
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Half Moon Bay
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Santa Cruz A-Frame
This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Beach Airstream (Bliss) - New Listing
On 9 private acres overlooking the stunning Beach and Ocean from a breathtaking cliff top view. Stunning sunsets. Famous surf views with large windows. Fully loaded with all the amenities to make your glamping experience perfect. Fire pit, outside BBQ, outside griddle, Heat, A/C and fully stocked kitchen. Full bathroom with shower. Within 10 mins of Half Moon Bay shopping. Beach access short walk or drive. If this one is booked, there are three other equally similar Airstreams on the property.

Poplar Beach Getaway - Special Pricing!
Family-friendly, relaxed home located in a quiet residential neighborhood awaits you for your beach getaway. A 10-minute walk to lovely Poplar Beach and 1/2 mile from scenic Main Street restaurants, shops and cafes. Three bedrooms with queen beds, two baths, living area, well-equipped kitchen, spacious kid-friendly den and backyard with deck ensure that you have room to spread out and relax after a fun day at the beach or exploring the area. Short drive to San Francisco, Santa Cruz or San Jose.

Private Garden Cottage
Relax in our cozy cottage nestled in a serene garden setting, the perfect get-away after a day of business meetings or sightseeing. We are close to major Silicon Valley destinations; 30 minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and the beach in Half Moon Bay —with easy access to Highways 101 and 280, as well as public transportation (SamTrans, Caltrain and BART via Caltrain). Our quiet street is an easy 5-minute walk (0.2 mi) from downtown San Carlos with shops and literally dozens of restaurants.

Cabin with firepit-near Coastal Trails & Harbor
Beach cottage in village of El Granada w/ocean view from property. Walk to Surfer’s beach, 2-minute drive to harbor. Bike or stroll on the paved coastal bluff trail. Kayak in the harbor. Hiking in the hills behind the cottage in Quarry Park. Full kitchen. Attached covered deck. Cable TV & WIFI. Queen size memory foam bed. Sit around the outdoor firepit at night-see the stars & hear the ocean waves. Boat harbor nearby with seafood restaurants, brew pubs & live music. 3 miles drive to Main St.

Paradise Treehouse & Heavenly Cabin
A soulful and energetic paradise. Beautiful, private, peaceful & wild surroundings complimented with modern luxuries and comfort. A stunning, unique, & unrivaled experience sure to impact you deeply. Soak in the outdoor tub while you plan your next adventure. Just minutes from the beach, amazing hiking, views and biking. Outfitted with organic latex mattresses, down comforters, top of the line appliances, smoking fast internet and a spectacular wifi sound system with world class acoustics.

Coastal Cottage Guest House
Guest house is attached to our primary residence but has a separate exterior entrance. The interior is separated by double doors that lock from both sides similar to adjoining hotel rooms. The backyard is shared by us, the owners. There’s a very real chance you’ll be greeted by our friendly Australian Shepherd, Gracie, during your stay! She’s available to play upon request. You may see us in the yard during your stay. Feel free to say hi! Otherwise, we like to give our guests privacy.

Walk to the Beach from this Ocean Front Home
Your beachfront escape awaits you. Come immerse yourself in the serenity of this Pacific Ocean retreat gracefully set in a secluded beach just 25 mins south of San Francisco. This 2 bed / 2 bath home features breathtaking ocean views and direct beach access just a few steps down. The hot tub overlooking the ocean, fire pits and a putting green complete this idyllic space. Comfortably sleeps 4 adults on 2 king beds and 2 high quality airbeds are provided for total sleeping for 6.

Oceanview Penthouse, Stylish, Walking to Beach
A perfect romantic getaways to this stylish indoor/outdoor Penthouse! We are 10 mins walk to beaches and 15 mins walk to award winning restaurants. There are a lot of fun activities: spending your days on the beach, exploring the hiking, biking, golfing, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just simply kick back relax in this quiet and picturesque property with a panoramic ocean view, enjoying the sunset and the beautiful garden. We are 30 mins to SF or 60 mins to Santa Cruz.

5 min walk to Beach, 11 beds, perfect for families
Welcome to our beach house in the beautiful Half Moon Bay! Our 2 story home is located in the family-friendly Alsace Lorraine neighborhood, it's perfect for a memorable family vacation. It's 1 block from the scenic coastal bluff trail & Half Moon Bay State Beach. Downtown is a few minutes walk to restaurants, shops & cafes or simply chill on the beach & watch grey whales or dolphins. Each bedroom also has an office desk to make our home an ideal location for working remote.

Cozy, creekside guest suite with private entrance
Cozy, creekside guest suite just blocks from the beach and the picturesque harbor. This one bedroom unit has been completely remodeled with a fully stocked kitchen, a separate eating/work space and a bathroom with a walk in shower. Drink your morning coffee (host provided) on the furnished deck while listening to the sounds of the running creek and the fog horn in the distance. This unit has its own private entrance and is closed off from the rest of the house.

A private beachy pad in Montara
Welcome to Chez Sage! Your own private apartment get-away, with a private deck and ocean views, is just 30 minutes south of San Francisco. The entrance to your private apartment leads you up the stairs to a deck with an ocean peek. Enter your home away from home and relax in the window seat to gaze at Montara Mountain or eat breakfast on the island with peeks of the ocean. Once you're settled, it's just a short stroll to watch the sunset from the beach.
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Quick stats about holiday rentals that are family-friendly in Half Moon Bay
Total rentals
80 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$138 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
7.5K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
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80 properties include access to Wi-Fi
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