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Guest suite in Millbrae

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 1082 reviews

Charming Private Studio Near SFO

Private studio overlooks a beautiful garden is minutes away from the Bart Station and SFO Airport! Enjoy a bathroom, wi-fi, outdoor garden area, parking for a perfect little getaway/vacation. Queen bed and couch. Please note this listing only accommodates for two people and we do not accommodate additional guests. We hope you respect this rule as the neighborhood is quiet and would like to respect our neighbors. Infants and children are considered as guests. Note: No Kitchen, 3 night max stay

5–12 Sep

$201 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Mateo

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviews

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.

20–25 Jul

$299 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Boulder Creek

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 431 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!

14–21 Aug

$277 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Woodside

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 340 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.

29 Jul – 5 Aug

$241 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Berkeley

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Chill in the Hills-lil Berkeley Apt

This lovey sunny Berkeley hills, smoke free little apartment is a fifteen minute walk down hill to UC Berkeley, or dining at Chez Panisse or pizza at the Cheese Board. Watch the sun sink over the Golden Gate Bridge with a two minute stroll to the Rose Garden. Our neighbors are close to completing a new house on their property. Occasional construction noise during the weekday is to be expected. On occasion, we care for our daughter’s puppy. She is friendly and can be confined.

13–20 May

$206 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Belmont

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Cozy private in-law suite, close to SFO, fast WiFi

Newly renovated, spacious in-law unit in the Belmont hills with a private entrance and Bay views. This adorable space is cozy and great for a weekend respite or remote work. SFO airport is just 15 mins away. Close by Stanford and San Carlos. Short drive to hiking trails and 30 mins away from the Pacific ocean. Easy access to San Francisco and San Jose, via freeway 101, 280, and 92. 🌞 Solar-powered through the day with battery 🔋 back-up at night. No outages and eco-friendly. 🌲

24–31 Aug

$208 NZD per night

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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.

25 Nov – 2 Dec

$257 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Daly City

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

A Cozy Private Suite at the Foot of San Francisco

15 minutes by car from SF airport, our place is available for you to enjoy. The suite sits in a quiet neighborhood so you can have a restful sleep at night and yet be 20 minutes by car to downtown San Francisco when you're ready to explore. A no-contact check-in includes a private entrance that will take you to your suite stocked with basic amenities. We'll stay out of your way when you're here, but be a message away when you need us. Follow us on Insta: #cozyprivatesuite

7–14 Oct

$270 NZD per night

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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.

29 Sep – 6 Oct

$278 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Mateo

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Luxury King Bed & Spa Bathroom

Our spacious guest suite has its own private entrance, comfortable pillow-top king size bed, work-friendly laptop desk, hi-speed wifi, spa bathroom with heated floor, mini fridge, microwave and a Keurig coffee maker. The guest suite is part of the main home, but there are no shared spaces and the areas are separated by a locked solid wood door & noise-dampening cushions. Our guest suite is ideal for couples visiting family in the neighborhood.

16–23 Jun

$320 NZD per night

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Guest suite in South San Francisco

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 367 reviews

Cozy Tiny studio 20Min to DwTn SF & 7min to SFO

Our Tiny guest studio with private entrance is located in the city of South San Francisco, just 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco and only 7 minutes away from San Francisco International airport. We offer free wifi and complementary amenities such as fresh clean towels, Shampoo/conditioner/body wash and your very own Washer and Dryer. Enjoy the Bay Area's beauty and excitement from your stay in the middle of it all!

21–28 Sep

$260 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Bruno

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 866 reviews

Modern room & loft, private entrance

Modern room & loft with private entrance & private bathroom. Completely private space + free parking + self check-in + superfast Wi-Fi (940 Mbps). Conveniently located in a quiet & safe residential neighborhood with Bayhill Shopping Center, Tanforan Mall, BART and Caltrain stations nearby. Easy access to highway 101 & 280, SFO airport (6-minute drive or 3 miles), and San Francisco (16-25 minute drive to downtown).

24 Jun – 1 Jul

$157 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Los Altos Hills

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

A private hillside suite nestled among oaks

17–24 Jul

$275 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Redwood City

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Studio in the woods

12–19 Dec

$238 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Lafayette

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 872 reviews

Mt. Diablo view 2 Bedroom/ King & Queen Suite

10–17 Oct

$207 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Bruno

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 794 reviews

Cozy 1 bdrm/1 bath, near SFO, Washer & Dryer incl

12–19 Dec

$314 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Berkeley

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Charming Berkeley tiny cottage

4–11 Apr

$169 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 642 reviews

SF Ocean Beach In-law Suite

28 Aug – 4 Sep

$296 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Berkeley

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 549 reviews

Garden Apt. with Gourmet Vittles

16–23 Oct

$226 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Orinda

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 537 reviews

Rest & Revive in Lovely Orinda

14–21 Sep

$233 NZD per night

Self-Contained Unit with a patio

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Guest suite in East Palo Alto

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Cozy studio own entry, patio, next to FB, Stanford

5–12 Nov

$181 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Daly City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

Luxury Studio Near SFO, SFSU ,BART, Walk to shops!

21–28 Aug

$227 NZD per night

Guest suite in San Francisco

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Newly Built Modern Luxurious Guest Suite

10–17 Sep

$241 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Hayward

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

★UNIQUE STAY in the middle of the BAY★ Wifi+MORE!

20–27 Jul

$295 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Fremont

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

Clean and comfy 2 bedroom private entry

12–19 Jan

$228 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Quentin

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Unique, artistic retreat space along the Bay

21–28 Aug

$167 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Fremont

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Chic private suite w/separate living rm+bath+entry

28 May – 4 Jun

$209 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Private Garden Suite in charming SF neighborhood

28 May – 4 Jun

$302 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Pacifica

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Beach Getaway with Jacuzzi | Forest View| Near SF

20–27 Dec

$190 NZD per night

Guest suite in South San Francisco

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 420 reviews

Modern Studio Apartment - South San Francisco

4–11 Nov

$299 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Sunnyvale

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Luxurious Private Suite in Heart of Silicon Valley

1–8 Jan

$215 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Daly City

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 697 reviews

Comfortable home w/ washer/dryer near SF airport

26–31 Oct

$234 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Los Gatos

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Remote Mountain Suite with Hot Tub

6–13 Jun

$252 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Berkeley

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

Enchanted Backyard Studio in North Berkeley

13–20 Jul

$167 NZD per night

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Guest suite in Sunnyvale

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Private Entrance and Walking to Apple Park

28 Sep – 5 Oct

$197 NZD per night

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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews

The Suite! Large cozy studio with private entrance

29 Oct – 5 Nov

$275 NZD per night

Quick stats about private suite rentals in San Mateo

Total rentals
30 properties
Local attractions
Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo County Event Center and Whole Foods Market
Popular amenities
Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool
Wi-Fi availability
30 properties include access to Wi-Fi
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace
Total number of reviews
2K reviews

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