Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk
5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)House in Santa Cruz, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)5.0
All great. Better if Host would have told us where trash cans were located.
5.0
Family stay for reunion. Close to beach & boardwalk.
5.0
It was a great location and such a fun house! We will never forget our mini vacay in Santa Cruz!
5.0
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!
5.0
Loved the place. It easily fit our large group. We will try to stay here again. Thanks!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great location and great house if you like old houses
5.0
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.
5.0
Comfortable and close to everything needed.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!!
5.0
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!
5.0
Our family enjoyed our holiday celebration in this grand old Victorian home. It was nicely equipped to handle our cooking and interaction.
5.0
The house has an excellent layout for a family or group. The kitchen is large and has plenty of space for a group to cook. The dinning room is close by and equally spacious. After dinner retire to the living room and enjoy a relaxing evening of storytelling or board gaming. The house is clean, well stocked and sorted. Highly recommended!
5.0
This place was awesome so close to boardwalk. Great host. Clean and comfortable I will stay here again if available :)
5.0
Very nice property. Very convenient location especially for IM Santa Cruz 70.3
No AC so we struggled with that but it was unseasonably warm. All amenities you could need. Would stay here again
5.0
The property surpassed our expectations, the owner was extremely responsive and professional. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Nicole's beautiful and comfortable Victorian home. The location on the 2nd floor is just a few minutes walk to the beach, wharf, and restaurants. The roses on the property are gorgeous. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are comfortable, and the check in and out was easy.
5.0
Fine
5.0
This rental property is absolutely beautiful and the location is just perfect. We had an amazing time there.
5.0
Great location, wonderful house. Would definitely rent again!!
5.0
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!
5.0
We absolutely loved this property. Usually we stay at the Dream Inn when coming to SC but wanted a place where the whole family could stay together. We are so happy we found this place. It was so much better!!! It was clean, kept up, had ALL the amenities. My 3 boys loves exploring all the added touches in the house. We will absolutely stay here again. We could not have asked for anything more!
5.0
The house is wonderful and in a perfect location near the Boardwalk and walking distance from downtown. Nicole was very responsive. We had a great weekend and would love to stay again.
5.0
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.
5.0
Beautiful Victorian
The house has so much character yet comfortable for today's living. We loved the woodwork and antique furniture. There was enough seating for all eight of us for meals and TV watching. Enjoyed the TVs in the bedrooms too. Very short walk to the beach/wharf. The uphill walk back was a little too much for my 80 year old parents...but they did it! It was so easy to ask questions of the owners. They got right back to me with the answers I needed. Very nice to have 3 parking spaces! My family had a wonderful time!
5.0
Walking distence to boardwalk
Liked location
5.0
We enjoyed every aspect of this historical house. It had something for everyone in my family. My mom LOVES Victorian homes and it was a dream for her to stay in this particular one. It had such great character, while also being clean. The kids loved the hidden passage and their room. It was easy to cook in the kitchen and access everything we needed for our vacation. It was relaxing and the perfect location. We even tried to stay an extra day. Our family cannot wait to return to this oasis.
5.0
Very nice
Very nice.
5.0
Our Dream House
We enjoyed every aspect of this historical house. It had something for everyone in my family. My mom LOVES Victorian homes and it was a dream for her to stay in this particular one. It had such great character, while also being clean. The kids loved the hidden passage and their room. It was easy to cook in the kitchen and access everything we needed for our vacation. It was relaxing and the perfect location. We even tried to stay an extra day. Our family cannot wait to return to this oasis.
5.0
My family and I had a blast at this location - our 8-year-old loved exploring all of the nooks and crannies, especially the secret passage! Strikes a perfect balance with modern conveniences integrated into the original Victorian framework. Super close to the beach and other fun spots. Thanks Nicole for making this a great stay for our family!
5.0
Wonderful Victorian!
My family and I had a blast at this location - our 8-year-old loved exploring all of the nooks and crannies, especially the secret passage! Strikes a perfect balance with modern conveniences integrated into the original Victorian framework. Super close to the beach and other fun spots. Thanks Nicole for making this a great stay for our family!
5.0
I stayed here during winter break with some family. We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home! There was ample parking, everything was clean, and Nicole is lovely to communicate with. She answered all questions within mins and was very gracious with us. I would love to stay here again. It's very close to the beach and boardwalk! The house itself is so cool and it is decorated in Victorian style. I was a little worried about how comfy the murphy beds would be, but they were both great! And there was plenty of pillows and blankets. The one minor issue we had was that it was very cold in the house, but Nicole had a space heater for us, so that helped a bit. Other then that, perfect!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is £242 per night. This rental is £294 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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