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Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

Newly built contemporary two-story apartment in a safe, quiet neighborhood—just a 5-minute walk to the beach and bluff-top coastal trail, and a 10-minute walk to downtown and the farmers market.

Downtown Half Moon Bay is within walking distance and offers a charming Main Street filled with unique locally owned shops, excellent restaurants, and breweries.

Inside, the apartment features a bright, modern design with radiant floor heating throughout and solar-powered skylights for abundant natural light. The second-floor balcony is perfect for watching gorgeous sunsets with a peek of the ocean.

The eat-in kitchen boasts built-in bench seating surrounded by windows, bringing the outdoors in. High-end appliances and cooking essentials include a microwave, toaster, French press, and an instant hot water tap for tea.

The layout offers flexibility and privacy, with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a living room and second bedroom on the second floor. A private walkway leads to a separate entrance and a spacious first-floor deck with comfortable built-in seating—ideal for relaxing.

For an added touch of sustainability, the home features reclaimed redwood furniture made from the deck that once stood here. After a day at the beach, enjoy the outdoor shower for a refreshing rinse.

Please note: The apartment shares one wall with the main home.

We look forward to welcoming guests from all backgrounds to our home!

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Alsace Lorraine, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. Twin Pines Art Center and Museum of San Carlos History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Nebbia Winery and Half Moon Bay Golf Links. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elmar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Poplar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Francis Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Redondo Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Moon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬9 min walk

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. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than most 5 star hotel suites at a fraction of the cost. In a nice neighborhood, 2 blocks from the beach and close to downtown, it was quiet, clean, had modern appliances, and a very nice shower for 2 (no tub). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice unit. Clean and well appointed. Not much to walk to nearby. The beach is a little further way than we expected but there was a nice walking path once you reached the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice sunny 2 bedroom apartment. Walking distance to both the beach and downtown Half Moon Bay. Quiet neighborhood. Off street parking. Well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cute quiet close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mignon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location steps from the beach and spectacular coastal trail. Very responsive hosts and lovely property. Five stars all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, charming and exactly as described! Michelle and Pete’s place lined up with our expectations and was ideal for an annual girls’ trip with my best friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming secret hideaway that is walking distance to the beach and downtown HMB! This place is perfect for a small family or couple to spend a little time in HMB. The host was wonderful and attentive when I emailed her with some questions. This kitchen and unit is light and bright and decorated to bring a little of the "funky" out in all of us. The beds were perfect and not "saggy" or too soft. I with the upstairs had a 1/2 batch but that certainly didn't take away from the overall comfort of the unit. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Great location, great hosts. We loved the kids art work on the walls. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach nearby. Very clean and nice vacation rental. The hosts really care about their guests and it shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was thoughtfully designed and furnished to provide accommodations for our family of 4 adults. We loved the touch of framed children’s artwork on the walls. We had a blast playing Tabu one evening, just one of several provided games. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans although we did not choose to cook there. The location near the beach and town worked well for us. The apartment is attached to a single family home as noted but we had total privacy and never heard the homeowners moving about. It is situated on a quiet street. We had a great breakfast at Johnny’s, dinner at Ciya and also at Nano’s. We also rented bikes and rode along the beach and hiked in Purisuma Redwood Preserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avigail G.

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

Great Stay

The house was exactly what we were hoping for. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to the beach and a coastal trail. Well stocked home with plenty of outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our wonderful hosts Michelle and Pete have created a beautiful, peaceful, welcoming home away from home!It is absolutely gorgeous and everything we needed was supplied- from kitchen to bathroom to bedroom amenities, explicit directions for working the electronics, to suggestions for restaurants and things to do- it was all there. If we could give it 100 stars we would! Thank you Michelle and Pete, we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Perfect for weekend getaway

Great location. Clean. Cutely decorated. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Cozy retreat

The home was cozy and our family of 4 had plenty of space to stretch out and get privacy. The home is beautifully decorated and very clean. The garden is endearing and well maintained. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Super Clean and Easy Walk to the Ocean

We appreciated this clean, updated apartment. We especially loved the well-stocked kitchen and comfortable dining nook with big windows looking directly onto the beautiful garden next door and the treed backyard. The finishes throughout are modern and attractive, with many fun kids' art pieces on display including a great hand drawn map of the area that was really useful in guiding us to the ocean path and downtown. It's a great place for two adults or two couples or parents and older kids who want a little space from each other because the main bedroom is downstairs and the second bedroom is upstairs adjacent to the second floor living space. It's a great place for people who appreciate natural light and nice vistas from the windows. The rooms on both floors have big windows, with the upstairs living room opening onto a deck with a view over the neighborhood and another larger deck at ground level. The beds are fairly comfortable. The property is in a safe and attractive neighbor with many beautifully landscaped yards, making for a nice walk around the neighborhood. But of course, the highlight is the grassy path at the end of the block that leads through a meadow to the cliff-side walking path with spectacular views of the ocean and an easy walk to the beach access areas. It is also a short drive to the cute downtown area with some fun shops, a good bookstore, great bakeries and restaurants, including a wonderful retro diner--all on main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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