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

Vacation home in Half Moon Bay with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor spa tub
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In Half Moon Bay's historic Old Town district, The Mill Rose Garden Cottage offers a serene escape. Relax in the brand-new hot tub or unwind with an afternoon tea in the front garden, surrounded by peaceful surroundings and just steps from award-winning restaurants and boutique shops. With electric bike rentals available, ride to pristine beaches and coastal trails nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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


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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,070 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 02405236

Property is also known as

102009

About the neighborhood

Map
Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coastside Clinic - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Poplar Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Francis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 26 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay located?

Located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, this vacation home is steps from BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County and Coastside Clinic. Elmar Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little place Clean and comfortable Great location Walking distance to downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice home for a retreat to the coast! Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy property to check into, the host was very easy to get ahold of. The house is very cozy, all the rooms are spacious and clean. Nice patio and the hot tube is perfect. Dog friendly which was a huge plus for us, DT was close and the beach too. Pair was easy and plenty of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot to use as a home base for San Fran

We had a ball! Great place to stay super-clean. Bright space with lots of windows. Wonderful location for Half Moon Bay and also to use as a home base for other areas of San Francisco and surrounding cities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

george m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

terrific location of cozy retreat

fantastic location - 2 blocks to the main street festivities that half moon bay offers... fully stocked rental and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Our Half Moon Bay stay was just what we had hoped and this cottage helped make it just right. Very clean with everything we needed and a very easy walk to town or down to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Cute place for a weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

BEVERLY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage and prime location

The cottage was pretty clean and comfortable with plenty of room for your belongings. Very short walk to Main St.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house, perfect location

Our family enjoyed our weekend stay. Perfect location; walking distance to Main Street and 5 min drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place!

Small place but comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The house was so cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit very much! This property is so close to Main St it was great to walk into town many times during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

The cottage was so cozy and charming, especially since we were there during an atmospheric river. The furnishings have an old world feel and it is perfectly located a few blocks from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice break in our routine

Enjoyed our stay in Half Moon Bay. The cottage is in a great location for shopping, restaurants, and walking. The property is well maintained, comfortable, and had everything we needed. It will be our first choice on our next trip to Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend getaway

Enjoyed a nice getaway weekend with our pup. The inside of the house was as advertised, very cute and clean, and the location in town was great, however, the curb appeal and yard definitely needed a lot of love.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HMB cottage

Great location. The property was in great condition.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and well decorated. We had everything we needed except ice. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home in a great little town

The house was clean, well decorated and comfortable. It is very close to all the shops and restaurants, as well as close to beaches and trails! We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a great location, and was an easy walk to Main Street full of restaurants and shops, and was a quick drive to a lot of local beaches. House was fairly clean (it was a little dusty), and had all the amenities that we needed (the dryer came in handy a few times). The house would be great for 4 guests, but was a little tight with 6 since we had to use the couch as another bed and didn't have much other seating without the couch. Otherwise, this was such a cute little place to stay and enjoy Half Moon Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience!

We felt very much at home. The house is clean and well-furnished. It was great to be within walking distance of the shops and restaurants on Main Street in Half Moon Bay. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Pittsburgh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Half Moon Bay Getaway

Beautiful house and close to everything. We loved the hot tub during the chilly evenings. Make sure and go for a bike ride on the coastal trail!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Giorgi girls on adventure

My sister and I had a wonderful time in Half Moon Bay. The home was spotless, everything you would need in the kitchen to cook a meal and the beds were super comfy.The host was super attentive and responded very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taking a break iin Half Moon Bay

We had a great time visiting the beach and staying in the cottage. We especially liked using the barbecue and the hot tub. The owner has done very nice job of making us feel welcome and setting the place up for a relaxing visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celenia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

Comfortable, convenient, clean, beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HMB Family Trip

Everything was terrific. Cottage was well appointed with everything one needs for a restful pleasant stay. Owner was communicative and accommodating. Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breton P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage on a quiet street a block from town center

Cool place. Everything as advertised. It was a 3 minute walk from the cottage to the little Main Street area with restaurants etc. Cottage itself was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024