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Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach

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View from the deck.
Main open spaced living area upstairs with ocean view.
Main open spaced living area upstairs with ocean view.
Entertainment area with view of the ocean.
Office/extra sitting area. enjoy the ocean while you work at the desk.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Naples Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach

Welcome to this two story home located right on Miramar Beach, steps away from the beach and with magnificent 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Pillar Point and the Princeton Harbor. The home is also steps away from the Miramar Beach Restaurant as well as being located on Mirada Road, which is part of the Coastside trail leading as far north as the harbor and all the way south into the charming town of Half Moon Bay. Detour onto HWY 1. Miramar Beach is a destination spot for travelers all over the bay area.

Ideal renters are a large family or up to 6 adults and 2 additional children. Minimum age is 25 years old to rent. No pets and no smoking.

The home is a beach front getaway with 2 levels and a reverse floor plan in which the living area, dining area and kitchen are located on the second floor with an upper level deck all with stunning views, and the bedrooms are on the ground or first floor. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. One is a master suite with its own entrance, bathroom, and walk-in closet. The two other bedrooms are located just down the hall with a separate floor-heated bathroom just across from them. There are brand new flat screen TVs with cable in the master bedroom, the bedroom at the far end of the hall (Yellow Room) and upstairs in the entertainment area. The middle bedroom (Bird Room) does not have a TV. All bedrooms have lots of storage including dressers and closets.

A staircase from the bottom bedroom level leads up to a large open floor living space which includes a newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area and an entertainment area. Enjoy the spectacular views from anywhere upstairs. Additionally there are two smaller room/areas leading to the deck. One can be used as a nice cozy spot to sit and read, work on your computer (internet included) or just take in the view. The other room is an enclosed patio with a large wooden bar built in the 1950s and for kicking back with a drink in your bathing suit, weather permitting. Both of these room/areas have sliding glass doors to the deck that lead directly downstairs to the oceanfront road. The deck is a great place to catch some rays, whale watch or enjoy one of our stunning California coastal sunsets. There is plenty of parking and you also have one covered carport area for a vehicle as well.

The home is located on the north side of a world renowned jazz club established in 1964, an Event Center. We do not rent the home when other events are occurring so rest assured that you will have privacy and quiet. There is also a cottage on the property where the caretaker resides. If you see a Sunday that is marked unavailable and you are interested in attending a music concert and including a Sunday night with your vacation, contact us to discuss options.

We will consider Events such as small weddings but there is an additional fee for this and must be arranged by contacting the property manager. An event can be held in the home or in connection with the Event Center which is also at the Douglas Beach House. See www.thedouglasbeachhouse.com

Grocery stores & markets: In Half Moon Bay there is New Leaf & Safeway. In El Granada there is Spangler's Market.

There is plenty to do in the coastal area. The Princeton Harbor is just a 5 minute drive north where you can walk the pier, shop, dine (Ketch Joanne, Barbara’s Fishtrap, and Mezza Luna (Zagat Rated), Half Moon Bay Brewery, Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill, Breakwater Barbecue, Sam's Chowder House) kayak, surf, take charter fishing and whale watching trips and partake in local nightlife. There is walking/biking along the Coastside Trail that runs right in front of our home. The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a 10 minute drive north in Moss Beach. There is plenty of hiking including at Pillar Point where the famous Mavericks surf competition is held and Montara Mountain which has sweeping 360 degree views of the bay area and is about a 15 mile drive north....in addition to hiking the beach!

The charming town of Half Moon Bay is just a 10 minute coastal drive south with unique shopping and dining (Pasta Moon, The Barn, Cantina at San Benito House, Dad's Luncheonette). There is golf at one of the two world famous Ocean Colony Golf Courses and a driving range at Ocean View Driving Range. As mentioned above, the home is attached to a jazz venue called the Bach Dancing & Dynamite which hosts world class jazz on Sundays.

This home is just 30 minutes from San Francisco and the SF Airport. Therefore within minutes you can be in the world class restaurants, museums, shopping, Broadway shows, and music venues. The San Francisco Zoo is only 35 minutes away.
One can also head South and be at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk in an hour or inland to Silicon Valley to visit the Tech Museum or 1.5 hours to Monterey and the famous Monterey Aquarium.

We truly look forward to hosting you at our beautiful home and ideal location, right on the Beach!

Property manager

Claire Hummel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please tell us about yourselves, what brings you to the area, how many people are coming to stay, and their ages.
I will send you 2 documents including the House Rules. Please note that you agree and will abide by the rules, in order to finalize your booking.
Sunday check out time is always 10:00 am unless notified.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located in Half Moon Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. San Francisco Bay and Burleigh H. Murray Ranch reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing. Coastside Comics and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Coastside Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miramar Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naples Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dunes Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Miramar Beach oceanfront home w/ amazing deck views & just steps from the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Half Moon Bay holiday home is just steps away from Waterfront Coastside Trail and Vallejo Beach. Elmar Beach and Miramar Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Beautiful views of the ocean. Kitchen was well-equipped. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual NY Celebration
Perfect location, beautiful sunsets and ocean views. Great family room for games and watching football and movies. We come 1-2 times per year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HMB treasure
We come here as often as time allows. We love the area and love staying here! Claire is fabulously patient and totally welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and lots of room
Amazing views and ocean access. We watched surfers and sea lions playing in the surf every day. (or seals maybe? we couldn't get close enough to see their ears or fins) The Miramar restaurant is just 2 blocks away so we could get meals without having to drive. Short drive to other restaurants or downtown Half Moon Bay. Large kitchen with everything we needed. The living area was broken into 3 different seating groupings--so it made it easy for people to have as much or as little space as they needed. It is larger than it looks in the photos. The space is perfect for a family or group of friends. The one thing less than perfect is that the primary bedroom has a deep tub/shower that is difficult for older people to get in and out of. It was a little weird that there were several small 2-seater tables in a couple of places. (The space is sometimes used for events and we assumed those tables were for cocktail hour.) But we just laughed and called them computer workstations. Overall excellent. We'd love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful home, it feels historic. You CANNOT beat the views. Great neighborhood and access to the beach. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boys Weekend
The house was fantastic, had a great time sitting on the deck listen to the waves and close to various restaurants including our favorite Miramar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barabra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, relaxing week
This is the third stay here, twice in the 2-bedroom site (in the same building), and once in the 3-bedroom site. The easy-access beach is right across a single-lane road that is essentially unused by visitors. The VRBO description is exactly correct in every detail. We started our stay here because our (then 3-year-old) granddaughter had never been to the ocean, and it was a 2-hour drive for us from our home. I highly recommend a stay here. You will love it. Steve
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the location and the wonderful deck to enjoy the view. The location was great and was perfect to take long walks on the beach. Property was very clean and the host was extremely responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We love this house. The view is awesome from everywhere on the upper floor which is where we spent most of our time. We ate at the Miramar Beach Restaurant twice. So good and so convenient. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space in Half Moon Bay
Amazing views and great space, steps from the ocean. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. Parking and getting in are a little confusing (there are multiple units) but everything else was great! Note that this is a still-active event space, so check out can be early (10 AM) if they have something scheduled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother’s 80th Birthday Celebration
This property was wonderful!! The oceanfront views and of the crashing waves were incredible!! The location was perfect, close for nice walks on the beach and close to everything in town. The host was great! We will return! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Accommodations were better than described and pictured. Upstairs is so bright and funky. Property management allowed for autonomy but was available If needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., Central CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect 50th Birthday
There were six of us during our stay and we all had the best time. I loved how open the upstairs rooms were, yet noise from separate areas didn't travel. Plenty of seating around the home. Absolutely loved sunsets on the deck. The walking paths were nearby and we found a beach to dly our kite. Bathrooms and kitchen are updated and had everything we needed. Beds are very firm. Rooms were spacious. Primary bedroom was even more roomy. Loved the separate heaters. I had my parents who require more heat than the rest of us, so it was comfortable for all. A beautiful bottle of wine greeted us too. What gracious hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Douglas Beach House
Excellent location. Great trip for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2023
It was fabulous! Just what we wanted, a funky beach house on one of our favorite beaches!💗💗We have come before and will visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L., South San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay as per usual
Third or fourth time staying at DBH and it was relaxing as always. Easy access to beach, great view, and plenty of space to spread out. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
This was our second time at this property. We loved both of our stays here. Especially love hanging out on the deacons watching and listening to the ocean. The ocean is one of our favorite places to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great view and roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the best stay on the coast
The property is amazing, spending time on the deck is unbeatable. We saw whales and dolphins throughout the day. Our stay was during record heat in Half Moon Bay and it was gorgeous. The kitchen is fully equipped, and bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
My daughter had her wedding at the Douglas Beach House which was attached to the house, so this was a perfect place. So convenient. The house and the venue was so ideal and completely matched our needs. I’m so grateful! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous beach views
Great location with a wonderful beach facing deck. We loved our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Comfortable home.
Very relaxing stay. Unique home with a rich musical history. The view is spectacular, and the property manager, Claire, was very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cory m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Stay
The house is a little quirky but fun to stay in. It is directly across the street from the beach; fun to hang out on the deck. The bridge nearby is under construction so there was no traffic - not sure what it is like when the bridge is back on line. Internet is good; kitchen well-equipped; clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last stay on a road trip.
Wonderfully quirky. Cosy as the weather wasnt the greatest whilst we were there. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claire Hummel

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My name is Claire and I am the property manager at The Douglas Beach House. I have so much admiration for this place and the owners. Please feel free to email me any questions you might have.

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English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests