Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay
Executive Coastal Retreat in Prestigious Ocean Colony – Walk to Beach & Ritz-Carlton
Welcome to your luxury escape in Ocean Colony, Half Moon Bay’s premier gated community. This custom 5-bedroom executive home offers high-end comfort, resort-style amenities, and an unbeatable location just a 8-minute walk to the beach and the iconic Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay.
Surrounded by two oceanfront 18-hole golf courses, this home delivers breathtaking coastal scenery and a peaceful, exclusive setting perfect for families, corporate stays, reunions, wedding stays, spa weekends, and golf getaways.
Home Highlights
• 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms • Ground-floor bedroom + full bath for added convenience • Elegant open layout perfect for gatherings and entertaining • Large plasma TV, fast Wi-Fi, and comfortable lounge areas • Extended backyard with cabanas and a ping-pong table • Executive-level design with modern, high-end finishes throughout • Electric fireplace that adds warmth and a cozy atmosphere
Relax indoors with a movie or step outside to enjoy the California sun in the private cabanas. The backyard is designed for both quiet mornings and fun family evenings.
Incredible Location
This home is all about convenience and coastal beauty: • 8-min walk to the Ritz-Carlton, beach trails & ocean cliffs • Easy access to Montara, Moss Beach, HMB State Beach, San Gregorio & Pescadero • 2 miles from Princeton Harbor – fresh seafood, protected kids’ beaches, scenic bluff hikes • 5-minute drive to downtown Half Moon Bay (shops, galleries, restaurants) • ~25 minutes to San Francisco Airport (SFO) • Day trips: San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Napa, Monterey, Muir Woods, Stanford University
Things to Do (On-Site or Nearby)
• Golf (2 courses at your doorstep) • Biking (14-mile coastal trail) • Fishing & sailing • Live music at the Ritz • Surfing, diving & whale watching • Horseback riding on the beach • Shopping & dining in HMB and nearby coastal towns • Spa days at the Ritz • Famous attractions like Mavericks overlook, Napa wineries, and SF landmarks
No matter your interests—relaxation, adventure, nature, or fine dining—this home places you right in the heart of it all.
Guest Reviews
William S “The home is exquisite. Beautifully decorated, spotless, and perfectly located near the golf course and seaside. The backyard felt like a private retreat. Communication was excellent. We felt safe and welcomed. Highly recommend!”
Lyle H “We stayed for a family wedding and loved the house. The back patio is spacious, and the walk to the beach was easy. We even tried goat yoga in town! Would definitely return.”
Gabriela P “A lovely, quiet, peaceful stay. The home is large, clean, and stocked with everything you need. A wonderful family vacation.”
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Guest is required to send me a message/inquiry prior to booking to confirm availability, otherwise your booking may be canceled.
Guest required to answer a few questions within 24 hrs of booking in Vrbo inbox. Orientation info/instructions are sent 5 days prior to your arrival
Please park only in designated areas described in the Orientation Information/Instructions. Please reduce the noise outside the house after 9:00 pm.
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Half Moon Bay
Located in Ocean Colony, a neighbourhood in Half Moon Bay, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Half Moon Bay Golf Links and La Nebbia Winery. JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and University of Surfing are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay on 30 May 2026 start from AU$1,173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay located?
Located in Ocean Colony, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Pelican Point Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Redondo Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home was gorgeous and located in a beautiful gated community outside the Ritz Carlton. Plenty of room for our 3 Adults 5 teenagers and so well appointed. There wasn’t anything we thought we needed that we didn’t find tucked away, from spices to cotton swabs. Like staying at a friends (huge and beautiful) home. And what a treat to be able to walk to the private Ritz beach access. Such a great stay!
The entire house is beautiful and well furnished... and very clean.
Since this was a family Thanksgiving trip, we did a lot of cooking. The kitchen was very well equipped and the central island made it possible for several people to be working at the same time.
We rented this for ourselves and our 4 kids in their 20’s. We were in town for a wedding and this home was just wonderful. Close to family staying at the Ritz. Having a kitchen and space to be together was wonderful. Anna was easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone
There were 8 of us to celebrate a milestone birthday. The house was lovely and spacious. The kitchen had a nice large center island where we which we made a huge charcuterie board on. The kitchen opened into a living area so we could all be together even when we were preparing our meals. The back yard was lovely. All the bedrooms had comfortable beds and three full bathrooms was a plus for 8 women! Anna was very responsive and made check in a breeze. Everyone told me what a great find the house was. Also the walk to the Ritz was a fun way to spend our fist night together and although it was very dark when we left the path back to the house was well lit. Highly recommend!
Had a wonderful stay in HMB. Loved the house and the spacious back patio. Easy walking distance to beach. Went into town and experienced goat yoga. Would definitely come back.
We all had plenty of room in the house which was clean and well stocked. The house is in a great location and we enjoyed the short walk to the Ritz. I had to reach out to the property owner, who responded immediately.
The property is overall gorgeous in a great location. My group absolutely enjoyed the property everyone commented how comfortable they were with the excellent mattresses in the bedrooms. The only concerns were, The BBQ and outdoor heaters could use a little TLC, the electric igniters didn’t work probably from the salt air. Lastly the downstairs room shows as having a queen bed however, it’s actually a queen rollout. But overall we were extremely happy with the location.
Maurice B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Hi Maurice,
Thank you for leaving my property in good order and for taking the time to review it. I'm glad you enjoyed the location and found the property convenient!
I would like to address the concerns you raised in your review to provide clarity for future guests:
BBQ: I provide long matches for the BBQ, which are conveniently kept in the drawer for renters. This ensures the BBQ ignites reliably.
Propane Heaters: For your comfort, two electric heaters are provided inside the cabanas. Please note that the propane heaters are not for renter use and are usually stored in the utility area away from the patios.
Sofa in the downstairs bedroom: The sofa you mentioned is a new design by American Leather/American Upholstery. Here's a description from the manufacturer:
"Rest assured: Guests won’t be troubled by clunky contraptions when they stay overnight. This vibrant sleeper sofa from American Leather is sophisticated and stylish in a way that rewrites the rules for pullouts, with a premium foam mattress and revolutionary platform mechanism. Its simple silhouette and two-panel fold-out setup make the day-to-night transition nice and easy."
I regret that this sofa did not meet your expectations.
Warm regards,
Anna
8 of us came from around the country to celebrate a big birthday and it was fantastic! Everyone who walked into the house oohed and aahed. The furnishings and art work set an upbeat tone for a wonderful 2 days. The location is fabulous--just a few blocks from the ocean. The house had great seating areas and all the kitchen amenities that anyone would want. It was very easy to communicate with Anna and she was very nice to us. I highly recommend this home for a group get-away.
We had four couples total come and stay at this beautiful home for my birthday. It's newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms are beautiful . We love the flow of the house and the backyard was very nice for lounging . The only negative thing was one of the rooms has a pull out sofa bed and bbq needed cleaning and propane. We ended up cooking inside . The kitchen is fully stocked with pots and dishes and nice glasses. It's location is wonderful and we walked to the ritz twice! The dining room is huge and perfect for group dinners and playing games. Everyone had a great time.
The home is simply exquisite, and we enjoyed the convenience of being next to the golf course, the towns, and all the seaside scenery. The home was spotless, well decorated, and the backyard was truly a respite within a respite. Communication between the homeowner and us was excellent, as well. After each day of exploring the local towns, we always felt safe & welcome here at this home, as well as when we arrived at the of this community. To note, on our first arrival, the attendant at the gate was expecting us, and each of them were very friendly. We felt grateful to have found this home. Highly recommend!
We were looking for a easy, relaxing and easy getaway from the busy city life for Memorial Day. This house made our weekend extra special.
Neighborhood - incredibly safe with guards out in the front entrance. Beautifully landscape golf course and 5 minute walk to the beach, connected to the Ritz Carlton.
Bedroom - spacious bedroom, the master bedroom is bigger than an entire apartment and extremely well equipped. Bed were comfortable and bathroom were all remodeled.
Kitchen - biggest highlight of the entire house. The kitchen was a large size and it was beyond well equipped ..., tons of plates and utensils for large parties, large platter, baking sheets. We all hung out in this space and really enjoyed what the kitchen has to offer.
Backyard - well kept, had a very nice grill and 3 gazebo to sit outside. It was a little cold when we were there but as the weather got nicer, we were able to go outside and enjoy a nice meal in the backyard.
In summary, I highly recommend this house for large parties. Checking in and checking out was a breeze and Anna was wonderful to work with.
Jiuan (Cathy) L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
mozafar h.
14 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Will not stay at this property again not what was advertised.
we had a terribile time because first of all it did not have what was in the pictures of the advertising. ie:no outdoor fireplace which would have made the backyard useful.
BBQ was not working it was leaking gas badly very unsafe.
Thermostat for heating and cooling was not working so it was very cold at nights and most of us did not sleep well or sleep at all.
electrical problems we kept loosing power and electricity because breakers were tripping and we did not have any unusual usage to make them tripping.
we had to call the owner to come and reset the breaker and took him an hour to show up in the meantime we had no power in halph of the house.
we told the owner and showed him all the problems and he agreed that the problems existed and didn't do anything about them.
had a terrible time for the whole family do not recommend it at all.
mozafar h.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
For the 15 years of renting the property Mozafar is the first renter we do not recommend to be your guest.
Here is why:
1. On the day of his arrival he notified us about bringing the RV. If we knew he would be bringing the RV upon booking, we would not have rented the house. The RV blocked the entire driveway and we received multiple complaints from neighbors of our gated community.
2. The RV, and the electrical car, and the medical equipment all were plugged into the regular outlets and overloaded the electrical circuit of the property which caused the electrical circuit breakers to trip and the electronics of the heating system to malfunction.
3. My husband went to fix the problem around midnight. After fixing the circuit breakers he observed that the house got fully illuminated and the number of people was more than claimed.
4. The renter was explained that $50,000 back/front yard re landscaping project was just finished. That was the reason the back yard looked differently than advertised.
5. To address the problem with barbecue leakage the renter was offered to use another propane tank.
Upon leaving the house my husband asked the renter not to overload the electrical system of the house again. Unfortunately, the renter continued charging all his equipment which tripped the breakers next day.
The fact that the renter did not mention charging his RV, his car and the medical equipment seriously undermines his review.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Stacey A.
18 Aug 2016
Not As Advertised - Dated - Needs Cleaning and Maintenance
We rented this house in July 2016 for a 9 day family vacation. House is in a great location within walking distance to the Ritz (3 blocks - not visible from the house). However, there has been very little upkeep to the property - note positive reviews were from 2011 and 2013 (I didn't). Landscaping is all overgrown. We were greeted by bats in the entry way that left their droppings outside the door. We were disappointed that the outdoor fireplace was not usable due to tree overgrowth. Deep cleaning of the house is required along with an exterminator. Spider webs throughout the house along with substantial amount of dust. Property needs some TLC before being rented again, especially given the amount of money paid for this rental. Missing smoke detectors and dead batteries in the keyless entry and thermostats added to our concern. The property owner was contacted and made aware of the deficiencies, along with pictures. Property owner responded and did offer a cleaning service while we were in residence. We declined due to not wanting to be disturbed during our family vacation. We simply felt the level of cleaning required would take a significant amount of time. Before renting this property, I would suggest that you request updated pictures with time stamp to ensure you are getting what you are paying for.
Stacey A.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2020
My husband and I have been renting this house for the past ten years and never had a single negative review. Here is the answers to the first one.
As a matter of our policy, in rare events when a renter expresses any concerns with cleaning we offer to make extra cleaning and we did not have any problems with anyone else but Stacey.
Stacey expressed some concerns with cleaning and we offered extra cleaning for her. Stacey declined it. Here is a quote from the renter's review "Property owner responded and did offer a cleaning service while we were in residence. We declined ..."
Stacey writes "Clearly, this property has not been used in some time" . If anyone would look at our renting calendar then one could see that she moved in the same day when other renters moved out and they did not have any problems.
Stacey writes "We were disappointed that the outdoor fireplace was not usable due to tree overgrowth."
Our Community does not recommend us to use the outdoor fireplace and it was there for decorative purposes only.
Action: The outdoor fireplace is removed.
Stacey writes " Landscaping is all overgrown."
Action: We changed our gardener to the new one.
Stacey writes "We were greeted by bats in the entry way that left their droppings outside the door."
Action: We checked for bats and did not find any.
We believe that most of remaining statements are untrue due to a scandalous character of the renter.
Spacious accommodations, well-furnished modern kitchen in a quiet peaceful neighborhood near the ocean. Eight siblings who are spread across the western states enjoyed a Covid-delayed reunion in a beautiful coastal town in Northern California.
I’m an avid traveler myself, and whenever I explore new places, I always choose short-term rentals over hotels — I love the comfort, authenticity, and personal touch they offer. That’s exactly why I enjoy being a host. I’m grateful to share my three homes with fellow travelers and provide the same kind of memorable, home-away-from-home experience I look for when I travel. It brings me joy to know guests can relax, explore, and create beautiful memories in the spaces I’ve lovingly prepared for them.
Why they chose this property
The Executive House near the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is located in Ocean Colony, a peaceful coastal enclave surrounded by dramatic ocean cliffs, miles of scenic trails, and the iconic Ritz-Carlton resort. Residents and guests enjoy the quiet, gated setting, fresh ocean air, championship golf courses, and easy access to secluded beaches. Despite its serenity, the location is exceptionally convenient—San Francisco, Napa Valley, Santa Cruz, and Carmel are all within comfortable reach—making it the perfect base for both relaxation and exploration.
What makes this property unique
What sets this Executive House apart is its exceptional blend of coastal beauty, privacy, and luxury. This elegantly furnished home is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Half Moon Bay—an exclusive, tranquil community steps from the ocean and adjacent to the world-renowned Ritz-Carlton Hotel and its championship golf courses.
Homes in this gated coastal enclave are rarely available for rent, making this a unique opportunity to experience the very best of the Northern California coastline. The setting is serene and private, yet you’re just moments from oceanfront trails, secluded beaches, fine dining, and the full range of amenities offered by the Ritz-Carlton resort. And with Silicon Valley only a short drive away, you have effortless access to its acclaimed restaurants, shops, and attractions.
It’s the perfect combination of luxury and convenience, offering an unforgettable stay for guests seeking comfort, sophistication, and the true coastal lifestyle.
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