Title: Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8250&destination=Half+Moon+Bay%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=77130078&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB ## Photo gallery for Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB (El Granada)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/bc6bfb0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB (El Granada)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/47277941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB (El Granada)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/54510715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB (El Granada)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/51b12994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB (El Granada)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77130100/77130078/3717b976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £549 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - 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 organised tours and activities - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/b6378346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel Ingold - Milldale - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 4,808 reviews £135 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080604/8f783f77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Aura SFO San Bruno - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 2,605 reviews £88 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=1080604&PinnedHotelID=1080604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7655/a0084f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sonesta ES Suites San Francisco Airport San Bruno San Bruno - Pool - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews £117 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=7655&PinnedHotelID=7655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Design Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101944600/101944542/4705486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tomales Bay Resort and Marina Inverness - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 152 reviews £146 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=101944542&PinnedHotelID=101944542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 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 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 holiday home is in El Granada, a neighbourhood 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 University of Surfing are also worth visiting. [Visit our Half Moon Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Half-Moon-Bay.dx8250) [View more Holiday homes in Half Moon Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Half-Moon-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8250-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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 Piont Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179362/247e3578-ef14-4e8a-a91c-839d30c803f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pillar Piont Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Pillar Point Harbor fishing marina, Half Moon Bay, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123754/15e07b7f-26d9-4bc3-9741-81300fde993e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pillar Point Harbor 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Bay Area coast, California beach sunset, San Gregorio state beach, San Mateo county, Pomponio Beach, Pescadero, half moon bay, Pacific Ocean, Pacifica, miramar, Montara, la Honda, moss beach ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151596/86cb95ca-8d2a-4c51-be7f-b07c9ffdb40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Miramar Beach 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Capistrano Road Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Vallejo Beach 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Burlingame Station 27 min drive - San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Sam's Chowder House 16 min walk - Barbara's Fishtrap 13 min walk - Peet's Coffee 6 min drive - Starbucks 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? ### How much is parking at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? ### What time is check-in at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? ### What time is check-out at Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB? ### Where is Elegant but practical retreat to maximize your enjoyment in beautiful HMB located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### L J. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing view, amazing memories & incredible amenities!! Had a great stay, and host was extremely helpful! ##### L J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zodiac H. 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen was fully furnished and clean. The house was clena with plenty of room. Appreciate the simplicity of the check-in and check-out. ##### Zodiac H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer G. 8 Aug 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carousel\_ K. 27 Feb 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. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri T. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding! Exceptional experience!Great restaurant recommendation!Thanks! ##### Cheri T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. 3 Jul 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph F. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place ##### Joseph F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. 2 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen was fully stocked, nice appliances ##### Ken W. Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal H. 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The location to the marina and the beach is excellent. The views from the kitchen are better than the pictures. It is a very nice location for a family gathering. The host was very responsive during checkin and throughout the stay. We will be back! ##### Neal H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Moumita p. 8 Aug 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy D. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had such a wonderful stay! The home is beautiful spacious and clean. The only thing we noticed was that the bedroom next to the kitchen could use a little more privacy-something like a barn door or sliding door would make it perfect. Overall , we loved it and we would definitely come back. Thank you ##### Nancy D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry M. 26 May 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia G. 21 Jun 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 ---