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Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Half Moon Bay

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61070 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Coastside Clinic
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Half Moon Bay

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Heritage Downtown vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Coastside Clinic and 2 miles (3 km) of Elmar Beach. Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coastside Clinic - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Poplar Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Francis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Redondo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 26 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Moon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay

The Mill Rose Garden Cottage- come stay in a peaceful garden setting, situated just 2 blocks off the heart of the historic Old Town district of Half Moon Bay with easy walkability to award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, galleries, farmers market, festivals and so much more! It is also a short bike ride or slightly longer walk (1 flat mile) to the pristine beaches and coastal trail where you can ride or walk south towards the Ritz or north towards Pillar Point Harbor/Mavericks. We offer electric bike rentals to make this a pleasant and leisurely experience. After your daily coastal adventures, relax in the brand new (Oct 2022) hot tub and/or head downtown for a drink and/or appetizers, or enjoy an afternoon tea in the front garden and make your own appetizers in our well-stocked kitchen. No parking problems, we have plenty of street parking.

HOUSE AMENITIES

• Located 28 miles south of San Francisco and 36 miles northwest of Silicon Valley on the beautiful California Coast in the quaint and walkable downtown area of Half Moon Bay.

• Hot Tub in yard

• Private entry and driveway parking for up to 3 cars

• Pets considered only with prior approval and fee

• The property is one level with 2 bedrooms

• Sun-filled living room, with garden view

• Master bedroon has one king bed with black out curtains

• Bedroom two has a comfortable queen bed with black out curtains

• Queen-sized sleeper sofa in living room

• Full Kitchen, Washer & Dryer

• Internet Streaming T.V.

• High-Speed WiFi throughout the house

• Easy access the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and the surrounding coastline


LOCAL AMENITIES

• Golden sand beaches are open along with open space and trails

• Local restaurants are open and offer take-out and open patio dining

• Quick and easy walk to the beach, the California Coastal Trail, and open space parks

• Easily access the multi-use paved California Coastal Trail

• Giant Redwoods nearby at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

• World-class golf nearby at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links

• Huggable baby goats at Harley Farms

• Guided horseback riding right on the beach

• Walk to and explore the golden sand Miramar, Half Moon Bay State Beaches

• Surfing, Kayaking, Biking, Golfing, Hiking, Trails & Grocery Stores all nearby

• Close to Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, and SFO International Airport

• Uber & Lyft is easy and convenient


CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING : The Charming Garden Cottage enhanced professional cleaning and sanitation process has been certified to minimize the spread of harmful pathogens. Our cleaners have expert-backed training on disinfecting, PPE, and current cleaning protocols. The property has received a cleaning certificate and I.D. which provides guests with verification that our properties are up to date on critical cleaning method guidelines from WHO, CDC, OSHA, and the FDA. #p1p211dh

**An additional pet fee will apply to all reservations that include a pet or multiple pets.**

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,070 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 02405236

Property is also known as

102009

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

As of Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay on Mar 15, 2026 start from 181.7, excluding 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.

Does Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Poplar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay to downtown Half Moon Bay?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Half Moon Bay.

Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This lil cottage is perfectly located for walking distance to Main St HMB. Super dog friendly. We had no problem finding a restaurant that welcomed our dog. The upgrades inside, the bed comfort and wonderful linens were a pleasant surprise. Jacuzzi clean and ready for relaxation. Host always provided a quick response. My husband and I both enjoyed the comfort and all the streaming apps for late night viewing after a day of walking, shopping and enjoying the friendly folks who live here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was charming, quiet, and so convenient to downtown Half Moon Bay. The bed was so comfortable and the hot tub was a special treat. When we told the property manager that our dog was uncomfortable with the lack of rugs on slippery floors, two new rugs were delivered to the house in an hour! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything, pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
There are people living in their vehicles right in front of the house. The rugs were not clean in bedrooms. Overall a home-like rental. Thank you for allowing our dogs to stay. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very easy property to check into, the host was very easy to get ahold of. The house is very cozy, all the rooms are spacious and clean. Nice patio and the hot tube is perfect. Dog friendly which was a huge plus for us, DT was close and the beach too. Pair was easy and plenty of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice home for a retreat to the coast! Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was in a great location, and was an easy walk to Main Street full of restaurants and shops, and was a quick drive to a lot of local beaches. House was fairly clean (it was a little dusty), and had all the amenities that we needed (the dryer came in handy a few times). The house would be great for 4 guests, but was a little tight with 6 since we had to use the couch as another bed and didn't have much other seating without the couch. Otherwise, this was such a cute little place to stay and enjoy Half Moon Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic spot to use as a home base for San Fran

We had a ball! Great place to stay super-clean. Bright space with lots of windows. Wonderful location for Half Moon Bay and also to use as a home base for other areas of San Francisco and surrounding cities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place Clean and comfortable Great location Walking distance to downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this little charming home! The house was clean and the amenities were in good condition. A few simple items seemed to be missing from the kitchen, like a cookie sheet or hand towels, but for the most part we were able to easily make do. One nice feature was provided coffee pods. Everything went smoothly except the communication seemed relatively delayed when the internet and tv weren’t working for half of our stay. Despite reaching out numerous times and receiving multiple messages promising to come first thing in the morning, I still had to reach out because they did not come or fix it and they didn’t fix it until our last evening. They were somewhat apologetic but just not very prompt on following through with when they initially said they would fix it which was a bummer for the student that was with us who had planned on connecting to the WiFi and for wanting to watch tv during our stay. Over all we would come again but would just make sure the WiFi was working upon arrival and bring some of your own towels to ensure a seemless stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G., Oakland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

This little house was adorable and just right for two couples. We loved that we could walk to town and you can even walk to the ocean, if you want a long walk. The kitchen was well appointed and we were so happy to find that there is a half bath in addition to the full (we were ready to grin and bear sharing one bath for a long weekend). The TV remote was a little hard to figure out. Overall, very comfortable and cute as can be. And the location cannot be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Enjoyed a nice getaway weekend with our pup. The inside of the house was as advertised, very cute and clean, and the location in town was great, however, the curb appeal and yard definitely needed a lot of love.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janeen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was fine. It was clean except some ants on the counter. Also went in hot top only 92 degrees.

We enjoyed our stay - went to some beaches. It was clear blue skies. Our dog enjoyed your back yard. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G., REDWOOD CITY, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice break in our routine

Enjoyed our stay in Half Moon Bay. The cottage is in a great location for shopping, restaurants, and walking. The property is well maintained, comfortable, and had everything we needed. It will be our first choice on our next trip to Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda w., Kentfield, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Giorgi girls on adventure

My sister and I had a wonderful time in Half Moon Bay. The home was spotless, everything you would need in the kitchen to cook a meal and the beds were super comfy.The host was super attentive and responded very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E R.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

BEVERLY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage and prime location

The cottage was pretty clean and comfortable with plenty of room for your belongings. Very short walk to Main St.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Rental

Easy walk to downtown for shopping and dining. Cute unit. Very clean. Property managers would quick to fix problem. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage

The cottage was so cozy and charming, especially since we were there during an atmospheric river. The furnishings have an old world feel and it is perfectly located a few blocks from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cozy getaway

Stayed here with 2 of my friends for a cozy girls weekend. We loved it! Such a great location — walking distance from the main street and plenty of parking. Also just a few minutes drive from the beach. We cooked dinner in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoyed the hot tub. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breton P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage on a quiet street a block from town center

Cool place. Everything as advertised. It was a 3 minute walk from the cottage to the little Main Street area with restaurants etc. Cottage itself was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

The house was so cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit very much! This property is so close to Main St it was great to walk into town many times during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

A great experience!

We felt very much at home. The house is clean and well-furnished. It was great to be within walking distance of the shops and restaurants on Main Street in Half Moon Bay. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming little house

The house is lovely. Fenced in back yard for a pup. Very clean and well designed. You can walk to downtown but it is quiet when you are in the house. Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024