
Apartment vacation rentals in San Mateo
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Explore 170 vacation rentals in San Mateo

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30 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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60 properties feature pools

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60 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
160 of San Mateo vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.7 Average rating
San Mateo stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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Floating condo 'C' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay
Romantic floating condo with breathtaking water views. Relax & enjoy a tranquil escape in style and comfort. Catch the sunrise from your super comfie KING bed or lounge on the deck with occasional pelicans (or even a seaplane) coming and going. Unique and perfect for a getaway, workacation, or retreat. Golden Gate Bridge is 6 min away. Airport bus stops a block away. Walk/bike path to Sausalito & Mill Valley. Ferry/bus to SF. Free parking Read reviews of this or our 3 other floating condos!
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Dazzling Modern Home Near DT Palo Alto & Stanford
Welcome to a luxurious and tranquil getaway! Stunning 1BD / 1BA modern apartment with fine Italian furnishings and stylish design. Bright and open plan living/dining/kitchen with a fully equipped cooks kitchen, hi-speed WiFi, and washer/dryer. Plush king bed and chic bathroom. A simple stroll takes you to charming cafés and restaurants in the sought after Willows, downtown Palo Alto, and Stanford University areas. Quick access to Hwy 101, Silicon Valley epicenters and vacation destinations.
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Modern Oceanview 2-Bed Apartment Home
Located in just 5mins walk from the beach, this freshly renovated apartment home has a style of its own. Yet, it is the Pacific Ocean views and all of its marine life, that captures your attention from the moment you open the front door. Beautiful, fully equipped modern kitchen, with large aisle, from where you could enjoy a cup of morning coffee while gazing at the ocean waves. Spend your evenings on the large outdoor patio with electric BBQ grill while enjoying timeless Pacific sunsets.
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Sunlit Oakland Retreat w/ Designer Touches & Deck
Sunlight + greenery + indoor-outdoor flow to the deck. Perfect for remote workers, couples, or friends looking for a calm, design-forward retreat. Not suitable for toddlers. Located in the heart of sought-after Piedmont Avenue district. Why you’ll love it: • Premier Walk Score of 96 – enjoy cafés, boutiques just steps away • Michelin 2-star dining around the corner, along with many local favorites • Gourmet kitchen – fully equipped and stocked • Private deck nestled among mature trees
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Gracious Flat in Downtown San Mateo
Don't miss your chance to stay in this historic mansion in downtown San Mateo- with new elegant touches placed throughout the flat, you can enjoy the old with the new. 3 blocks from San Mateo Caltrain, Philz coffee and all that lovely downtown San Mateo has to offer. Includes free parking & shared on site coin-operated laundry facilities. If you're modern urban people who accept noise from the train/other tenants & love the vibrant downtown diversity, this is the perfect place for you.
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Secluded Ocean View Apartment / Hot Tub
Whale migrations have begun! Perfect for a romantic/meditative retreat or business travelers seeking a sense of home. Enjoy the views and sounds of the Pacific. Watch sunset from the Hot Tub / patio / home. BBQ a local catch on the gas grill. Short WALK to Point Montara Lighthouse & beach, golden Montara Beach, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve tide pools, local wine room. Just off picturesque HWY 1 we are just N of Half Moon Bay, 30 Minutes S of San Francisco, 1hr N of Santa Cruz.
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Muir Beach - Pacific Retreat
This 1-bedroom, first story unit is perfect for your escape. Steps from the beach and hiking trails makes this unit the cornerstone to a great relaxing or adventurous vacation. This downstairs unit is quiet, private and recently remodeled. This unit has a 50" TV with internet TV, WIFI, full size couch, full-size kitchen and a luxurious king-sized bed. The outside deck is the perfect location to take in the amazing views, relax and recharge for your next beach adventure.
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Steps to Beach Ocean Retreat / Private Entrance 2
You'll be just steps from Francis State Beach and the Coastal Trail and blocks from downtown Half Moon Bay with its various restaurants, bars and shops. Park your car for a few days and relax in a quiet setting with views of the ocean and mountains and the sounds of the waves. The ground floor of the house will be yours with its large private bedroom suite, living room/bar, outdoor patio and large backyard. (Please note that there is no kitchen.)
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Beauty in San Carlos! 1 large bedroom apartment
Newly beautifully remodeled large corner unit with quaint views, this one bedroom apartment is in an Excellent location, walking distance to downtown San Carlos, to fine restaurants, parks, library, coffee, shopping, 30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose and just minutes from Palo Alto Stanford and Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo Assigned gated parking space, laundry room in the building: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr1906024
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Mediterranean style private studio
This beautiful and spacious Mediterranean-style private studio (550 sq. ft.) is located within my primary residence in the lovely Monterey Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. I live on-site and occupy the residence during guest stays. Guests enjoy a private, comfortable space with their own entrance, while I am nearby if assistance is needed. This peaceful retreat offers convenient access to all that San Francisco has to offer.
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Mill Valley Stunning Studio
This private studio boasts amazing views of the golden gate national recreation area and easy access to hiking, Marin, and San Francisco. You’ll have a private entrance and the unit includes a queen bed, tv, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, and a full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and shower combo. We also recently upgraded the hvac system so you’ll have heat and air conditioning to make your stay more comfortable.
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Spacious & Luxurious 1 BR w/Pool & Free Parking
Welcome to our Luxurious 1 bedroom located in Menlo Park! Our unit is situated in the luxurious Anton Menlo Apartments, which boasts a range of amenities for our guests to enjoy during their stay. Our unit features a spacious and fully furnished living area, comfortable Queen size bed, with a large modern bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances and cookware to prepare your favorite meals.
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Montara Ocean View Suite
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Stanford Steps Away
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Amazing Welcoming Unique Ocean Home
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At Mine - Golden State Park Suite
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King-Size Luxury Near Stanford in a Modern 1-BR
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Modern retreat in the tree tops
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Light-filled loft in famed Gourmet Ghetto
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2 bedroom 1 bath in East Palo Alto
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SF & Bay views, deck w/hot tub, luxurious studio
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The Cozy Casita 2
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Cozy 2 BR Apt. In The Sunnyside
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Lovely Gorgeous View Walkable Location!
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Relaxed Apartment with a Patio in The Castro
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Beautiful Cottage, hot tub, in great neighborhood
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Modern apt steps to beach, trails & downtown HMB
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Cozy in Heart of San Mateo Restaurant Scene w/AC
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Pet Friendly Garden Oasis
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Luxe Apartment Downtown San Jose w/ Gym, Pool
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Hayward 2BR Apartment | Pool, Gym & Parking
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Artsy 2BD Loft, Pool & H/tub
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SF Coastal Escape • Hot Tub • Game Room • Hiking
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Claremont View
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Apt w/ hot tub 7 minutes from beach (2 guests)
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Lake Merritt Oasis
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When is the best time to visit San Mateo?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 749 | ﺩ.ﺇ 867 | ﺩ.ﺇ 749 | ﺩ.ﺇ 771 | ﺩ.ﺇ 834 | ﺩ.ﺇ 801 | ﺩ.ﺇ 657 | ﺩ.ﺇ 775 | ﺩ.ﺇ 716 | ﺩ.ﺇ 698 | ﺩ.ﺇ 698 | ﺩ.ﺇ 716 |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17°C | 14°C | 11°C |
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