Homes for Rent in Bonny Doon, CA

Bonny Doon is a rural community tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is 10 miles north of Monterey Bay. Sitting next to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and nestled among nature reserves and the coast, the community offers tranquil mountain living with custom-built homes and easy access to nature and the outdoors. Bonny Doon is also close to Santa Cruz and Felton, which gives residents many shopping and dining options. “Bonny Doon is a more private area that’s near the coast,” says Frank Murphy, owner of Frank Murphy Realty with 25 years of experience and a local Bonny Doon resident for over 40 years. “Most homes have multiple acres of land, and it’s big on wine and horseback riding.” Homes in Bonny Doon are very spread out and tucked behind narrow, forested roads, providing owners with lots of privacy. Built from the 1940s to the 2000s, houses feature custom-built modern deckhouses, large wood cabins, and eclectic properties built with elevated foundations. Although occasionally, a property can appear on the market for around $600,000, home prices typically start around $900,000 and can go over $3 million. “Bonny Doon has many microclimates, so some properties have ocean views,