Coastal Zen Cottage - Walk To Beach!

Half Moon Bay, California
$287 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Fully equipped private studio apartment in Half Moon Bay. Walking distance to beaches (0.4 miles to Surfers Beach), harbor, restaurants, shops, and the coastal trail. Right across the street from Quarry Park and miles of hiking trails. Private zen patio and bamboo garden. Private access with dedicated parking. Beach Cruisers on hand for local exploration! Enjoy the lawn and backyard waterfalls (this area is a shared space with us).

Thought and care went into preparing this space for your visit. The cottage is well equipped and opens into a private patio with seating area. Two private entrances - one through a zen garden to parking area. The other out to amazing backyard common area. The shared backyard lawn area is straight out of Sunset magazine.

You will have a private studio apartment with two private entrances and a private patio and zen garden.

Large backyard lawn area is common/shared space. Feel free to use this area up until 8:00 pm daily

We love hosting guests and want to help you have a great time. However, we both work full time jobs and sometimes, we are not available for immediate assistance. For the quickest response, please message us via the Airbnb app. Since we both manage that inbox we will respond as quickly as possible. A text or phone call to our personal phones is highly discouraged (unknown callers are frequently screened via voicemail) and will result in a slower response time.

Best of all worlds. Hundreds of acres or trails and open space right across the street. Just a short walk to beach and plenty of space between neighbors. Sunny southern exposure!

Easy dedicated parking. Walkable to plenty of areas (beaches: 0.4 miles from house, trails, restaurants, etc.) 5 minute drive to downtown Half Moon Bay. Or, if you prefer grab the beach cruisers you can easily access just about any part of the coastside via the coastal trail.

**Disclosure**: My family lives in this house and we love it! As such, we occasionally have home renovation projects going on to keep our home looking its best. We do everything in our control to not have these projects impact our guests or their space. If you are staying with us when we are beautifying our home and it is impacting your enjoyment, please let us know right away. We will do what we can to address the issue as quickly as possible.

FAQ: Do you have cable or live sports access

Answer: The TV is equipped with Roku. You can access any of the streaming platforms, but you will need to login with your own account credentials. If you want to watch a sporting event we suggest Old Princeton Landing, Ketch Joanne, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Jersey Joes, or Cameron’s Pub.

FAQ: Is the backyard lawn area private or shared

Answer:
The Airbnb unit is a completely private apartment. There is only one Airbnb rental on the property, so there aren’t other guests that you would need to worry about.

However, the backyard lawn area is shared with us (my family) in the main house and available to guests from 10 am until 8 pm each evening.

FAQ: Is the backyard lawn area attached to the Airbnb

Answer: No, the backyard lawn area is a shared space and is located adjacent to the AirBnB, separated by a gate. You are more than welcome to use this space, in fact, we encourage it!

FAQ: How far is your house from the beach

Answer: We are 0.4 miles to Surfer's Beach. It is an easy walk or bike ride away.

FAQ: Is there a kitchen in the unit

Answer: Yes, there is a full kitchen including sink, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker (coffee not included), etc. Please note, there is no dishwasher.

FAQ: I have a small, well behaved dog. Will you make an exception

Answer: I'm sorry but we do not allow pet guests. We have two dogs on the property and having guests bring their pets creates a level of complexity and liability that we cannot manage. We do not make exceptions for the reasons noted above.
**Illegal activity prohibited**
**Common Space - Backyard lawn area okay to use between 10am - 8pm **
**No Excessive Noise**
**Trash and Recycle bins in unit and onsite**
**No Smoking**

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 495 Sq Ft (46 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Debran

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This studio apartment was very quaint, quiet, and relaxing. Location is perfect, right across the street from a park with a hiking path. The apartment had all that we needed, a most comfortable bed, full kitchen, nice front patio. The smart TV was easy to sign on to for our movie channel and has good sound. The place was very serene with a waterfall and eco-themed garden full of succulents. We had a great time and recommend for a couples weekend or more. Half Moon Bay/El Granada is a great escape for a slower pace, great seafood, and friendly atmosphere.

  • Vickey P.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2026

    Stayed Jan 25, 2026

    This is our second stay here. We love the location, the outdoor space, and the ease parking. The inside space is bright and cheery, comfy bed. The hosts were easy to reach, and very helpful.

  • Todd Z.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 9, 2025

    The place was perfect. small, cozy, well appointed and quiet. It was a wonderful get away and the hose provided everything we could need. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a cozy. get away just minutes from the beaches of Half Moon Bay.

  • Angela D.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Great place, clean and comfortable. My favorite part was the hiking trails just around the corner and the cursing bikes. For the price it’s a great place to hangout.

  • Christina M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Was as described…clean, quiet, cozy. Well-appointed for our two night stay. Great parking for a single car, easy access to property. Owners were very responsive. VRBO this one with confidence. Looking forward to returning!

  • alice m.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Perfect space, well appointed and spotless!

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    the property was well situated for adventures up and down the coast. It was very private with a wonderful patio. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Half Moon Bay

  • Ava A.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    The backyard was a perfect spot to spend quality time with friends! What a lovely city. Thank you for your hospitality!

  • Sia P.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Perfect size, comfy bed, great location! All in all, a fantastic experience. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks Matt!

  • (Edith) Jolene P.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Great location. Quiet and private. Had to call property manager to get street address of property, which was not included in check-in instructions. Rest of check in and check out instructions were clear.Kitchen was excellent, with everything we needed. Bed was a little soft for us, linens were nice. Bathroom could use a new shower head. We enjoyed staying here.

  • Shelley L.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Comfortable and spacious place for a couple. Location was great - short walk to beach and short ride to downtown Half Moon Bay. The bed was super comfortable- highly recommend

  • Bruce I.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Nice location for Ocean entertainment.

  • Karen D.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Beautifully furnished, without the kitsch many places clutter your lodgings with. Makes for a relaxing and serene stay. A quiet location with the added bonus of a nearby park and trails into the trees. Some Bay Area friends came by to surprise my husband for his birthday. They too were impressed, and said they would love to come over & stay even tho they live only half an hour away. Mahalo!

  • alexa h.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    The house was amazing and beautifully decorated! The king size bed and big tv was great for relaxing after a long day of hiking. The patio outside was a perfect place to drink coffee in the morning and receive a warm hello from hula waiting for you to come through the gate for belly rubs. The location was perfect, near the park and beach and the pump track was awesome! Having a full kitchen on the property was super convenient. All around one of the best stays!!

  • Kelly C.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Really enjoyed our stay here. Great location near beaches and harbor. Super easy access, clean, tidy, exactly as advertised!

  • Melissa F.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Charming, cozy and comfortable little cottage perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway for 2. Close to anytging that you'll need. Approximately a 15 min walk to beach and very close to walking trails. Highly recommended!

  • Ann Z.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Cheery, well-appointed, and comfortable in a great location. Kind and responsive host.

  • Lisa W.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    This was a great property to go and unplug at. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, easy check in & out process. Host was friendly and responsive!

  • Julia B.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Everything was lovely.

  • Sarah R.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    This place was absolutely perfect! So spacious with an adorable patio for lounging and a stone’s throw away from a park full of fun hikes. Would absolutely book again.

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