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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 26 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Concrete pad
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
4 guests max
Pets allowed
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
Wifi available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV-only sites
1 site
Beach Cliff Cottage.
86%
(29)Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
86% Recommend29 ratings · 22 reviews
I think this location is fantastic! Super close to the ocean and beach and the restroom. The host was quite helpful. I even stayed an extra day longer. Only thing I would say is that it’s not quite level, do plan accordingly.
Matthew S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Amazing place near the sea! You can hear the waves at night. Everything perfekt! I‘ ll come again.
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Verena P.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
16 ft car ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
Great location, very peaceful. Awesome trails and cafes near by. Also just 30 minutes drive to a train station if you want to get into the city.
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Harrison B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
21 ft Class B ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
Great spot with beautiful views and nearby walking trails. Exactly what we needed. John was very accommodating to us.
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Kyle P.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· October 2023
19 ft campervan ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
We spent two nights here and unfortunately, it was lacking severely in many ways. This site was not as it was presented. The pictures and description are misleading, leading you to believe you’re parking/camping with a view of the ocean - you’re not! The very slight view that might have been visible was blocked by a parked vehicle the entire time we were there. We understood there was not a bathroom, however the description led us to believe there was a bathroom close by we could use; the only problem was that bathroom closes at 6pm. So don’t plan on needing to use the bathroom from 6pm to 8am or you’ll be out of luck.
We also were awakened by the trash truck making several rounds up and down the street at 5:30 this morning, further blocking out any possible sound of the crashing waves nearby. You might be able to sleep with the windows open and hear the crashing waves, but considering you’re on a public street, there’s already no privacy so opening windows wasn’t something we were interested in.
You’re basically paying $60 to park in front of John’s house with nothing else to speak of, except for the trash truck and barking dogs. This site shouldn’t be allowed on Hipcamp, as it’s not conducive at all to what is advertised.
Sara S.
2 reviews
Electricity and water provided. Quiet place. In front of the host house. Nice welcome.
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Michel B.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2023
Not What I Expected from the Photos
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
Because I was able to stay in Moss Beach, a lovely community just north of Half Moon Bay, I tolerated this site. Booking remotely and seeing the pictures, I was led to believe through the provided photos, that I was overlooking the coastline, a beach setting with a fire and white sands and cozy surroundings. Nothing could be further from this. My view of the ocean was through a gap in two houses across the street where I stayed.
The “site” was nothing more than an uneven dirt patch directly in front of the host’s home, exactly next to the street.
Because the next day was refuge pickup day, two large cans “graced” my rig nearby. At 5:30 am that morning, three separate collections trucks came by with all the light and noise you might expect.
Need a bathroom? Not at this site and I knew that. Thankfully just around the corner was a state run area with a bathroom. There is a small Managed Protected area at the shore to visit as well.
The upshot for me is that for $60 a night and the misleading information provided, people should consider the State Beaches nearby in Half Moon Bay, a way better value. This is a $10 site, max.
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Pjay L.
8 reviews
Absolutely fantastic location and was even given a beer from tap on arrival. It’s a small walk to the beach and lots of trails around you, and you can hear the ocean all night long - WiFi was fast and will plan to go here again.
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Doug P.
4 reviews
Hello, to whom it may concern.
John’s beach cottage is easily one of the best places I’ve ever RV camped! Moss beach is the beach my father would explore as a kid. It was a dream to stay there.
Will return next trip!
Daniel B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
15 ft campervan ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
John was super nice and responsive. It is a great location with cool walks nearby. Bathrooms at the end of the street when park is open. While the wifi, water and electric hookup are nice, the price was a bit steep to park on someone’s front lawn that was basically the street.
Jessica M.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2023
16 ft car ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
I mean it wasn’t the worst place I’ve ever camped but what you see in the pictures is exactly what it is. You’re paying $70 to sleep in a patch of dirt in someone’s front yard. It’s in a safe neighborhood and just down the road from the beach and some nice trails, but if you have another choice I would recommend going there (all the state campgrounds were booked when I went so I had no other option). Not gonna lie I found it a lil weird to wake up to dog walkers looking into my car as they passed by😂
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Catherine C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
21 ft campervan ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
John’s Beach Cliff Cottage was just as advertised. It was a wonderful spot right next to the ocean, steps away from Fitzgerald’s Marine Reserve (which has public bathrooms), and minutes from downtown Princeton. 10/10 would recommend John’s wonderful spot!
Kit S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
27 ft Class B ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
A snug spot in a coastal neighbor close to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Our host had water and electric readily available. My husband and I enjoyed three quiet nights there listening to the ocean surf.
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Sara B.
12 reviews
Overall we didn’t have a bad experience, the neighborhood felt safe and quiet and it was a block from the beach so we could hear the ocean waves at night. However, we really think the site could be improved if there was a bathroom available to use in the nearby house, or even a portapotty. The closest place with a public bathroom is a gas station about 5 blocks away, and while the gas station had a very nice attendant and clean bathroom, if you are someone who needs to pee in the night make sure your camper van has its own toilet.
There was also another car parked in the camping site one of the nights we were there, and we didn’t hear any communication about it from the host. We had to park part way into the neighbor’s driveway and we’re worried we might get a ticket or towed unexpectedly.
We were told there was an extension cord available for electrical hook ups, however, it was only 15 amps. Since many camper vans need 30 or 50 amps you should note that you won’t have an electrical hookup at this location. We were able to make due since we had solar on the top of our van, but this is just something to note that wasn’t immediately apparent from this listing.
Also, this listing is about 35 minutes from San Francisco WITHOUT traffic, so if your goal is to explore the city it is a bit of a hike.
I think this listing could just be a bit more transparent and have slightly better communication and offer a bathroom and then I would be happy to recommend it to others.
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Alice S.
8 reviews
Recommends
· December 2022
15 ft car ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
Great location, very quite! Will definitely be staying here again.
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Ryan P.
4 years on Hipcamp
It was a lovely, quiet night at John’s. There is a slight angle to the parking space in front of his house, but that didn’t bother me. I walked the neighborhood in the evening and explored the nearby reserve the next morning. It was a perfect stop!
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Laura R.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Ocean experience - so relaxing!
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
John is a wonderful host - he offered electric and water, and has a lovely spot. We brought our two terriers and had some beautiful walks in the parks nearby, and the Moss Beach Distillery had great food and cocktails - all within an easy walk. The smell, sound, and vision of the ocean in the evening was so relaxing. Would definitely recommend!!
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Deb W.
7 reviews
We loved being so close to the water and feeling the cool coastal breezes. Every night we took beach chairs to the end of the block with our cocktails and watched the sun set. Proximity to the park was amazing too and we hiked all the way to Pillar Point! We’d definitely come back! Be sure to bring sufficient leveling blocks - we used about 30+ and a wooden 6x6
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Karen N.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2022
24 ft Class C ·
Beach Cliff Cottage.
The place was near some exceptional walking and easy walk to restaurants. The space was not very level and required all our blocks to be mostly level. Could certainly level the area to make it more user friendly
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Debra L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Great stay! John was super friendly and helped us out with any details we needed, amazing state beach a five minute walk away. Quiet neighborhood. Would definitely recommend!
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Lucia S.
2 reviews
Our host was really friendly and helpful, helped us to find an amazing ocean park right at our parking spot with lots of sea stars, sea cucumbers and anemones. The best beginning of the day! Salty ocean breeze with a sound of an ocean at night is priceless! 10/10
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Gabriyel B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Excellent spot , near seal cove , only a short walk to look at the harbour seals. Great for kids!
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Julie G.
3 reviews
Location
Moss Beach, San Mateo, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John H.
Joined in May 2022Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 11 hours
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