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Fabulous Beach Get Away - Brand New Beach House
Amazing Newly Built Beach House. Wake-up in this beautiful beach house in a tranquil neighborhood just a short stroll to the beach, walking trails, and restaurants. This beautifully decorated, two story home is perfect for your next beach get away! This house is fully equipped with TV, fireplace, new cozy beds, outdoor fire pit and BBQ, and much more. Enjoy this town which features horseback riding, fishing, boating, surfing, quaint downtown with shops, wine tasting, restaurants and much more.

Stairway to Heaven - 2 bedroom
PLEASE NOTE, we live in a 3 story home and this unit is on the lower level of our home. Also available in a 1 bedroom, this suite features a spacious living room with a fire place, flatscreen TV & a kitchenette with most everything you will need to feel at home. A nice large bedroom with a quality queen bed & linens, a large bathroom with a double sink, tub and shower. The private entrance leads to a patio with stunning views and quiet space. There is a second sunning patio do dine and rest.

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.

Luxury Ocean Front & Harbor View Home
Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Princeton by the Sea, just a mile north of Half Moon Bay, this stunning property is the perfect destination for your next coastal retreat. The two-bedroom, three-bathroom beautiful space sleeps up to 6 people and features spectacular views of Pillar Point Harbor and Half Moon Bay throughout the common areas and bedrooms. This is the ultimate in coastal luxury, featuring modern appliances and an open floor plan through all the common areas.

The Perfectly Appointed Modern English Guest House
Relax and unwind in this newly constructed guest house. Completed in 2019 it offers all the amenities of a 5-star hotel suite with the privacy and ambiance of a quaint English Tudor home. Located just 2 blocks from charming downtown San Carlos in the “City of Good Living”. We are 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).

Oceanfront Oasis, Sunsets & Crashing Waves
The Bluffs Oceanfront Oasis awaits you. Our beautifully appointed home sits right on the cliff boasting crashing waves and endless sunsets. Start your day in the zen room for a bit of yoga and meditation or take a leisurely walk on the beach trail right out the back gate. After dining out or in, end your evening with something special while seated at the firepit over looking the Pacific. Come for a romantic getaway, a weekend of golf or a family fun filled vacation.

Ocean Beach Lux Retreat Back from Remodel
This ocean-view home just received two high-end makeovers - First, was the main house with a new top-of-the-line chef's kitchen, new bathrooms, and new livings areas. Second, the detached studio also underwent a high-end remodel with new kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Additionally, a new multi-tier redwood deck and hot tub was installed. This is a residential neighborhood and outdoor volumes must be kept at a minimum at all times. No parties or loud gatherings.

Extraordinary Ocean Views from Modern Abode
Tranquility awaits in our ocean view home. Enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain views from the living room, deck, kitchen and primary bedroom of this new, modern home. The beach is a brief 2-block walk away. Watch the surf and hear the soothing ocean waves from the deck and from the interior. Hardwood floors throughout the home are warm and inviting, enhanced by the maple quilted or birdseye veneer walls. A modern gas fireplace adds that extra touch of coziness.

Oceanfront w/ Direct Beach Access + New Hot Tub
This private oceanfront retreat offers direct beach access, lush gardens, and a spacious lawn. Walk to restaurants, music venues, and galleries nearby. Relax in the hot tub with ocean views or gather around the fire pit at sunset. Surfer’s Beach and Princeton Harbor are just north, and the Coastal Trail passes by for scenic biking and walking. Enjoy surfing, golfing, horseback riding, swimming—or simply unwind with a cocktail while watching the sunset.

SFO 10 Min • Family 2BR + Patio Games • Baby-Ready
Two queen bedrooms, a private patio with lawn games, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a baby-and-toddler setup that covers everything from crib to high chair — this is the Bay Area family home you've been searching for. Ten minutes from SFO, a block from groceries and restaurants, and a short walk to Seal Point Park's waterfront trails, it's the kind of place where you actually unpack and settle in, not just sleep between activities

3BR Eichler home w/ backyard & BBQ grill
Welcome to a classic Eichler home in San Mateo - thoughtfully renovated, full of character, and perfectly placed for Bay Area access. - Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 3 beds | 2 baths - Enclosed atrium w/ custom mural & red maple tree - Private backyard w/ fire pit, BBQ & 8-person dining area - Dedicated office w/ door & fast Wi-Fi - ideal for remote work - 20 mins to SF | 15 mins to SFO | near Caltrain

Seaside Home Modern Retreat with Breathtaking
Discover coastal serenity in this modern 4BR, 3 bath retreat in Half Moon Bay's Miramar district. With clean interior, wood accents & an amazing 2nd-floor balcony, this home offers a serene escape. Enjoy the landscaped backyard, fully stocked kitchen & proximity to popular beaches and the Coastal Trail. Experience seaside charm in this unforgettable home
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