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

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A table with a vase of yellow roses, a bottle of champagne, and two glasses on a tray.
A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a wooden fence.
A backyard with a patio, outdoor seating, a hot tub, and a barbecue grill.
A room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a lamp, and a floral-patterned window treatment.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Francis Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Heritage Downtown, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. Miramar Beach and San Francisco Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing. Ready for a night out? Consider Longboard Bar and Venue, Eureka Drive, Pacifica, Ca, Usa and Winters Tavern. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Elmar Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mateo Coast State Beaches - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Poplar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Francis Beach - 6 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Joe's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$856, 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.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay located?

Located in Heritage Downtown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Coastside Clinic, Elmar Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Poplar Beach and Francis 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. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m glad you enjoyed the location and found the beds comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope to have you back again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to celebrate my husband’s birthday with our seven-year-old. A short walk to the charming downtown and a short drive to the beautiful beach. Whatever tiny hiccups we experienced (our door code didn’t work at first, the WiFi wasn’t connecting, and the hot tub was a bit dirty) were addressed swiftly and thoroughly. The only feedback I would give is to add some blackout curtains to the front bedroom because the streetlight is super bright, but we would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for sharing your experience! I’m glad you and your family had a great time and enjoyed the area. I really appreciate your feedback, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We’d love to welcome you back again for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is beautiful and really well-equipped. The location is fantastic—walking distance to beach and downtown. Highly recommended. Host Andreia was very helpful. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful cottage, convenient location, and thoughtful amenities. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon! ✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed spending time together at this lovely home. The home had many amenities including the fire pit and hot tub. The beds were comfortable as was the sofa sleeper. The home is very close to town and a litlle over a mile to to the nearest beach The host was communicative and the response time was impressive. I would definitely considering staying here, again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the home, the amenities, and time together. Thank you as well for your kind words about the location and communication. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything, pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
Glad the location worked well for you and your pet. We appreciate you staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property. Is ideal for a couple or a couple with 1-2 young children. Walking distance to old town Half Moon Bay. There is a nice market very close by and gas station. Many restaurants to choose from. Property is across the street from a school/church. Nice and quiet area. Can't wait to come back. We are repeat customers of this property. There is a hot tub, but was not working properly. Love, love this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the peaceful location, and being close to everything in Half Moon Bay. Thank you as well for your note about the hot tub. We really appreciate you sharing that and will take a look. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

terrific location of cozy retreat

fantastic location - 2 blocks to the main street festivities that half moon bay offers... fully stocked rental and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

Our Half Moon Bay stay was just what we had hoped and this cottage helped make it just right. Very clean with everything we needed and a very easy walk to town or down to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice home for a retreat to the coast! Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay on 15 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your retreat at the coast and found everything to be as advertised.we strive to provide the best experience for our guests. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house, perfect location

Our family enjoyed our weekend stay. Perfect location; walking distance to Main Street and 5 min drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hey Olivia!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your weekend stay at our cute house. We understand the importance of finding the perfect location for a memorable getaway, and we're glad that our property met your expectations!! Being within walking distance of Main Street and just a short 5-minute drive to the beach is indeed a convenience we're proud to offer. We believe that easy access to local attractions and amenities enhances the overall experience and allows our guests to make the most of their stay!! We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was our pleasure to host you and your family, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Cute place for a weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place!

Small place but comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Thank you for your positive remarks about the comfort of our place. At The Wave Houses, we are committed to providing a cozy and comfortable stay to our guests.Thanks again for choosing us for your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us and for the wonderful feedback. We are pleased that the location and amenities worked so well for your getaway. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HMB cottage

Great location. The property was in great condition.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and well decorated. We had everything we needed except ice. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little home in a great little town

The house was clean, well decorated and comfortable. It is very close to all the shops and restaurants, as well as close to beaches and trails! We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic stay at The Wave Houses. It's great to know that our cleanliness and location met your expectations. Your kind words motivate us to continue providing top-notch service. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another memorable stay in San Francisco and its surrounding cities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st time doing a VRBO and it was a very pleasant experience. No issues with the reservation or check in/out. The property is very close to downtown so we were able to walk everywhere. If you are a city girl like me, be prepared for how quiet things are and maybe bring a white noise machine if you need some noise. It is a cabin so not the vibe if you want updated/modern digs but very cute and loved the vintage feel. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad your first short-term rental experience was a great one. It's great to hear that the vintage charm and close proximity to downtown added to your stay. We hope to welcome you again at The Wave Houses!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Half Moon Bay Getaway

Beautiful house and close to everything. We loved the hot tub during the chilly evenings. Make sure and go for a bike ride on the coastal trail!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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