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Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB

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Enjoy a spacious room with a high ceiling, skylights, and a sliding glass door leading to a deck with sea views.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and a potted plant.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and large refrigerator.
Relax in this serene sunroom with a high ceiling, skylights, and expansive views from three windows.
Enjoy cooking with an oven and stainless steel range hood, while taking in the view of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
El Granada, CA
  • Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mavericks Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Half Moon Bay

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this El Granada vacation home, you'll find Pillar Point Harbor and Capistrano Road Beach. Pillar Piont Beach and Vallejo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pillar Point Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capistrano Road Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mavericks Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dunes Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Burlingame Station - 27 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬13 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.

Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB

This house is built with love and an eye for quality and comfort. It is within walking distance from the harbor, surfers beach, mountain biking and hiking trails. You can choose to stay home and still enjoy Half Moon Bay beauty from any window in the house. Gorgeous views will inspire you to go explore, kayak, walk on the beach, buy fresh fish and crab from the harbor and cook an amazing meal in this state of the art well stocked kitchen.
We can comfortably sleep 8 guests in beds and 4 more in floor mattresses. There is a den to play board games and watch TV, sunny nooks to get away with a book and feel enjoy warmth and quiet. Our quality appliances will help you with your meals and get you out the door quickly.
This house is an absolute gem with its location, stunning views, and comfort. We hope you come and stay with us and experience it for your selves.

Property manager

John Henry

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  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We hope your stay was everything you hoped it to be. Check out is at 11am. Please do not make the beds or fold and put away any towels or bedding that was used.
Please just wash dishes, start a wash load of towels, turn off heater, turn off coffee maker and turn off stove. Thank you!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Capistrano Road Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Pillar Piont Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB to downtown Half Moon Bay?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Half Moon Bay.

Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Retreat in Half Moon Bay

Our family of 7 (2 couples, 3 singles) really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of space for everyone and great common areas for us to all be together. The kitchen is especially beautiful! We loved spending time on the deck grilling as well. The host was kind and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination Graduation with extended family

We rented this house for 9 family members so we could attend my daughter’s graduation from college. We wanted to be in walking distance of the beach (kids did Pillar Point surf camp one week!), restaurants, a grocery store, and a coffee spot. This hit all the things! It was spacious and clean and the kitchen was great. We saved a lot of money by cooking at home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home.

My multi generational family and I were here for a wedding. John’s home was exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to spread out. He was exceptionally fast at returning any communications. I would love to come back sometime. The views are amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding!

Exceptional experience!Great restaurant recommendation!Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and beautiful view

Great size and layout for our group of six adults. The location is really great, centrally located to all the local beach towns. Sitting on the deck was perfect, nice view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carousel_ K., Los Osos, Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location/Views

Thank You for a perfect spot for our family to enjoy the area. Roomy with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Moumita p., carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay.

Close to several famous beaches. Lot of good seafood restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022