[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! Vacation home in Pescadero with kitchen ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095800/97095703/w905h683x59y0-e9f76dcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095800/97095703/w1024h680x0y0-57324402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095800/97095703/w884h683x76y0-efed00c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095800/97095703/w507h683x259y0-ab94cce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095800/97095703/w906h683x59y0-c8d92b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of downtown Pescadero, The Historic McCormick House offers a charming retreat surrounded by nature. Nestled on the banks of Pescadero Creek, guests can stroll down Stage Road to explore local restaurants and shops or enjoy afternoon tea on the wrap-around porch. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! The Historic McCormick House (built in 1868) is the perfect place for a romantic stay, a restful retreat or a family-friendly get-away. Nestled on the banks of Pescadero Creek, on 3/4s of an acre in the heart of downtown Pescadero! All the local restaurants & shops are just a leisurely five-minute stroll down Stage Road. Coastal redwood forests and pristine beaches are just a stone's throw away. The space The McCormick House has two bedrooms on the second floor (sleeps up to five adults). Our "James & Mary" room has a queen bed and our "Aunt Fanny & Sister Beth" room has a double and a twin. Junior mattresses and a pack-n-play are also available. The two bedrooms share a full bath on the same floor. The first floor has a foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and a half bath. Guest access Guests booking the McCormick House have full access to the house, porches and adjacent gardens. Although it's somewhat unruly, there is a large garden that has guest access. There are tables and chairs for outdoor dining on the lawn, or enjoy afternoon tea on the wrap-around porch. There's even a swing (for two) under the old walnut tree. The house is surrounded by Pescadero Creek, with a wild riparian corridor - which on the coast means stinging nettle and poison oak - please don't venture beyond the more manicured parts of the grounds. Other things to note Some historic and other fun details: The McCormick House is one of Pescadero's oldest and most beloved historic landmarks. James McCormick was a local entrepreneur, who owned several local businesses, including a hotel, a mercantile and a lumber mill (of course). When James decided to gift his new bride (Julia) with a home in town, he chose not to build it immediately adjacent to Stage Road, as was the fashion of the day. His desire for privacy and love of nature is now a legacy all of our wonderful guests enjoy. We have a large and rather wild garden, surrounded by a riparian corridor along the banks of Pescadero Creek. The house sits serenely on 3/4's of an acre in the heart of downtown Pescadero. We think we have a little piece of paradise here - and feel very fortunate that we are able to share it with you! Some helpful location details: The McCormick House and the small coastal village of Pescadero are just two miles inland from pristine beaches dotting Hwy 1 along the California central coast, with redwood forests (Memorial and Butano State Park), just a short 10 minute drive away. From Pescadero it's a 15 minute drive north to the charming town of Half Moon Bay and 20 minutes south to Ano Nuevo (to see the elephant seals). Travel 30 minutes south to the tiny seaside town of Davenport and 45 minutes south to fabulous Santa Cruz for shops and dining and the famous Boardwalk. Some practical details: The full bath offers a shower only. Although there is a bathtub, it is plumbed only for use as a shower. The tub can only be filled via the shower head. Some additional space details: There is a new 2022 travel trailer on site, which could be used as a private office space or for occasional overnight guests, if you would like to invite friends to visit. The use of the trailer is only available with advance notice and carries an additional charge (negotiable depending on its desired use). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111363600/111363510/b9aeff0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### lx51 History in Pescadero Pescadero - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available CA $216 CA $678 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=111363510&PinnedHotelID=111363510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101361800/101361779/w438h300x0y0-da907361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning California Coast Airstream Half Moon Bay - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $440 CA $658 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=101361779&PinnedHotelID=101361779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96500000/96495600/96495594/4b09ff33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Mid-Century Modern Home w/ XL Deck Woodside - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=96495594&PinnedHotelID=96495594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101527000/101526963/5af4e990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Costanoa Lodge and Camp Pescadero - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=101526963&PinnedHotelID=101526963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37265300/37265263/e83482c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pescadero Creek Inn Pescadero - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=37265263&PinnedHotelID=37265263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.251625,-122.38316&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wqkbFv%7D%7DiV%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBQ%40SBQDQBSDSBQDQDQDQDQDSFQDOFQDQFOFOFQHOFQFOHOHMFQHMHOHMHMJOHMJMHMJKJMJMJKHKLKJMJKLIJKLILKJILILGLKJGLGNILELGLGNGLGLENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNDLHLFJFLJLFLJLFJJLHJJLHJJJLLJHJJJLLHLJJHLJLHLJNHLHLHNHLHPFLHNFNFPHNFPFNFNDRFNFPDNDRDPDPDPDPDPBRBRDPBPBR%40PBRBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FPARARARCRAPCRCRAPCRCPEPCRCPEPEPEREPEPEPENGRGNEPGPGNGNIPGNGPILGNININILINILKNIJKLILKLILMLKJIJMJKJKJMJKJMHKHMHMHMHMHKHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMFOBOBMBODOBM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOCMAOCOEMCOCMCOGMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGKIMIMIMGKKMIMIKKMKKKKKMKIKKKKMKMKMIMKMIKKOIMIOIMIOGOIOIMGQGOIQGOGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQESEQCQEQCSEQCQASCQCSCSAQASCSASAS%3FQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h1EmPOgzWPwM40QVK-6wZ7XXEBQ=) Pescadero, CA #### What's nearby - Harley Farms Goat Dairy - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Pescadero Marsh Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Pescadero State Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km - Butano State Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km - Pigeon Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 15.0 km #### Getting around - Redwood City Station - 47 min drive - San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Loma Mar Store and Dancing Dog Diner - ‬12 min drive - ‪Duarte's Tavern - ‬3 min walk - ‪Taqueria de Amigos - ‬3 min walk - ‪Downtown Local Coffee - ‬3 min walk - ‪Smith Dining Hall - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! located? > Situated in Pescadero, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arcangeli Grocery Company, Harley Farms Goat Dairy, and Pescadero Marsh Nature Preserve. Pescadero State Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Historic McCormick House ~ Downtown Pescadero! 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