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Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails!

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large window with curtains, a chandelier, and a zebra-patterned rug.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a table, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, white sofas, a wicker coffee table, and a zebra-patterned rug.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, a dresser, and a painting of a ship on the wall.
A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, a wicker chandelier, and a view of a garden through a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Vallejo Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Vallejo Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master En Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails!

When you walk through the door it feels as though you just stepped into a issue of Costal Living Magazine!

Enjoy the outdoor living by the fire pit, BBQ and outdoor heat lamp - Step inside to a true beach cottage inspired by all things nautical. This beautiful beach cottage has everything you need. Luxury linens and towels, two televisions, board games, a library of books and magazines and a wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen or take a 5 minute drive to one the many restaurants in the area.



5 minute walk to the beach
7 miles to Half Moon Bay and Ritz Carlton Resort
20 miles to San Francisco International airport
25 miles to San Francisco/Bay Area
48 miles to Santa Cruz

*PLEASE NOTE* We do not have a lock/key box at the house. You will be personally greeted upon check in and check out.

**The primary person on the rental agreement must be the one to check in and out.




Check in time is 4 to 8 pm
Check out time is 9 to 11am..



***At the time of your inquiry, please tell us more about yourself and your plans during your visit. The person staying at the house must be the person to complete the reservation request..

**There is a six person limit at the house at any time.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adult supervison
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The property is only for the enjoyment of the guests on the reservation. Outside guests or visitors are not permitted.
Events are not permitted. Electric vehicles are not allowed to be charged using the house services
Mail and package delivery is strictly forbidden.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 582885vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 on the waterfront, this holiday home is in El Granada, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. Hillsdale Shopping Center and Serramonte Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Burleigh H. Murray Ranch. Travelling with kids? Consider JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, or check out an event or a game at Bay Club Broadway Tennis and Pickleball. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Vallejo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Miramar Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 3 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Burlingame Station - 26 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beach House steps from the Beach and Hiking Trails! located?

This family-friendly Half Moon Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Vallejo Beach, Pillar Point Harbor Beach and Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail. Miramar Beach and Naples 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. 127 out of 127 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This 3 bedroom home in Half Moon Bay is like an East Coast beach cottage. It is beautifully decorated, kid friendly, and walking distance to the ocean. I loved using one of the bicycles to take an awesome ride along the ocean. You will surely enjoy this lovely home. Teresa and Lorii are delightful hostesses.Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delight! Beautifully decorated beach house with all of the amenities needed for our week in HMB. Comfy beds, relaxing living room, and rear patio every morning. We couldn’t ask for a better home for a vacation with our visiting family from China. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great stay at Teresa and Glenn's house in Half Moon Bay. The accommodations are very comfortable and we had everything we needed. The place was spotless when we arrived and the check-in process was straightforward. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and very close to everything we needed. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for our family. It had everything we needed. Would absolutely stay there again.

Perfect spot for our family. It had everything we needed. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
We loved having you Brian. You're welcome anytime. Sincerely, Glenn and Teresa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

J. TerBush

Beautifully Decorated, Close to the beach and restaurants very quiet neighborhood loved our stay. Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and helpful. House was gorgeous and cozy. Well stocked for enjoying the beach and the outdoors. I have already recommended this home to friends who often visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding stay

Lovely property with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house like it's our own. We have been renting this house for years and everytime we step foot on the property we say, WOW. The place is immaculate, the grounds are gorgeous and Teresa and Glen always pay attention to all the details Big and Small. Lori always greets us with love and a beautiful smile, and gives the same when we depart. Absolutely our favorite vacation spot. The area has so much to offer ( hiking, biking) and Teresa and Glen make it so comfortable with Bikes and all the information needed to really enjoy the area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best little house in El Granada

Second time staying here! We love this property. It’s beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you are HOME!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best home rental experience!

We had such a wonderful time at this property! Beautiful home, incredibly clean, and we felt very welcome with our young kids. Plan on booking again and telling our family and friends as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
We are so happy that your family enjoyed your time at the beach! Thank you for the cleanliness shout out, that is very important to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another outstanding stay

My family and I have stayed at this property several times and have been pleased every time. The house is very comfortable and the owners have thought of everything to make guest feel at home from binoculars for bird watching to supplies for s’mores. We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
Thank you taking the time to write your third review! We were so happy to welcome you back, you are such wonderful guests. We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful coastal get away

Our family enjoyed our stay immensely!!! The house was immaculately clean and picture perfect!!! Lori was was warm and friendly!!! Our stay was delightful from beginning to end!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Immaculate is such nice praise, it's so important to us. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home, wonderful location, wonderful welcome

House was spotless and fresh. We were greeted on arrival and made to feel welcome and at home. The location is quiet, but an easy walk to the beach or good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Thank you! Spotless is always the goal. We are very lucky to be on such a wonderful location, so glad you were able to walk to dinners at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical home away from home!

Everything about the Boxwood House is perfect - the breathtaking curb appeal & gorgeous lamdscaping, the beachwalk-adjacent location, the thoughtfully stocked kitchen/pantry and amenities, the beyond-charming and comfortable decor, and the heartfelt care that is so clearly invested in every detail, making this truly a magical home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

El Granada Grand!

Wonderful stay at the Gilliam’s VRBO. Home is beautiful inside and out - lots of room, comfy, beautifully decorated. Lovely backyard - really extends the living area. Look forward to another trip to Half Moon Bay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2020
Hi Sue, Thank you for your review! We're so glad your family enjoyed the backyard as much as the house. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at boxwood by the sea was just perfect

From start to finish renting this property was amazing. The house is gorgeous. The owners and Lori were so accommodating and every small touch they did made us feel welcome. 100% would stay on at their property again. It's beautiful and even better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy that your family enjoyed your stay at the beach. We often hear that the house is even better than the pictures, we love & appreciate you're saying so! We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, comfortable home

We had a great stay. Home is beautiful inside and out. The online photos don't do it justice. Lovely front and back yard. Comfortable relaxation areas. Home amazingly well stocked with everything you'll need. Good location with close, easy access to coast, restaurants and markets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful time here. The house is in a perfect location to explore the area and has everything you need to enjoy the beach nearby. We especially enjoyed going on bike rides along the coastal trail and to get to local restaurants, and the easy walking access to a nearby forest trail. My son did surf camp during our stay here and it turned out that the meet up for camp was just dowh the road from us. Perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay By The Sea

Great stay at this coastal home. The accommodations were excellent and the property has everything you need for a relaxing coastal getaway. Having coffee every morning sitting at the patio table in the secluded backyard taking in fresh coastal air - hearing the sounds of the Princeton foghorn and the waves crashing onto the shore - is priceless. This was our second stay and can’t say enough about this vacation home. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2021
We were so happy to welcome your family back to the beach. Thank you so much for the kind words. We also love hearing the sounds of the sea!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Home

This home was ideally located for easy access to the beach and great restaurants near Half Moon Bay. The home has everything you need to create the perfect, relaxing time away. Lorri welcomes you to the home and shows you around. The backyard is amazing with a great fire pit. Beds were extremely comfy and the kitchen is well-stocked. We will most certainly come back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
Hi Carol, I am glad we were able to accommodate your retirement celebration plans at short notice due to the terrible Napa fires. We look forward to your return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We have stayed at the Boxwood House two years in a row. It is a beautiful home that is very comfortable for the entire family. We especially enjoyed the back yard. It is so private and the children's playhouse is such a great, extra feature. We all had a wonderful time. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
Hi Jeanette, We are glad we were able to accommodate your family again this year and that the Pumpkin Festival was such a success!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate relaxation

Great property! We stayed for 2 weeks. An amazing place to relax and unwind. Feels like a little oasis tucked away in the neighborhood. House itself is expertly decorated and has everything you would need for the stay and more. The owners truly go above and beyond. Property is a short walk to the beach (<10 mins) and a few good restaurants (15-30 mins). Bikes are provided and there is easy access to miles of beautiful coastline trails.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house

We stayed 4 days in this beautiful house on our trip in California. The house is located in a quiet neighbourhood and close to all Bay Area locations. Our family of four had a great time. Everything is very clean and well maintained. The house is nicely decorated and the reception by Lorri was very nice. Thanks Teresa and Glen for sharing this house! We felt at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay while visiting from Belgium. As much as we enjoy updating the decor, making sure the house is super clean is a priority for us. We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

We loved staying at Teresa and Glenn's beautiful beachouse. The house was immaculate, very well stocked and incredibly comfortable. Close access to beaches, trails, stores was so convenient. Staying there rather than the city really felt like a vacation, it was very relaxing. The owners were very responsive and we enjoyed the delicious wine and muffins they kindly left for us. A special mention to Lorri who greeted us, her kindness and generosity truly touched our hearts and made our stay even more special. It was a perfect stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
So glad that you were able to enjoy the beach while also exploring San Francisco, we are very lucky to be in such a great location. Thank you for the shout out for an immaculate house! That's important to us , as is being well stocked for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second home

I can not say enough about the house, Teresa and Glen and of course Lori! The house is immaculate, the accommodations are extremely comfortable and the host go out of their way to make our stay FANTASTIC! We love this house and consider Teresa, Glen and Lori family. Thank you for another great stay at this beautiful house and beautiful area. So much to do and see. Truly Spiritual!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy to have welcomed your family back to the beach over the years. We are so appreciative that you have enjoyed the holiday tradition of family time on the west coast and always have taken such good care of the house. See you next year!

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Gilliam

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Our family loves to travel! Being a first generation American and fortunate enough to bring our sons to my mothers Greek island of Zakynthos, and exploring beaches all over the world, we are always happy to return to the beautiful beaches and countryside that is Half Moon Bay.

Why they chose this property

This property is set up exactly the way we would want to find a property when we travel. We have given this a lot of thought and touched on just about everything one could want while on vacation. Ironed sheets, fluffy towels, lush bathrobes, fully stocked kitchen, commercial washer and dryer, current magazines, (Teresa's addiction), books, games, movies, music, wine, cheese, coffee and cake!

What makes this property unique

Central location to San Francisco, Monterey, San Jose and the wine country. SFO just minutes away.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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