Nantucket Whale Inn

A wonderful B&B! The atmosphere is perfect; relaxing and tasteful. The location is great — the neighborhood is quiet — you can sit in the garden and think you are miles from anywhere, but still easily get to all the restaurants and shops in Half Moon Bay. The food is delicious. The rooms are super comfortable and well appointed, with everything you would expect to find. The host, David, is super friendly and charming and generally the entire experience was awesome.
We’ve stayed there twice so far and will undoubtedly go back many more times.

Very friend hosts who have mastered the art of when to leave you alone and when to be helpful and involved. Wonderful breakfasts. Room was very comfortable. Completely renovated over the past year and what a tasteful job they did. The Nantucket blues and grays are stunning as is the artwork. Great garden sitting area outside. This Inn has it all.

Impeccably decorated. Rarely stay in B&Bd because it feels like a granny’s house and the beds are rarely comfortable. This has a modern design which makes it a lot easier to share space with other guests. Innkeeper is an exquisite host. Takes care of your needs without being too nosey. Great for LGBTQ couples. About 20 min walk to closest beach (Poplar). Spent one night there with my partner. Had a wonderful stay. Definitely recommend more than a night though.

Perfect B&B located within walking distance of the charming downtown of Half Moon Bay and the beach.
the Inn has been completely renovated and extremely tastefully and comfortably furnished.
the bed was incredibly comfortable and the bathrooms modern and fitted out with Hermes toiletries. our bedroom even had a gas fireplace.
the outdoor seating area is very private and boasts a contemporary outdoor gas fireplace,
breakfast was upscale with a lovely yoghurt parfait followed by a delicious cooked breakfast.
at 5pm David the charming inn keeper and owner serves lovely cheeses, charcuterie and wine.
Many great restaurants within walking distance of the inn.
5 star ***** from beginning to end

Fabulous bed and breakfast! Some highlights/​pluses:
— Delicious homemade breakfast
— Friendly owner (David) who was very helpful
— Wine, cheese, and other treats served in the afternoon/​evening
— Very comfortable bed
— Stunning, contemporary design details and furnishings throughout
— Inviting garden with comfortable seating in front of a gas fireplace
We are staying in the Nantucket room which has a private entrance through the garden and breakfast is served in your room. Very luxurious including a whirlpool tub. We will definitely be back!

This is the best place to stay in Half Moon Bay! Trust me. I am extremely picky about where I lay my head and everything was amazing. Picked this place on a whim after a disappointing experience at a supposed 4-​star Santa Cruz hotel (awful). Wish I would’ve stayed at the Nantucket Whale all three nights I was in California.
The bed and the sheets. That’s it. The best.
The room was spotless and neat.
The shower is all you need after a long day out in the sun.
Wine and cheese every night was something to look forward to!
Overall, the entire inn is exquisite and invites you to relax.
Attention to detail is evident everywhere. The renovation was very well done.
Proximity to beaches, shops and restaurants along PCH is great, and early morning drives to San Francisco or San Jose are easy and enjoyable. The scenery is breathtaking.
The proprietors were very genuine, down-​to-​earth and helpful. They honestly cared about our stay. Attentive and personable.
If I ever find my way back to the area, this is the only place I’m staying. Can’t say enough good things. If you come to this area, you MUST stay here.
Nantucket Whale, thank you for making our stay so great!

Super cute bed and breakfast! Came the day of because my boyfriend booked the wrong date at another inn… Whoops! But the owner was very nice and accommodated us with the one room left. Very calming and relaxing setting. Breakfast was also one of the highlights of the stay. Great yogurt parfait with gourmet French toast and ham. Overall a great weekend!

Beautiful ‘new’ bed & breakfast in a 19^th century Victorian. New owners (it was previously called Old Thyme Inn) recently remodeled so every room is clean, light, comfortable and classy. The bedding was first class and there were many thoughtful amenities such as a carafe of filtered water, real glasses, mints, and a DVD player with a large selection of movies available. Wine & cheese hour included 3 types of wine and 4 – 5 cheeses, crackers, nuts, etc. Breakfast is served at 2 different times depending on how late you like to sleep. Today’s breakfast was a bowl of really fresh fruit, french toast and ham or veggie sausage plus coffee, tea and orange juice. Hot tub was clean and and the ideal temperature. Colorful gardens with a fire pit and seating area. Restaurants and shops a 5 – 10 minute walk down the quaint Main Street. Probably could walk to a beach too but we opted to drive to Fitzgerald Marine Sanctuary to explore the tide pools one day and hike in the redwoods at Butano State Park the other. I highly recommend Nantucket Whale Inn for couples looking for a quiet getaway.

This place is a gem!!! We showed up at 5:00 to check in and were met at the door and given a brief tour of the house and then shown to our room. David was humble and didn’t offer much info about the recent remodel at first. To be honest, we were somewhat taken back by the level of décor and attention to detail when we first got there that we didn’t get to compliment David enough about his work on this property. Once we settled in he was happy to describe the work that he and his partner had done. David is a quite guy who knows the area well if you need help finding a restaurant or a secluded beach. The Inn has only been open for business a few weeks having just gone through a complete remodel!!! It’s hard to describe the level of class in the architecture and décor in this place. We stayed in the Light Ship room which does not have a fireplace but I promise won’t be missed. The room is on the second floor overlooking the garden and outdoor patio in the back of the house. The window treatment is perfect!!! Lots of light in the day and complete privacy at night. The bathroom is brand new from floor to ceiling which is unheard of in B&B accommodations. If heavy glass shower surrounds and overhead rain fixtures are things you enjoy your going to love this room (My advice would be to turn the water on a few minutes before you get in). Furthermore, the remodel cut no corners in furnishings. It would be worth giving this place a shot for the beds and linens alone. After getting our things situated we went downstairs for wine and refreshments. If fine art wine and cheese aren’t things you enjoy then just walk on by but for everyone else, this experience is fantastic. There is a beautiful blue fire hanging on the wall where a wood stove once stood. The fire lends a fun, blue, modern glow to the room, not something you will expect when you approach this ranch style victorian but it works perfectly. Spend some time in this room and ask about the oil paintings, they each have a story. After diner we soaked in the spa for a few. Again, no shortcuts here (the spa is new as well). The spa has every option I’ve ever heard of and then some. It literally lights up like the fourth of July. Don’t be shy use the spa and bathrobes, their fantastic. Lastly, 9:30 breakfast. Greek yogurt parfait, amaretto cream cheese french toast, and ham. WOW!!! Coffee, decaf, tea, and hot chocolate all served in hand thrown ceramic mugs with the Nantucket Whale Inn logo. I’m telling you these guys didn’t miss a thing. It is obvious that they have been in the B&B world for some time. My wife and I have stayed at a few dozen in our travels and without question this was not only the cleanest, nicest, and most delicious but it also rates very high in value as well. We were on a short overnight trip and we booked just one night. I seriously doubt this will be an option in the near future. Very nice place, my fist lengthy review and a 5 star no brainer!!!
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My boyfriend found this B and B in half-​moon bay. The setting is so romantic, I loved the gas fireplace in the room as well as the lovely gardens. This place has a spa feel, with everything in lovely blues and outstanding decoration. There were so many nice touches it is hard to remember them all for you. There are also some great restaurants and wine tasting within walking distance as well. I can’t wait to go back.