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Our top choices for Santa Cruz holiday rentals

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

1. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (504 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
United States
Lalit
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Garajau Madeira Hotel
An outdoor restaurant with brick walls, a brick fireplace, and a covered patio area with tables and chairs.

2. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Einzigartig war das Zimmer mit dem wunderschönen Balkon und die Freundlichkeit der Angestellten."
Germany
Anonymous traveller
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel
A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

3. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended "
Canada
Tak
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a window with a view of buildings.

4. Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Incroyable appartement en plein coeur de la ville de santa cruz qui a été un coup de coeur dans notre séjour. Je recommande fortement. On entend les avions atterrir mais pour nous ça l’a été une source d’entretien. "
Canada
diego s.
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi
A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, a small table with a cup and a plate of fruit, and a view of houses on a hillside.

5. Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz

Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Wszystko zgodnie jak w ogłoszeniu. Godne polecenia."
United States
Aneta K.
Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz
A modern living room with a spiral staircase, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

6. Encanto Santa Cruz

Encanto Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Agradeço ao Sr. Olavo, pela recepção e disponibilidade."
United States
miguel v.
The price is £183
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Encanto Santa Cruz
A house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

7. Valle Paraizo

Valle Paraizo
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Valle Paraizo
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

8. In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II

In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Alles so wie in der Beschreibung der Wohnung vorgefunden. Bestens. "
Germany
Regina H.
The price is £426
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with a thatched-roof structure.

9. 'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi

'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Pros: Isabel en haar man zijn super lieve mensen. Ze hebben vooral alles gezorgd en stonden altijd klaar voor hulp. De handdoek en lakens service was fantastisch, overvloed aan handdoeken. Het appartement was heel probeer en alles wat je nodig had was aanwezig, zelfs een EHBO kit. Cons: /"
Netherlands
Anonymous traveller
The price is £192
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large mirror, and a city view through the windows.

10. Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View

Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View
Caniço
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this apartment :) It is clean, spacious, and cozy. We stayed as a couple, but having two bedrooms and two bathrooms makes it comfortable for more people as well. There is plenty of storage space, and we really appreciated all the useful little details provided by the hosts — laundry and dishwasher capsules, enough hangers, cleaning products, etc. The kitchen is very well equipped with dishes and appliances for cooking. The bed was comfortable, the bedding was clean, and...
United States
Olena D.
The price is £436
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table with four white chairs, and a bowl of fruit.

11. Caniço VI, spacious apartment with pool.

Caniço VI, spacious apartment with pool.
Caniço
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Great place, big & clean."
Canada
Tiffany
The price is £740
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Caniço VI, spacious apartment with pool.
A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape with lush greenery and a cloudy sky.

12. GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay

GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Very well equipped and pleasant well located A little difficult to find, more details needed"
United States
ANTONIO José D.
The price is £260
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay
A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small table.

13. Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view

Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great views with a comfortable apartment. Within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and minimal shopping. I hope you like hills. If you do, this location is a must."
United States
George H.
The price is £203
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view
A living room with a TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

14. Apartment Costa Avila 2 with Sea View, Balconies & Wi-Fi

Apartment Costa Avila 2 with Sea View, Balconies & Wi-Fi
Caniço
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely sea view from the balcony!"
United Kingdom
Judit
The price is £221
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Apartment Costa Avila 2 with Sea View, Balconies & Wi-Fi
A modern room with a large window, a comfortable chair, a dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a globe on the table.

15. 'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning

'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning
Gaula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This apartment had the most surreal views! It was lovely and clean and comfortable as well. It’s a shared space but you have your own room and bathroom and the other guests were nice and didn’t disturb us at all. But the reason we rate this place so highly is because of the incredible host, Ludgero. We got in an unfortunate accident on our first day (please drive carefully on the roads) and our host offered to pick us up from the hospital and checked in with us the next day. We were overwhelmed...
United Kingdom
Samarah
The price is £201
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning
A table with a basket of bread, a bowl, and a mug, set against a view of a white building with a clock tower.

16. House in Santa Cruz Centre - Casa do Beiral

House in Santa Cruz Centre - Casa do Beiral
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"It was lovely staying right in the centre of Santa Cruz. The apartment was comfortable and stylish and the garden was amazing. Would definitely recommend people to stay in the place."
United States
Fien D.
The price is £466
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
House in Santa Cruz Centre - Casa do Beiral
A hotel room with two beds, a view of greenery outside, and a wooden slat door.

17. Chalet "Casa Do Boto" with Sea View, Private Terrace & Garden

Chalet "Casa Do Boto" with Sea View, Private Terrace & Garden
Gaula
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Very good location, clean, safe, very gentle, kind owners"
Canada
Kostyantyn
The price is £305
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Chalet "Casa Do Boto" with Sea View, Private Terrace & Garden
A wicker chair with a table and a bottle of wine on a stone-paved area with a stone wall and greenery in the background.

18. Grandpa's Hayloft

Grandpa's Hayloft
Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"A very peaceful location with great proximity to the airport and near a pleasant village. It is a tidy and compact cottage that was perfect for our family and Patricia was very helpful. It was pleasant to sit outside the cottage and enjoy the lush greenery. It's best not to let kids wander up the driveway toward the main house as there are large guard dogs that can surprise you."
United States
Jennifer M.
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Grandpa's Hayloft
A rooftop pool with a clear view of a hilly landscape in the background.

19. Casa Sol – Modern Apartment in Central Caniço with Pool and Parking

Casa Sol – Modern Apartment in Central Caniço with Pool and Parking
Caniço
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The property was great and super clean. Not a big deal for us, but be aware there is no wifi or tv in the unit. Underground parking is very convenient. The area is also great. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance and just minutes to the motorway making road trips very easy. Would definitely recommend and would stay again."
Canada
Timothy
The price is £252
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Casa Sol – Modern Apartment in Central Caniço with Pool and Parking
A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, a coat rack, and a large window with curtains.

20. Holiday Home "Moradia Casa Feliz" with Private Terraces & Wi-Fi

Holiday Home "Moradia Casa Feliz" with Private Terraces & Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Pros: Maison très spacieuse pour 4, avec de beaux espaces extérieurs dont nous avons bien profité. Maison très bien équipée avec possibilité de stationnement juste devant."
France
Anonymous traveller
The price is £311
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Holiday Home "Moradia Casa Feliz" with Private Terraces & Wi-Fi
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Garajau Madeira Hotel

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Find out more about Santa Cruz

Everything you need to know about Santa Cruz holiday rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family holiday, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Santa Cruz holiday rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private holiday homes, apartments, cottages, apart-hotels, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect Santa Cruz holiday rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search. 

Santa Cruz holiday rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Santa Cruz. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A Santa Cruz holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of Santa Cruz holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as £78 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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At Expedia, we put the best Santa Cruz holiday rentals in one place. All you need to do is take your pick. And as we offer book now, pay later options, as well as free cancellation on some properties, you can plan your trip with total peace of mind. You’ll always find a great deal with Expedia. 

To find some top Santa Cruz rental deals, enter your travel dates, and sort your search results by price. You can also filter by budget, so you only see accommodation in your ballpark. Next, add any filters you want—and just like that, you’ve built your dream Santa Cruz holiday.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a holiday rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Santa Cruz close to Aquaparque Madeira, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Visitors like the top-notch restaurants and beaches in Santa Cruz. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events while you're in the area.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Charming 2 Bedroom House with Comfortable Living in Camacha: This highly rated holiday home rental in Santa Cruz is next to a golf course, and equipped with laundry facilities and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Our travellers also rate Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row as a favourite home for rent in Santa Cruz.

How many holiday rentals will I find in Santa Cruz?

With 122 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your Santa Cruz stay.

What can I see and do in Santa Cruz?

Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Aquaparque Madeira and Santo da Serra Market are other places to visit while you're in town.

What are holiday rentals like in Santa Cruz?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Santa Cruz. Holiday rentals offer extras like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can offer a sense of seclusion away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great option for families.