The 5 Top Holiday Homes to Rent with Beautiful Views in the US

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The beautiful views over the city from The Skyscraper Mansion, Plum Guide home in Los Angeles, USA

When we say we’ve found the perfect holiday home for you, we mean it. No trip is complete without accommodation that suits your every need, and that’s where Plum Guide comes in. We’ve done the hard work for you by searching far and wide to build our collection of the world’s most remarkable places to stay. So take a look at this guide to the finest homes with beautiful views in our US collection to ensure quality you can trust.

The greatest homes with beautiful views in the US

Take a look at 5 of the very best vacation rentals with beautiful views in our US collection. Your high standards are guaranteed to be met by the quality and character that these homes have to offer.

The Skyscraper Mansion, Los Angeles, USA

The beautiful views from The Skyscraper Mansion, Plum Guide home in Los Angeles, USA

The beautiful views from The Skyscraper Mansion, Plum Guide home in Los Angeles, USA

Click to book The Skyscraper Mansion now: from £1356 per night In the Santa Monica mountain above Sunset Strip, this lavish home sits like an eyrie, overlooking LA from the Bird Streets. The sprawling view stretches across the city all the way to the mountains and is particularly spectacular when the sky streaks magenta and purple at sunset. Admire it from the infinity pool that hangs over the hill’s edge, or from any of the luxurious seating spots dotted across the wrap-around terrace. Outdoor heaters provide a little warmth come twilight and a bubbling hot tub invites you for a soak. Inside, it’s an entertainers dream with a grand piano in the lounge where a wall of glass lets in that endless view. A second sitting room is set around a fireplace with a wet bar built into the corner. To the side of the house, a plush entertainment area comes with a pool table and an all-black cinema-style room and a second kitchen have been turned into a gym and massage parlour overlooking the skyline. For the ultimate way to end the day, a soak in the master bathroom’s tub after a sauna session is sheer perfection. Sleeps up to 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms

Jetliner Views, Los Angeles, USA

The beautiful views from Jetliner Views, Plum Guide home in Los Angeles, USA

The beautiful views from Jetliner Views, Plum Guide home in Los Angeles, USA

Click to book Jetliner Views now: from £1475 per night Secluded away up in the Hollywood Hills, yet just a three-minute drive from the iconic nightlife spots, luxury boutiques and lively restaurants of Sunset Boulevard, this palatial villa is the ideal LA pad. Fronted with private balconies off lavish bedrooms, there are loads of options for taking in that city lights panorama as LA stretches beneath you. Outside, spread across terraces and decks, you’ll find a swimming pool and Jacuzzi by trailing botanica, comfy sofas and bar seating in the shade of a pergola, and a rooftop terrace designed to take in the sweeping view of the city at night. A full outdoor kitchen provides alfresco dining and the chef’s kitchen inside has everything you need and more. Inside, it’s all about kicking back and relaxing – the games room has a pool table and wet bar for social evenings, there’s a dedicated cinema room, and a Jacuzzi tub in the mater ensuite. Should work beckon, an executive-style office has its own entrance, for the utmost privacy. Sleeps up to 14 | 7 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms

A Modern Vintage, Northern California Wine Country, USA

The beautiful views from A Modern Vintage, Plum Guide home in Northern California Wine Country, USA

The beautiful views from A Modern Vintage, Plum Guide home in Northern California Wine Country, USA

Click to book A Modern Vintage now: from £885 per night Tucked away behind tall trees and rows of sunny vineyards, this extravagant house is almost as gorgeous as the wine country views it overlooks. Take in the rolling scenery from the outdoor dining table, glass of wine in hand. The pool is shaded and secluded by towering trees, so you can languish to your heart’s content. Even inside, you’ll feel like you're surrounded by nature, thanks to the impressive windows in the living/dining room and kitchen. The three bedrooms are luxurious and full of character, with high-vaulted ceilings, modern furnishings and thoughtful provisions like soft bathrobes, slippers and towels. There are several balconies too, for those who can’t get enough of the California countryside. Downstairs, the games room is perfect for challenging friends and family members to pool, ping pong and table football, or simply putting your feet up in front of one of the home’s three HD TVs. Despite the house’s rural location, it’s only a short drive to charming downtown Healdsburg and its famous wineries. Sleeps up to 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms

The Pepper Tree, Santa Barbara, USA

The beautiful views from The Pepper Tree, Plum Guide home in Santa Barbara, USA

The beautiful views from The Pepper Tree, Plum Guide home in Santa Barbara, USA

Click to book The Pepper Tree now: from £589 per night Built in 1928, this quirky bungalow is filled with bijou charm and plenty of character. Located down a winding narrow lane in the East End neighbourhood of Ojai — a six-minute drive to the town centre — its major selling point is the aura of absolute peace and serenity. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the dramatic mountains and the hosts have planted a gorgeous array of leafy vegetation in the garden, including fruit and pepper trees. Inside, it’s cottagecore with a Californian twist. A few of our favourite features include the all-encompassing wood panelling of the living room and master bedroom, the vintage dressers in the kitchen and the colourful woven bedspreads. For extra boho vibes, a former artist’s studio flooded with natural light has been converted into an additional bedroom. Spend all afternoon around the pool before lighting up the barbecue and having dinner under a pink sunset. Sleeps up to 7 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

Stargazer, Lake Tahoe, USA

The beautiful views from Stargazer, Plum Guide home in Lake Tahoe, USA

The beautiful views from Stargazer, Plum Guide home in Lake Tahoe, USA

Click to book Stargazer now: from £443 per night Right on the shore of Lake Tahoe, you're surrounded by stunning views of the water, mountains, and forest in every direction. The wrap-around deck on the upper floor means you don't miss a single inch of that spectacular view. The whitewashed wood-panelled walls and the huge windows fill the home with light, while the reclaimed wood furniture adds a hint of the forest. The lounge and dining spaces are stylish and comfortable in equal measure. Spend days at home playing shuffleboard, table football, or pool in the games room. For a breath of fresh air, you're spoiled for nearby activities – paddleboard the nearby north shore, sample the latest batch of beer at Fiftyfifty Brewing Co, hit the slopes or bike the trails at Northstar Tahoe (both twenty minutes' drive), kayak in unspoiled Emerald Bay (a forty-minute drive), and ride horses at Camp Richardson Corral (fifty minutes away). After all that action, we highly recommend you finish your days with a sunset soak in the private hot tub and watch the lake reflect the pink and orange of the sky. Sleeps up to 12 | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms

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