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Captain's quarters

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View of Pillar Point Harbor
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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pillar Point Harbor
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Capistrano Road Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mavericks Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Office Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Captain's quarters

This beautiful second story apartment, completed in 2015, is located in Princeton-by-the-sea on beautiful pillar point harbor in lovely half moon bay, California, 25 miles south of San Francisco, ca and 54 miles north of Santa Cruz, ca just off of scenic highway 1.

This executive style lodging is appointed with a comfortable master suite (California king-sized bed), walk-in closet, loft that can sleep 3-6 people (3 twin beds that convert to king-sized beds), lovely living space with sky-high cathedral ceilings, modern chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry facilities, breathtaking dining and entertainment area with fireplace and deck. High-definition, Smart TV and complimentary WiFi. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the water or at the beach. Ocean views abound from every window. Well located for your San Francisco bay area vacation or short-term rental for relocation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not toddler or baby safe
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 765413vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located near the beach, this apartment is in El Granada, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and San Francisco Bay, while SFO Museum and Coyote Point Park are cultural highlights. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and Coastside Comics are also worth visiting. Kayaking, parasailing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Road Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pillar Piont Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Burlingame Station - 27 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's quarters pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Captain's quarters?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's quarters?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain's quarters located?

Located in El Granada, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Capistrano Road Beach and Pillar Point Harbor. Pillar Piont Beach and Mavericks Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic at Captains Quarters!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week with our 2 dogs at Ab’s place. Couldn’t ask for more than this spacious, clean, comfortable, easily accessible seaside retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Captain’s Quarters. The place was clean, very comfortable and had great views. We enjoyed walking to Pillar Point Harbor and Maverick’s Beach. There are also some cute shops and restaurants a short walk away. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home to celebrate Christmas with our family. Clean, spacious, and perfect location! Host was very quick to respond to our questions and made our stay comfortable. Highly recommend this home and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a wedding. The check-in was very easy and we had a very pleasant stay. The location is fantastic and the accommodation was well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Great Place

Location was awesome. Place was awesome. We had a great time and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

my stay

I've stayed there before, all great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

A great place to stay, even on a rainy weekend…..

The weather was rainy and windy, but I couldn’t think of a better place to stay and enjoy the coast! The radiant heated floors, fireplace, deep soak bathtub, loft with 180 degree views, and well equipped kitchen made our stay wonderful in so many ways. We are thankful, and look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Had a awesome time!! Great location walking distance to everything. Highly recommend it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmela C.

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

Amazing Place!

My friends and I stayed to celebrate our 50th birthdays and we loved everything about the place! It was clean, well decorated, the perfect location and there were nice touches and amenities throughout. The owner was super kind and responsive, and was really flexible about our check-in/out time. Overall, an excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margo c.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was wonderful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. If you have an older dog, please be aware there are a lot of steps to the upstairs apartment. Very quiet and perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Captains Quarters for a long weekend while attending my nieces wedding at Mavericks House. This location was incredibly convenient to all things wedding, all weekend long and we are really looking forward to staying here again sometime! There are restaurants within walking distance and walks along the beach nearby. The property itself was extremely clean, bright and welcoming. The kitchen is very well equipped (and huge) and the beds are comfy! The owner/management was excellent at communicating with us if we had any questions during our stay. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect, quiet, access to beach and town

Yes! We love traveling with our dogs. This was the perfect place in the best location! We took the dogs for many walks around town and on the beach. Many places to stop and have cocktails or beer and have our dogs with us on the many outdoor patios. Beautiful, comfortable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Special Retreat

The house is lovely, stocked kitchen. Only minuses are one bathroom and ocean view is only from the sides. Hotel is right in front of deck so no straight on ocean view. But still enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

Great place for a family of 4-6

We had a great stay here over 3 days. We even brought our dog with us which was what made us stay here. Beds were comfy. Everything was very clean. Plenty of towels and kitchen supplies. We ate at the Old Princeton Landing which was about a 3 minute walk and went to the dawn patrol coffee place literally around the corner in the morning. Loved the ease of it all! Dog friendly beach just a few minutes walk away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Great Location for Stay-cation!!!

A fantastic place for our stay-cation!Large family living space with deck overlooking Pillar Point. Great kitchen for making family meals or dine at Mezza Luna a block away. Private Master King bedroom with full bath, loft with two Kings & Twin bed. Convenient extra toilet one floor down. Just a short walk to dog friendly beach for sunrise or sunset!Ab was a great host & easy to communicate with. We’ll be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andre b.

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

Staying at Captain's quarters, Half Moon Bay

This is a great rental. The owner was great, easy to communicate with and very responsive. The view from the deck is amazing, the kitchen, dining room and living room layout was awesome. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need including a lot spices, salt and pepper grinders, etc. All the beds were very comfortable, master bedroom and lofts have plenty of space. All pictures for this listing are very accurate except the view is more spectacular than the pictures on the site. Location s also great as we were walking distance to the Maverick's House (wedding ceremony) and to several nearby restaurants and bars. We highly recommend this rental. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

NorCal Beach Getaway

The Captains Quarters was a perfect getaway for the weekend. The entrance to the place is a little different but once we got inside, we were blown away. My entire family of 8 adults slept, relaxed, ate, and showered very comfortably. The roomy loft area with 3 large beds was great. The extra 1/2 bathroom downstairs that was provided really came in handy too. We were impressed with not only the location and roominess of the property but also the cleanliness and quality. The bedding, bathroom and kitchen appliances, cookware and dinnerware were in perfect condition. Everything was so fresh and brand new, there was a lot of thought and effort put into accommodating guests. The owner Ab was extremely accommodating and helpful. We thank him for his flexibility and easiness to communicate with. I'd recommend this wonderful place to any family wanting to experience Half Moon Bay, California.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review, I really appreciate it!! Best regards, Abbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Amazing vacation rental

We rented a total of 3 VRBO on this trip and this was our favorite. It was decorated so cute. Everything was available that we could have needed. The location was wonderful within walking distance to bars and restaurants. Ab was very responsive and pleasant to work with. Grateful to have come across this beautiful rental in Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

taylor k.

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

captains quarters indeed!

we booked this rental for the boy half of our wedding party! our wedding was a friday and we booked the place wed - sat for the the groomsman to stay (this location was next door to our venue). we ended up needing to book an extra night (tues) and ab was more than accommodating! was thoughtful and communicative and even dropped off some bagels for the gang. we did have the entire wedding party over for dinner thursday and were a bit loud, which caused a bit of an issue. we responded promptly to his concerns and it felt like things were resolved. the space itself is gorgeous, with natural light and more than enough space. looks out on the water, seamless to get in an out of, and ideal location. would recommend this vrbo to any responsible, respectful group (:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

A great spot in a sleepy beach town

Great experience all the way around. From check in to check out….super easy. Well equipped kitchen and loft. Can walk to lots of places for food, drinks and hiking. We enjoyed our time here a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

First Class

The Captain's Quarters exceeded our expectations. The layout and design of the house is perfect to take advantage of the location which has wonderful views to the harbor and surrounding hills. The home although large and spacious feels very warm and welcoming. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Captain’s Quarters! The property is beautifully appointed and very clean. Plenty of room for our family of four (our boys loved the loft space!). Absolutely beautiful views of the harbor and all the way to Mavericks on a clear day… we can’t wait to visit again! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Wonderful Location

Spent a wonderful relaxing 21/2 weeks at this comfortable modern apartment. Ab is a great host and the apartment is clean and well equipped. There is so much to do in the area - hiking, golf, good restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth Y.

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

Serenaded by the harbor seals and foghorn

Very comfortable and well-equipped flat.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ab Goldstein

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Contact: Ab Goldstein, Building Manager
Office located on 1st floor below Captain's Quarters
332 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, 94019

Why they chose this property

Great Location, beautiful views, new construction

Languages:

English

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