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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.

Paradise Treehouse & Heavenly Cabin
A soulful and energetic paradise. Beautiful, private, peaceful & wild surroundings complimented with modern luxuries and comfort. A stunning, unique, & unrivaled experience sure to impact you deeply. Soak in the outdoor tub while you plan your next adventure. Just minutes from the beach, amazing hiking, views and biking. Outfitted with organic latex mattresses, down comforters, top of the line appliances, smoking fast internet and a spectacular wifi sound system with world class acoustics.

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

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.

Relaxing Backyard Retreat -Spacious + Bright Home
Escape, relax, and recharge at our beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat in San Mateo, perfectly designed for families, friends, and remote workers seeking comfort and convenience. Featuring a modern open-concept layout, this spacious home is ideal for gathering, entertaining, or unwinding in style. Step outside to your private backyard oasis with lush greenery, a cozy patio, and glowing string lights,the perfect spot to enjoy peaceful Bay Area evenings.

SFO 10 Min • Family 2BR + Patio Games • 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

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.
Popular amenities for San Mateo family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury 2BR Apt near Tech Companies and Stanford

Amazing Welcoming Unique Ocean Home

Half Moon Bay Coastal Home Walk Beach & Harbor SPA

Apartment w hot tub / forest & ocean view

Near SFO! Clean&Spacious Hot Tub w/ Stunning Views

Two Creeks Treehouse

Private Cottage near Redwood City and San Carlos Downtowns

Entire Private Coastal Retreat - Spectacular Ocean
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Seaside Home Modern Retreat with Breathtaking

Pet Friendly, Gem of a House 5 mins to beach & SF

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Caboose in the redwoods just outside of Cupertino

Oceanview Penthouse, Stylish, Walking to Beach

Papillon ~ Renovated Home in Downtown San Carlos

Step back in time on this beautiful classic yacht

Yurt in Vineyard Overlooking Monterey Bay
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Delightful Tiny Home in the Redwoods !

Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Huge Views, Chic ADU!

Rustic Cabin in the Redwoods

Apartment above Levi Stadium.

Cabana in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Cozy BUS on Farm Animal Rescue with CITY VIEW

3 BR Home on Vineyard nr Palo Alto & Stanford

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Hillside Retreat
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 | $287 SGD | $318 SGD | $307 SGD | $299 SGD | $334 SGD | $348 SGD | $352 SGD | $345 SGD | $317 SGD | $317 SGD | $307 SGD | $318 SGD |
| 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 |
Quick stats about holiday rentals that are family-friendly in San Mateo

Total holiday rentals
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190 of San Mateo holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
San Mateo stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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