Harbor Vista: split-level home with 2 decks and panoramic ocean views
Location: Half Moon Bay, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (30 mins to downtown San Francisco, 3 miles N of downtown HMB) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: beach house, coastal home, ocean view home, villa
"Harbor Vista" is a relaxing coastal getaway for families, couples, retreats or anyone seeking a quiet, spacious ocean view home near the beach, but only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco. We are the highest rated home in Half Moon Bay on VRBO, with 45 positive reviews over 3 years of rentals.
You'll know you've arrived someplace special when you drive up the private driveway to Harbor Vista. It is a spacious split-level home on a hillside, with 4 bedrooms (2 are master suites with private bathrooms), a meticulously maintained jetted spa, a home theater, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, a large teak dining room table, fire pit, BBQ and children's play structure.
"Fabulous sunsets", "Well laid out", "A beautiful home", "Spacious yet cozy", "Peaceful and rejuvenating", "A terrific experience", "An extremely well-equipped kitchen which was a delight for our serious cooks" -- These are all real quotes from past guests, which you can read in our reviews. We strive to make our home a special place that people want to come back to again and again.
Our amenities include:
* Upstairs master suite with private bath, TV/DVD, balcony with harbor view and rooftop deck
* Downstairs master suite with private bath, TV/DVD, woodstove and door to patio with spa
* 3 full bathrooms (Shampoo, Conditioner and Shower Gel provided)
* Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, and breakfast bar
* Large great room with 10 person dining table for entertaining
* Home Theater (Projection HDTV, 5.1 DTS surround sound, DVD player, VGA connector for laptops)
* iPod/MP3 docking station with speakers and radio
* Free high-speed wireless Internet. Free calls in the US/Canada
* Home is professionally cleaned by a team from "Betty's Housecleaning"
* Fresh linens, bath towels and spa/beach towels are provided.
* Fenced backyard with 6-person jetted spa, gas fire pit and children's play structure
* Gas BBQ (propane provided).
* High chairs and pack-and-plays are available.
* Keyless entry (we'll email you a code, so there's no key to get or return)
The front deck at Harbor Vista runs the length of the house and overlooks the ocean and harbor below. At 330 feet above sea level, the view is panoramic and runs from the Ritz Carlton in the south to Pillar Point in the north, with ships at anchor and at sail in the middle. The sunsets are remarkable and can be viewed from the lower or upper deck, or anywhere on the main level. A BBQ is situated right on the deck for cooking up a grilled meal. Grilling fish fresh from boats in the nearby harbor is one of our guests' favorite things to do.
The main level consists of the great room, combining a fireplace seating area, sofa/loveseat seating area, dining room table that seats 10 and an open kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast bar. Picture windows take advantage of the view but can be covered at night for privacy. A HDTV projector shines on one wall, providing a home theater with 5.1 DTS Surround Sound. You can watch DVDs, digital cable TV or hook up your laptop to view your own videos on the wall.
The kitchen at Harbor Vista is recently remodeled, with double ovens, a 5 burner glasstop range, double sink, large refrigerator, dishwasher and trash compactor. It has dishes and flatware for 12, plus all the pots, pans, mixing bowls and serving dishes you need to put on a great family meal. We use the kitchen ourselves and have cooked a Thanksgiving dinner for 16, so we have tested it thoroughly to make sure it has all the necessities.
Upstairs is the first master bedroom, with a comfortable King bed and a spacious bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower. A sliding glass door leads to the balcony, and stairs lead up to the rooftop deck, with glass railing and a patio set. Taking in the sunset with a glass of wine is one of our favorite pastimes on this deck.
Down the hall are the guest bedroom with Queen bed and the "Kids' Room" with 2 Twin bunkbeds, as well as a guest bathroom with shower.
Downstairs from the great room is the second master bedroom, with Queen size bed and a Full size futon sofa. A 42" TV with digital cable and DVD awaits you here, with hookups for your favorite gaming system or video camera. The 3rd bathroom is here with a shower.
Out the glass sliding door is the backyard patio, where the 6 person spa awaits your arrival, along with a gas fire table to keep the chill off before or after a dip in the spa. The yard has room for kids to run around, and a play structure with 3 swings and a slide for them to play on.
Linens and towels are provided, including beach and spa towels. A full washer and dryer is on premise. Propane and firewood are provided. High-speed WiFi, free long distance, digital cable are also included.
More photos and our guide to all the great things to do in the Half Moon Bay Coastside area are available on our website. The URLs can be found below.
We hope you will consider our home for your special trip.
-Rich and Jennifer
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : Full size futon sofa
- Crib (2) : Pack-and-plays available
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub : 6 person jetted spa, on back patio
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Comcast cable, projection HDTV, 47" HDTV and 19" TV.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Granite counters, radiant stove, dual ovens, microwave and toaster.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Event Savvy SF is a local caterer we know well.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas BBQ, propane provided
- Deck/Patio (3) : Rooftop deck and front deck, both with views of ocean. Backyard paved patio with spa.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Views of the Pacific Ocean and Pillar Point Harbor.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : US and Canada only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly : Play structure, bunk beds, pack and plays, high chairs.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 yrs old, unless accompanied by someone 25 yrs or older
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Christmas/New Year's: [$600/nt, $3950/week]
2012 Jan 1-May 31 Rates: $500/Wknd, $350 Wknt, $3000/week, 3 night minimum
2012 June/July/August Rates: $650/night, $4200/week
Cleaning fee (house, linens & spa): $150. Transient Tax: 10%. Damage Deposit: $750
We accept credit cards and PayPal at no additional charge.
50% to book, 50% due 60 days prior to check-in
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Ocean View Home W/ Fully Equipped Kitchen, Home Theater & Spa!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay has always been a special place for Rich, growing up in nearby Sunnyvale, it was the closest beach town and THE place to get your Halloween pumpkin. Jen used to go vacation in Pismo Beach from her hometown of Fresno with her family, so getting away to the ocean and the cool breezes was a highlight of growing up. We both love the Half Moon Bay Coastside area, and having an ocean view home is a dream come true. It's close to San Francisco, but feels worlds away, with huge open spaces and nearby organic farms. There's 20-plus beaches in the area, tidepools, whale watching, sailing... it's a great place to get away and relax.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We remodeled the home in 2006 with the goal of making it family friendly. It has a spacious great room with fantastic ocean views, 2 decks for outdoor entertaining, a 6 person hot tub and a home theater system. The bedrooms are upstairs and separated from the great room and downstairs master suite, which makes it easy for some people to go to sleep while others stay up and visit.
Great local beach with mild, regular waves and a long stretch of sand. Can get busy during the summer, but is a great place to people watch or surfer watch.
Local shops, restaurants and bars. Great seafood spots and cool local art.
Owner's Map of Half Moon Bay
We are proud parents of 3 boys, ages 9, 5 and 5 (identical twins!). We have lived up and down the West Coast, from LA to Seattle, but call the San Francisco Bay Area our home.
-Rich and Jen
Property Photos
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- Harbor Vista: split-level home with 2 decks and panoramic ocean views - Half Moon Bay Vacation Rental
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- Blue Adirondack chairs on the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean - Half Moon Bay Vacation Rental
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- Sunset lights up the sky over the harbor - Half Moon Bay Vacation Rental
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- Huge great room with solid teak table, open kitchen, breakfast bar & ocean views
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- Reverse view of great room w/dining table, sofas, fireplace & home theater
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- Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, double ovens
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- Rooftop deck has great sunset views and a bistro table set
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- Master Bedroom suite with King mattress, private bath and door to rooftop deck
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- Master Bathroom with large tub and separate shower
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- Master Suite II - Queen bed, TV, Futon Sofa, Private Bath, Door to patio/spa
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- Guest Bedroom with Queen Sealy Posturepedic Pillowtop mattress
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- 3rd bedroom with 2 Twin Bunkbeds (sleeps 4 total)
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- 6-person hot tub, patio set and gas fire pit on the back patio
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- Play structure, hot tub, patio set and fire pit - great after a busy day!
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- Floor plan of downstairs: sitting area, dining table, kitchen, master suite II
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- Floor plan of upstairs: master suite and 2 guest bedrooms
Traveler Reviews (46)
Great beach house retreat
Guest: pvgirl
(Portola Valley, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/09
Review Submitted: 01/27/09
I stayed at Harbor Vista to celebrate a birthday with several great friends (we live in Bay area so this was an easy weekend getaway for us). The house was exactly as described and the owners are really helpful in terms of answering questions promptly and providing loads of accurate local information. The property is clean with great linens on beds and wonderful layout and amenities for a group to enjoy each other near the beach. Fabulous sunsets from the deck, warm/clean easy to use jacuzzi, lots of space, great wood fire stove and fireplace, comfy furniture. Location is wonderful -- easy to access best beaches, local retail and spa/yoga places, restaurants and shopping...Half Moon Bay (which is a great off-season destination) is EASY, fun, kinda wanting to be artsy, surfery, good food, really laid back, a great balance of nature/social consciousness and access to the "upscale" goods/services if you're into that kind of treat, too. We were all adults in the property, but it would work really well with two families sharing with kids of any age. I would definitely recommend this property, and hope to return myself.
Owner response:Wow, thanks! We really appreciate the kind words. It captures all the things we love about the Half Moon Bay area, and we're really glad that you enjoyed staying at our home so much. -Rich and Jen
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great House, but......
Guest: Jo Ann B.
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 12/26/11
The 'Harbor Vista' is a very nice house. Lots of room for a group. The property was very clean and inviting. Our problems began with the washing machine not working, the owner was contacted and we were told the parts would not be in for a couple of days, and there was a laundermat we could use in Half Moon Bay. Just the way we wanted to spend our vacation, at a laundermat. I have a feeling the washing machine was broke before our arrival. The towels we took out of the linen closets were nasty smelling, like they got wet and not washed. The house keepers were bringing in towels from a laundermat, (why? the washer was a large capacity, late model). Our other complaint was there was only one full propane tank. The cooking grill was on a front upper deck, and the outside fire pit was in the lower back yard. We had to carry the tank through the house in order to use either feature. Again we were told to go have a tank filled (he would credit us). I think for the amount of money we payed for the week, these amenities should be in working order, or we should of been compensated in some way (maybe $50 off?). We would of given this vacation home 5 stars if the owner would of been more accomodating to our problems, but he ignored our numerous calls after the first time we notified him. We also did not receive our deposit back in a timely fashion as promised. It took many phone calls and e-mails to the owner (which he again ignored). I finally received the deposit back after I called HomeAway. By the way, there is 2 houses under construction right in front of the house, there goes the veiw!
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A value for 12 poeple
Guest: sparky
(Dayton,NV)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
WOW! What a great place to stay. A clean open floor plan. Plenty of room for everybody. We had a great time at the house and all over town. Both decks have a great view of the ocean. The back yard is kid friendly and the hot tub was a hit for all ages. House supplied plenty of towels, linens, and items you just wouldn't think about bringing on vacation. The outside fire pit was good for smore's. The home theater looks and sounds fantastic. The kitchen was very well equipped and had plenty of paper towels. The beds were comfortable. The neighbors emptied the trash on collection day and returned everything. Harbor Vista is an excellent rental property. We will stay there again.
Owner response:Thanks so much for your review! We are so happy you had a nice time at our home and enjoyed the views, hot tub and fire pit. We work hard to keep our home fully stocked and very clean, so it's great to hear that we exceeded your expectations. -Rich and Jen
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Great layout, well-equipped kitchen and a peaceful setting
Guest: Jane K.
(Half Moon Bay, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11
Review Submitted: 04/17/11
I loved the quiet! Also enjoyed having the big roomy kitchen and the large dining table. The layout of the house was great in that we could have a large group in the living room--several people working on different things in the kitchen without being on top of each other and people who needed alone time could easily go to bedrooms or outside for contemplation. It was an extremely well-equipped kitchen which was a delight for our serious cooks and the weather was pleasant and adjustable for our tastes. Great place for small group intensives and also would work well for families with children of various ages. We would recommend this house to anyone in the future.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Gorgeous house, perfect for families
Guest: jarle
(Oslo, Norway)
Date of Stay: 01/04/11
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
I strongly recommend this house to anyone interested in a quiet holiday in Half Moon Bay. I spent a week in the Harborvista with my wife and two small children in January. We experienced it as the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a demanding two-day journey (with an unexpected stopover in Frankfurt) from Norway. The house is charming, tidy, spacious, well equipped and has a wonderful view of the Pacific. It is situated in a quiet location with no traffic, so children can run and play around the house without risk. We enjoyed the spa in the back yard, the home theatre, and wonderful lunches in the sun. The owners, Rich and Jennifer, were exceptionally helpful and generous to us. We will certainly come back if we get the opportunity. Jarle
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very nice house!
Guest: A
(Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10
Review Submitted: 01/14/11
We had a lovely stay at Harbor Vista for 2 nights to celebrate my mom's birthday. The house is modern, clean and well maintained and has a great view of the harbor. Rich, the owner, wrote back to all my emails very quickly. We used the kitchen, the hot tub, the home theater system, the grill, and the backyard play structure...all worked well. The house is very kid-friendly, even with kid dishware. My mom liked the bed in the upstairs master suite so much she wants one for herself! The house is in a hilly residential neighborhood, so it was helpful to have a car.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children.
from the Bay Area
Guest: ms
(Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/03/10
We were at HV for a week with 3 generations! It worked wonderfully as the place is so well laid out. There are 3 levels (not counting the upper deck or fireplace area) giving people space for large gatherings as well as small break out groups. It worked great. Spacious yet cozy. But, most of all Rich was willing to change my reservations last minute due to family changing travel plans - yes he had the dates available but, he let me work it to suit my needs - all around the 4th of July weekend. Nice place and very communicative owners. Thanks. - ms (Bay Area)
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Wonderful, Peaceful and Rejuvenating
Guest: Dot
(Fremont, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
We stayed at Harbor Vista for 4 nights in which we had an all female group, ten of us. Much to our wonderful surprise the accommodations were perfect for us. The spacious lay out, sleeping options and wonderul huge kitchen were perfect for us to enjoy. I would highly recommend this property for large families, multiple families or group get aways. It was minutes from HMB and some other wonderful attractions, not to mention the view. Two outdoor balconies allow you to enjoy the peace and calm of the surroundings. We would definately stay again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A fabulous private home with plenty of space
Guest: Susan Schauer
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Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 05/07/10
I can’t recommend Harbor Vista heartily enough! We have just returned home from a fabulous stay there with our spread over the country adult kids and sweet grandchild. I wanted a place that would provide plenty of space for together time but also afford our diverse group areas for privacy, too. It was important to me that we be able to see the harbor from our rental house. My (grown) kids wanted a hot tub. Wherever we stayed needed to be toddler friendly, too. Harbor Vista provided all that and more. From its large, well equipped kitchen and expansive dining table set in front of a fantastic view of the harbor, outdoor grill, Jacuzzi, fire pit, fire place, wood stove, decks overlooking the harbor, to its fabulous entertainment center coupled with plenty of games and toys for all ages, staying at Harbor Vista was a terrific experience. Toss in a beautiful home that shows better in real life than its online pictures, ultra comfy beds, multiple spacious bathrooms, laundry, phone service, internet connection, and TV’s in a couple of the bedrooms and, suffice it to say, we were a contented group! For the birder in the bunch (me) there are even resident Red Tailed Hawks living near the house. Every morning, cup of coffee in hand and binoculars in tow, I would begin my day on the upper deck watching the sun come up and the harbor, along with its associated wildlife, wake up. As mentioned in other reviews, Harbor Vista is located near other homes. That notwithstanding, due to the lay of the land and the manner in which the homes in the lovely neighborhood are oriented, there is a sense of built in privacy that we really appreciated. It is amazing how Half Moon Bay seems worlds apart from nearby San Francisco! Between the great home, superb location, great restaurants and fantastic foodstuffs available for home cooked meals, and myriad things to do in the general area; I look forward to returning to Harbor Vista. Thanks for the great experience, Rich and Jen!
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Guest: Mark and Catherine Brandt
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Date of Stay: 03/03/10
Review Submitted: 03/03/10
The house at Harbor Vista was absolutely wonderful. The view from the decks is spectacular, and the inside is warm and inviting. The house was well appointed with everything we needed to walk right in and start our vacation. The kitchen was especially nice with all the updated appliances. We were very happy at how kid friendly the house was. Our 11yr old, 4yr old, and 2yr old twins had a blast. It is only a few short minutes to the beach and surrounding amenities. The children's park in Moss Beach, about 4 miles North on Highway 1, is a must if you have children who enjoy playgrounds. We really enjoyed our stay, and plan on returning later in the year.
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