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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

1. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

North Central

$287 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets.

2. @ Marbella Lane - Adorable and Quiet Studio

North Central

Bob S.

$245 nightly

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with large windows, a wooden deck, and a cozy seating area.

3. LakeFront Lavender House

East San Mateo

"The listing provided showed a listing of a differently painted house, although the inside was clean the outside needs cleaning. The inside smelled like strong cleaning supplies so airing it out was necessary. The door for one of the bedrooms was locked and were told to find a way to open it on our own, so if you need immediate support for anything related to the house, expect you will need to do it yourself. The futon couch that they have is broken and don’t let them charge for it. If it’s a...

Luis

$378 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a coffee table, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

4. Cozy 3BR Home in San Mateo, Minutes to SFO & Downtown

North Central

Jan H.

$403 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a potted plant, and a white wall with a power outlet.

5. Lakefront Retreat • Water Views.3Beds1.5Bath

East San Mateo

$462 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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6. Marbella Lane - Adorable and Quiet Studio

North Central

$430 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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7. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO

North Central

Daisy V.

$358 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

8. Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO

North Central

$623 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a green sofa, a round table, and a door.

9. LakeFront Lavender House

East San Mateo

$440 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a lake through large sliding doors.

10. Lakefront Retreat WaterViews 3BR 1.5BA

East San Mateo

Aigars

$390 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a large wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of the outside through a large window.

11. Montara Penthouse — Elevated Comfort Above Downtown Half Moon Bay

Heritage Downtown

Luz

$269 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Several Brewing restaurants and distilleries

12. Stylish Seaside Cottage - Walking to Beach

El Granada

Rollyn K.

$193 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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A couple on a balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of the sea.

13. Oceanview Penthouse, Stylish, Walking to Beach

El Granada

Don

$221 nightly

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.

14. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf

Jose Ignacio

$135 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious loft-style room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a bed with a blue upholstered headboard, a kitchen area with a wooden countertop, and a skylight.

15. Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Arleta Park

Jeffrey B.

$311 nightly

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal landscape with a beach, a path, and distant mountains.

16. 4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf

Sharp Park

vincent

$355 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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17. Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Menlo Park

Tiffanie

$134 nightly

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

18. Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

Midtown

Cera B.

$194 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining table with chairs.

19. Coastal Palm Tree 2BR Retreat Ocean View

Sharp Park

michael

$310 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a trash bin, and a painting on the wall.

20. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

Palm Park

$452 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was ready at the right time. All the staff we met was helpful. When I left, the check out was easy. Would come back and recommend."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"For a comfortable stay that's affordable, this is a good choice. There's an excellent restaurant Eastern European, Dacha, for a little more elevated dining than the fried food places that were more common, and it's a few steps from the hotel front door. Delicious but more expensive than I would have preferred even for a business trip. But it was the only choice for a quick and decent meal. There is no business room, per se, for teleconferencing or printing materials, so every hour or so there is someone in the lobby doing a Zoom call. But the staff were courteous and helpful. They printed a few sheets when I needed them. The area is around the hotel is gentrifying. It's about a 30 minute walk to the heart of downtown. Plenty of coffee/sandwich shops nearby. Bring ear plugs and a white noise machine if you're a sensitive sleeper. The doors to other rooms on my floor could be heard opening and closing in the late afternoon through late night; overnight, though, it was fairly quiet. Most businesses diligently washed down their stoops and sidewalks, but you have to be careful where you step, especially if you're going for a run!"

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Can I find a vacation rental in San Mateo?

Yes, we offer vacation rentals in San Mateo close to Coyote Point Park, or you can choose a secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Tourists like the array of shops and top-notch restaurants in San Mateo. You can also check out the festivals while you're visiting.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in San Mateo?

Spacious 4BR Family Retreat with Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi & Movie Room – Near SFO: This vacation home rental near San Mateo offers an indoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a pool table and a hot tub.

How many vacation rentals are there in San Mateo?

Expedia has 45 vacation rentals for your stay in San Mateo.

What’s there to see and do in San Mateo?

Family-friendly attractions include Coyote Point Park and CuriOdyssey, whereas San Francisco Bay and Sawyer Camp Trail are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. In the larger area, you’ll find popular places like Chase Center and Oracle Park.

What’s a vacation rental in San Mateo like?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for a few days or a quick weekend in San Mateo. Vacation rentals feature extras like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll be comfy for your stay. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of safety away from shared hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you to travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive choice for a family getaway.

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Our top choices for San Mateo vacation rentals

1. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

2. @ Marbella Lane - Adorable and Quiet Studio

3. LakeFront Lavender House

4. Cozy 3BR Home in San Mateo, Minutes to SFO & Downtown

5. Lakefront Retreat • Water Views.3Beds1.5Bath

6. Marbella Lane - Adorable and Quiet Studio

7. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO

8. Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO

9. LakeFront Lavender House

10. Lakefront Retreat WaterViews 3BR 1.5BA

11. Montara Penthouse — Elevated Comfort Above Downtown Half Moon Bay

12. Stylish Seaside Cottage - Walking to Beach

13. Oceanview Penthouse, Stylish, Walking to Beach

14. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

15. Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

16. 4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf

17. Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

18. Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

19. Coastal Palm Tree 2BR Retreat Ocean View

20. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Stanford Court San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

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