On Bluff Over Crashing Surf, Elegant 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Half moon Bay, CA

Montara State Beach17 min walk
JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve2 min drive
Miramar Beach10 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

**We can no longer offer short term rentals and are offering rentals of 30 days or longer. This is due to county regulations. Sorry to have to make this change!**
For decades friends who come for a visit tell us this is their favorite place on earth. We now share our home travelers via VRBO. Beautifully appointed, dramatic views, relaxing atmosphere: 3 Bedroom, 2 BA house on a coastal bluff above the crashing surf. Pt Montara Lighthouse on the neighboring bluff. Artist designed and decorated. Breathtaking views.
Each bedroom with queen bed with additional queen hide a bed in sun room. Sleeps 8.
Two full bathrooms offer choice of bathtub, shower, marble steam room with 5 foot bench. Washer/Dryer. Modern spacious kitchen, fully stocked and two dishwashers, refrigerator drawers, Viking commercial range.
All bedrooms have HDTV with 185 digital channels with premium movie channels including 8 HBO, 8 Cinemax and 8 Showtime.
Many great cafes and restaurants are only minutes away.
We live upstairs and are available if you need anything, otherwise you won't see us or hear us after we welcome you and tour you through the house. For a video tour look at the end of the photos.
Keywords: Point Montara bluff top, oceanfront, scenic, views, Half Moon Bay, Retreat, Pacific Ocean, Nourish Your Spirit, renewal, peaceful, sunsets, whale watching, breath taking,
Experience:
Privacy, Vistas, Cypress trees, sunshine, Fresh Air,
Beauty Artistic, Serenity Waves Surf
Wild, flowering,ice plant, Gulls, tide pools,
Whales, Sanctuary, crashing surf, bluffs, temperate climate, beach, light house,
sunsets, peaceful, relaxing, local restaurants, seafood,
Renters are asked to pay a refundable security deposit of $800 or take out insurance for $59 that covers up to $1500 in damage. We live upstairs and have the house soundproofed so you won't hear (or see) us unless you need something. Then we appear and do whatever we can to be helpful.

Property manager

Nancy & Gary

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside of house. OK on deck.

Our nightly rate varies depending upon the number of days you book.

We will let you know about early check in and late check out which are available if no one else is departing or arriving on those days.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montara

Located in Montara, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Pillar Point Harbor and Waterfront Coastside Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing. Travelling with kids? Consider Coastside Comics and See's Candies. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Half moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

Montara State Beach - 17 min walk
JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - 2 min drive
Pillar Point Harbor - 5 min drive
Miramar Beach - 10 min drive
Mavericks Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Broadway Station - 24 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 7 min drive
Sam's Chowder House - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Soul Grind - 7 min drive
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Bluff Over Crashing Surf, Elegant 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Bluff Over Crashing Surf, Elegant 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Bluff Over Crashing Surf, Elegant 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On Bluff Over Crashing Surf, Elegant 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House located?

Located in Montara, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Montara State Beach and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Devils Slide Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

16 Oct 2021

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

Ocean Front in Montara, CA

This house lived up to its billing and then some. The view of the Pacific is just mesmerizing. The photos of the house in the listing do not try to oversell anything, they don't have to. The location is great, just minutes away from just about anything. The views are wonderful. And the house itself - as far as amenities, you'll have everything you need. Plenty of sheets and towels, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped with quality cookware, dishes, utensils, etc. The house is well furnished, with plenty of seating for dining and just relaxing. Nancy and Gary were exceptional hosts and gave us some great advice for shopping, site seeing, restaurants, and local natural areas for bird and wildlife viewing. Not to mention that they are just great people. We were there from mid-Sep to mid-Oct. On many a day we never left the house, sitting on the deck watching for whale spouts, which we saw on a regular basis. (Hint - bring your binoculars. What looks like a big splash with unaided eye may reveal a whale leaping out of the water or tail slapping when viewed with binoculars, or with the host's telescope on the deck.) We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and recommend it without hesitation.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Los Angeles, CA

25 Jun 2021

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

A month in Montara at Gary and Nancy's place

It's a wonderful place to stay - being on the cliff overlooking the ocean and the lighthouse and the small beach - can't be beat. Gary and Nancy are perfect hosts - they were so kind and thoughtful. Truly an incredible month in a great place.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

8 Dec 2019

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

Great Thanksgiving At the Beach

The home is beautiful and the views of the ocean from the bluff are spectacular. Nancy and Gary are warm and welcoming. The 4 star rating on cleanliness is due to there having been a lot of clutter in the bathrooms. The showers were full of open/unused product and the bathroom drawers were equally filled with opened toothpaste, partially used bars of soap, used disposable razors, tooth brushes etc. We booked the house for an entire week and hoped to be able to easily unpack and utilize bathroom space. We had to clear things out to do that. Same for the kitchen. A lot of opened/paritally used items in the fridge, limited pantry space due to the same. The 4 stars on location is due to the fact that the house is located just off the busy highway, which is convenient for driving, but the highway has heavy traffic at times and does not have much of a shoulder, sidewalks or paths. Thus, to the extent you want to leave the house to go to areas where beach access if available, the hiking trails, nearby coffee, etc. you really have to drive. Walking (especially with children) is really not easy or enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard J.

10 Nov 2019

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

Wonderful place, wonderful people

As advertised, a wonderful place to enjoy breathtaking views of the pacific. Gary and Nancy are welcoming and accommodating. They really made the experience pleasurable. Close to anything that you may need. A real gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mae Deane T., Ashland, KY. United States

6 Oct 2019

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

Breathtaking Views

The property is immaculate and the views can not be described. The house has more than enough room and extra amenities as in steam shower, massage chair and gas fireplace! The owners stayed in contact welcomed us with a personal sign and recommended numerous local restaurants. The experience could not have been better. Well if we would have been able to stay longer perhaps!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & Gary

Gary owns and operates a telescope company and Nancy works with communities and companies to help develop visions of the future. She is also an artist and author. We enjoy meeting new people and sharing our spectacular home.

Why they chose this property

This is our home. We live upstairs and welcome guests to use the first floor. This is one of the most beautiful spots on earth and it is a short drive to San Francisco or south to Palo Alto or Santa Cruz.
You can't get closer to the ocean without getting wet. The views are spectacular. We are a few minutes away from one of the largest tide pools in the nation. Hiking, beaches, redwood forests, all nearby.

What makes this property unique

Extras that we offer: Spa package week end including private yoga classes, massage, couples get-away, small meetings or special gatherings. Nancy specializes in drawing a visual representation of people's personal vision or a couple's shared vision. This is a service she offers to interested guests.

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