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Apartment w hot tub / forest & ocean view
Slow living on the farm. Welcome to Coop d’État Farm Retreat on Kings Mountain—set among old-growth redwoods with ocean views, a fire pit & a private hot tub. The apartment sits on our working glamping property, where chickens roam, goats graze, dogs stand guard, and our cats supervise from afar. We’re a 10-minute walk to the Purisima Open Space trail network. This cozy apartment occupies the lower floor of our home & includes a private entrance and parking, access to a shared picnic & BBQ area.

San Mateo Getaway Private 2 Bedroom
Bright & spacious 2 bedroom apartment with beautiful backyard in San Mateo. In-law apartment with private entrance dedicated to hosting guests. Located in quiet residential neighborhood, but close to activities for families and singles. Amenities include wet bar area with toaster oven, coffee maker, mini fridge and microwave! Laundry available upon request. Easy access to San Francisco/San Jose via 280 & 101. Close to SFO, Cal train/BART and Downtown San Mateo. Lots of street parking.

Andulore Cottage - Walk to Burlingame Dining/Shops
Welcome to Andulore Cottage! Remodeled home in great location in quiet neighborhood. Walk to Burlingame Avenue shops, restaurants and Caltrain Station! This 1944 WWII era cottage has been lovingly restored, updated and renovated while preserving historic detail and charm throughout. Interior decor of this home is styled mid-century transitional. There are three bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and spacious backyard with beautiful patio with brick BBQ and fireplace.

Hidden French Gem for Fam/Biz~near Caltrain,SFO
Highly welcome respectful travelers to step through the 750ft super quiet European-style private studio with secluded bay view. Curl up in front of the 4K TV for movie nights at this stylish, soundproofed nest with a luxury mattress, washer and dryer! — welcome infant & kids. — Read everything to avoid surprises. — 5 min walks to park, Caltrain/restaurants; 10~13 min drive to SFO/Stanford; 20-25 min SF. — No pets, no smoking/vaping, no party! — book for 3 if need single bed

12-Min From SFO, Tastefully Designed, Work Station
Welcome to the Laurel Pad, a home away from home. You'll enjoy the convenience this house offers - fully stocked kitchen, minutes away from amazing restaurants, supermarkets, parks, 13-min to SFO, 25-min to downtown San Francisco, and easy access to major companies around Silicon Valley. This bright and sunny house is tastefully designed and updated to offer functionality and aesthetics. You'll have access to fast wifi and dedicated driveway parking for up to two cars.

Modern guest house in great location
Private 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom with your own entrance. Highlights: • self-checkin with code on digital lock • free parking + additional free street parking • professional cleaning and sanitizing • king size bed with premium mattress and linens • located at end of cul-de-sac in a safe and quiet neighborhood • standing desk with monitor and docking station • high speed WiFi • 55” smart TV • Rainfall shower, bidet toilet with heated seat, heated towel rack, makeup mirror

Canyon Oak House: Private, tranquil with trees
Looking for a serene getaway in San Carlos/mid peninsula? Tranquil, professionally cleaned retreat with lots of breathing space perched among the trees in Devonshire Canyon, San Carlos, CA. Enjoy evening sun on the large deck, wake up to the birds in the trees or a family of deer in the garden. Conveniently close to downtown San Carlos but feels like you're in the country. FAST WIFI. CLOSE TO 280 AND 101. We will consider pets (additional cleaning fee applies).

Cottage on the Water -SUP,Kayaking,Canoeing
Private Club House Water Front. Free use of stand-up paddle board, kayak, and canoe. Private entrance with Smartlock and wifi. Modern studio with full bathroom. and the kitchenette area is fully furnished for light cooking. Conveniently located near grocery, Target, Trader Joes, and restaurants. 5 minutes from Downtown San Mateo, and 10 minutes from SF Airport. Looking to get away from the bay area without actually leaving, nice escape.

Family 2BR + Patio Games • SFO 10 Min • Baby-Ready
Two queen bedrooms, a private patio with lawn games, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a baby-and-toddler setup that covers everything from crib to high chair — this is the Bay Area family home you've been searching for. Ten minutes from SFO, a block from groceries and restaurants, and a short walk to Seal Point Park's waterfront trails, it's the kind of place where you actually unpack and settle in, not just sleep between activities

New modern 1 bedroom unit
New modern 1 bedroom/studio unit in beautiful residential neighborhood near the water. Separate entrance that is fully furnished with top of the line appliances and high ceilings. Full size bed. Close access to highway 101, 92 and 280. Plenty of shopping nearby, Bridgepointe Shopping Center and Hillsdale Mall. Need to relax, stroll down to Gull Park to enjoy the water. Kayak and Stand-up Paddle Board available to borrow

Light-filled retreat w/ fire place & atrium
Welcome to your Bay Area retreat in a classic Eichler home - a peaceful space designed for relaxing stays and remote work in San Mateo. - Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 3 beds | 2 baths - Enclosed atrium with custom mural & red maple tree - Private backyard w/ fire pit, BBQ & outdoor dining - Wood-burning indoor fireplace - Dedicated workspace in a private office - Kitchen, laundry & bathroom essentials

Charming Private Quiet Backyard Studio
This charming, sunny, secluded backyard studio is located in the heart of San Mateo, near public transportation, freeways, restaurants, shopping, and 15 minutes to SFO. Private entrance, quiet backyard setting, plenty of street parking. Less than a 5-min walk to Safeway, CVS, Starbucks and restaurants. * To my regular guests, the rate increase is due to SM County increasing the tax rate. *
Popular amenities for San Mateo family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Private Garden Cottage in Belmont Hills

Half Moon Bay Coastal Home Walk Beach & Harbor SPA

Mid-Peninsula Gem | Peloton + Hot Tub Escape

3 BR Home on Vineyard nr Palo Alto & Stanford

Private Cottage near Redwood City and San Carlos Downtowns

Romantic Spa Suite — Whirlpool•Balcony•Luxe Escape

SFO Panoramic Views 4BR/3BA near SF-Silicon Valley

Stinson Beach Retreat
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Spacious & artsy 2br Dolores Park flat

Caboose in the redwoods just outside of Cupertino

Cozy 2 Bedroom Home, Dog Friendly, w/Private Yard

Oceanview Penthouse, Stylish, Walking to Beach

SkyHigh Redwoods Retreat with Bay Views

Ocean View Cottage

Airstream Beach View (Dream) - New Listing

Relaxing Getaway with Breathtaking Ocean Views
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Delightful Tiny Home in the Redwoods !

Views, Jacuzzi, Sauna, heated pool, Stylish ADU!

Separate entry room near Stanford

Rustic Cabin in the Redwoods

Cabana in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Cozy BUS on Farm Animal Rescue with CITY VIEW

Tropical Garden Cottage +HOT TUB &POOL by Downtown

Garden Oasis Studio with Spa and Pool Walnut Creek
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.ﺇ826 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ885 | ﺩ.ﺇ863 | ﺩ.ﺇ962 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,003 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,014 | ﺩ.ﺇ995 | ﺩ.ﺇ914 | ﺩ.ﺇ914 | ﺩ.ﺇ885 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 |
| 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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