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Family-friendly vacation rentals in San Mateo

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Guest suite in Millbrae

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 1,145 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

Guest suite in San Mateo

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 312 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.

Guesthouse in Redwood City

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

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. CVD Vaccinated Hosts.

Guest suite in Redwood City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews

Immaculate 1 K Bed Apt for business or travel

- Private, 650 sq ft, no shared living spaces - Simple self-checkin, keyless entry - Immaculately clean, contemporary, bright - Sunny backyard with fruit trees - Close to Stanford, Kaiser, 101, FB - Kitchenette: microwave, minifridge, coffee maker, toaster, kettle - Large bedroom with king bed - Feather duvet, freshly laundered cover - Fast dependable wireless - TVs: 55" and 32" (bedrm) 100+ free channels or byo streaming - Parking next to entrance - Full laundry (shared with main house)

Home in San Mateo

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Modern House w A/C No Pet in San Mateo

This cozy home is kids friendly, good for a family vacation. It is also suitable for business trip with high speed WIFI. It is well equipped with all the amenities you need to enjoy your stay! 15 minutes walk to San Mateo Downtown. 11 minutes walk to Cal Train Station, which takes you to San Francisco in 30 min, and San Jose 45 min. If you have a car, you can reach those popular destinations easily: Hwy 101: 3 min San Francisco Airport: 9 min Apple Palo Alto: 12 miles Stanford: 17 miles

Cottage in San Carlos

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Carmelita Creek House

The creek house is on a beautiful tree lined street, walking distance to downtown San Carlos. The house is a spacious one bedroom cottage with designer finishes and gorgeous vaulted ceilings. You will be surrounded by mature redwoods on the peaceful balcony and one with nature at the fire pit overlooking a year round creek. Amenities include a full sized kitchen, comfortable workspace, washer/dryer, fast WiFi, cable TV and a gas fireplace. We live in the main house on the property.

Home in San Mateo

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

Comfortable home , 10 minutes from SFO airport.

Enjoy your stay in an entire 3bedroom/2full bathroom home. It features new windows, partial new laminated flooring and remodeled bathrooms. House is located just 10 minutes away from San Francisco International Airport. Convenient walking distance to downtown San Mateo which offers many restaurants and coffee shops. San Francisco is 25 minutes drive and San José is 35 minutes drive. Enjoy the experience to be at Silicon Valley and great places at San Francisco Bay Area!

Guesthouse in Redwood City

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Elegant & Convenient RWC Studio

Welcome to an elegant studio with full amenities including a completely stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, off-street parking AND is conveniently located to everything!! Situated in N. Silicon Valley: 5 min to HWY 101; 30 min to 3 major airports (SFO/OAK/SJC) & 30min to San Francisco (26 mi), or skip traffic & walk 10 min to catch Cal train. This place is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and small families with young kids.

Rental unit in Burlingame

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviews

Home away from home in wonderful Burlingame

We've been hosting for 11 years and love it. It's my honor to be your host and I will try to make your stay really great. I provide suggestions of things to do but feel free to ask for advice! Our city requires their hosts obtain a 12% transient occupancy tax, therefore the price has been increased to reflect that tax. *** Please see House Rules at the end of the listing description to ensure our apartment will work for you.

Guest suite in San Carlos

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Sweet Studio -SF Peninsula

The studio is clean, fresh and perfect for guests who want their privacy, work space and comfort. It has its own entrance, along with a mini frig, Keurig coffee maker, hot water pot, microwave, sitting area for eating and a desk for working. We have decided to provide breakfast items only upon request .If you do request items please be specific so we can get exactly what you prefer. Check out our amazing backyard and views, too.

Guesthouse in Hillsborough

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 862 reviews

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. Due to the coronavirus, we are 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.

Guest suite in Burlingame

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

2 Bedroom Home Away from Home

Apartment above garage (up one flight of stairs) with a separate entrance. Recently renovated and fully furnished with queen-size beds in both bedrooms. Easy access to Highway 101 for easy access to San Francisco and South Bay as well as SFO Airport (7 min). Very walkable to Broadway (2 blocks) and Burlingame Ave (about 15 min).

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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Cabin in Felton

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 488 reviews

Tranquility Base Redwood Mountain Tree House

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 335 reviews

Half Moon Bay Coastal Home Walk Beach & Harbor SPA

Guesthouse in North Berkeley

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 1,286 reviews

Traditional Japanese Tea House

Home in Redwood City

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

Private suite

Home in Stinson Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Updated & Peaceful Beach Retreat

Home in Livermore

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 363 reviews

G & M #1 Livermore Wine/ E-Bike Getaway (Pets ok)

Guest suite in Temescal

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviews

Garden View Victorian Apt. in Temescal w/ Hot Tub

Guest suite in Berkeley

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 458 reviews

Beautiful light 2nd floor apartment

Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Cabin in Los Gatos

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 429 reviews

The Coach House

Train in Cupertino

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviews

Caboose in the redwoods just outside of Cupertino

Cottage in Stinson Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 337 reviews

Casa Venida by the Beach, Light & Stylish Cottage

Guest suite in Woodside

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Stay Nestled in Ancient Redwoods in Silicon Valley

Home in East Palo Alto

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 566 reviews

Stunning World Traveler, Art Filled, Lush Garden, Eco Home

Guest suite in Bernal Heights

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 902 reviews

Cozy, Comfortable, Private Studio in Bernal Hts

Home in Stinson Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Luxury and Design- 200 ft or 1 min walk to beach

Home in San Bruno

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Family Friendly great for 2 familys

Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Cabin in Oakland

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

Spa style cottage! Jacuzzi, Sauna, Pool, Views!

Guesthouse in Monte Sereno

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Greenwood Guest House, a Peaceful Oasis

Guest suite in Walnut Creek

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 559 reviews

Garden Oasis Suite with Spa and Pool, Walnut Creek

Home in Menlo Park

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Entire Home: Pool, Hot tub, walk downtown/Stanford

Guesthouse in Walnut Creek

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 533 reviews

Tropical Garden Cottage +HOT TUB &POOL by Downtown

Guesthouse in Los Altos

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 371 reviews

Splendid - Resort Style

Rental unit in San Ramon

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews

Private & clean STUDIO 580/680 Tri-Valley

Guesthouse in Redwood City

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviews

Cozy 1 BR Pool house with bdrm loft (2 sgl bds)

Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in San Mateo

Total rentals
190 properties
Total number of reviews
6.8K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
70 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
30 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
120 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
190 properties include access to wifi

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