Hinds Victorian Guest House — Hotel in Santa Cruz

I had originally booked the Adobe on Green Street B&B because of the really great reviews on TripAdvisor, not to mention I love Santa Cruz! I was quite excited to get an accommodation (on previous occasions they were booked solid) for a night during Labor Day Weekend. ||||A few days before leaving, I received a note from the owner of Adobe that he had accidentally over-booked the room at Adobe, however, as a kind gesture, offered me a room here at Hinds House for two nights, FREE. Yes, I was disappointed at the cancellation at Adobe (wanted to take the g/f for a special weekend), but since other plans were in place, I took up the offer to stay at Hinds House for one night. ||||The Hinds House, I believe is more suited to long term stays (weekly/monthly). It seems like a place visiting professors would stay. It is an elegantly appointed Victorian home 3 blocks from downtown Santa Cruz. It is in a very quiet location. There are 3 levels, I believe, some rooms with private bathrooms and some without. We stayed on the 2nd level, and, had to walk up to the third floor to use the bathroom. I couldn't care less about this, but often times, women do! Comfortable robes were included in the room, which allows for a comfortable transition from the shower to the bedroom. ||||There is a kitchen inside the house, beautiful rooms in which to sit and read a book. An old antique piano adds to the decor. ||||Yes, the beds here are amazing. Definitely not cheap beds! ||||In the rooms, there are small sinks for washing or getting a drink of water. Also, there is a very well organized binder with a significant amount of tourist information including where to eat, parks, etc. Very useful. I used the free wi-fi in the house to get additional information on things to do in Santa Cruz. There is a computer downstairs for those who are traveling w/o a wi-fi card (complimentary). Very cool. ||||It was a very fun, memorable experience staying in this historical home in Santa Cruz. ||||The gentlemen that runs the Hinds House also runs Adobe. Although I have yet to stay at Adobe, both places are obviously managed VERY well. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend either place as options in Santa Cruz. I am definitely looking forward to staying at...

This is a fantastic deal if you need to be in Santa Cruz for a week or more. They don't take reservations for a night or two. The location is perfect. I didn't have a car and all of the wonders of downtown were three blocks away. Day or night I could safely walk to everything I needed in a couple minutes. The house itself is so beautiful, I had to pinch myself each time I walked home. Could this beautiful Victorian mansion really be where I'm staying? The other guests were friendly, several from Europe. There is a fully stocked common kitchen which saved me from eating at restaurants all the time. This place is so well organized and well kept. I never saw one thing out of place. The rooms are unique and varied: from very inexpensive with bathrooms in the hall to more expensive with bathroom in the room. Common bathrooms were cleaned every day and well equipped. Even the more expensive rooms are far less than typical hotel prices. There is free wifi. I've since looked for a place like this in other towns, but they just don't exist. For now the Hinds House is a welcome anomaly. I hope it...

My stay at the Hinds House was a joy. The wooden structure, solid furnishings, soft rugs, and historical notes combined to create an atmosphere of being in another time, while still providing the conveniences of modern life: running water, electricity, internet access, modern plumbing.

Located on Chestnut street at Church, the house is near City Hall and just a short walk from the Pacific Garden Mall downtown area. Its many shops, restaurants, art installations, and street musicians enriched my frequent strolls there.

The Hinds House offers a kitchen for guest use, complete with cookware, and dishes. Each room has dedicated cabinet and refrigerator space. Shopping for ingredients was convenient, with New Leaf Market and Trader Joe's very close by. On Wednesday afternoon, the Santa Cruz Farmer's Market provided me with extra treats I had not found elsewhere. Duck eggs with green garlic and chanterelle mushrooms? Yes, thank you!

All in all, a very good stay. I will...