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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.

Rustic Cabin in the Redwoods
Tucked among the redwood trees on top of King's Mountain, this 1 bedroom cabin offers both rustic charm and modern luxury. Property owners live onsite in the main house about 30 feet away from the cabin. Located just 20 minutes off HWY 280, this cabin is the perfect weekend retreat for those looking to get away from the bay area without actually leaving. Spend time relaxing in the pool, hiking or biking one of the nearby trails, or just reading a book while sitting among the redwood trees.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!
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Private Garden Cottage Belmont Hills*Pool*HotTub*

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Charming Studio Garden Cottage near Stanford

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Private and serene studio with full kitchen

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Savor the Peace at a Comfy Cottage Minutes from Downtown SF

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £79 | £79 | £87 | £88 | £88 | £93 | £94 | £93 | £92 | £91 | £90 | £87 |
| 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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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of San Mateo holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
San Mateo stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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