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Mid-century modern home with views and indoor outdoor living

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 (1)

120 guests

Our 2,400 ft² premier mid-century modern home is perfect for your photography and video location needs. Featuring stunning floor to ceiling windows, our open living and dining area has exquisite daylight capabilities and views galore. At night, the space sparkles with twinkling city lights in…
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$150
/hr
8 hr min

Classic Vintage Bungalow Style Motel

Santa Cruz, CA

45 guests

Ramble through time in this throwback to 1950's surf summer vacations. Film or photograph 26 individual bungalows/apartment units, on a huge drive-through Coastal Motel property. Included is a large green space perfect for barbecues and picnics. Old Spanish California architecture layers the scene with Cypress…
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$125
/hr
1 hr min

Country Home with Horses Nestled in 4 Acres of Redwoods

Felton, Felton - Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

5.0 (6)

16 guests

This picturesque family home was designed for comfort and entertainment. Located at the end of a country road, privacy is ensured as you pass through the gated entrance that leads to a circular driveway with plenty of parking. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are abundant…
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$200
/hr
5 hr min

Rustic Beach Farm style Victorian

Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

36 guests

Blocks from the beach and Santa Cruz's best reastaurants, this stand alone Victorian beauty gives magic light through giant windows. Fourteen foot ceilings, hard wood floors, fireplace and vintage finishes set the stage for your personal creative vision. The extra large attic can be spooky…
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$100
/hr
1 hr min

Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Soquel, CA

5.0 (36)

30 guests

Our spacious home is surrounded by 360 degrees of nature, and you really feel that inside and out. Every room has a view--either of the gorgeous ridge in front or the intimate oak forest behind the house. It makes for a lot of diversity. The…
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$175
/hr
4 hr min

Woodland Sanctuary: Art Studio, Spa, Gardens, and Trails

Soquel, CA

5.0 (4)

50 guests

…charm for your shoot. Beyond the studio, your production can flow into several acres of private woodland trails and a lush permaculture garden with 3-foot-tall redwood planter beds—ideal for nature-inspired scenes or sweeping outdoor shots. The spa area provides yet another aesthetic: a spacious redwood…
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$65
/hr
4 hr min

Beautiful Redwood Forest and Meadows, ~15 acres in Santa Cruz mountains

Los Gatos, CA

100 guests

Like a state park but private. Redwood forest and open meadows. Some giant redwood trees and other huge trees. Underground 800 sq ft bunker. Beautiful cliff view across the valley. Closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away. Old broken down bulldozer and dump truck. Several flat…
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$95
/hr
2 hr min

Redwood Radiance: Outdoor & Lifestyle Photoshoot Venue

Day Valley, Aptos, CA

8 guests

Nestled among towering redwoods, this serene outdoor studio offers a peaceful and inspiring environment for photographers, content creators, and small creative teams. The space features a mix of open forest clearings, dappled light beneath the redwood canopy, a giant deck curving into the forest, moss-covered…
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$280
/hr
1 hr min

Suburban Grass Land in Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA

50 guests

Suburban 3-acre vacant land with a great view of grassland and some paved road. It's great for weddings, outdoor parties, or company events. It has a stunning view of the mountains, yet still easy to access right off a major highway. The overall layout is…
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$200
/hr
3 hr min

Private Mountain Home with Panoramic Views & Indoor-Outdoor Space

Los Gatos, CA

12 guests

Enjoy a private mountain setting with beautiful panoramic views, spacious indoor gathering areas, and approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space. This unique property is ideal for intimate gatherings, family celebrations, baby or bridal showers, meetings, corporate retreats, workshops, content creation, and photo or video…
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$175
/hr
3 hr min

Private Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Los gatos, CA

6 guests

Welcome to your ultimate destination haven! The Santa Cruz Mountains are an incredibly special place and you will get a first row seat to the all the magic it has to offer at Fern Ridge Retreat. Nestled in the redwood forest, our home is the…
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$100
/hr
3 hr min

Scenic Backyard with Stunning Views

Los Gatos, CA

16 guests

Capture your next project in a scenic backyard with stunning views and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. This versatile setting is perfect for lifestyle shoots, brand content, video productions, and social media campaigns. The property features multiple styled zones to create dynamic backdrops: Outdoor Kitchen &…
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$50
/hr
4 hr min

Creekside at Big Basin Country Club

Boulder Creek, CA

100 guests

Light-filled Mid-Century Studio & Event Space in the Redwoods Welcome to your new favorite creative retreat: a fully finished, open-concept studio and event space tucked into a private, tree-lined property just minutes from town. Thoughtfully renovated from a classic mid-century structure, this standalone building offers…
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$175
/hr
4 hr min

Private 5-Acre Redwood Home for Film & Photo

Watsonville, CA

20 guests

…children’s playroom provide additional scene and support-space options, subject to the approved booking scope. Outside, productions can work with spacious redwood decks, garden seating, outdoor dining, an orchard with fruit and avocado trees, seasonal wisteria, a hammock, private hot tub, and walking trails through the…
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$150
/hr
4 hr min

Nature Retreat in the Santa Cruz Redwoods

Watsonville, CA

5.0 (2)

30 guests

…electric heater and a double-sized futon bed with bedding provided. It features a large round window seat that looks out towards the garden . The Owl’s Nest is equipped with electricity and a wood stove for heat with firewood provided. We also provide an electric…
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$75
/hr
4 hr min

Tuscan-inspired water view estate located minutes from Downtown Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA

5.0 (4)

99 guests

PLEASE BE SURE TO FULLY REVIEW THE HOST RULES SECTION FOR PRICING BREAKDOWN AND GUIDELINES This Lexington Hills Estate boasts breathtaking water and vista views. Outdoor dining, entertaining & make this a true Tuscan-inspired resort property making it the perfect location for your outdoor event.…
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$650
/hr
4 hr min

Oceanfront Multi-Level Retreat with Ocean Views and Steps to the Beach

Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, CA

12 guests

This oceanfront, three-level coastal retreat is ideal for team offsites, strategy sessions, workshops, wellness retreats, and small group gatherings that benefit from space, light, and proximity to nature. The main living level features an open-concept layout with a large living room, dining area, and fully…
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$150
/hr
1 hr min

Cabin and small A frame in the redwoods with fire ring, axe throwing, archery

boulder creek, CA

5.0 (1)

12 guests

Approximately two acres in the redwoods. Sunny picnic table and cabin. Bathroom. Small A frame sleeping cabin. Running water, bathroom, and a hot outdoor shower. Fire pit. Axe throwing and archery. It's a micro summer camp. Cabin sleeps three, little A frame sleeps 2. Ideal…
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$500
/hr
8 hr min

Naturally shaded Creekside backyard with Cooling Mist!

Almaden Guadalupe Park, San jose, CA

5.0 (21)

60 guests

Huge gated backyard with a unique Creek in South Bay! Come celebrate & create memories in our 5000+ sq ft beautiful backyard space recently remodeled right next to a creek with a fabulous relaxing stream sound! Enjoy the scenic Creekside naturally shaded space under the…
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$125
/hr
2 hr min

The Three Palms Estate

Country Club, San Jose, CA

5.0 (31)

55 guests

…firepit. You'll also find a newly installed breeze block wall adorned by pink flamingos, and various outdoor amenities, including an organic vegetable garden and space for lawn bowling, cornhole, and other recreational activities. The home offers Gig speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated guest network, whole…
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$275
/hr
6 hr min

Single-story home in serene neighborhood with large backyard and 5-min walk to beach

Moss Landing, CA

5.0 (1)

12 guests

This is a Single-Family Home that is mostly rented for overnight guests. But we'd love to host your company meetings, health and wellness or yoga and meditation retreats, photoshoots, etc. Discover your coastal oasis! Just 5 mins walk to Salinas River Beach. Relax on the…
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$200
/hr
4 hr min

An oasis surrounded by natural beauty by the ocean

Royal Oaks, CA

50 guests

The property is on 40+ acres surrounded by natural beauty, overlooking Elkhorn Slough and Pacific Ocean. Large meadow where a tent can be set-up for an outdoor function. Otherwise, the main house has a large deck with sweeping views (see photos)
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$250
/hr
4 hr min

Luxury Hillside Estate retreat - Outdoor oasis with breathtaking views of the rolling hills and city skyline

Morgan Hill, CA

5.0 (3)

120 guests

Nestled against a scenic hillside, this spacious backyard offers a perfect blend of nature, comfort, class and versatility. The open lawn and paved patio flow seamlessly together, creating ideal zones for intimate celebrations, micro weddings, birthdays, bridal showers, outdoor dining, yoga sessions, creative workshops and…
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$199
/hr
3 hr min

Private Ranch Picnic Space with Farm Animals

Prunedale, Prunedale , Salinas Valley, CA

50 guests

…the Latta Ranch offers a rustic outdoor ranch setting with oak trees, Monterey Cypress and Monterey Pine. Picnic areas, western farm charm, garden space, open land, and beautiful natural light. This space works well for small photo shoots, video shoots, brand content, family portraits, and…
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$125
/hr
4 hr min

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