Travelers and Family Coastal Retreat Other San Francisco Properties, San Francisco, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 220739

Beautiful Montara Beach

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Location: Other San Francisco Properties, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (20 Mi S of San Francisco along Hwy1 in Montara,) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)

This comfortable 5 bedroom/3 bath coastal home (2350 square feet) is the perfect house for those visiting San Francisco or the beautiful California coast. It has a comfortable layout, as there are two living spaces: an upstairs kitchen/dining/living room and a separate downstairs living/family/TV room with another smaller galley kitchen on the ground floor. The downstairs living area opens onto an outdoor patio for those who have issues with stairs.

Located off Highway 1, in the small beach town of Montara, it is only blocks from the Pacific Ocean and minutes from the unspoiled beaches. Yet, it is only 20-30 minutes from San Francisco, and SF International Airport (SFO), the cities on the Peninsula (Palo Alto, Stanford, and San Mateo), wine country, and the cities of Santa Cruz/Monterey. From Highway 1, to Hwy 280 to Pacbell Park, Convention Center, SFMOMA, and the Embarcadero is only 20-30 min. From Highway 1, to the Great Highway (Hwy 35) and the SF Zoo, Cliff House and western entrance to the golden Gate Park is only 20 minutes.

Enjoy restorative peace and quiet after a day of sightseeing or, daytrips, at our Travler's retreat which is situated next to open space. This light-filled, open house has great views of the woods and coastal mountains. The outdoor gardens with seating areas are home to hummingbirds, butterflies, and deer. It is a wonderful retreat for nature lovers, the professional traveler, or a memorable family holiday.

The house is fully furnished and equipped and was extensively remodeled in 2001 and refurbished in 2008. A marble floor entry leads upstairs to an open area containing the L-shaped living, dining room and kitchen. Sliding doors open out to a large second-story deck which overlooks the backyard gardens. The kitchen has all new appliances and blue-tiled counters which are open to the dining room. Every room is decorated with local artists' works.

There are three bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs.
Bedroom #1- California King (Large upstairs bedroom),
Bedroom #2- Queen bed (Upstairs Master bedroom, attached bathroom)
Bedroom #3- Queen bed (Downstairs)
Bedroom #4- 2 XL twin beds (Downstairs)
Bedroom #5- Twin and bunk (Upstairs)

If extra beds are needed, there is a queen air mattress available as well as, a twin daybed with a trundle which can be set up.

Nearby (two miles), Princeton Harbor is a working harbor where you can buy your fish fresh or smoked, take a deep-sea fishing trip, or fish/crab from the pier. The protected beaches within the harbor are wonderful for children, and the bluff walks above provide views of the world-famous Mavericks surfing area, elegant cypresses, and pounding waves. A flat paved 14-mile long bicycle trail runs from the Harbor along the beaches past Half Moon Bay and other trails are to be found along the bluffs, and coastal mountains.

A short ten minute drive south will get you to the quaint, seaside town of Half Moon Bay with its galleries, restaurants, and golf courses. Enjoy the culinary talents of chefs at a host of restaurants, like the Navio at the Ritz-Carlton, the award-winning Cetrella, or Zagat-rated Café Gibraltor. Enjoy local favorites like the HMB Brewing company with its microbrewery, the cliff-hugging Moss Beach Distillery or the 100-year old Duarte's in Pescadero. Order the famous local artichoke soup.

Further south are San Gregorio and Pescadero with their beautiful beaches, bird marshes and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Ano Nuevo State Park is home to the famous Elephant Seals (Nov-Mar; reservations required). Sunny Santa Cruz has wonderful surfing beaches and Boardwalk is a short hour south. 20-min East you will find yourself in the redwoods, on Skyline Blvd with panoramic vistas overlooking the Peninsula. For those who want to explore further afield Napa/Sonoma Valley, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, and Sausalito/Stinson Beach/Muir Woods are easy day trips.

For families with children, the house is equipped with board games, books, videos, K-Nex, croquet. Close by are several world-renown science/tech museums (Exploratorium/ San Jose Tech Museum), the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Great America, etc.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed (4)
  • Child Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • Video Game Console
  • Video Games
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Adjacent to Open Space, Private, peaceful, natural.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Sept 11-Dec 22 ... $2250/week or $450/nt (min 2 nights)
Thanksgiving (booked), Xmas/New Years : $3000/week
Jan 02 - Mar 31 ... $2250/week; $450/night (min 2 nights)
April 1- June 15 ... $2500/week; $500/night (min 2 nights)
June 16- Oct 15, 2010... 42750/week; $550/night (min 4 nights)
10% tax (TOT).  Negotiable longer term (multi-week stays).
$500 security/deposit to reserve property. Balance due at check-in.
Thanksgiving (booked), Xmas/New Years booked- 12/23- 01/01/10: $3000/week

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Fred ,
  • We had a marvelous and relaxing weekend in this home. The owners were easy-going and available, and gave us our privacy. The house allowed us to spread out and have fun. The scenery and nature surrounding the home is beautiful. The close beaches and small towns made exploring and enjoying the area very easy. I highly recommend this vacation rental.
• 09/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Suzanne ,
  • Our experience exceeded our expectations. The owners went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, make us feel comfortable, and make our weekend perfect, which it was! The home, inside and out, is beautiful. The large trees surrounding the house made us feel like we were in a national park. The flow of the house allowed everyone to feel comfortable-there's a lot of room. The downstairs bathroom has a walk-in bath/shower that made it easy for one of our family members who had recently had hip surgery. Having a kitchen on both levels was very convenient. The proximity to the beaches, small coastal towns, stores, restaurants, and San Francisco make it a great location. I highly recommend both the owners and the property!

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