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Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay

House in Half Moon Bay, CA

6 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Unwind in a private hot tub amid a tranquil garden setting.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walk to downtown dining and beaches, with easy coastal access.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Sunlit living room creates inviting mornings and relaxed evenings.

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped amenities, including a hot tub and cozy decor. Many appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and convenient layout, making it suitable for families or groups. The location is highlighted for its accessibility to local dining and shopping options. Reviewers commend the attentive communication from the host, contributing to an overall positive experience. This property is recommended for those seeking a charming and relaxing stay.

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Property details

The Mill Rose Garden Cottage- come stay in a peaceful garden setting, situated just 2 blocks off the heart of the historic Old Town district of Half Moon Bay with easy walkability to award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, galleries, farmers market, festivals and so much more! It is also a short bike ride or slightly longer walk (1 flat mile) to the pristine beaches and coastal trail where you can ride or walk south towards the Ritz or north towards Pillar Point Harbor/Mavericks. We offer electric bike rentals to make this a pleasant and leisurely experience. After your daily coastal adventures, relax in the brand new (Oct 2022) hot tub and/or head downtown for a drink and/or appetizers, or enjoy an afternoon tea in the front garden and make your own appetizers in our well-stocked kitchen. No parking problems, we have plenty of street parking. HOUSE AMENITIES • Located 28 miles south of San Francisco and 36 miles northwest of Silicon Valley on the beautiful California Coast in the quaint and walkable downtown area of Half Moon Bay. • Hot Tub in yard • Private entry and driveway parking for up to 3 cars • Pets considered only with prior approval and fee • The property is one level with 2 bedrooms • Sun-filled living room, with garden view • Master bedroon has one king bed with black out curtains • Bedroom two has a comfortable queen bed with black out curtains • Queen-sized sleeper sofa in living room • Full Kitchen, Washer & Dryer • Internet Streaming T.V. • High-Speed WiFi throughout the house • Easy access the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and the surrounding coastline LOCAL AMENITIES • Golden sand beaches are open along with open space and trails • Local restaurants are open and offer take-out and open patio dining • Quick and easy walk to the beach, the California Coastal Trail, and open space parks • Easily access the multi-use paved California Coastal Trail • Giant Redwoods nearby at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve • World-class golf nearby at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links • Huggable baby goats at Harley Farms • Guided horseback riding right on the beach • Walk to and explore the golden sand Miramar, Half Moon Bay State Beaches • Surfing, Kayaking, Biking, Golfing, Hiking, Trails & Grocery Stores all nearby • Close to Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, and SFO International Airport • Uber & Lyft is easy and convenient CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING : The Charming Garden Cottage enhanced professional cleaning and sanitation process has been certified to minimize the spread of harmful pathogens. Our cleaners have expert-backed training on disinfecting, PPE, and current cleaning protocols. The property has received a cleaning certificate and I.D. which provides guests with verification that our properties are up to date on critical cleaning method guidelines from WHO, CDC, OSHA, and the FDA. #p1p211dh **An additional pet fee will apply to all reservations that include a pet or multiple pets.** Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Livingroom

1 Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Terrace

    Terrace

Guest reviews

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Lesda

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July 2026

We had a lovely stay at Sandra’s place and would love to visit again in the future. It was located a couple of blocks from the charming downtown area of Half Moon Bay and a convenient drive to the city and along the coast. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Sandra was very easy to contact and responded to all of our questions very quickly.

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Chloe

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July 2026

Sandra's home was perfectly clean and cozy, an easy home-away-from-home. We enjoyed the full kitchen and easy use of the hot tub and fire pit. Our only wish would've been full curtains in the kitchen/coverings on all the windows. We value our privacy, especially into the evening when the lights are up inside. Regardless, we had a wonderful stay and would look forward to returning. Thank you, Sandra!

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Kevin

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June 2026

We had a wonderful stay, the location is clean and inviting. The beds are super comfortable. We made good use of the grill and spa in the backyard. The location is close to everything, we walked a couple blocks to grab a few Scooby snacks, coffee or a meal. Communication was prompt with the innkeepers. We highly recommend this location!!

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Melissa

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June 2026

Wow!!! As soon as we walked in Sandra’s, it felt like home. Everything was clean and the beds are SOOO comfy. The backyard was great! There’s an outdoor dining table, a fire pit with very comfortable chairs, and the hot tub was so relaxing after spending our days in San Francisco, Muir Woods, and the beach. We didn’t want to leave (even checked if it was available for an additional night)! Thank you so much for a wonderful, relaxing stay in Half Moon Bay!!!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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