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Lovely Beach Victorian Home at S.C. Yacht Harbor, 1 blk to beach

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Exterior
Front of home
Upstairs Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen with double ovens and 5 burner gas range
Living room with leather sectional

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123100.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    5 min walk
    Twin Lakes State Beach
    5 min walk
    Seabright Beach
    16 min walk
    Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Downstairs living room

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Lovely Beach Victorian Home at S.C. Yacht Harbor, 1 blk to beach

This gorgeous Victorian Beach home was originally built in 1905, totally remodeled in 2003, but keeping its original charm. It is a 3 minute walk to the best beach in Santa Cruz--Twin Lakes Beach which has lifeguards and restrooms. It has over 30 stained glass windows and 3 porches. Four bedrooms, plus a loft bedroom , 5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms office with sofa bed. This is a historic home on a walking tour. The two levels of the home are self contained--each with their own bedrooms and bathrooms and full litchen. And entrances. Perfect for large or multi families or those with kids who would enjoy the separation or privacy if so desired. It is furnished with comfortable period antiques and comfy beds. It has a beautiful formal dining room that seats 10 and an informal bar that seats 3. A 5 burner gas range and double ovens adorn the upstairs kitchen . The living room has a 50 inch LCD panasonic TV. And firestick, There is a 42 inch LCD tv downstairs in Second living room. There is high speed wireless Internet (1200mb) thru out the home and 3 TV's + two DVD players as well as a firestick.

Gorgeous Victorian with all upgrades: The home sits on a corner with lots of parking available. Two -three cars in driveway and 4 cars on side and front of home. Each level has its own combination entrance for privacy if two or more families come to vacation. Perfect for families. The kids can be downstairs with their own kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms There are 3 televisions iin the home. The backyard has a gas BBQ, jacuzzi and seating for 12+ people. Washer and dryer also located outside. All linens are provided. Ice chests and beach towels for your use

Sleeping accomodations: The upstairs level has 2 queen beds in each bedroom, and one has a twin as well. Five people can be accommodated upstairs. Downstairs, there are 2 bedrooms. Each has 2 twin beds. There is also a twin rollaway in one of the bedrooms. The downstairs is equipped with a second living room which has a tv, Two sofas, one is a sleeper soda., chair, dining Table with seating for 4. : The home is within walking distance to 5 restaurants : The popular Crows Nest is two blocks away which is on the water and it serves lunch and dinner: Seafood, steaks, etc. . There is also 2 Mexican restaurants, a seafood restaurant, an Italian restaurant and an American Cafe which serves great breakfasts and has fantastic happy hours. These are all 2 blocks or closer to walk to. Tennis courts are 1 1/2 blocks away and the best beach in Santa Cruz is 1 1/2 blocks--Twin Lakes beach. It has lifeguards and restrooms. The world famous Boardwalk is a mile away. A quaint grocery store is down the street for any ice, groceries, cold drinks or any forgotten items. It also has great homemade sandwiches!.

We provide ice chests, boogie boards, beavh towels , sand toys and beach umbrella. Detached unit is an adu occuoied by our nephew who does our maintenance . He dies not have any access to the backyard or home . Separate entrance also. He works off site full time .
, unless needed at the home.

Property manager

Charles Mclelan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Harrry Potter rm age 6+

Events

No events allowed
U could lose sec. deposit if u exceed max of 14

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time at 10pm, keep doors locked when gone
No parties, no occupants over 12, even if not sleeping over, unless we approve
If any guests bring a pet, a minimum fee of $500 will be charged .

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
Note from host: U could lose sec. deposit if u exceed max of 14
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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Seabright Beach - 16 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
There were 13 of us! My husband, son, me, 2 granddaughters, their 3 children, a nephew, his mother, my brother, & 2 family friends. My son & the one friend had gone to college there, so they took us to places that knew & liked. Natural Bridges, Semore Marine Center, to name a few. There was one afternoon at the beach. A few of us rode our bikes to the Boardwalk & back. We just spent time together in a different location than usual!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
This was a fun house for our family to celebrate my son's 17th birthday with his friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., WALNUT CREEK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and Funky House Near the Beach
Our group had 3 families sharing the house. It is fun and quirky, with many personal touches. There were places for 7 adults and 7 kids to sleep and having two kitchens made meal prep much easier. We all loved the location, especially the easy walk to the beach. Deke's market supplied us with necessities and tasty ice cream. Debbi was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. A good time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

krys c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and incredibly fun property
This house is historic, well-located, and a lot of fun. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Delightful, historical home to stay at for a 3 generation vacation. Enough bedrooms and baths to spread out. Very near the beach, the Boardwalk, and lots of excellent fish restaurants all over town. Communication with Debbi and Chuck was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kate B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Good location but not a Luxury property!
Nice location. Good for a big extended family group with multiple sleeping rooms. Enjoyed the hot tub and walking the neighborhood to various beaches and restaurants. However, NOT a luxury listing by any standards!!. House is very cut up and main gathering areas are cramped. Both upstairs showers are disgusting with mold and decay and need to be remodeled
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moritz M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Harry Potter house
Great quirky place with a lot of character. Great location, too, even though 7th Avenue is a bit noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This House has a Story to Tell
This house is over 100 years old and it comes with some of the things you might expect of a house that old, but it has a story to tell. It is perfect for a multi family setting since there are two separate floors with separate living room and kitchens. I booked this last minute, sadly for a funeral, the day before arriving. The homeowners prepped everything for our arrival and were prompt and kind. Any issues we had they responded to immediately, even issues I said not to worry about then changed my mind on later. They came by and brought us propane tanks for barbecuing so we didn't have to buy our own and provided beach towels. I think we contacted them about things four or five times that we wanted and they responded every time and quickly. I just wish I knew how to better keep sand away. The listing does not do the location justice, It was a beautiful walk to a beach that was not crowded that was close enough that people parked away further from the house to walk to the beach. It has private parking which can sometimes be hard to find in the area and the homeowners provided passes for parking on the street. I read a few reviews before booking and was a little concerned about the house, and those concerns were not warranted at all. This is an old home a block form the ocean, the upkeep in what is expected from the age of home and location. The homeowners even provided shampoo's, soaps, and laundry detergent, which was not expected but very welcomed. I could continue, but I don't want this to be too long.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, perfect location
It is always so much fun to stay in historic homes! This is a beautiful home with lots of bedrooms so everyone in our large family/friend group had their own space. Enjoyed every minute and look forward to staying again some day.

10/10 Excellent

Arleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz victorian
Great location within two blocks of the beach. Plenty of room for our extended family. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Jay B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting (quirky) house, good (but noisy) location, great hosts
Our family (8 adults, 1 child, 3 infants) all stayed here for a recent family vacation. There are plenty of beds, but no single room where everyone can be together. As long as you adopt a flexible attitude, it will work out fine. During the course of our week, we had a few problems (ants, hot tub, dryer) all of which were quickly addressed by the owners. There is what appears to be a nice kitchen on the main floor, but typical for a transient rental, the cookware and utensils leave a lot to be desired. There was no such thing as a sharp knife, or a pan that could be used without first cleaning. There were also a surprising amount of cob webs and dust. We cleaned up a lot as we went along, but we weren't there to clean so much was left for the next renters. The place could really use a good, deep cleaning. Especially considering the mandatory cleaning fee. In terms of noise, there's plenty of it. The house is on the corner of a couple very busy streets - to the point that it's difficult to have a normal conversation in the main dining room. None of the bathrooms have a window, and the ones in the lowest level have a musty characteristic. The back yard is nice, but could use some attention. There are some significant gaps in the decking around the hot tub that really need to be rebuilt; the patio furniture is worn and dated, and you will need to use the leaf blower daily (provided) to keep it clear from all the tree droppings (leaves). So all things considered, would we stay there again? Maybe. It's only a few blocks from the beach, a short drive to the Boardwalk, and an easy drive to great hikes and scenic paddling. Taking everything into consideration, our family vacation was a 5, but this house is really only a solid 3. Diminished by the road noise, dated nature of the house, condition of the patio and appliances, and the quirky electrical system. But boosted by the owners who responded immediately to any questions and were there in person after learning that they dryer wasn't working (due to a circuit breaker).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddha N.

Cozy home in perfect Location!
This home was great and is in a very nice location, super close to everything. Fair warning, most of the available space is occupied by beds and it's a little cozy, but I enjoyed my stay regardless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Large house in a wonderful location!
This was a great location for visiting Santa Cruz with our large extended family. It was a short walk to the beach and short car trip to the boardwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catharine E.

Delightful home in a terrific location
This nicely decorated home worked very well for our three-generation family gathering. It was in an excellent location--just a short walk to the beach and in a typically Santa Cruz neighborhood with restaurants, small stores, etc. nearby. The place was well-outfitted (with beach towels, even, which we appreciated!). We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

JAMES L.

Great home away from home
We had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful Victorian home with children grandchildren, it afforded much quality time while at the same time being able to branch off on our own to partake in the many activities within just a short driving/walking distance!the most beautiful beach is within walking distance as are the day whale watching boat tours good times had by all! the owners were very accomadating to all the questions we had we will surely look to this home for our next family reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

We had an excellent family reunion at this Victorian house!!
This is an excellent house for a family reunion! We had ample room for nine of us. The ten year olds LOVED the Harry Potter Room on the third floor. The house was clean, the beds very comfortable, plenty of linens and towels. Even beach towels, boggy boards and sand toys for digging and making castles. The Twin Lakes Beach is so very close, a real plus! The house is close to several nice restaurants, the boardwalk and a stroll around the block. The kitchen, dining room and living room are on the second floor and well connected for cooking, and gathering. The hot tub was warm and inviting on the private patio. The BBQ was available, though we did not use it...to many nice places to eat! The owner was very responsive to a small problem we had. I would highly recommend this house for a gathering. The location, the amenities, the size all meld to make for a wonderful relaxing gathering spot! Thank you to the owners for a wonderful vacation with my loved ones!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

I had the pleasure of staying at the Painted Lady
I had the pleasure of staying at the Painted Lady over the Christmas Holidays. My family found the home charming and unique. The home was tastefully decorated and very clean. It had more than enough towels, kitchen staples and toiletries. The beds were extremely comfortable with luxurious bedding. Our family of 12 had plenty of space and privacy. The second kitchen came in very handy with the extra refrigerator and loca&on a step away from the outside deck. It was so great to have the beach a 3 minute walk from the home. And a)er a long day playing, a soak in the hot tub *nished the day o+ perfectly. The loca&on is great, there is plenty of parking for 5 cars and we could walk to some many restaurants which was a real treat not needing a car! We fell in love with this old house and will certainly plan a trip back. -Chris Anthoney
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mya M.

Great Home
My extended family and I had the opportunity to stay at the Beautiful Painted Lady over the holidays. Our group of 13 had plenty of room in this spacious 3 level home. We found it to be tastefully decorated, extremely clean and filled with lovely amenities. The beds were very comfortable. We so much enjoyed the Jacuzzi after a day at the beach (which was only a 3 minute walk). The 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms gave us all ample space and privacy when wanted. Also the Harry Potter room was a real treat for our teenagers who loved it up there with their own space, tv and dvd player. The 2 kitchens came in handy, as we could prepare and store food downstairs as well as the main kitchen upstairs. We had a wonderful stay and I would highly recommend this home to anyone. We are planning on returning in the summer time as well. Mya Whitehead
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Lovely historic home with awesome location
A group of traveling nurses spent a month at the Painted Lady. We had such a wonderful time enjoying the spacious, warm and lovely furnished home. We were a little concerned since one of the last reviews talked about an issue with rodents. We were there in the winter for 30 days and never saw any critters of any kind, any ants or any bugs. The home was lovingly furnished with beautiful antiques and was very clean. The beds were super comfy, and the upstairs kitchen was to die for! We loved Twin Lakes beach only a 5 minute stroll and the easy accessibillity to numerous restaurants. We will definitely be back. Owners were easy to work with and our deposit was promptly refunded. I would highly recommend this home to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Charming House in Santa Cruz, CA
14 long term friends recently gathered in this house for our annual reunion. We always go to a different location in the western US or Europe. This house in Santa Cruz was perfect for us. Enough bedrooms and bathrooms that we were not crowded. The layout of the house allowed for privacy when wanted and group gatherings for meals and hangouts. It's a 5 minute walk to the beach and restaurants and close to the Boardwalk for entertainment. Quite fun.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Richard L.

Rodents and Ants
It would be helpful for those who consider staying at this home to realize that this house is over one hundred years old. It seems that every effort has been made to maximize the number of people that can be accommodated. The attic loft is served by a stairway which would be more accurately described as a ladder. There are so many decorative items that the house feels rather cluttered, and surely make a thorough cleaning difficult. Neither cook top has a hood or vent. Cooking fumes and grease float upward and outward and adhere to the ceilings, surfaces and floors. When the breaker tripped on the clothes dryer, it took us quite a while to find the breaker box. (There are two on the outside of the house at the meters. But the one we were looking for was inside on the exterior wall of the downstairs kitchen.) I found it curious that the clothes washer and dryer were located outside the house, but I guess since it so rarely rains in California, this probably isn’t unusual. However, our greatest concern, and the issue which nearly ruined our vacation, is the attention paid to pest control. We learned after we arrived that mice had been spotted by the previous renters, so the owners had put out mouse traps. From previous reviews, we learned that this was not a first time occurrence. One evening, we returned from dinner out to discover a rat, not a mouse, a RAT, dead in the living room floor. It was at least six inches long without the tail. It had been caught by a rat trap behind the TV and had pulled itself and the attached trap out into the middle of the room before expiring. One family in our party very nearly left that moment. Everyone was very distressed. I called the owner to appraise him of the situation. He didn’t seem to know that rat bait essentially embalms rats, so that there is no odor from those who crawl back into the house before dying. I urged him to engage a professional pest control service to address this problem. Perhaps they could also address the ants all over the coffee service area in the dining room. They even found their way into our luggage. My further advice would be to reduce the clutter, put hoods on the cook tops, have the electrical system examined and improved by a certified electrician, update the clothes washer and dryer and get some bed side lamps.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful spacious home with awesome location
My 3 siblings and myself opted to do a family get together in Santa Cruz. The Painted Lady was the perfect choice: Spacious, unique and furnished beautifully. The 6 bedrooms offered us all our own space. The extra kitchen also came in handy. We had lots of room for extra beverages, desserts and and overflow. The beach was only a 3 minute walk. Fantastic beach which even allowed bonfires. ( As well as Boogie Boards provided in the home)! The home was clean and came well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and plenty of towels. We enjoyed the jacuzzi as well. Great place for a mini vacation. Planning on coming again and next time we will spend a week!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N., Petaluma, CA

Unique house in a great location
My group and I had a great time at this house. The space was clean and ready for our group with plenty of dishes, towels, toilet paper, etc. The layout is quite unique, which we all had a good time exploring. Location is top notch, walkable to many things but still reasonably quiet. I would recommend this house, and stay here again! Thanks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and comfortable historical home
Our family of 13 stayed at the Painted Lady for three wonderful nights. The home has gorgeous furnishings, many antiques and all of the amenities for a great vacation at the beach. The kitchens were well stocked, the beds super comfortable, the house spotless and plenty of room for all us. The deck, numerous tables, gas BBQ ,wicker chairs for seating and jacuzzi were extra bonuses. The location was superb. A three minute walk to the beach! It was delightful to be there during the week, as the beaches were not crowded and restaurants easily accessible with little or no traffic. The owners were helpful with suggestions on dining and activities and they let us know they were only a phone call away if we needed anything. The numerous stained glass windows were amazing. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home to anyone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Not Luxury, not recommended
The house is not all bad, but very disappointing. The location is excellent but there are many other places to stay within the same area. The mattresses are old and certainly not luxury. There is a lot of deferred maintenance throughout house. Not every room has a window with a screen that can open to cool the rooms at night especially difficult for 3rd floor with children trying to sleep there. It was so hot on 3rd floor that the children had to sleep with parents in their bed last 3 nights. Drawers and closets went unused since they were so dirty that clothes had to stay in suitcases. The down stairs kitchen oven smoked terribly when we turned it on and dishes were very old and not usable; although some were good to use. The worst part of the house we experienced is the mice. We caught 3 mice while we stayed here with the house mouse trap in down stairs kitchen and we could hear the mice at night while we tried to sleep in the bedroom attached to kitchen on the ground floor. We definitely did not catch all of them--there was at least one more mice running around. Ants were a problem in other rooms and bathrooms. The can of Raid and mouse trap provided under the sink gave us a clue of what to expect. We were here for 8 days and 7 nights. I can not recommend this house.

About the host

Hosted by Charles Mclelan

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Why they chose this property

3 minute walk to the best beach in Santa Cruz and walk to 5 restaurants

What makes this property unique

historic home built in 1905 with upgrades in 2002. Unique and charming.

Languages:

English