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Charming, modern, restorative, private studio
Quiet, modern, restorative studio with private entrance and private garden. Mature trees and three skylights makes it feel like you're staying in a tree house. Fiber optics and luxe amenities keep it 21st century. Centrally located to all locations, 20 minutes to SF and SJ Airports, only 30 minutes to Oakland. A quick bike ride to FB, Stanford, and all places high tech. Sip coffee as you work from your laptop in your private garden, then walk to some of the best taquerias in the Bay Area.

SkyHigh Redwoods Retreat with Bay Views
Inhale. Exhale. Relax in this cozy, romantic guesthouse retreat nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking the bay and conveniently located near the famous Alice’s Restaurant on Skyline Blvd in Woodside. The 1 acre gated property has ample parking and privacy. Snuggle in with the wood burning fireplace, prepare meals in the full size kitchen and take in the views of the majestic redwoods right outside the windows with bay views peeking through the trees.

Mt Carmel Cottage Charmer-Bright, Stylish & Clean
Beautiful cottage constructed with its own entry, offering beauty, comfort and privacy for your travel needs. Great location for couples, solo & business travelers alike. Cottage well appointed with many travel needs. Expertly maintained and cleaned. Walking distance to Caltrain (.9 mile), bustling downtown Redwood City (.6 mi), boutiques, coffee, restaurants, parks, movies (1.1 mi) & 5 miles to Palo Alto. Easy access to San Francisco, San Jose and the Silicon Valley.

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

Delightful Hideaway in San Carlos
Fully equipped executive studio in the heart of Silicon Valley. This studio is ideal for accommodating executives, visiting doctors and nurses and other professions that might require long term stays. Visitors will enjoy the warm family-friendly environment and delightful garden setting. It is also well-suited for those on vacation who delight in visiting the nearby cities, as well as those who have families close by and want to have their own private spot.

Coastal Cottage Guest House
Guest house is attached to our primary residence but has a separate exterior entrance. The interior is separated by double doors that lock from both sides, similar to adjoining hotel rooms. The backyard is shared by us, the owners. There’s a very real chance you’ll be greeted by our friendly Australian Shepherd, Gracie, during your stay! You may see us in the yard during your stay. Feel free to say hi! Otherwise, we like to give our guests privacy.

Private Garden Cottage in Belmont Hills
A fully accessorized cottage in a private and quiet setting at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Newly renovated backyard with always blooming flowers, fruit trees, hot tub, and pool. Regular visits from deer, and professional night illumination make this place feel like a magical forest getaway, quiet and secluded from the surrounding city. Enjoy the multitude of patios for reading and relaxation. We even have a tree house for the kids.

Guest House in the Woods
Our guest house is located close to La Honda and Woodside in the North Santa Cruz Mountains. Located in the Redwood forest and looks down onto a beautiful creek from a lovely deck. There are many open space hiking and biking trails within a short drive, and the beach. 5 miles from Alice's Resturant. San Francisco and Santa Cruz are easily accessible. The house has vaulted ceilings and a full kitchen, and laundry.

Quaint Cottage Near Downtown Palo Alto
This charming, quiet 2-story cottage includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and spacious common room with a couch, working desk, fast wifi and a large flat-screen TV. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood in Menlo Park, you'll enjoy your own private space with a separate entrance and tranquil, sunny patio area. The cottage is nestled in the rear of our backyard, detached from the main house.

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. *

Little Cottage on the Hill
Enjoy a peaceful stay at this charming, secluded detached garden cottage great for a stay-cation or as a work-from-home alternative. Since the coronavirus pandemic, we have been taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. The cottage features a queen-sized bed, a fireplace, private bathroom and kitchenette. Perfect for both leisure and Business travelers.

Clean&Cozy Cottage near downtown Burlingame & SFO
Our sunny backyard cottage, with outdoor private entry, is centrally located in Burlingame between Burlingame Avenue and Broadway and is a great spot suited to a business traveler in search of a home away from home while also being ideal for vacationers looking to live like a local, only miles from SF. Enjoy and unwind!
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Enchanted redwood treehouse: Spring bloom escape

Sunny Redwood City Studio Private Entry

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Guesthouse Garden Retreat

Berkeley Bitty House - a little bit of home

Detached Cozy Studio w/ private patio garden & BBQ

Near Japantown & SJC ARPT, King Bed, Fast Internet

Santa Clara Guest House w/King Bed and Parking

Adorable 2 bed guesthouse walk to Willow Glen DWTN

Private and serene studio with full kitchen

Mill Valley Garden View Guest House, Free Parking
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Woodsy Silicon Valley Cottage

Elegant & Convenient RWC Studio

Charming Studio Garden Cottage near Stanford

Private Abodu Guesthouse in Downtown San Jose

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ433 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ422 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ452 | ﺩ.ﺇ459 | ﺩ.ﺇ452 | ﺩ.ﺇ448 | ﺩ.ﺇ441 | ﺩ.ﺇ437 | ﺩ.ﺇ422 |
| 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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San Mateo vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ257 per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
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20 of San Mateo vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
San Mateo stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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