[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/6ab664d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/51b12994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/5b0338b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/6ef8e956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/8b821031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB This house is built with love and an eye for quality and comfort. It is within walking distance from the harbor, surfers beach, mountain biking and hiking trails. You can choose to stay home and still enjoy Half Moon Bay beauty from any window in the house. Gorgeous views will inspire you to go explore, kayak, walk on the beach, buy fresh fish and crab from the harbor and cook an amazing meal in this state of the art well stocked kitchen. We can comfortably sleep 8 guests in beds and 4 more in floor mattresses. There is a den to play board games and watch TV, sunny nooks to get away with a book and feel enjoy warmth and quiet. Our quality appliances will help you with your meals and get you out the door quickly. This house is an absolute gem with its location, stunning views, and comfort. We hope you come and stay with us and experience it for your selves. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41470000/41462200/41462171/w1416h936x0y0-bdbbb2b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Beach House 4Br 3.5Ba - Walk to the waterfront Half Moon Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=41462171&PinnedHotelID=41462171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114206500/114206491/2135534d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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Check out is at 11am. Please do not make the beds or fold and put away any towels or bedding that was used. Please just wash dishes, start a wash load of towels, turn off heater, turn off coffee maker and turn off stove. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in El Granada, a neighborhood in Half Moon Bay. San Francisco Bay Discovery Site and Pulgas Water Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pillar Point Harbor and La Nebbia Winery. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and Coastside Comics are also worth visiting. [Visit our Half Moon Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay.dx8250) [View more Vacation homes in Half Moon Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8250-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.505394,-122.47304&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yc%7DcFnoojV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDQBSDQBQDQDQDSDQDQFQDOFSDOFOFQHQFOFOHOFQHMFOHOHMJOFMJOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKLIJKLKLIJILILILILGJINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNENELANCLCNCNANCNALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBN%40LDNDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHJJLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHLHNHNFLHPFNHNFNFPFPFNDNFRFNDPDPFPDRBPDPDPBRDPBPBRBPBR%40RBP%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FRARAPARCRARCPARCRCPCRCPEPCREREPCPEPGPEPEPGPGPENGPGPGNGNINGPINGNILININILINKNIJKLILKLILKLMJIJKJMJKJKJMJKHMHMJMFMJKFMHMFMFOFMHMDMDOFMDMDODMDODODMBOBOBM%40ODO%3FMBOBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOCO%3FOEMAOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGOEMEMGMIOGKGMIMGMKMGKKMIMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMIMKMIKKOGOKMIOIOGMIOGOIQGMGQIOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCSEQASCQCSCSCQASASCSAQ%3FSASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r_X5SkFbQeTEyrKlBwnhGsm2VoE=) El Granada, CA ### What's nearby - Pillar Point Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Capistrano Road Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Mavericks Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km - Dunes Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km ### Getting around - Burlingame Station - 27 min drive - San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬16 min walk - ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Barn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬13 min walk - ‪Moss Beach Distillery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB located? > Located in El Granada, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Pillar Point Harbor and Capistrano Road Beach. Pillar Piont Beach and Vallejo Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Moumita p., carmichael Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Enjoyed our stay. Close to several famous beaches. Lot of good seafood restaurants nearby. ##### Moumita p. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Retreat in Half Moon Bay Our family of 7 (2 couples, 3 singles) really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of space for everyone and great common areas for us to all be together. The kitchen is especially beautiful! We loved spending time on the deck grilling as well. The host was kind and responsive. ##### Jessica H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri T. May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding! Exceptional experience!Great restaurant recommendation!Thanks! ##### Cheri T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer G. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and beautiful view Great size and layout for our group of six adults. The location is really great, centrally located to all the local beach towns. Sitting on the deck was perfect, nice view! ##### Jennifer G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia G. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destination Graduation with extended family We rented this house for 9 family members so we could attend my daughter’s graduation from college. We wanted to be in walking distance of the beach (kids did Pillar Point surf camp one week!), restaurants, a grocery store, and a coffee spot. This hit all the things! It was spacious and clean and the kitchen was great. We saved a lot of money by cooking at home! ##### Cynthia G. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry M. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home. My multi generational family and I were here for a wedding. John’s home was exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to spread out. He was exceptionally fast at returning any communications. I would love to come back sometime. The views are amazing. Thank you. ##### Terry M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carousel\_ K., Los Osos, Ca. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location/Views Thank You for a perfect spot for our family to enjoy the area. Roomy with everything we needed! ##### Carousel\_ K. 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