
Guest house holiday rentals in San Mateo
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 20 holiday rentals in San Mateo

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San Mateo holiday rentals start at $103 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
20 of San Mateo holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across San Mateo rentals

4.9 Average rating
San Mateo stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated guest house rentals in San Mateo
Guests agree: these guest house rentals are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Mt Carmel Cottage Charmer-Bright, Stylish & Clean
Beautifully well-appointed cottage with a private entrance, designed for comfort, style, and privacy—ideal for couples, solo travelers, and business stays. The space is meticulously maintained to provide a clean, relaxing, and comfortable experience. Located within walking distance to Caltrain (0.9 miles) and downtown Redwood City (0.6 miles), offering access to boutiques, cafes, restaurants, parks, and a movie theater. Seamless access to Palo Alto, San Francisco and the greater Silicon Valley.

Private Cottage near Redwood City and San Carlos Downtowns
Quiet, private two-level garden cottage ideal for business travelers and visiting family. Gig+ high-speed Wi-Fi, workspace, central AC & heat, king-size bed, private entry (24/7), 50” 4K TV, fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, and guest-exclusive washer and dryer. Bedroom, living area, kitchen, bathroom, and dining / work space. Shared garden with BBQ, teak table and hot tub. Walkable to transit, downtown areas, and a popular breakfast café. Some train and light traffic noise.

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.

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

Sunny Cottage in Redwood City
This charming petite maison will have you at bonjour! Surrounded by greenery and flooded with natural light, this spacious cottage has everything you need for a work stay or vacation getaway. Private entrance and patio, outdoor seating, spacious indoors with a modest living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom with workspace. Ample street parking just a few steps from entrance. Located close to downtown Redwood City and easy access to both the 280 and 101 freeways.

Silicon Valley Oasis
Experience elegance and comfort in our spacious, 500 sq ft studio cottage, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Newly built in a classic Craftsman style, it features wooden casement windows, a private garden with Adirondack chairs, and a fully-equipped kitchen with an Italian range. Enjoy a plush queen-sized bed, a cozy sectional for cinema-like experiences on a 65" TV with in-ceiling speakers, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi. Perfect for a luxurious and memorable stay.

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.

Treehouse w/ Canyon Views · King · Workspace · SFO
Wake up to canyon and oak-tree views from your private Belmont treehouse cottage—a quiet 2-bedroom guesthouse perched above the neighborhood with a deck, full kitchen, 360 Mbps wifi for remote work, and in-unit laundry. Self check-in via smart lock. ~15 min to SFO, 5 min to Belmont Caltrain. Great for Silicon Valley business trips, longer stays for relocators or remodels, and Bay Area event trips toward San Francisco, Palo Alto, and San Jose.

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. *

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!

Beautiful private guest studio
Clean, new construction guest studio with private entrance centrally located in a residential neighborhood near downtown Redwood City. Queen bed with full bathroom, A/C, and fridge/coffee/microwave. Small desk next to bed great for remote work or studies. Easy self check-in with smart lock and easy parking.
Popular amenities for guest house rentals in San Mateo
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Sunny Redwood City Studio Private Entry

Private Garden Cottage Belmont Hills*Pool*HotTub*

Guest House in the Woods

Little Cottage on the Hill

Beautiful and Private Modern Cottage Close to Silicon Valley

Charming Studio Garden Cottage near Stanford

Elegant Garden Studio w/ AC | Near SF/SFO/Beach

Charming Studio
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Sunny Cottage with Private Patio in San Anselmo

Berkeley Bitty House - a little bit of home

Bungalow Guest House

Detached Cozy Studio w/ private patio garden & BBQ

Coastal Cottage Guest House

SkyHigh Redwoods Retreat with Bay Views

Charming, modern, restorative, private studio

Quiet guesthouse near SJ airport with EV charger
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Redwood Heights Cottage with Stunning Bay Views

Guesthouse in Serene Neighborhood

Fabulous Guesthouse next to Stanford w/ Kitchen

Stylish Spacious Seaside Retreat, Walking to Beach

Secluded luxury cottage & hot tub

Elegant & Convenient RWC Studio

Redwood Casita

Lush Luxury Villa • Sunny Deck & Private Escape
When is the best time to visit San Mateo?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $134 SGD | $136 SGD | $149 SGD | $151 SGD | $151 SGD | $159 SGD | $162 SGD | $159 SGD | $158 SGD | $155 SGD | $154 SGD | $149 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 |
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