The tiny home lifestyle has taken the world by storm and is a fun trend to try out if you’re into minimalism or just unique experiences. Tiny house rentals are especially common in California, and you can find a variety of different ones listed on Airbnb to see what tiny living is all about.
Here are our favorite tiny house vacation rentals in California right now.
The Juniper Rose, Montague
This is one of the most highly rated tiny houses in California and in a 40-acre juniper forest. Located in the Shasta Valley, it’s a rustic and off-grid tiny home with views of the mountains. The handmade Gypsy wagon is about 115 square feet in size and features a kitchenette with cooking essentials. It also has a queen-size bed that’s lofted to give you great views outside. The bathroom is an outhouse that’s a short walk away. There’s an outdoor shower that’s shared with other guests. Wi-Fi is not available in the cabin. Pets are welcome here, and there are four dogs that live onsite. The host has another Airbnb listing across the driveway too.
Tiny House Cottage in San Diego Countryside, Valley Center
You’ll be staying in a certified wildlife habitat when you book this tiny house rental on Airbnb. It’s an off-grid house in the rural countryside surrounded by vineyards and orchards. It sleeps two people but does not allow pets. Features of the tiny home include free Wi-Fi, Chromecast TV to steam from your own device, and free coffee. The bedroom offers a queen-size bed and sofa bed. Stay here to learn about the farm-to-table movement in Valley Center!
Tiny House & Hot Tub with Views on 13 Acres, Oakhurst
Another great option for two people in this new tiny house on 13 acres in California. It overlooks the town of Oakhurst and has a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a pull-out couch. Other features are a new hot tub, seating and dining areas, portable BBQ, and propane fire pit. You’ll be in a residential neighborhood rather than off-grid with this tiny house. However, Bass Lake is just five miles away, and the south Yosemite entrance is 16 miles away.
Luxury Tiny House with Goats and Horses, Ione
Two people can stay at this secluded tiny house that’s on a 10-acre property with a pool and pond. It offers a king-size bed, full kitchen, full bathroom with indoor toilet and shower, and an outdoor soaking tub. It’s a tiny house where you can get away from it all and truly relax. There are goats and horses living on the property, and the home is about 100 yards away from the host’s main house. You can bring your own dogs here and let them go off-leash and swim in the pond and pool. Guest cats are welcome too. Other perks are the free kayak and canoe to use on the pond. Wi-Fi can be sketchy due to the secluded location.
Casa Verde, Montague
Four people can stay in this tiny house that’s in a 40-acre juniper forest and on lava rock terrain. It’s in the Shasta Valley and used to be a greenhouse before it was renovated into a tiny house for rent on Airbnb. The home features a kitchenette with a two-burner stove and icebox. Dishes and pans are also available. The sleeping arrangements are a queen-size bed and a double-size bed. Pets are allowed here.
Ocean View Tiny House, One Mile to the Beach, Carpinteria
Here’s a 400-square-foot tiny home that’s just a mile from downtown Carpinteria. It can accommodate up to four people and is on a hill in an avocado orchard. The tiny home offers a full-size fridge, electric range, laundry machines, Wi-Fi, TV, couch, and outdoor patio. There’s a fenced-in yard that makes this space especially dog-friendly. The host provides beach toys, such as soft-top surfboards and boogie boards, as well as umbrellas to enjoy the state beach nearby.
Hip Venice Experience, Los Angeles
This unique tiny house is modeled after a real Airstream and a self-contained guesthouse with a private entrance. It offers free Wi-Fi, a stocked kitchenette, air conditioning, and a bathroom. You’ll be just minutes from LAX, Venice Beach, and the ocean here. There’s a queen-size bed, free toiletries, and the space welcomes small pets with a kennel. It’s fun to stay here to experience an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood that’s creative and safe. Lots of great restaurants are nearby, as well as galleries, book stores, bus routes, and Oxford Basin Park.
