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

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A large, two-story house with a prominent staircase and a well-maintained garden with white roses.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a sofa and a window in the background.
A formal dining room with a large glass table, ornate chairs, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A blue building with a well-maintained garden featuring various plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 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

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬10 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$2,731, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Duplex, Quick Walk to Wharf, Beach & Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the 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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home, in a great location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historic home with interesting features. Well equipped. Walk to town with restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's less than a mile. Access to river trail/bike path also convenient. Parking for 3 cars; availability limited on street. About 15 steps to access house. Lovely furniture would not be ideal with small children. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, well stocked kitchen and everything worked great! Perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family came in to town for a wedding. This property gave us enough room and was perfectly located for all our activity. The host was amazing with responses to questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, great mix of beach vibe and Old Victorian. Clean with fully serviceable kitchen and Family-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our quick Santa Cruz getaway. Amazing location, clean, and all the amenities we would expect. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, everything was as described. The house was also very spacious. We had a great time during our weekend stay. Nicole was extremely responsive when we had questions. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Nicely appointed kitchen and bathrooms and laundry. Quality towels and bedding. House exterior under construction and no working A/C but opening windows helped. Screens would have been nice but acceptable as it was. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay and the amenities! We apologize that a few of the front steps needed painting after they were rebuilt, but our contractor ran out of time. Our 1887 Victorian has never had air-conditioning or screens and we do not state that we have air-conditioning anywhere in our listing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean throughout, well organized and fully stocked kitchen, lots of historical house charm and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous property with responsive owners. This place is a gem. Location is perfect. The house is incredibly beautiful. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming.. the cottage was clean despite the age of the building. Very accessible and quick drive and walk to the board walk and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SC Vacation

We had a very relaxing stay … perfect location and great kitchen/ dining room for cooking dinners and spending time with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked kitchen as well as cleaning, personal supplies and linens. Love the Victorian charm and rockers on the porch. Perfect location, 2 blocks from beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elegant old world charm ar center of many interesting venues

We enjoyed a family get together with grown children and grandchildren scattered across the state. So much to see and do: Beach, Boardwalk, Pier shops and restaurants, Roaring Camp trains and hiking, Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Victorian in SC

The house was gorgeous. We loved the property and the location. What a treat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are so glad that you had a great time! We hope you stay at Victorian By The Sea again soon. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Victorian

Great location and charming home. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are so glad that you had a wonderful time! We hope that you stay at Victorian By The Sea again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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