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Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Cottage in Half Moon Bay with kitchen and patio

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Room
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 427.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Golf Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Adorable, small but very efficient cottage with loft and completely private yard and patio. This historic cottage converted from a Speakeasy, sleeps 4 close friends or family members comfortably. This space works for a party of close and intimate relations. The main space is a studio-type layout with kitchenette, toilet, shower and queen bed. The loft also has a queen size bed. Large patio, outdoor swing and fireplace make this cottage an ideal place to relax. Beach is about 500 yards through the neighborhood.
One thing to note is this place doesn’t have much privacy. Please scrutinize our pictures closely to make sure this space is right for you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located in Half Moon Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Nebbia Winery and Half Moon Bay Golf Links. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are also worth visiting.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Manhattan Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Flying Fish & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Elmar Beach, Poplar Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Francis Beach and Redondo Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our one night stay in Half Moon Bay. The room was very clean and nicely appointed. The deck was very nice and privateVery convenient t location to Santa Cruz and SFO.Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Perfect for what we needed and very close to everything in Half Moon Bay. Matt and Guliz were very responsive and friendly. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed a short getaway to decompress. My autistic son came with me. This place is like a warm hug! There are great things in small packages! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable space which is walking distance from the beach. We would definitely stay here again when we visit Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

celebration

Very nice cottage and great place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Nice cottage. Super cute and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Great location. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

annica d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, excellent location

Clean romantic getaway. Close quarters. Walking distance to the beach. 2 burner cooktop was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to relax and recharge!

Beautiful small cottage, perfect place to relax and recharge, walking distance to Poplar beach, a beautiful dog friendly beach. I stayed with my 2 little dogs. They really enjoyed the backyard too. Owners replied to my questions right away. I’m planning to go back soon with a couple of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half Moon Bay stay

Really enjoyed our stay here! A lot of areas to visit. Very dog friendly. Our pups were very comfortable with a nice safe yard for them. Limited seating but we made it work. TV trays might have been nice as there was no where to eat a meal. In better weather the table outside would have been great. Well appointed with everything you need to be comfortable.Fun quirky little studio size unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Blake G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice for a short weekend visit

Property was undergoing some construction upon arrival immedietely next to our shared wall of the unit making the first two hours rather unpleasant with loud cutting and banging. Wish the property owner had simply disclosed this as it was an unwelcomed surprise after a long day of travel. Otherwise our stay was fine. Unit has everything you need but the shower is too small and cracked in a few places and the shower head needs to be replaced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Little Cottage Near the Beach

Sweet and comfortable little cottage. Perfect for a couple. Loved the peaceful decor and airy feel. We didn’t use the upstairs loft with just two of us, but it would have worked well if we brought children or grandchildren. Very pet friendly— dog bed, water dish, and dog towels provided. Having a private deck and private fenced yard set it apart from a hotel room. Lovely landscaping. The owners live next door but other than a very pleasant casual conversation when we crossed paths in the driveway, we didn’t see another soul. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space close to ocean and trail

Cozy is an accurate word to describe this cottage. Hosts were very clear in the description that this space is for a small family or couples that are very comfortable with it all being one space. But it was just myself and my husband and we really enjoyed our stay here. There are a few things that would make it more comfortable like a table inside to eat or play games but there really is no room for that. Bed was very comfortable and kitchenette was well stocked. We enjoyed the fact that it is so close to the coastal trail, easily walking distance but great with bikes. The patio area is private and cute. There could be a few improvements but all in all it works. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

We live only a little over an hour away but coming to HMB for a weekend feels like a true getaway. We chose this house because it was in a quiet neighborhood and dog friendly. We were not disappointed! The hosts make this spot so special with coastal decor and everything there to make our stay comfortable including a stocked kitchen and plenty of linens. Morning coffee on the private patio was perfect. Parking is easy and a short walk to the beach. Main St is really close - across HWY 1 and just up the road a bit. I really appreciated the small kitchenette. And plenty of beach towels there for our use if we needed them. Our pup was super comfortable and enjoyed sitting on the patio with us. We would absolutely stay here again and will tell our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice small little stop off spot for us on our travels. Place was clean, tidy, bed was comfy, had nice little spot to sit outside. Parking was easy right on street. Very pleased. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cosy surfers cottage...my son and I were in HMB to attend a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The “cottage” is cute and ok for a couple nights. It is not as close to the ocean as we thought. They made the most use out of a 300 square foot space. We would have added a star, but both nights were very rough. There was a bright motion light that went off a couple times at night and lit up the whole place and kept us up. What was more upsetting was the loft area. There was scratching noises on the roof the entire night. We think rats, but were told maybe baby raccoons? Either way they scratched all night and if we didn’t have a loud sound machine going, it would have been impossible to sleep. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful, cozy, charming
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'll be back! :)

Great little studio cottage with a private yard, and the host is really nice and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super fun and cozy beach cottage!

This was such a lovely stay, near the beach. We loved the feel of the beachy space, indoor and on the back patio. Puppy had a great little fenced in place to play. We were able to cook a couple meals- the hosts were fantastic, responding to unique requests! What a dream. We had a memorable 30 year wedding anniversary here! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. It's a cozy place with a great patio with lovely landscaping. We spent a lot of time out there. It feels very private. The photos of the property are accurate except for a few minor changes (different chair, lamp etc.) The property is close to downtown Half Moon, easy to get to and in a quiet neighborhood. Thank you to our hosts.We would defintely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cottage in a quiet charming neighborhood

No issues whatsoever. Everything worked and was as described.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & Close to town and Beaches

My first time staying in a VRBO. I stayed two nights so I could explore the beaches. I had so much fun. First, it's in a nice neighborhood where parking was very easy. Separate entry into the cottage. It was very private, quiet and set up really cute. I read all the reviews, and so I brought my own small Keurig and coffee pods. I do this anyway when I travel. There is a sink, a toilet, a shower, also a kitchen area, a small fridge and TV. The one complaint, petty, one ply TP. Don't laugh, you use so much more. Shower head could be made smaller to get better water flow but was not an issue for me. TV was fine with a Roku. I always bring my passwords for Hulu, Netflix and so that was fine. I had some issues with the heat. The remote was really hard for me to figure out. I probably spent more time trying to get it right without wasting energy but I did follow directions with the fan so the heat would stay downstairs. A table would have been nice so I used the end table as my table. It was raining the first day so I could not use the outside table. I had such a relaxing few days and would stay here again. So much fun! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Perfect location/size for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Guliz des Tombe

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We are a family of three with a cat, a dog, and chickens. We foster feral kittens and welcome all four legged friends. Our passion in addition to travel, love of nature, rock and mushroom hunting, and hiking is our community. Over the years, we built a strong community here in Half Moon Bay, which provides us an abundance of love, safety, joy, and friendship. We are proud and honored to share it with you.

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