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

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Santa Cruz, CA

Main Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Wharf
‪6 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪8 min walk‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 Poster Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Antique Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Library Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Murphy Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Clawfoot Tub

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The home was built in1887 w/low rails & lowwindows

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All bookings are pending the approval of owner. Please provide a scan of the primary renter's ID within 24 hours.

This is the upper level of a duplex Victorian, people live below. Please remove shoes or wear soft sole shoes, limit noise + don't use yard 10pm - 8am

Sunday pls take trash cans (incl green waste) out Sunday and put back Monday. Please put dirty dishes into the dishwasher and run before check out.

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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?

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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

24 January 2025

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

Beautiful home; great location

We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed our stay. The home has a lot of character and a well-stocked kitchen if you're planning to cook. It's also close to the boardwalk.I'd definitely book here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam U.

10 October 2024

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

Christine B.

6 October 2024

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

Brian P.

3 October 2024

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

laura d.

26 September 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weiyi G.

3 September 2024

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

W R.

13 August 2024

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

Emma E.

9 August 2024

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

Phil C.

9 August 2024

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

Edward V.

15 July 2024

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

Alexander E.

11 July 2024

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

Karen R.

27 June 2024

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

Chris H.

6 December 2023

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

Jim C.

27 September 2023

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

Michael K.

22 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B., Roseville’s, United States

10 July 2023

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

Craig H.

27 June 2023

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

Sandy L., Berkeley, CA

19 June 2023

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

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

Douglas B., Iowa

10 June 2023

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

Awesome!

Comfortable and close to everything needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

18 May 2023

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

Kent A.

30 April 2023

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

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

Robyn G., Oakland, USA

4 April 2023

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

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.

9 January 2023

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

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

maeve j.

8 January 2023

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

Judith K.

29 November 2022

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

Victorian Grandeur!

Our family enjoyed our holiday celebration in this grand old Victorian home. It was nicely equipped to handle our cooking and interaction.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Sanchez

We are a family of four who absolutely love the beach, outdoor activities, cooking, antiques and music.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved Santa Cruz and have so many wonderful memories here. We fell in love with this historic landmark Victorian and are excited for you to build your own memories here.

What makes this property unique

So close to the beach and the wonderful dining, shopping and culture downtown. We feel like we don't even need a car living here. It is in the center of everything and a nice luxurious retreat where you can kick back with plenty of room and all the amenities that make it feel like home. Boogie boards, beach towels, wetsuits, games are at your disposal.

Languages:

English, German

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 Poster Bedroom

Antique Bedroom

Library Bedroom

Murphy Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Clawfoot Tub

Spaces

About this property