Family-friendly vacation rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita

Studio Ghibli Cottage of Whimsy in Beautiful Trees

The Cottage of Whimsy is a small and adorable Studio Ghibli-themed studio built in the early 1930s, lovingly renovated in 2021. Whether you're an artist looking for a nourishing creative retreat, a couple looking for a peaceful getaway, or a small family eager for a restorative escape to sunny Southern California, the Cottage of Whimsy is for you! With views of 100-year-old oak trees, the sounds of chickens clucking and horses clopping, and walking distance from 4,500 acres of scenic trails!

Quiet place by Lake. Mountain view. Dine/Walk/Shop

Fully sanitized and cleaned after each booking. Newly renovated place, located directly across the street from the Rancho Santa Margarita lake and beach club. Washer and dryer are inside the unit. Full kitchen with new appliances; perfect for entertaining guests. If you’d rather dine out, many award winning restaurants sit at the shore of the lake. Trails, parks and hiking within walking distance. Pool and jacuzzi access. Beautiful view of mountains, stars/sunset. 25 minutes from Laguna Beach.

Winterwarm Cottage and wine tasting!

Winterwarm Cottage is the guest house of my rustic mini-farm. It offers a cozy, comfortable getaway and a chance to meet and mingle with a variety of friendly farm animals . Centrally located between the beaches and Temecula Wine Country, both an easy 30 minute drive away, and right around the corner from the Fallbrook Winery. Included in your stay of 3 days or more can be a complimentary wine tasting at the beautiful Fallbrook Winery, ($40 value) or with a 2 day stay, a 2 for 1 tasting.

Orange County Country Cottage

Get out of the city and come spend a night in this relaxing 1 bedroom cottage in the hills of Orange County's Trabuco Canyon. Our little cabin has a queen bed, couch, small table & chairs for dining, bathroom with shower, small kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, & Keurig coffee maker. Hike right out of the backyard to miles of trails with beautiful mountain views, wildlife, seasonal creeks or 2 of OC's best kept secrets for dinner Rose Canyon Cantina & Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse.

Your 2nd Home Mission Viejo

Welcome to your 2nd Home! This stunning single-level 4-bedroom haven is the epitome of comfortable living. Step inside and be greeted by a modern, open floorplan that seamlessly combines style and function. Fully furnished single-story home in Mission Viejo / Orange County, ideal for extended stays, corporate housing, family relocation and temporary housing for insurance claims and traveling Nurses. We would love to have you and your family or your group. Tarah & Johnnie

Studio - Trabuco Canyon, Orange County

Welcome to Cabin 63... or, we like to call her, ‘The little Red House’. Our little prefab studio is located in a quiet, safe, tucked away rural neighborhood... at the foot of beautiful Saddleback Mountain. Three chickens and a cat free range among the oak trees and you will often hear the sounds of horses meandering down the road. The studio has a comfortable queen bed, not to firm, and the bed is dressed with comforter in duvet cover. The tiled bathroom is simple and clean.

Country Getaway - Glamping & Friendly Farm Animals

🤠Adventure awaits on this ranch getaway, where the love of all things nature & animals is a must! This is a "hands on" farm experience. Stroll the property visiting the free range; 🐷🐐🐴🫏🐮, ostriches, ranch 🐶 & more! 🚜 We are a working ranch in collaboration w/ Right Layne Foundation. Many of our animals are, relinquished, adopted & rescued, we work closely w/ the IDD community to offer an outdoor reset. Come stay, explore & fall in love with the magic of ranch life!

Private Beachy Casita Suite

Enjoy your stay in my bright California casita! This space is perfect for solo travelers or a couple. Nestled between LA and San Diego, you’re surrounded by the best theme parks: Disneyland, Sea World, Universal Studios, Lego Land, & the San Diego Zoo. Hiking trails with ocean views. This quaint town of Ladera Ranch is 20 minutes from the beach & 19 miles to John Wayne Airport. I'll guide you to the best south Orange County restaurants and beaches so you feel like a local.

Walk Score 84|30m->Airport|BBQlKing|Garage Parking

"This home deserves more than 5 stars." ->Walk score 84 (walk to grocery, cafes, dining, clothing stores, library) ->Natural gas BBQ ->367 Mbps ->High water pressure ->Netflix, Max, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ included >> ~30 minutes to Laguna Beach >> ~30 minutes to Disneyland +Nearby parks include Melinda Park, O'Neil Park and Trabuco Mesa Park Add my listing to your wishlist by clicking the Heart <3 in the upper-right corner!