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Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

Apartment in Montara with patio and fireplace

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Property grounds
across the street
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Montara, CA
  • Place, Montara State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

This lovely and comfortable 600 sq. ft. suite adorned in modern art offers stunning views of wild open spaces and the ocean. Just a 3 minute walk to the Montara Light House, beaches and tide pools. If you love the great outdoors this is the perfect retreat to for you to discover the beauty of the California coast. Great local dining and just 30 minutes to San Francisco. Perfect for romantic couples and friends.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
12 years of age or older
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well mannered pets will be considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK on deck

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Montara

Located in Montara, this apartment is in the city center and near the beach. Colma Historical Association and SFO Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pillar Point Harbor and Sharp Park Golf Course. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montara, CA

What's nearby

  • Montara State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 32 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sam's Chowder House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moss Beach Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffé Mezza Luna - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite located?

Located in the heart of Montara, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Montara State Beach and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Santa Cruz Mountains and Gray Whale Cove State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fresh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
An amazing stay the property was everything as advertised and the host went above and beyond to help make my girlfriends birthday Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet stay, nice neck. As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great spot, and the air bed was comfy. The deck and view are lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC experience from start to finish.The owners of the property were fantastic.Easy check in, helpful in many ways.Everything you meet need is provided including complimentary bottle of wine and snacks!Will surely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax. Quiet and comfortable. The hosts were very helpful and everything we could possibly need was provided. We would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great location on the coast. Nice folks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet S.

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

Sweet and easy stay.

Great hospitality. Clean with amenities. Easy check in and check out. Wish all stays were so simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Short drive to beaches. Nice, spacious deck and nice furniture. Ocean view from deck is as shown on VRBO. The traffic noise while on the deck could be heard, but not from inside the unit. Owners very nice and good communicators.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil M.

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

Beautiful little one bedroom with private enterance

The one bedroom was very well located, had beautiful views of the ocean, nice outdoor fire pit, and a very responsive host. The mattress is a bit soft with uneven firmness and the kitchen is just a fridge, micro wave, and coffee pot.
Fire pit on outer decl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent size, comfortable bed, nice deck. Had everything we needed. Couch was a little uncomfortable and it would have been helpful to have a sink other than the bathroom sink to rinse dishes. There was a mini fridge, coffee supplies, and a microwave. The host provided chilled wine and snacks for our arrival which was a nice touch. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Beautiful road trip stop!

We loved our stay in Montara! It was quiet and cozy. And had good access to so many great places we wanted to enjoy and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne R., Chico, CA

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

montara

Perfect place for us! We completely enjoyed ourselves, and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Ann W.

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

Exceptional Hosting

The property was clean with a large comfortable deck for enjoying the sun and ocean view. The property was well stocked with anything a person would need to have a relaxing vacation. The hosts checked in a few times to ask if I needed anything, which I didn’t because it was so well stocked…I would most definitely stay with Sylvia and James again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Nice spot

Good location near the beach and hikes without the hubbub of Half Moon Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Beautiful views and great location

This was a great place for a long weekend getaway. Located between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay everything is within a reasonable distance. Silvia and James were great hosts. Being welcomed with a bottle of wine and having snacks available is a nice touch. One specific I'd like to mention is the walkway to the entrance is loose rock and stepping stones so if you walk with a cane like me you need to take it slow. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This met our needs perfectly. We found the home to be in a good central location. We traveled with our dogs, and this also fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Second Time Just As Wonderful

This was our second stay with James and Sylvia. It was just as delightful as our first stay in November 2021.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Nice stay

Thank you so much for opening up your home. The suite is nice and view pretty. Quiet and peaceful, good set up. We had a lovely time in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

An Excellent place to get away

Very clean, exactly as advertised. Owners were every easy to communicate with and provided excellent customer service. Lots of good restaurants, beaches and shopping nearby. We will stay here again. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Home away from home

We enjoyed our visit immensely. Property was better than expected. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. If we travel next year in that area, we will be sure to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great attention to detail.

There were a lot of nice, homey touches that were well beyond what most hosts do. There were no issues and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Fantastic View and Location!

Great time spent at a really great place! The view is fantastic! We had a little trouble finding it in the dark, but Silvia came out and met us. The rest of the weekend went smooth. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie S.

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

A relaxing retreat.

It was our anniversary and we wanted to just relax with our pup. The apartment was perfect. The deck was wonderful. We all enjoyed being there. I would say the pictures don’t do the place justice. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We picked this property based on excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. The apartment was nicely decorated and very comfortable. Nightime sleeping was comfortable and quiet. Good resauants are a few minutes away by car and it is easy to find the property. The communication from the hosts provided everything we needed to know. This is a place we could feel good about returning for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Water Lighthouse View

It was a nice quiet neighborhood and super easy commute in/out of downtown San Francisco. It does back up against a natural estuary area which means be ready for random critters roaming the deck, as we witnessed, with a nice water, sunset viewing from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Silvia and James Maher

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My wife Silvia and I (James) have had the great fortune to be able to raise our two kids (Derek and Fasha) in such a beautiful place in the world. Now that they have grown and are about the business of making their own lives we decided to share our good fortune with others.

Why they chose this property

We originally rented this house from Silvia's father when he temporarily left the medical field to serve as the country administrator of Costa Rica for the Peace Corps. Following he did a similar job in Nicaragua. After a five year hiatus he and his wife decided to settle in Denver Colorado. We were delighted buy this ocean view house and "take it off their hands".

What makes this property unique

A 3 minute walk across the street brings you to Montara Lighthouse with breath taking view of the rugged coast and crashing sea. It also has a youth hostel and a rentable space for events and such. Follow the trail you can you can visit both a beautiful sand beach and rocky tide pool area.
If nature is your thing then you be delighted with the many trials for hiking and biking. If it's surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing,
Good eats galore!
WALKING DISTANCE
* Montara Cafe & Bakery ... breakfas(URL HIDDEN) * La Costanera Peruvian restaurant ... happy hour & dinner
WITHIN 10 MIN. BY CAR

Languages:

English, Spanish

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