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Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

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Property grounds
across the street
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Montara, CA
  • Montara State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

This lovely and comfortable 600 sq. ft. suite adorned in modern art offers stunning views of wild open spaces and the ocean. Just a 3 minute walk to the Montara Light House, beaches and tide pools. If you love the great outdoors this is the perfect retreat to for you to discover the beauty of the California coast. Great local dining and just 30 minutes to San Francisco. Perfect for romantic couples and friends.

Property manager

Silvia and James Maher
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
12 years of age or older
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well mannered pets will be considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK on deck

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Montara

Located in Montara, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Colma Historical Association and SFO Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pillar Point Harbor and Sharp Park Golf Course. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Montara, CA

What's nearby

  • Montara State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soul Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite located?

Located in the heart of Montara, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Montara State Beach and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Santa Cruz Mountains and Gray Whale Cove State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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 8 - Good. 16 out of 157 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax. Quiet and comfortable. The hosts were very helpful and everything we could possibly need was provided. We would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet S.

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

Sweet and easy stay.

Great hospitality. Clean with amenities. Easy check in and check out. Wish all stays were so simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil M.

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

Beautiful little one bedroom with private enterance

The one bedroom was very well located, had beautiful views of the ocean, nice outdoor fire pit, and a very responsive host. The mattress is a bit soft with uneven firmness and the kitchen is just a fridge, micro wave, and coffee pot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent size, comfortable bed, nice deck. Had everything we needed. Couch was a little uncomfortable and it would have been helpful to have a sink other than the bathroom sink to rinse dishes. There was a mini fridge, coffee supplies, and a microwave. The host provided chilled wine and snacks for our arrival which was a nice touch. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Beautiful views and great location

This was a great place for a long weekend getaway. Located between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay everything is within a reasonable distance. Silvia and James were great hosts. Being welcomed with a bottle of wine and having snacks available is a nice touch. One specific I'd like to mention is the walkway to the entrance is loose rock and stepping stones so if you walk with a cane like me you need to take it slow. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Ann W.

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

Exceptional Hosting

The property was clean with a large comfortable deck for enjoying the sun and ocean view. The property was well stocked with anything a person would need to have a relaxing vacation. The hosts checked in a few times to ask if I needed anything, which I didn’t because it was so well stocked…I would most definitely stay with Sylvia and James again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Beautiful road trip stop!

We loved our stay in Montara! It was quiet and cozy. And had good access to so many great places we wanted to enjoy and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne R., Chico, CA

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

montara

Perfect place for us! We completely enjoyed ourselves, and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Nice spot

Good location near the beach and hikes without the hubbub of Half Moon Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This met our needs perfectly. We found the home to be in a good central location. We traveled with our dogs, and this also fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Second Time Just As Wonderful

This was our second stay with James and Sylvia. It was just as delightful as our first stay in November 2021.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Nice stay

Thank you so much for opening up your home. The suite is nice and view pretty. Quiet and peaceful, good set up. We had a lovely time in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

An Excellent place to get away

Very clean, exactly as advertised. Owners were every easy to communicate with and provided excellent customer service. Lots of good restaurants, beaches and shopping nearby. We will stay here again. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Home away from home

We enjoyed our visit immensely. Property was better than expected. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. If we travel next year in that area, we will be sure to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great attention to detail.

There were a lot of nice, homey touches that were well beyond what most hosts do. There were no issues and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie S.

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

A relaxing retreat.

It was our anniversary and we wanted to just relax with our pup. The apartment was perfect. The deck was wonderful. We all enjoyed being there. I would say the pictures don’t do the place justice. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We picked this property based on excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. The apartment was nicely decorated and very comfortable. Nightime sleeping was comfortable and quiet. Good resauants are a few minutes away by car and it is easy to find the property. The communication from the hosts provided everything we needed to know. This is a place we could feel good about returning for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

Title says it all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Water Lighthouse View

It was a nice quiet neighborhood and super easy commute in/out of downtown San Francisco. It does back up against a natural estuary area which means be ready for random critters roaming the deck, as we witnessed, with a nice water, sunset viewing from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

perfect location Beautiful

James and Slyvia wete very nice and responded to your txt immediatly . My wife and I enjoyed both fireplace inside and one on Deck . Bed was very comfortable. The suite was clean and very comfortable peaceful and quite The view of the ocean was gorgeous . Thankyou James and Slyvia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Julia O., Zionsville, IN USA

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

Coastal Bay Oasis

My daughter and I were in California for my other daughter’s wedding. We decided a trip up the coast would be fun. I’m so glad we choose this lovely apartment. From the chilled wine and snacks waiting for us upon arrival, to the comfy bed & pillows, ample towels, beautiful view and charming fireplace (Midwesterner’s are sadly unaware that it gets chilly in Northern CA in June!!), it was everything we could ask for and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

More than wonderful place for our 1st anniversary

Celebrating our anniversary here was the PERFECT place to be at. Exceptionally clean and surpassed my expectations with the little extras. We enjoyed the artwork on the walls which provided us with great conversations. We played games, had drinks and danced on the deck in front of the fire at night, enjoyed the wildlife, loved the landscape with all the succulents and of course the view of the ocean. The bed was off the hook crazy comfy! We didn't turn on the tv once. Our little dogs came with us and that was a treat to have them there with us. We are highly looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Christine V.

Beautiful Sunset View

Wonderful get-away, and so close to so many different places to explore. We had a great time. The bed was very comfortable. And the deck was great with the view of the ocean, and all the natural woodsy area right there. We saw a beautiful hawk hunting and capturing something. Very cool. One thing that was a surprise to us, because I didn't read the description of the place well enough, is that there is only the small refrigerator and microwave (it is shown in the pictures). There is no kitchen. We hadn't planned to cook this trip anyway, so it wasn't as big a deal, and we had a cooler for the food we brought that didn't fit in the fridge. Just a heads up for anyone who has done VRBO or AirBNB and might assume (like I did :0) that there will be a kitchen. :0)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Audrey B.

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

2 night stay

The Positives - Hosts were very responsive and provided a nice welcome basket of snacks/waters/wine. Unit is roomy and was clean. Location in Montara was convenient for my events in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. Check in and check out very easy with lock box by door.Negatives - The kitchen isn't really a kitchen, just a corner of living room with microwave, small refrigerator and nice paper supplies, coffee maker. However no sink, only sink is in the bathroom. The unit is very close to Highway one so there is traffic noise. Also, my second night was quite loud with noise from the rest of the house (shares common walls and is under a bathroom and maybe bedroom?) I could hear conversations, TV, toilet flushing etc. And as noted in earlier review, driveway/walkway to unit is uneven and gravel, and pretty dark at night until the unit's porch light kicks on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary H., Woodstock

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

Pleasant Costal Area on Pacific Ocean

Our stay in Montara at the property of James and Silvia was very pleasant. Quiet Clean Interesting artwork It was also close to Sam's Chowder House, a very nice seafood restaurant. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay on the Half Moon Bay area. Convenient too . . . The drive to San Francisco Airport was easy even though when you are at the property, you have no sense that you are anywhere near a major airport. Thank you! Gary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Silvia and James Maher

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My wife Silvia and I (James) have had the great fortune to be able to raise our two kids (Derek and Fasha) in such a beautiful place in the world. Now that they have grown and are about the business of making their own lives we decided to share our good fortune with others.

Why they chose this property

We originally rented this house from Silvia's father when he temporarily left the medical field to serve as the country administrator of Costa Rica for the Peace Corps. Following he did a similar job in Nicaragua. After a five year hiatus he and his wife decided to settle in Denver Colorado. We were delighted buy this ocean view house and "take it off their hands".

What makes this property unique

A 3 minute walk across the street brings you to Montara Lighthouse with breath taking view of the rugged coast and crashing sea. It also has a youth hostel and a rentable space for events and such. Follow the trail you can you can visit both a beautiful sand beach and rocky tide pool area.
If nature is your thing then you be delighted with the many trials for hiking and biking. If it's surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing,
Good eats galore!
WALKING DISTANCE
* Montara Cafe & Bakery ... breakfas(URL HIDDEN) * La Costanera Peruvian restaurant ... happy hour & dinner
WITHIN 10 MIN. BY CAR

Languages:

English, Spanish

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