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Villas Madalena - Cozy Chalet Sea View and Wi-fi - Santa Cruz - Building
Villas Madalena - Cozy Chalet Sea View and Wi-fi
Santa Cruz, Portugal
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$96+
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Villas Madalena - Santa Cruz - Building
Villas Madalena
Santa Cruz, Portugal
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$81+
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Vilas Mediterrâneo - Santa Cruz - Balcony
Vilas Mediterrâneo
Santa Cruz, Portugal
8.5Very good(203)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$286+
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House / Villa - Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz - Pool
House / Villa - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.6Wonderful(18)
Free Wi-Fi
$147+
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2 bedroom Villa , Santa Cruz , Madeira Island, Portugal - Santa Cruz - Bedroom
2 bedroom Villa , Santa Cruz , Madeira Island, Portugal
Santa Cruz, Portugal
Free Wi-Fi
$156+
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F&C Ocean View - Santa Cruz - Living room
F&C Ocean View
Santa Cruz, Portugal
10Wonderful(1)
$166+
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Villas Madalena - Suberb Chalet T2 Sea View and Wi-fi - Santa Cruz - Building
Villas Madalena - Suberb Chalet T2 Sea View and Wi-fi
Santa Cruz, Portugal
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$126+
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Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi - Santa Cruz
Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.3Wonderful(147)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$90+
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Casa do Moinho - Santa Cruz
Casa do Moinho
Santa Cruz, Portugal
8.4Very good(47)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$107+
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Casa a Torre - Santa Cruz
Casa a Torre
Santa Cruz, Portugal
8.3Very good(15)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$124+
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Vila Pragelas - Santa Cruz
Vila Pragelas
Santa Cruz, Portugal
7.7Good(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$194+
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Costa Lodge Funchal or Santa Cruz Airport, shuttle service available - Santa Cruz
Costa Lodge Funchal or Santa Cruz Airport, shuttle service available
Santa Cruz, Portugal
6.4Okay(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$187+
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Kings B&B Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz
Kings B&B Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.0Wonderful(65)
Free Wi-Fi
$114+
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Casa do sol - Santa Cruz
Casa do sol
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.0Wonderful(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$232+
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A ver o mar rooms - Santa Cruz city center - Santa Cruz
A ver o mar rooms - Santa Cruz city center
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.1Wonderful(14)
Free Wi-Fi
$119+
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Moradia Casa Feliz - Santa Cruz
Moradia Casa Feliz
Santa Cruz, Portugal
9.5Wonderful(18)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$225+
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Low season

October

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

$84

Average price (weekend night)

$144
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 25% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Cruz vacation rental deals

  • Vacation rentals in Santa Cruz are around 9% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Santa Cruz.
  • The best vacation rental properties in Santa Cruz are Tamariz Flat (9.7, 55 reviews), Duplex da Fontinha (9.7, 40), and Quinta dos Artistas (9.7, 25), based on ratings and reviews from real travelers.
  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in Santa Cruz, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in Santa Cruz can be found in October and May.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in Santa Cruz is Tuesday. 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 Santa Cruz for 5 days.
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FAQs when booking a vacation home in Santa Cruz

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Santa Cruz?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in Santa Cruz. You’ll find apartments, chalets, houses, homestays and villas.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in Santa Cruz?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly Santa Cruz vacation rentals, with around 7% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • How much is a vacation rental in Santa Cruz for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Santa Cruz vacation rentals for tonight for as low as $193. Search here for similar prices

  • How can I find vacation rentals near me in Santa Cruz?

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