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Seaside Retreat near Surfers Beach NEWLY REMODELED

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Smart TV, ping pong, books, printers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Pillar Piont Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Vallejo Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaside Retreat near Surfers Beach NEWLY REMODELED

Seaside Retreat is located in a quiet neighborhood just a 10-minute walk to Surfer's Beach and the Coastal Trail, walking distance to Sam's Chowder House and Princeton Harbor, a short drive to the famous Mavericks surf break, and just 4 miles to historic Half Moon Bay. It's the perfect base for enjoying the Coastside and the Bay Area, situated 40 minutes south of San Francisco and an hour north of San Jose. Decorated with a seaside theme, you’ll love our place because of how light and peaceful it feels.

Travelers visiting Seaside Retreat will have access to a completely private, self-contained ground-floor unit of a duplex. Two bedrooms have very comfortable beds (one room has a king bed and the other has a queen), luxury bedding, and quiet sitting areas. Relax after a day at the beach or sightseeing in the cozy living room with a flat-screen TV.
The kitchen island is a great spot to check your email or surf the web. Alternatively, there is a portable desk that can be set up anywhere in the unit for work-at-home-away-from-home comfort. Wifi and basic office amenities are provided. Printer can be provided upon request.
The kitchen is bright, spacious, and fully equipped for preparing a simple snack or a gourmet meal. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and easily accommodates 6 people. Books about the area, local magazines, and card and board games are provided for your enjoyment. The living room opens onto a deck to enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon glass of wine. The backyard offers a ping pong table and a spacious brick patio with outdoor dining and grill available.
By prior arrangement with the owner, travelers can have access to a washer and dryer located in the garage area. The host occupies the upper unit of the duplex and is very accessible for questions and assistance as needed.

El Granada is a small beach community located just north of Half Moon Bay. Seaside Retreat is located within walking distance of Surfers Beach, the Coastal Trail, and Quarry Park with hiking trails leading up into the hills with fabulous views of the harbor and ocean. Nearby are a variety of restaurants including Italian, seafood, Indian, tapas, Sam's Seafood Restaurant, Hop Dogma Pub, Ocean Ciders, and the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. Fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, golfing, surfing, whale watching, biking, hiking, wine tasting, shopping, an elephant seal sanctuary, redwood groves, and even scenic flights from the local airport are all just minutes away. After a day of fresh air and activity, you can find several local spas offering a variety of treatments to help you relax.

It is a short drive to historic Half Moon Bay with its friendly Main Street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Further down the coast, you will find the Ritz Carlton Hotel for a luxury cocktail or dinner.

There is a local bus that has limited service with a stop just around the corner from Seaside Retreat, however, for the greatest flexibility, Seaside Retreat is best reached by private car. In addition, there are Uber drivers and local tax services available. There is off-street parking available for one vehicle and plenty of street parking as well.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Pillar Piont Beach. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Pillar Piont Beach and a 2-minute drive from Pillar Point Harbor
Seaside Retreat near Surfers Beach NEWLY REMODELED offers its guests barbecue grills and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mary-Anne Giglio

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 13000124

Property is also known as

Coastal Home Walk Beach/close San Francisco San Jose House
Coastal Home Walk Beach/close San Francisco San Jose
Coastal Walk To Francisco Jose
Coastal Home Walk Beach/close San Francisco San Jose House
Coastal Home Walk Beach/close San Francisco San Jose
Coastal Home Walk to Beach/close to San Francisco San Jose
Coastal Walk To Francisco Jose

Seaside Retreat near Surfers Beach NEWLY REMODELED Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R., Grass Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Great location, quiet and safe. Great host, helpful and prompt. Newly remodeled and plenty supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location & place to stay
The hostess is so responsive. You are welcomed with wine & treats, coffee & cream. The home is 3.5 mile walk to Half Moon Bay & opposite direction 1.5 mile walk to harbor. Great restaurants both areas. I will definitely plan to return here. Very safe area. Hostess provides great resources for restaurants, hiking trails, breweries & winery. Enjoy a stay in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
El Granada Gem
An excellent choice for our trip. The unit is roomy, clean and welcoming. Every detail was taken care of to make us comfortable, including treats, lovely linens, separate heat controls for each room, and, my favorite, a beautiful coffee station to wake up to. The owner couldn’t be nicer and we hope to make a return visit one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay!
The house was perfect for our group of 4. Mary-Anne suggested fun hikes and restaurants for us to try which helped our planning a lot. We cooked several meals and found everything we needed. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and homey
This was such a cute place to stay for a girls' weekend! It was just the right amount of space, clean, bright and airy, recently remodeled in the kitchen, well-stocked, a quick drive to many points of interest, and walkable distance to the beach. The host was welcoming and responsive to our needs, quickly reachable by text, and provided suggestions and tips based on what I was looking for. She provided random little things that I asked for, like a white noise machine, a steamer, and suggested places to watch the sunset from. Having double sinks in the bathroom was also really helpful for our group! Note that one of the beds is a little soft so it depends on your preference--one person thought it was very comfortable while another preferred a firmer mattress. Also note that the couch in the living room is now white instead of black like the picture might show, which ties better into the bright and airy aesthetic of the rest of the place. Heads up that the listing still needs to be updated as of August 2024. It now sleeps 4 and the host can provide an air mattress for another.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We spent 4 days visiting the San Francisco area (including San Jose and Santa Cruz). This home was perfectly located so we never drove too far each day. It was recently remodeled and is beautiful in and out. It is walking distance to the beach too! The owner provided recommendations for sightseeing and meals - all were excellent. Highly recommend this place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Nice Coastal Respite
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Mary-Anne's place. It was very clean and quite large for a two bedroom VRBO. We cooked in a couple nights and the large kitchen had everything we needed including an amazing full-wood butcher-block island. My kids and I had fun playing ping-pong in the backyard our first morning. This property is close to many things Half-Moon Bay and quick access to the HWY without being so close that you can hear the traffic. We could not hear it at all, which was nice and peaceful. We'll definitely consider coming back for a future coastal vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coast trip
Our stay here was very nice. All the amenities that we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Lots of small things that made it very homey. Like 2 hair dryers, lots of kitchen utensils. Cheese and snacks. Very nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfectly located and easy to get to the beach and downtown. Family friendly property. The kids loved the ping pong table!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The hosts were great and very helpful -- the place was clean and in a good location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot close to the beach
The host was very accommodating and left games for our kids - which they loved. The home was comfortable and close to all that we had on our list to do and explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time in El Granada
We had a great stay. The rooms were clean, the house was well maintained and the owners (Mary-Anne and Brian) were very responsive. If you are looking for a quiet, well kept house, with access to the Bay Area, this is the place. The price point was hundreds less than local area hotels and other rentals. I could not recommend this place more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Z., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great place! Huge! Loved the kitchen! Also had every kitchen utensil we needed! Within walking distance to the ocean! Owners were extremely nice and accommodating! Nice to stay out of the city but still be close enough! Will definitely stay here every time we visit San Francisco!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gaylene f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday get away!
Enjoyed our stay will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L., Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing!
Relaxing, comfortable and well-equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness
relax close to ocean
We had everything we needed to cook, relax and enjoy some beautiful weather at the ocean! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
This is a lovely place just a few minutes walk from the beach and easy access to many things in the area. We loved driving down the coast on Highway 1 and took some amazing pictures. Mary-Anne was very helpful in providing information about the area and responded quickly to all our inquiries. There is also loads of information in the place for you to plan your stay and places to visit. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location
We were in town for a family wedding. This place was close to the venue and our other family members.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Overall we enjoyed our stay. Very spacious apartment, close to amenities. We were expecting a welcome basket with wine and cheese as the advert stated but did not receive it. As others have stated the walls are thin and there is noise from the upstairs and surrounding area, if you’re a light sleeper I wouldn’t recommend it. But the beautiful home and spacious rooms make up for the minor issues. The beds are very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option in HMB
Although a little deep in the neighborhood it is a convenient location. Can walk to beach but no other amenities. Very quiet. Owners are on site but very respectful. Only ran in to them once while they were watering garden. I went with my bff and will be bringing back my husband even though we won't need extra bedroom will still stay there. Very large unit. We were very comfortable. Unit fully equipped.. We cooked the whole time and weren't missing anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing property
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The owners have thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable and stress free. The condo itself was extremely clean and well maintained. The location was great, close enough to SF for easy days trips, but far enough to escape the traffic and to truly relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jensa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location outside SFO
Great spot 30 min from San Francisco. Clean and roomy. The lockbox for the entrance sticks so we needed the owners help to get in. The hostess was out of town during our stay so we didn’t get the welcome basket or laundry access, but otherwise our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This was a beautiful little apartment well cared for, cozy and comfortable. Connection with the management was easy and very helpful. There are lots of walking and biking trails along the beach and up into the hills. It was just an amazing few days of relaxation and comfort. I would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant downstairs apartment
Nice hosts, clean rooms, enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022