
Family-friendly vacation rentals in San Mateo
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30 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
110 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
180 of San Mateo vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across San Mateo rentals

4.8 Average rating
San Mateo stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in San Mateo
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Cozy & Fully Equipped Studio
Welcome to your perfect retreat! Our studio is fully equipped, modern, and super comfortable, offering all the amenities for an unforgettable stay. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, this space provides the ideal balance between comfort and convenience. 🛋 Cozy living area: Beautifully decorated with a comfortable sofa, TV 🍽 Fully equipped kitchen 🌿 Private patio: A perfect outdoor space to relax and enjoy fresh air. 🚗 Private parking with independent entrance self check in

Gracious Flat in Downtown San Mateo
Don't miss your chance to stay in this historic mansion in downtown San Mateo- with new elegant touches placed throughout the flat, you can enjoy the old with the new. 3 blocks from San Mateo Caltrain, Philz coffee and all that lovely downtown San Mateo has to offer. Includes free parking & shared on site coin-operated laundry facilities. If you're modern urban people who accept noise from the train/other tenants & love the vibrant downtown diversity, this is the perfect place for you.

Newly remodeled 2bed/1bath close to SFO
Welcome to my sweet home! A Safe and quite neighborhood! Newly remodeled bathroom. Conveniently located near SFO airport, easy access to Free way 101 and Caltrain. 5 min drive to downtown San Mateo where you can find restaurants, shops and theater. 1 block away from a shopping plaza where has Chavez super market, Mexican, Indian, and Chinese restaurants, salon, and foot massage. 5 min drive to SFO airport, 20 min to SF downtown or San Jose. Brand new washer/dryer. Free Wifi

Hidden French Gem for Fam/Biz~near Caltrain,SFO
Highly welcome respectful travelers to step through the 750ft super quiet European-style private studio with secluded bay view. Curl up in front of the 4K TV for movie nights at this stylish, soundproofed nest with a luxury mattress, washer and dryer! — welcome infant & kids. — Read everything to avoid surprises. — 5 min walks to park, Caltrain/restaurants; 10~13 min drive to SFO/Stanford; 20-25 min SF. — No pets, no smoking/vaping, no party! — book for 3 if need single bed

Mid-century retreat - fire pit and backyard
Welcome to a beautifully renovated 1956 Eichler home in the San Mateo Highlands - a distinctive mid-century space with soaring ceilings, natural light, and a private backyard made for gathering. - Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 3 beds | 2 baths - Private backyard w/ fire pit, BBQ & outdoor dining - Enclosed atrium w/ custom mural & red maple tree - Dedicated private office w/ door - Wood-burning fireplace & full kitchen w/ gas stove - 20 mins to SF | 15 mins to SFO | Near Caltrain

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

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.

Lagoonfront Retreat: 3BR House Near SFO
Our stunning Airbnb listing offers both convenience and relaxation. 5min to multiple supermarkets and 15mins to SFO. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lagoon, modern decor, a fully-equipped kitchen, two comfortable living areas, and three cozy bedrooms with high-quality linens. We provide high-speed Wi-Fi, working desks, and heating for your comfort. We look forward to hosting you and helping you make the most of your stay in this beautiful area.

Cottage on the Water -SUP,Kayaking,Canoeing
Private Club House Water Front. Free use of stand-up paddle board, kayak, and canoe. Private entrance with Smartlock and wifi. Modern studio with full bathroom. and the kitchenette area is fully furnished for light cooking. Conveniently located near grocery, Target, Trader Joes, and restaurants. 5 minutes from Downtown San Mateo, and 10 minutes from SF Airport. Looking to get away from the bay area without actually leaving, nice escape.

SFO 10 Min • Family 2BR + Patio Games • Baby-Ready
Two queen bedrooms, a private patio with lawn games, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a baby-and-toddler setup that covers everything from crib to high chair — this is the Bay Area family home you've been searching for. Ten minutes from SFO, a block from groceries and restaurants, and a short walk to Seal Point Park's waterfront trails, it's the kind of place where you actually unpack and settle in, not just sleep between activities

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, and microwave. 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.

New modern 1 bedroom unit
New modern 1 bedroom/studio unit in beautiful residential neighborhood near the water. Separate entrance that is fully furnished with top of the line appliances and high ceilings. Full size bed. Close access to highway 101, 92 and 280. Plenty of shopping nearby, Bridgepointe Shopping Center and Hillsdale Mall. Need to relax, stroll down to Gull Park to enjoy the water. Kayak and Stand-up Paddle Board available to borrow
Popular amenities for San Mateo family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury 2BR Apt near Tech Companies and Stanford

Private Garden Cottage Belmont Hills*Pool*HotTub*

Traditional Japanese Tea House

Apartment w hot tub / forest & ocean view

Luxury Silicon Valley Wellness and Work Oasis

Private Cottage near Redwood City and San Carlos Downtowns

SFO Panoramic Views 4BR/3BA near SF-Silicon Valley

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Canyon Oak House: Private, tranquil with trees

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Caboose in the redwoods just outside of Cupertino

Serene Modern Home with Yard & Parking

Modern Vintage Garden Bungalow

Adorable Garden Cottage near Stanford

Charming Studio

❤️ Amazing! 2B/2B with a leisure garden.
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Rustic Cabin in the Redwoods

Cozy BUS on Farm Animal Rescue with CITY VIEW

Tropical Garden Cottage +HOT TUB &POOL by Downtown

Lafayette Treehouse - Relax and Rejuvenate

3 BR Home on Vineyard nr Palo Alto & Stanford

Garden Oasis Studio with Spa and Pool Walnut Creek
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| Avg. price | G$53,778 GYD | G$56,917 GYD | G$56,708 GYD | G$49,175 GYD | G$54,824 GYD | G$57,126 GYD | G$57,754 GYD | G$56,708 GYD | G$52,104 GYD | G$52,104 GYD | G$50,430 GYD | G$52,313 GYD |
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