
Guesthouse holiday rentals in San Mateo
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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.

Kings Mountain Studio Cabin
Enjoy a cozy STUDIO Cabin nestled in the Redwoods up on Kings Mountain. For those inclined toward an active lifestyle, we are close to Purisima Creek, Huddart Park, and the El Corte de Madera Hiking and Biking Trails. This space is perfect for two! (read more about the space)Note 20 minutes from Half Moon Bay with beautiful beaches and 30 min from Stanford in Palo Alto. We are adjacent to The Mountain House Restaurant. (note) The bed is a Murphy bed in the living area. NO PETS!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 San Mateo guesthouses
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Cozy bedroom in the heart of Silicon Valley

Mill ValleyTreehouse: MtTam Redwood Sauna ReTREEt

Charming Cozy Cottage in Eco-Garden Oasis

Private Garden Cottage Belmont Hills*Pool*HotTub*

Stylish Spacious Seaside Retreat, Walking to Beach

Spacious cottage near downtown & Stanford with AC

Cabana in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Sunnyvale2B/1B/Family/Free EV Charging/AC/WiFi/PKG
Guesthouses with a patio

Quaint two-bedroom cottage with patio!

La Casita - a quiet, Crocker Amazon area studio!

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

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

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

Guesthouse in Serene Neighborhood

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

Woodsy Silicon Valley Cottage

Secluded luxury cottage & hot tub

Safe, modern & newly renovated – a hidden gem

16017-Private 2BR Guest Unit near HWY, BART & Mall

Stylish, Light-filled Cottage
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 | $177 NZD | $179 NZD | $196 NZD | $199 NZD | $199 NZD | $210 NZD | $213 NZD | $210 NZD | $208 NZD | $204 NZD | $203 NZD | $196 NZD |
| 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 holiday rentals start at $136 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of San Mateo holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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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!
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