Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay

Folks, don't waste your time going to a hotel if you are staying in Half Moon Bay. The Mill Rose Inn offered comfort, luxury, service, attention to detail, quiet, and a romantic getaway that you shouldn't miss out on. I have always stayed at a hotel where I was at least unhappy with something. This cozy retreat hit the bullseye on the bedding, the bathrooms, the mini bar, the breakfast in our room, the newspaper at the front door, the private jacuzzi, gorgeous gardens, a dvd library, and an unforgettable expertise by the innkeeer and a welcomning atmmosphere. We walked to the downtown restaurant for dinner. My very best birthday ever.

A couple of years ago I reserved a room at the Mill Rose Inn for a surprise birthday gift for my “boyfriend”…that sounds so silly calling him my boyfriend at almost 60 yrs old! We had not seen each other for almost 40 years and were just getting to know each other again…what a romantic place I chose! My guy loves flowers…growing, giving, or just viewing and he really enjoys old fashioned places. This one was so special and from the moment we drove up I knew I had made the perfect choice. Terry and Eve both greeted us with birthday wishes for my guy and congrats on our newly rekindled love (my earlier emails explaining my hopes for a spectacularly romantic stay were understood)…and with that Terry gave us a wonderful tour of the grounds and finally up to our room…the top floor where the small corner table allows for viewing out windows overlooking the amazing flowers, a nearby meadow, and misty mountains in the distance. Since that first night at the Mill Rose Inn we’ve returned for two more wonderful visits. The first evening we dined at Pasta Moon, a short walk away. The other two dinners have been at the Miramar just 10 minutes up the highway…we highly recommend this place but be sure to call ahead and reserve a table at the windows, and find out ahead of time when the sun sets…you won’t believe your eyes! Breakfast in the morning is incredible! Terry always asks when we arrive if there are any food restrictions, needs, wants, whatever, and asks if we would like breakfast delivered…we always do and we have not been disappointed with both the quality of the interesting breakfasts, and the quantity! Each time we return we find something new to enjoy…whether it’s the huge pumpkins that line the outer edges of the beautifully kept gardens, or the transformation into a Christmas wonderland, or the …well, you get the idea, this place just takes our breath away with the flowers, the lights, the food…and the ambience. We highly recommend the Mill Rose Inn for anyone wanting a beautiful fantasy away from the real world…it’s definitely floral, it’s a bit frilly, but it’s oh, sooooo romantic!

My wife and I honeymooned there. We were so impressed and relaxed, we added a night when we were there. Breakfast was incredible each morning. Walking distance to downtown. Great shops and restaurants. Great beaches and sightseeing near by. Highly recommend it if you just need to get away from things.