Beach house vacation rentals in Half Moon Bay

Al's place was really perfect for our short stay! The view is "Pacific Ocean Perfection". Wish we had more time to hang at the front fire pit to hear the waves and watch one more sunset. Hopefully we can be back!

Very clean and fully functional house. On the beach. Peaceful surroundings.

Stefan was very communicative and helpful! His place is great for larger families or groups. Plenty of parking. The view and beach to tide pool steps outside the house were amazing! Kitchen was so nice to have 2 sinks and space for everyone to come together. It felt large enough for privacy and we had plenty of space. Heaters were nice to have. Would love to return!

Evan's place is absolutely phenomenal! This was our second time staying at the house and I would love to come back for the third time. The views are stunning and you are right on East Cliff Drive. Ton of people walking by everyday and enjoying the weather and beach. Super close to Capitola Village. We took advantage of the electric bikes in the garage. We had an issue with the hot tub but Evan was very responsive and addressed the issue. Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay. The place was very comfortable for a family gathering, and the setting is perfect. We appreciated the very easy checkout as well. I would love to stay again!

Clean, well-appointed, spacious home less than a block from the beautiful Twin Lakes Beach. You can see the beach from chairs on the front lawn. We were lucky enough to be there during the lighted boat parade (first Saturday in December), so we watched the lighted boats in the water from the front yard. Everything was easily accessible. The home includes many amenities (washer/dryer, cooking supplies, games, pack n play). The room with the bunk beds has a separate bathroom, making it really nice for families with older kids. Great stay and I hope we can return.

Had a great stay here and wished that we had more than one night to enjoy all the thoughtful amenities & explore the area. I would definitely book again!

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful home. I loved hearing the waves at night. The house was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend it and I would stay here again. The property is beautiful and close to restaurants, shops, and great walking trails.

Dania’s home was lovely! It was a wonderful place for a relaxing weekend away. It’s about a 15-20 minute drive into town from the home. The drive to and from town goes fast and is well worth the isolation and peace you get at the home. If you are a light sleeper you may want to bring an eye mask as the wonderful windows let in lots of wonderful natural light!

The condo was great. We had an issue with the master bathroom shower but Bjorn took care of it right away the same day that it was noticed. The location of this condo is perfect. Right on the ocean and within walking distance for dining, shopping, and several things to do on the ocean. Would recommend this condo to anyone.

We have been coming to Pajaro Dunes for 37 years. Our family loves it. This house needs some attending to. In one of the downstairs showers, the soap dish on the wall was broken. You need to be VERY VERY careful. My nephew cut his thumb and needed to get stitches. I was told I could check in before the rain started, but the office hadn't unlocked the house on their end. I had to drive back to the check in office and ended up getting wet while unpacking the car. Not the end of the world, but a little irritating. It took quite awhile to figure out the space heaters, some did not work. Kitchen pots and pans need updating - bring your own!! We had a great time and lots of great memories continue for our family.

Amazing place, super great host, and so nice to be close to the ocean. Can’t wait to go back!

Crystal’s place provided a perfect place for our group of four to relax and explore the Central California coast from Santa Cruz to Big Sur. The home was immaculate, comfortable, and well-furnished. She was a very helpful and responsive host.

This was our third stay at Monterey Dunes and our first during winter. The home was very cozy and perfect for our family on four adults and two grandkids. Kitchen was well supplied and updated quality appliances. Beds were comfortable with great mattresses. Beach was just steps away although we we there during tide warnings so stayed close to the dunes. Great spot for relaxation, a very private beach, and home cooking. Not the best spot if you’re looking for fancy restaurants.

The house is as advertised - super well located, extremely clean and well organized, and genuinely a very comfortable place to stay. I'd recommend it highly to anyone visiting Mill Valley!

Sarah's place was such a vibe! Could see the ocean's view in the backyard, and very near to the beach if you want to take a stroll. Also well located with Safeway just 5 mins away. About 30 mins to SF, and 20 mins to Half Moon Bay. Quiet neighborhood which was great for us.

The house is absolutely amazing. It’s a short drive to restaurants and shops. The walk to the beach is only a couple of minutes. The ambiance of the house is warm and cozy. So many amenities were available including the indoor fireplace, the outdoor grill and fire pit, as well as bikes for the family. The outdoor space is perfect for dining. Even though it was a bit cold, the outdoor heater made it warm enough to stay outside at night. The host was extremely helpful and welcoming. Absolutely loved the house and we really hope to come again.

We had an amazing trip with our daughters family! We all absolutely loved the house and the area, and can't wait to come back and stay again!!! Janet was more than willing to do anything to make our stay perfect! It was my 50th birthday and she even hung up Happy Birthday banner for me :-) Thank you, Janet for everything! We really enjoyed your home and can't wait to stay again!!!!!

This is the 3rd Stinson house we have rented and the best! The location: on the beach, closest to town possible, easy parking, beautiful views from inside or out, perfect interior layout. We rent 3 to 4 house each year for our family of 7, ( I figure cheaper and more flexible than owning a vacation home) Tahoe for Christmas, Santa Cruz before Thanksgiving, Lake Arrowhead this summer and Hawaii for Thanksgiving 2025. Unlike a lot of places we stay, Jeff's place had good stuff! Beach chairs/toys, fry pans and utensils and good kitchen lighting! The place feels well cared for and supported! We hope to be back soon!

We had an A+ stay in this wonderful place. Well appointed (esp kitchen), very comfortable (esp beds!), lovely touches in every room, great location. Communication with Domonique was terrific - very responsive and helpful. Just a great stay!!!

Great stay. Andrea is an amazing host and very accomodating. Awesome interiors. the backyard needs lighting but other than that our stay was superfun.

En easy breezy (literally, great ocean breeze) for a family of 4 teens and two parents to stretch out and enjoy one another and our own spaces. Hot Tub was a crowd pleaser. Steve was a clear communicator.

We had a lovely stay. The proximity to the beach and location in Santa Cruz were great. It was ideal for walks to and on the beach. The Boardwalk was close by via car as were a good selection of restaurants and shopping downtown. The house was clean and thoughtfully outfitted. Thanks!!