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Goose & Turrets B&B
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  • Entrance to Goose & Turrets - in 1908, Montara's town hall and post office

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  • Inn Details

    Only 20 minutes from San Francisco Airport, the Goose & Turrets B&B is also only 1/2 mile from the beach. Enjoy delicious four-course breakfasts, comfortable beds, and quiet gardens with bocce ball court and hammock. English tea served every afternoon. It's a convenient headquarters for day excursions to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Berkeley, Monterey Aquarium and Carmel, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. Nearby are restaurants, specialty shops, galleries, tidepools, fishing, golf, hiking trails, biking, kayaking. Nearby attractions include historic Half Moon Bay, Filoli House & Gardens, Gamble Garden, Año Nuevo elephant seal rookery, Pescadero Marsh and heron rookery, Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, funky San Gregorio village.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Raymond & Emily grew up in Europe & American South; both are pilots, conservationists & world travelers. Docent at local nature reserves; consultant for knowledge-based cities.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • towel warmers

    • Down comforters

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  • The Clipper Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The Clipper Room has a king-size bed, a chaise lounge, a view of the orchard, and is decorated in aviation motif (both owners are pilots). Separate private bath with tub and shower.

    The Demetra Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The Demetra Room can be made up as a wide queen-size or two twin beds. Its garden door opens to a patio that overlooks the rose garden and fountain. Bath with shower only.

    The Hummingbird Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $208.65/$208.65

    The Hummingbird room has a queen-size bed and a sitting area in front of the gas fireplace. It looks out on a hedge and fuschias that attract hummingbirds year round. Bath with tub and shower.

    The Goose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $192.15/$192.15

    The Goose Room has a queen-size bed, is decorated in goose motif, and looks out to the garden. Gas fireplace. Bath with tub and shower.

    The Lascaux Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159.15/$159.15

    The Lascaux Room has a canopied antique double bed, dressing alcove, non-polluting fireplace, and is decorated with pictures of the eponymous French grotto with art of very early man. Bath with shower only.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00-7:00 pm    Check out: Noon

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card or check in full

    • Cancellations: May cancel up to 72 hours before scheduled arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: all rooms are two-person only

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Length of Stay
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 5

    • Seniors on weekdays
      Percent off: 15%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 a.m.

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Sausage Biscuit Pinwheels
    Sausage in biscuit dough, jellyroll fashion - from Emily's Tennessee great grandmother.

    Special meal options

    • upon prior request

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  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 23 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Hwy 1 to Montara, east on 2nd st; right on Main, left on 3rd, 1/2 mile to Goose and Turrets

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      West on Freeway 380 to Freeway 280 north, take Westborough/Avalon exit, west on Westborough (approx. 7 miles) to Hwy. 1 south, about 10 miles to Montara. About 20 minutes driving time.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Pescadero Marsh

    • Birding

    • Hostoric houses & gardens

    • Ano Nuevo (elephant seal rookery)

    • Hiking and biking trails

    • Whale watching

    • Religious Services

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Bocce ball on site

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Almost a peaceful retreat

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

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    We stayed in the Clipper room and enjoyed it very much. I was concerned about the rooms being cold but the bedroom, private bath across the hall and sitting room/dining room were always very warm and comfortable. The gardens are charming, too. Unfortunately on the second day our stay was marred by painters taping up our window and obscuring the peaceful garden view and playing their radio right outside our window when we would have preferred to enjoy the peace and quiet. Raymond seemed unconcerned about this annoyance. I also enjoyed the teas and breakfasts and conversation with Emily.

    Great stay at the Goose and Turrets

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My wife and I had a very pleasant stay with our 3 year old son. All three of us were made to feel most welcome and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Our room was very clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all of us.

    Exquisite Delight at Goose and Turrets

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Goose and Turrets was a perfect start to a week-long trip in the Bay Area. After having been in hectic downtown San Francisco for four days, Goose and Turrets provided a welcome retreat. We were welcomed upon arrival and shown our satisfying room. The highlight of the afternoon was tea, served in a comfortable living room, surrounded by travel treasures of the owners. In order to decide upon a location for dinner, a book of menus for the area was available, as was a local phone for making reservations. (Cell phones do not work at Goose and Turrets!) The room and adjoining bathroom were comfortable and quiet. In the bathroom we had heated towels! The morning was simply grand with a four-course breakfast served on wonderful, elegant dishes. First came a delightful fresh fruit smoothie Second was oatmeal, followed by an egg and salmon scamble. Finally, the last course was a serving of lemon sorbet. Each course was just the right portion, so different from the portions served at a typical American restaurant. With an accompanying Ethiopian coffee, breakfast could not have been more exquisite. Goose and Turrets was definitely worth the stay. More nights would have simply brought more delight.

    It's All About Breakfast

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My wife and I have stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, minutes from Half Moon Bay and it's beaches and harbor area, charm and history that comes with a unique building, and exceptional hospitality. I enjoy sitting in the garden before breakfast watching birds and reading, while my wife sleeps in til breakfast. And breakfast is always a super treat. Complimentary tea in the afternoon is a plus. Hosts Ray and Emily are wonderful to visit with (and when they are off vacationing their daughter Maria steps up to fill the void).

    A Wonderful Visit

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This place was amazing. The people were so nice and welcoming yet unobtrusive. The food was excellent. The decor is like a museum with pictures, artifacts, historical notes, etc. and everything was immaculately kept. It was like staying in a friend's home and we didn't even have room keys, although we could have if we'd wanted. It was close to lots of attractions, great restaurants and the beach. It was so relaxing. There's a lovely garden in the back with a walking path. It was just a wonderful surprise and we'd definitely go there again and again. I just recommended it to my Aunt and she made a reservation for her daughter right away. Incredible hospitality!

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