A beautiful, quaint two bedroom home with a newly remodeled kitchen and updated bathroom with a large garden and backyard seating areas. Each of the two bedrooms have a French door leading out to a large spacious deck with a terraced garden that is both tranquil and peaceful. There are four seating areas including a coffee table/sofa, two pergola areas, and two full lounge chairs. A water fountain can drown out any noise, although the neighborhood is very quiet except for some traffic on the avenue. Once you are back inside the home, you can enjoy a bath in the jet/jacuzzi bathtub or relax on a large, L-shaped Crate & Barrel sofa that is comfortable and cozy while lounging in front of the modern gas fireplace. The master bedroom mattress is top of the line from Macy's and you will sleep like a baby. Now the kitchen is my favorite. Newly remodeled, it opens to a three-stool bar. The appliances are modern stainless steel and fully stocked with all of the accessories you will need for cooking an amazing meal, or ordering in from any of the great restaurants in San Carlos. The garage is one-car but is very large. There is a lot of storage room, a work bench and tools for any project.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
San Carlos
San Carlos is home to this holiday home. Filoli and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Foundry, or consider a night out at Frost Amplitheater. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
San Mateo County Event Center - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Filoli - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Stanford University - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
San Carlos Station - 3 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Jiro Cafe & Bakery - 20 min walk
Lariat - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful home in the heart of San Carlos pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
Where is Beautiful home in the heart of San Carlos located?
Situated in San Carlos, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Peninsula Museum of Art, Hiller Aviation Museum and Sequoia Hospital. Marlin Park and Hillsdale Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). San Carlos Station is 28 minutes by foot.
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10/10 Excellent
Pam N.
5 Mar 2018
Beautiful home!!
We enjoyed our stay at Lena's home in San Carlos. Lena was an amazing hostess! We felt like we have known her forever.
The backyard is absolutely beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice.
The road in front of the house is noisy (which Lena warned us about) and a bit tricky getting out the driveway but doable.
We would highly recommend this house to anyone!
Pam N.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S., Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
7 Jan 2018
Beautiful and quiet setting
We absolutely loved our stay. Lena is an excellent host, very friendly, accommodating and helpful both before and after our arrival. She always answered our questions promptly. She left us a list of great recommendations for restaurants in the area (one of which we used twice) and local hiking trails to walk our dog. The house is very well appointed and the kitchen is very well equipped. The backyard is quite beautiful, quiet and relaxing - a mini-retreat. Hard to believe it is so close to the big city! We will definitely be repeat visitors to this home.
Deborah S.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M.
20 Nov 2017
Fantastic San Carlos home!
The perfect 'home away from home' for our family and dog while we were remodeling our house. Great location close to downtown with immaculately clean, modern and comfortable accommodations. Our host, Lena was exceptionally gracious, flexible with our dates of stay and responsive to our needs. She even welcomed us with a gift basket upon arrival. I highly recommend this property!
Lynn M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
31 Oct 2017
Relaxing Oasis in the Bay Area
We had an amazing week in the Bay Area, and Lena’s beautiful home was an inviting and comfortable home away from home for us! Leading up to our stay, Lena was fast to respond and great to communicate with and made sure we had everything we’d need for a comfortable stay. She even went above and beyond and left us stocked with coffee and other goodies, as well as toiletries and all the items you would need. The home is as pictured, if not better! The kitchen has seemingly new appliances and everything you need to feel like your in your own kitchen. The couch and living area was very comfortable and the entire house is appointed beautifully. The real gem here though is the backyard! The pictures don’t nearly do it justice. We more than once just marveled at the beautiful landscaping. It is an absolute oasis and I only wish we’d had more time to simply enjoy it! We had a car and parking was no problem with use of the driveway and clean, spacious garage. The location is very central and pretty much equdistant to all parts of the Bay Area- great for us since that’s exactly what our week looked like. It was also so convenient to be just a few minutes drive from Carlmont Village Shopping Center to pick up groceries or grab a quick bite. I highly recommend staying here for your next trip to the Bay Area.
Michelle P.
About the host
Hosted by Lena Schibye
I moved to the Bay Area in 1996 from the State of Washington. Before living in the State of Washington, I spent nearly 20 years in Southern California. I have owned two homes in San Carlos and have lived in this home for nearly 20 years. I love the neighborhood and the city of San Carlos. It is bittersweet to list my home on VRBO but I have an opportunity to travel and spend time with my aging mother that I can't pass up. One last note: this is my home and I plan on returning to it following 1-2 short term rentals.
Why they chose this property
I bought my home for three reasons: location, the backyard, and the overall cozy feel of the home.