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.
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 didnât because it was so well stockedâŠI would most definitely stay with Sylvia and James again in the future!
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.
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.
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 donât do the place justice. Thank you.
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.
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.
James and Slyvia wete very nice and responded to your txt immediatly . My wife and I enjoyed both fireplace inside and one on Deck . Bed was very comfortable. The suite was clean and very comfortable peaceful and quite The view of the ocean was gorgeous . Thankyou James and Slyvia
My daughter and I were in California for my other daughterâs wedding. We decided a trip up the coast would be fun. Iâm so glad we choose this lovely apartment. From the chilled wine and snacks waiting for us upon arrival, to the comfy bed & pillows, ample towels, beautiful view and charming fireplace (Midwesternerâs are sadly unaware that it gets chilly in Northern CA in June!!), it was everything we could ask for and more!
Celebrating our anniversary here was the PERFECT place to be at. Exceptionally clean and surpassed my expectations with the little extras. We enjoyed the artwork on the walls which provided us with great conversations. We played games, had drinks and danced on the deck in front of the fire at night, enjoyed the wildlife, loved the landscape with all the succulents and of course the view of the ocean. The bed was off the hook crazy comfy! We didn't turn on the tv once. Our little dogs came with us and that was a treat to have them there with us. We are highly looking forward to visiting again.
Wonderful get-away, and so close to so many different places to explore. We had a great time. The bed was very comfortable. And the deck was great with the view of the ocean, and all the natural woodsy area right there. We saw a beautiful hawk hunting and capturing something. Very cool.
One thing that was a surprise to us, because I didn't read the description of the place well enough, is that there is only the small refrigerator and microwave (it is shown in the pictures). There is no kitchen. We hadn't planned to cook this trip anyway, so it wasn't as big a deal, and we had a cooler for the food we brought that didn't fit in the fridge. Just a heads up for anyone who has done VRBO or AirBNB and might assume (like I did :0) that there will be a kitchen. :0)
Our stay in Montara at the property of James and Silvia was very pleasant.
Quiet
Clean
Interesting artwork
It was also close to Sam's Chowder House, a very nice seafood restaurant.
I would highly recommend this as a place to stay on the Half Moon Bay area.
Convenient too . . .
The drive to San Francisco Airport was easy even though when you are at the property, you have no sense that you are anywhere near a major airport.
Thank you!
Gary
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!
We had a wonderful time staying in Montara at James and Sylviaâs tucked away retreat, just minutes from the beach and spectacular coastline of northern California. The hosts are most gracious and welcoming and knowledgeable about whatâs available to experience during our stay. The apartment is spacious, clean and inviting and a great jump off to the historic and artful downtown of Half Moon Bay as well as to the exhilarating beaches and hiking trails along the pristine coastline. This is a great place to stay!
What a lovely property, in a beautiful area! Silvia and James' apartment is warm and cozy, and even though it is off of their house, it feels completely private. Lovely decor, and the patio is open for use to view the ocean across the street or the wildlife that comes through the trees (we saw deer one day). While no full kitchen, the apartment had all the essentials for me, since I was planning on eating two meals a day out in restaurants as part of my vacation. The area is beautiful, with dog-friendly beaches, restaurants and activities, and an off=leash dog park in Half Moon Bay. The night before I left, Silvia called and left a message for me to ensure that I knew about a festival in Half Moon Bay which could impede my travel home. Overall just a lovely experience, with very thoughtful owners who were readily accessible if needed. It was my second stay there and I definitely would go back again!
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.
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".
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