June 2022
My three kids and I spent a week at Judy's house in Montara for one of our regular annual trips to the Bay Area to visit family. This was one of the best AirBnB experiences I have had. Judy's house is in a fabulous location (great views of the Pacific--when there wasn't fog---, the cliffs, and the protected GGNRA open land around Montara mountain). She keeps it (and the fantastic garden) in wonderful condition. Everything was clean, well organized, well supplied in terms of towels, kitchen, etc., and just as-advertised in the AirBnB listing. Judy was a terrific host. She was welcoming, super accessible, and responsive. Unlike some AirBnB's in the Bay Area, Judy's house very much retains a personal touch as someone's real home, rather than an investment vehicle, which I really appreciated. Finally, the San Mateo county coastline, and Montara in particular, are underappreciated gems of the Bay Area. If you want to have easy (30-40 min drive) access to downtown SF, while staying in an area that feels semi-rural, peaceful and full of beautiful nature and hiking trails, then you should consider Montara and Judy's house. I will definitely consider staying here again on my next trip back. Loved it. Kevin P. (a Bay Area native who now lives in Chicago)