Vacation rentals in San Mateo County

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Guest favorite

Guesthouse in San Carlos

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 585 reviews

Private Garden Cottage

Relax in our cozy cottage nestled in a serene garden setting, the perfect get-away after a day of business meetings or sightseeing. We are close to major Silicon Valley destinations; 30 minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and the beach in Half Moon Bay —with easy access to Highways 101 and 280, as well as public transportation (SamTrans, Caltrain and BART via Caltrain). Our quiet street is an easy 5-minute walk (0.2 mi) from downtown San Carlos with shops and literally dozens of restaurants.

May 28 – Jun 4

ﺩ.ﺇ563 per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 425 reviews

Enjoy Private Redwoods from Your Bed or the Deck

Come and visit our own private slice of the REDWOOD FOREST with over 40 trees and large deck to enjoy them. Wake up to fresh mountain air, a view of nature and coffee. After a day of WINE tasting, HIKING, BEACHES, or exploration, bring a bottle back and sprawl in comfort reflecting, chatting, or sipping on the deck. The perfect little getaway spot. Treat yourself to some nature with us. A winter fireplace, easy walking and parking makes this scene. 1.5 miles to downtown Boulder Creek and fun!

Aug 30 – Sep 6

ﺩ.ﺇ507 per night

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Guest suite in Woodside

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 339 reviews

Stay Nestled in Ancient Redwoods in Silicon Valley

Welcome to our 6-acre home, High Ground, & have our kid and pet friendly carriage house to yourself! The large studio apt with separate entrance has stunning views of ancient redwood trees + the Bay/Mount Diablo. Immediate hiking trails, wildlife, minutes to: Alice's restaurant (5), Michelin-rated Village Pub (15) highway 280 (15) Palo Alto/Menlo Park/Half Moon Bay/Ocean (30), SFO (35) San Francisco (45). Perfect for a northern CA retreat, business in the Valley or sight-seeing in San Fran.

Aug 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ529 per night

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Camper/RV in Half Moon Bay

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Airstream Coastal Hideaway (Sunset)

On 9 private acres overlooking the stunning Beach and Pacific ocean from a breathtaking cliff top view. Stunning sunrises and sunset greet you in this fully equipped new 2023 Airstream. Fully loaded with all the amenities to make your glamping experience perfect. Fire pit, outside BBQ, outside griddle, A/C and fully stocked kitchen. Comes will full bathroom with shower. Truly a rare experience and located within 10 mins of Half Moon Bay shopping. Beach access short walk or drive.

Oct 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ1,185 per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Woodside

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

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.

Oct 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ703 per night

Superhost

Guesthouse in San Mateo

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Cozy Studio 1B/1B w A/C No Pet in San Mateo

This cozy studio is good for a couple vacation. It is also suitable for business trip with high speed WIFI. It is well equipped with all the amenities you need to enjoy your stay! 15 minutes walk to San Mateo Downtown. 11 minutes walk to Cal Train Station, which takes you to San Francisco in 30 min, and San Jose 45 min. If you have a car, you can reach those popular destinations easily: Hwy 101: 3 min San Francisco Airport: 9 min Apple Palo Alto: 12 miles Stanford: 17 miles

Sep 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ394 per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Emerald Hills

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Elegant retreat in Redwood City

Gorgeous one bedroom apartment with en-suite bathroom, a spacious walk-in closet, ample light, and stunning views. Private fully equipped kitchen and sitting area allow for very comfortable living. Bedroom and sitting area/kitchen are separated by a door to allow for 2 separate work spaces. All furnishings are selected by a professional decorator and routinely upgraded. This is part of a ~4000 sq ft luxury single family home with 2 completely separate and private entrances.

Jan 26 – Feb 2

ﺩ.ﺇ453 per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in El Granada

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

Cozy, creekside guest suite with private entrance

Cozy, creekside guest suite just blocks from the beach and the picturesque harbor. This one bedroom unit has been completely remodeled with a fully stocked kitchen, a separate eating/work space and a bathroom with a walk in shower. Drink your morning coffee (host provided) on the furnished deck while listening to the sounds of the running creek and the fog horn in the distance. This unit has its own private entrance and is closed off from the rest of the house.

Sep 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ537 per night

Guest favorite

Home in Montara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 273 reviews

A private beachy pad in Montara

Welcome to Chez Sage! Your own private apartment get-away, with a private deck and ocean views, is just 30 minutes south of San Francisco. The entrance to your private apartment leads you up the stairs to a deck with an ocean peek. Enter your home away from home and relax in the window seat to gaze at Montara Mountain or eat breakfast on the island with peeks of the ocean. Once you're settled, it's just a short stroll to watch the sunset from the beach.

Jul 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ566 per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in La Honda

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 381 reviews

Bicycle Shack @ La Honda Pottery

My place is close to miles of hiking and biking trails in county parks and openspace, great views, the beach and not far from the Peninsula, S.F. and Santa Cruz. You’ll love my place because of the location, the people, the ambiance, the outdoors space and that it is a self contained small cabin with a tiny deck.. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and furry friends (pets). Perfect for hikers and bikers.

Jan 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ427 per night

Superhost

Guesthouse in San Mateo

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Charming cozy studio King-sized bed

Hi there! Welcome to our cozy studio in the heart of the bay area. You'll find yourself conveniently located to downtown San Mateo and all the transportation. This is a shared walkway, private studio. The unit has 1 king sized bed with ample pillows. Included are fast wifi, 43" TV, Netflix, coffee, full kitchenette for light cooking. Self-check in. No central heat, no AC unit. Equipped with space heater

Mar 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ514 per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in San Mateo

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

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. *

Sep 25 – Oct 2

ﺩ.ﺇ500 per night