Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo

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A living room with a dark red velvet chair, a wooden entertainment center with electronic devices, and a mounted flat-screen TV on the wall.
A living room with a dark brown sofa, teal cushions, a coffee table, and a red armchair.
A room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table with a laptop, and a book.
A brown sofa with teal pillows and a laptop on a wooden table.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a bowl of fruit, a coffee maker, and a microwave on the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Central Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Mateo, CA
  • Place, Cinemark Century San Mateo 12
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Francisco Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

San Mateo

North Central, a neighbourhood in San Mateo, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley. Coyote Point Park and CuriOdyssey are also worth visiting.
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San Mateo, CA

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The San Mateo Japanese Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Coyote Point Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Mateo Station - 7 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport Station - 15 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Tea - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rise Woodfire - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kajiken 歌志軒 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Central Location in Downtown San Mateo located?

Located in North Central, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mills Health Center - Sutter Health and 1.9 mi (3 km) from San Francisco Bay. Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and Central Park are also within 15 minutes. San Mateo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Burlingame Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Very clean accommodations in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Would like to stay again next time we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable, great location in San Mateo.

Lovely property, very clean and comfortable for 2-3 people. Easy to walk to downtown, parks, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot close to San Mateo

Love the location. Property was very nicely furnished. Comfortable beds and a kitchen that you can use. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Updated and lovely home. Parking available but very close quarters. Close to wonderful restaurant choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family Visit

Nice place. Meet our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy our stay

Clean property and we enjoyed the stay. Walking distance to downtown Mateo. Lots of restaurants to choose from and felt safe walking around the area. I would recommend this place if anyone is looking to stay around San Mateo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California wedding trip

Great location. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for work trip

Needed place by downtown San Mateo for a work trip. The location worked well with little fuss.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back

Gracious host and great property, everything was as described in the listing. Great location blocks from downtown San Mateo and the neighborhood was cool. Definitely will return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to downtown San Mateo.

Comfortable stay. Very clean. Full kitchen and comfy bed. The location is great. Within walking distance to downtown and nice restaurants. Fifteen minute drive to SFO airport. I’ll be back. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy San Mateo Holiday Retreat

Wonderful rental! Centrally located in downtown San Mateo. Walkable to coffee, grocery, restaurants and the train station. Well appointed kitchen (had everything we needed to make a holiday dinner and baked treats) and 2 roomy bedrooms. Beautiful backyard space with seating and fire table. Would Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wi-fi worked well. I'm not sure it was clear from the listing that the unit is upstairs, which was a down-side for my 83-year-old mother. But it was nice and private, kitchen was equipped well enough for us, and the washer and dryer was a nice bonus. Parking was available behind the building, but it was too tight for our Ford Transit van, so we used street parking, usually available within a couple blocks. Safe neighborhood. We couldn't figure out how to make the stopper work in the bathroom sink, so my husband struggled to shave, but maybe that was just us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed property

Very well maintained and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Some highs, some lows

Several good things about this stay: the owners were easy to contact and very responsive, the location was extremely convenient to downtown San Mateo and to the airport, and everything in the unit (bed, couch, desk area) was comfortable for living, working, and sleeping. However, the kitchen could have been better supplied (there were two coffeemakers but no kettle, limited plates and bowls so we had to hand wash daily, and no basic pantry staples such as cooking oil or salt), and the unit didn't seem clean – the bathroom storage area was covered in hair, and there was trash in the garbage cans when we arrived. The shared walls made this unit less quiet than we hoped, the promised "parking spot" was actually shared with other units as well, and there was a plumbing issue while we were there, although the owners were very apologetic and helped make it right for us quickly and appropriately.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Upstairs Apartment

The bedrooms are big and the whole place lives larger than the square footage. We enjoyed being walking distance to food and coffee. It was a great place for our working vacation.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2021
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