Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Half Moon Bay, California
$308 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • 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: 300 Sq Ft (28 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Indonesian Turkish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • 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 : 4

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Review Review

  • Paul

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Cottage was quiet and comfortable. Great neighborhood. Amazing setup for dog. Well equiped kitchen and super easy walk to beach.

  • David

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    A great spot near the beach, walking trails, and downtown.

  • Rico & Zorraine A.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 19, 2026

    The place is wonderful—very cozy and comfortable. My husband, our teenage daughter, our dog, and I stayed here and really enjoyed it. It looks like the unit has been recently remodeled, and while the photos don’t exactly match, the overall feel is the same—actually, it’s even better in person. It’s more spacious than expected, the bathroom is clean, and the remodeled kitchenette is cute, usable, and convenient.The house is situated in a quiet neighborhood. It was a bit of an adventure walking my dog and finding paths around the area. The beach is about a 20-minute walk.For the price this rents out, I would recommend adding a Keurig coffee maker and some basic utensils. I made dinner and then realized there were no utensils, which was a bit frustrating. I’m sure we could have reached out since the hosts were responsive, but we didn’t.Another small suggestion would be to add a foldable dining table.Overall, I would definitely recommend staying here.

  • Mark V.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    what a charming cottage and a great location just a short drive to the beach entrance you can walk it also. Our dog Charlie also approved. We were only there for 2 days our host gave us some great suggestions on pet friendly places to go. A great way to experience Half Moon Bay

  • Cindy N.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    This is our go to place in HMB. It’s perfect for us and our 2 small dogs. It’s clean, quiet and cozy. Owners are super friendly as well.

  • Tami S.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 24, 2026

    A beautiful place perfect for our stay in Half Moon Bay. Convenient to the beach, cute, clean and very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!

  • deenoisey1

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    Had an amazing overnight stay! The Owners were very helpful and accommodating.

  • Susan R.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 15, 2026

    We loved your lovely cottage and wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Kathy R.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 3, 2026

    This little tiny house is a dream! It’s in a very nice neighborhood with close proximity to a walking trail to the beach. The host has thought of everything and made sure that you have what you need. I travel with two small dogs and the enclosed yard was very nice and private. I will definitely return!

  • Tim P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    5 min walk to coastal trail and sunset views. Great for a couple or family with two small kids.

  • Lorrie L.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    This little cottage had everything we needed. And the hosts are welcoming, helpful and close by. My husband and I would love to come back here someday.

  • Courtney D.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    The property was tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and it felt like a very private oasis all to myself. It was exceptionally clean and perfectly cozy for me to stay in for a few days. I would definitely stay again if I am ever in the area!

  • Trace G.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    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!

  • Tom N.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    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!

  • Charles C.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Great and cosy surfers cottage...my son and I were in HMB to attend a wedding.

  • Maureen E.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    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!

  • Patrick C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    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.

  • Andee H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    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.

  • Mimi H.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We loved it!

  • Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Delightful, cozy, charming

  • Cathy M.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Great little studio cottage with a private yard, and the host is really nice and super helpful.

  • Tiffiny C.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    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.

  • Anne P.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    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!

  • Blake G.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    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

  • Sean B.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    No issues whatsoever. Everything worked and was as described.

  • Debbie G.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    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

  • John H.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Perfect location/size for our stay

  • John G.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Amazing time and really enjoy the place. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back !

  • Dolores P.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    The cottage was nicely appointed, very private, comfortable, cozy and is dog friendly.It is also centrally located to a number of different beaches (including a dog beach) and wonderful restaurants. The owners have thought of everything, including an enclosed backyard, dog towels and a dog bed.Owners were also very friendly and welcoming!Loved it!

  • libby b.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    We really enjoyed the special touches the hosts clearly intentionally added, as well as the convenience of the location and everything the cottage included. We will definitely be back!

  • anthony p.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Cozy.

  • Mary P.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    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.

  • Vincent M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • zoe p.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    This was the most cozy and welcoming property that I have stayed at. The hosts were very attentive and responded quickly. My family and I had just came off a 10 day Alaskan cruise, and the host allowed us to drop off our luggage before check in. Everything was tidy and well kept. The property was conveniently located, we would definitely stay here again!

  • Lou L.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Very nice cottage and great place to relax

  • carol k.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Close to a great beach. Had everything we needed. Nice back yatd

  • Laurie D.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    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.

  • Sandy C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Nice cottage. Super cute and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Great location. Couldn't ask for anything more.

  • Jill S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Warm and welcoming.. even the path through the gates is pretty. The cabin had everything we needed for our short stay. We appreciated all the little touches that made our stay even nicer. Clean,quiet and comfortable. A nice short walk to the gorgeous Poplar Beach. The only thing we could have used was a grill.. Other than that we were very happy. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very friendly and accommodating. I look forward to next time! Thank you!

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$407+
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