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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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?

Check-out 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 vacation 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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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Sam U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting house & great location
Family stay for reunion. Close to beach & boardwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable
It was a great location and such a fun house! We will never forget our mini vacay in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic long weekend for July 4th
Loved the place. It easily fit our large group. We will try to stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

W R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz International Family Reunion
All great. Better if Host would have told us where trash cans were located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Goodness
What a perfect place to gather our graduate, silblings and their partners for our daughters UCSC graduation weekend! Close to the beach, to town and what a gorgeous Victorian home! Vicky - the property manager - was communicative and helpful. We loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time Gone By
Lovely historic home near everything but far enough to enjoy a quiet neighborhood. The kids were convinced the house is haunted but if there are any spirits, they are super kind. Wonderful holiday. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Comfortable and close to everything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old house
Great location and great house if you like old houses
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Weiyi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable property in amazing location
We stayed over Labor Day long weekend with 4 adults and 4 children total (ages 2-5). The property was absolutely beautiful. As my 5 year old asked upon first seeing it "Why is this place so fancy?". 😁 Apparently Victorian mansions are also conducive to toddler sleep because both 2 year olds slept in until 8AM both days, gifting their parents with a heretofore unprecedented 9.5 hours of sleep. We were a 8 minute walk to the main beach, even at small child speeds, making beach trips easy and frequent. All rooms were comfortable (see toddler sleep above) and the kitchen was large enough for eating breakfasts and cooking dinners. The hosts were incredibly kind, letting us get into the property early and also letting us stay later as we dealt with a dead car battery the morning of our checkout. Full stars and thank you again for hosting us in such a perfect and special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maeve j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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