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Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk

1887 Victorian Historic Landmark on Beach Hill. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom on the UPPER LEVEL of Eastlake style Victorian duplex.

You are just a minute or two walk from the Santa Cruz Main Beach, Wharf and Boardwalk. Surf at Cowell's or just enjoy the sun and fun. We have boogie boards and some wetsuits that you are welcome to use and there are books and games for the family.

Approximately 1900 square feet of space. Multiple hand blown original glass bay windows, very bright and cheery. Lovely hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful trim details, doors, original hardware, amazing chandeliers, fantastic deck etc. See it on the cover of “The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture” at the book section of the MAH (The Museum of Art & History).

This is a rare opportunity to stay in one of the oldest and best-kept houses/landmarks in Santa Cruz. The intricate exterior is heavily adorned with gingerbread and is detailed with six colors.

The space has a large living room complete with sofa, wing back chairs, and 60" 4K curved flat screen TV with cable and DVR. The dining room features a large dining room table with six chairs. The spacious kitchen has garbage disposal, gas stove, dishwasher, and newer refrigerator. One bedroom features a gorgeous four poster queen sized bed with a 37" flat screen TV, the second bedroom lovely antique bedroom set with a full bed and 55" flat screen TV with DVR, the third a queen sized Murphy bed and the fourth bedroom a remarkable full sized Murphy bed that transforms into a desk. One of the bathrooms has a clawfoot tub with pedestal sink, the second bathroom is a Jack and Jill to two of the bedrooms and has a shower. Both are nicely remodeled.

The home is ideally located at the top of Beach Hill, with a very short walk (2- 3 minutes) to the beach/wharf or about ten minutes to downtown. Nice backyard and small upstairs back deck.

Tandem parking for up to two large cars in driveway + 1 parking permit for street.

Sorry, but we absolutely do not allow pets or smoking on the premises (inside or outside).

City of Santa Cruz Permit Number: STR 18 - 0280

Property manager

Nicole Sanchez

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The home was built in1887 w/low rails & lowwindows

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 8 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Beautiful House
We very much enjoyed our stay - the house was very comfortable, accurately met the online description, and was walkable to downtown and the Boardwalk/beach area. Hoping to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Wonderful house!
Beautiful historic home close to the beach. We had such a great time. The house was perfect for our family. The owner was lovely and helped us with a couple of things we needed. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth y., Santa Monica

Great location, great house!
What a beautiful historic home. Very well kept and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anneli B.

Beautiful Victorian
Great location and charming home. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B., Iowa

Awesome!
Comfortable and close to everything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Old house
Great location and great house if you like old houses
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Awesome!!!
We had a wonderful Wharf to Wharf family reunion. You have a beautiful home and the location is great. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Wonderful experience
Charm and lots of it! My family was impressed how well kept the landmark property was. Rooms were super clean and we were greeted with touches of details here and there. All 6 of us had wonderful things to say about our stay. Thank you for making it a great stay Nicole.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

maeve j.

great location, great place
Our extended family of 8 spent our first Christmas together in years in this fun, historic Victorian. Walks to the beach, trips to the boardwalk and hikes together were just what we needed. The host was extremely responsive, rooms were clean and BONUS, everything was decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Epic Vibe
Our stay was incredible! Nicole was so kind and helpful. The home is a short walk to the beach and boardwalk. And the VIBE, oh my, was so calm and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Modesto, CA

Location, location, location!
Very nice unit, clean, well supplied, and perfectly placed between downtown and the beach. We had the maximum sized group and this house was a perfect starting point for day-trips and a rendezvous for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B., Roseville’s, United States

July in Santa Cruz
The house is just like it stated on the VRBO, it is a classic Victorian with vaulted ceilings, very comfortable, cozy, fantastic location, definitely worth the trip. Owner is very responsive to messaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Charming house in perfect location
My family of 4 and our friends family of 4 stayed here together over Labor Day weekend. It is an easy walk to the beach and we were very comfortable in the house. The owner was friendly and quick to respond to messages. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Santa Cruz History
This beautiful Victorian home was built in the 1880’s and has high ceilings, large windows, chandeliers, and more. It’s in a great location—close to Main Beach, West Cliff Drive, and downtown Santa Cruz. The owners responded very quickly to all questions.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Great house close to wharf and boardwalk
Wonderful house with modern amenities close to boardwalk and restaurants of the wharf. Great communication with owner. Ants present in the kitchen, but the property owner seemed to be right on top of the issue. So I only write this in case it continues in future write-ups as a warning, but I doubt that will be the case, based on the timely responsiveness of the owner. Overall wonderful stay and therefore 5-star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent A.

Santa Cruz Victorian
In a word, wonderful. The house is spectacular, if you have an appreciation for craftsmanship, beautiful casework, and a Victorian with incredible charm, this is a place to visit. Walking distance to the beach, and outfitted beach chairs and Boogie Boards it’s a great location for anyone wishing for a true Santa Cruz experience. Communication prior to and during our stay was great, and the house was very well appointed. As we were celebrating our daughters wedding the weekend of our stay, it was a fabulous place to call home for the long celebratory weekend. Highly recommended destination, and a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxim B., Houston

One week in th Charming house with it's wonderful owners
I haven't met such a nice home owners, everything in the house was in perfect order, they've left us the guide on activities and restaurants but the most amazing was to get the refund when I couldn't stay the other week because of changes in my calendar. They didn't have to but they simply returned the funds, very honest and nice people!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L., Berkeley, CA

Wow!!
First, the listing pictures do not do this gem of a property justice! Just gorgeous! Second, this was one of the most well equipped rentals I've ever stayed it. It has everything you need Third, location!!! So close to the beach and w parking. What a perfect spot for a family vacation. Lately, Nicole, the host, is super responsive and accommodating. Our multi/generation family stayed for UCSCand Father's day weekend and enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G., Oakland, USA

Could not have been better!
This was one of the most beautiful houses I have ever rented. It was even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. It was decorated in the height of Victorian fashion and I felt transported in time! The rooms are all very comfortable and worked fine for my group of 7 middle-aged folks. The kitchen had all the gear we needed and then some! The location cannot be beat! Five minutes down hill to the beach, the Boardwalk, and the municipal wharf. Ten to fifteen minutes down hill in the other direction and we were in downtown Santa Cruz. This was my best ever birthday house. Thank you to Nicole for being so kind and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Great Start to 2023 in Santa Cruz
We thoroughly enjoyed our four day trip to Santa Cruz with this lovely, spacious home as our base. Communication with the host all along, before and during out stay, was excellent - super responsive and helpful. Location is perfect, a short walk from the beach, boardwalk and pier, and short drive from Trader Joes, CVS, Pavilions, etc ... everything you need is minutes away. Our family of 6 especially appreciated the abundance of space in which to spread out, which was made all the better by the high ceilings, abundant light and flowing layout. It being January AND the week of one of the biggest winter storms in recent years, we did find it rather cold in the house which relies on a gas wall furnace in the main space for heating, plus a space heater that you can move around, but that did not detract from a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful and historic home that comes highly recommended. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn I., San Francisco

Great beach weekend!
The house is walking distance to the Boardwalk and the wharf! Perfectly located if you dont mind a short walk. The driveway fits two large cars or three regular sized cars along with one street parking permit. The beds were all comfortable. The bedrooms share a bathroom so heads up if you prefer more privacy than that. It was not a problem except that when you went to close both sliding doors, you may wake up the people in the next room that share the bathroom with you. So heads up if you're travelling with a baby you want to keep asleep. The living room and dining room space are large and allow for everyone to dine together. We enjoyed the flat screen TV after a long day at the beach. Nicole was kind enough to message us that the home was ready before check-in and that we were welcome to check in early. There is someone that lives downstairs but the stairs that lead downstairs are closed off. The tub in one of the bathrooms can be a little tricky for older customers, but there is a regular shower in the other bathroom available. We enjoyed our stayed and appreciated the beach getaway with the family. Very clean home with a fun secret door :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Asami F.

Family beach weekend
We are a family of 6; two adults and 4 children ages 11-3 years old. We had a wonderful experience! Upon confirmation of reservation we were sent very detailed document on the house features and things to do around the area. The home was very clean and obviously cared for very well. The location was great for our family to walk to the beach and restaurants with ease. There are a few intersections to be mindful of with children and a brief hill climb on the way back to the house from the beach/pier. A collapsible wagon worked great to transport our beach items. Each bedroom has ample storage space to unpack or live out our your suitcase. Two beds were fairly high off the ground with plush mattresses. If you prefer a firmer mattress, the two Murphy bed options will be more comfortable. The lowest bed is the Murphy bed in the library/front room. The bathrooms were well stocked with bath towels, hand towels and washcloths. Both of the showers and bathtub/shower worked great with good water pressure and hot water that lasted for all family members to take showers/baths. The kitchen is stocked with good basics; sturdy pots/pans, cookie sheet, cupcake pan, knifes and steak knives, cutting board, strainer, mixing bowls, measuring cups, traditional drip coffee maker (with paper filters), Keurig machine and hot water boiler. There are enough place settings, glasses and coffee mugs for 6. We brought some plastic dishware and small utensils for our younger kids. The house does not have forced air heating. However, we found the temperature to be fine day/night. There are some extra blankets but, bring some extras if you will have a full house and know your party to need extra warmth. Our kiddos are asking when we will be able to go back! We hope to return soon. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam U.

Great Stay!
A one of a kind gem in Santa Cruz. Perfect for our small group in town a wedding. We loved every detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Pre-Wedding Weekend
My niece was getting married in the area and my family arrived a couple of days early to enjoy Santa Cruz. The house is beautiful and exactly what we wanted; close to the beach, the wharf, and the boardwalk. We would definitely stay here again! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Great Stay
Really amazing stay in a beautiful house! The photos don’t do it justice, but it really is a beautiful and unique stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024