rental properties in San Marcos are Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard (9.9, 99 reviews), Pet Friendly Beach Cottage - Walk To Town And Beach Stvr Permit Blre1241169 (9.9, 41), and On the Beach! 4 bed 3 bath 2300sq ft CarlsbadBeachCondo.com (9.9, 57), based on ratings and reviews from real travelers.
  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in San Marcos, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in San Marcos can be found in September and August.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in San Marcos is Monday. In contrast, the most expensive is Saturday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in San Marcos for 5 days.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in San Marcos

  • How much is a vacation rental for a week in San Marcos?

    The average price for a weekly San Marcos vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $1,984.

  • How much is a vacation rental for a month in San Marcos?

    The average price for a monthly San Marcos vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $8,505.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in San Marcos?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in San Marcos. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays and villas.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in San Marcos?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly San Marcos vacation rentals, with around 2% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • How much is a vacation rental in San Marcos for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found San Marcos vacation rentals for tonight for as low as $211. Search here for similar prices

  • How can I find vacation rentals near me in San Marcos?

    Take a look at our vacation rentals map to find the best vacation rental homes near you.

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