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Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB

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Private kitchen
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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El Granada, CA
  • Place, Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capistrano Road Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Full And Twin Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite-Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Two Bean Bag Mattresses

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry and Toilet

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in El Granada, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. San Francisco Bay Discovery Site and Pulgas Water Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pillar Point Harbor and La Nebbia Winery. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing are also worth visiting.
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El Granada, CA

What's nearby

  • Pillar Piont Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capistrano Road Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vallejo Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Miramar Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$1,172, including 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.

How much is parking at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB located?

Located in El Granada, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pillar Point Harbor and Capistrano Road Beach. Pillar Piont Beach and Vallejo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if visiting SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven (Mark) G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, beautiful location. John was helpful and friendly throughout!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view, amazing memories & incredible amenities!! Had a great stay, and host was extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully stocked, nice appliances
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to the marina and the beach is excellent. The views from the kitchen are better than the pictures. It is a very nice location for a family gathering. The host was very responsive during checkin and throughout the stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Moumita p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed our stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zodiac H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully furnished and clean. The house was clena with plenty of room. Appreciate the simplicity of the check-in and check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carousel_ K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

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

Outstanding!

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The home is beautiful spacious and clean. The only thing we noticed was that the bedroom next to the kitchen could use a little more privacy-something like a barn door or sliding door would make it perfect. Overall , we loved it and we would definitely come back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by John Henry

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I am John Henry and I live next door in the tiny house with my son Mac (teen). We are both avid surfers and mountain bikers. We love Half Moon Bay and our community. We are very close with our neighbors and value our friendships. We also love hosting and sharing the abundance Half Moon Bay has to offer. We will do our best to make sure you enjoy your stay.

Why they chose this property

This house is in walking distance from the harbor, a gourmet grocery store, Michelin star restaurant, fresh seafood, live music, surfers beach, shopping, miles and miles of coastal trail, and endless hiking right outside your door. If you don't want to do any of this, you can still enjoy stunning views from the comfort of our home.

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