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Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

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A spacious loft-style room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a bed with a blue upholstered headboard, a kitchen area with a wooden countertop, and a skylight.
A bedroom with a bed, a blue upholstered bench, a small wooden table, and a decorative seahorse wall piece.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small seating space, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view.
A kitchen with a wooden cutting board, a kettle, and labeled containers for tea, coffee, and sugar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Half Moon Bay State Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Redondo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Arleta Park, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay. La Nebbia Winery and Half Moon Bay Golf Links 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. The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Casanova Park are also worth visiting.
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Half Moon Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Poplar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elmar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Francis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Redondo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz located?

Located in Arleta Park, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Elmar Beach, Poplar Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Francis Beach and Redondo Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to have a truly pet friendly place to stay so close to downtown Half Moon Bay. Also very close to the coastal bike trail so bring your bike! You can park your car and bike everywhere. We'd gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy and quiet. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the cutest little place and perfect for our stay, we walked to the beach each morning and it was so close to downtown as well. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We give this property a Good rating, rather than Excellent, mainly because, as it is described, it is very small. We stayed there for two weeks, which was too long for such a small place. If you have a dog, the best thing about the place is that it has a private, enclosed yard, so your dog can run and sniff off-leash.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 27 Oct 2026
I am sorry this space felt too small for you but this is not a reflection on the place but more on your expectations. We are very explicit in our description of the place and in our pictures. You chose this place. We provided you a clean, safe, beautiful place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a sweet little gem. We really enjoyed the proximity to the ocean and the walking trails! Would love toCome back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great dog friendly well appointed tiny house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place perfect for our stay in Half Moon Bay. Convenient to the beach, cute, clean and very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was so happy with my get away. Loved how accommodating and cutely pet friendly it was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hello! Besudul place! We lor
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing overnight stay! The Owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved your lovely cottage and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The casita is perfect for 1-2 people. It is very well appointed and only a couple of blocks from the Coastal trail which I love. Guliz and Matt are the consummate hosts. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our go to place in HMB. It’s perfect for us and our 2 small dogs. It’s clean, quiet and cozy. Owners are super friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cottage was quiet and comfortable. Great neighborhood. Amazing setup for dog. Well equiped kitchen and super easy walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little cottage 5 min walk from the beach. My dog loved the plush dog bed and gated courtyard. Very clean with all the amenities. Easiest check-in, check-out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
what a charming cottage and a great location just a short drive to the beach entrance you can walk it also. Our dog Charlie also approved. We were only there for 2 days our host gave us some great suggestions on pet friendly places to go. A great way to experience Half Moon Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 min walk to coastal trail and sunset views. Great for a couple or family with two small kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage had everything we needed. And the hosts are welcoming, helpful and close by. My husband and I would love to come back here someday.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cosy surfers cottage...my son and I were in HMB to attend a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a terrific place this is! We had a great time. Our hosts were very responsive to our questions and even gave us an early check in due to rainy weather! Very quiet and secluded from the main house with a separate entrance. I really appreciated the very safe and tranquil neighborhood! It is a short walk to the beach and we wish we would have brought our bikes so we could ride the terrific trail along the bluffs above the beach. The place was clean and beds were comfy and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Perfect location/size for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and it felt like a very private oasis all to myself. It was exceptionally clean and perfectly cozy for me to stay in for a few days. I would definitely stay again if I am ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our one night stay in Half Moon Bay. The room was very clean and nicely appointed. The deck was very nice and privateVery convenient t location to Santa Cruz and SFO.Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Perfect for what we needed and very close to everything in Half Moon Bay. Matt and Guliz were very responsive and friendly. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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