Montara Penthouse — Elevated Comfort Above Downtown Half Moon Bay
House in Half Moon Bay, CA
Why you'll love this stay
Location & Accessibility
Stellar downtown Half Moon Bay location within walking distance to shops.
Style & Comfort
Cozy coastal retreat with a private deck and ocean views.
Entertainment & Amenities
Inviting living area with fireplace and spa-style bathroom features.
Property details
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Livingroom
1 Sofa Bed
What’s included
Self check-in
Parking
Heating
Fireplace
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Balcony
Microwave
Guest reviews
Emma
April 2026
Lovely space with amazing access to shops and great restaurants! Comfy and clean! A little warm with the many windows and direct sun but an oscillating fan was provided which helped.
Maria Juliana
April 2026
The property was beautiful. The host was very nice super responsive very easy to reach. The only thing is that if you’re trying to sleep in, this is not the property for you the highest ceilings have windows and a 6 AM. The whole entire room gets super bright.
LouiseEmmanuelle P.
March 2026
May be we found an exceptionally good deal, but this place (Montara Menthouse #10) felt so luxurious, especially considering the cheap price we paid! Parking is free and easy to find. The instructions to get there were so clear, it is worth mentioning. The penthouse looks big on the pictures because... it is big! Decorations are pretty. The host is very easy to contact, answers quickly, and is friendly and professional. The kitchen is fully equipped with good quality equipment - everything works perfectly and knifes are sharp (and we loved the mugs!). Bathroom is gigantic and clean. The bed is massive and comfortable, with tons of pillows and blankets. Living room is big and clean. It was sunny the whole week we stayed there, but on a rainy day, it would have been very cozy to stay inside. The abundance of windows made the place feels bright and clear day long, and the private balcony was a nice place to chill and to admire the sunset. It is at a 20 minutes walk in straight line to the beach and the coastal trail, so we went there everyday. Few tips worth mentioning; I worked from there during the day and I lost the (free) wifi almost once a day for quite some times each time - have a backup plan if you have meetings. When the sun is at its peak, the place can turn into an oven - close the windows and curtains during the day to avoid that, and open the windows to chill the penthouse in the evening/night/morning. Curtains in the penthouse are well made and block the heat very well. If you are very noise-sensitive, note that this is in downtown Half Moon Bay, so lots of action and noise mostly during the day, and it gets quieter after 8ish pm.
Hannah
March 2026
We had a great time in Half Moon Bay celebrating our wedding anniversary. Sarah’s place was perfect for our weekend away!
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 11:00am
No pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 18Minimum age to rent: 18
No smoking
No parties