Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

South San Francisco, CA

The Shops at Tanforan
‪3 min drive‬
South San Francisco Convention Center
‪6 min drive‬
Cow Palace
‪11 min drive‬
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relax and enjoy this secluded garden retreat located directly across the street from a family friendly park that boasts tennis courts, a playground, a basketball court & baseball diamond.

Our remodeled, 3 bedroom, well appointed home is the perfect combination of modern design and comfortable living. We've tried to think of everything to make your stay stress-free and enjoyable.

We are located 13 miles from San Francisco & 10 minutes away from SFO (perfect for early departures or late arrivals)

We provide our guests a detailed welcome guide to our home as well as many suggested tourist destinations of interest in the area that locals know about. We are always here to help and want your stay to be absolutely fantastic.

Please note that there is an extra guest fee of $30/person/night for more than 6 guests. This is automatically calculated when you book. There is an additional fee for any unreported guests.

Also, for any guests who do not yet have host reviews, we will ask for the full names of all adults before booking, and we'll require a picture of the primary guest's photo ID to be sent after booking. SSF Permit #P23-0028

Property manager

Stacee Gillelen

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please note home not baby- or toddler-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Park in driveway or on street in front of house or park. Do not park inside garage or in front of neighbors’ homes.

Shoes off inside the home and food in kitchen or dining room only.

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

About the area

South San Francisco

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Avalon, a neighbourhood in South San Francisco. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

South San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

The Shops at Tanforan - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Artichoke Joe's Casino - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
South San Francisco Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
San Francisco State University - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Cow Palace - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

San Bruno Station - 3 min drive
San Bruno Station - 4 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF located?

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from South San Francisco Convention Center and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Cruz Mountains. San Francisco Bay and Serramonte Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). San Bruno Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 November 2024

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

Lovely house with a magical garden

The house had everything we needed and it was a convenient location for the airport in a nice neighborhood. But the real charm is the incredible oasis in the backyard. Lush and peaceful and seemingly miles away from civilization.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

23 September 2024

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

sweet comfortable house

A very comfortable and attractive house with a beautiful hidden garden retreat in the back. Hosts were great and very responsive. The neighborhood is a quiet residential neighborhood without much nearby, but its a quick trip to anywhere in the bay area so a good staging ground. The house is all on one floor with only a few front steps so easy for my elderly mom to navigate. Be aware that the neighborhood is in the SFO flight path, but we adjusted to the sounds quickly and the house was well-insulated, so this did not bother us. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen G.

24 August 2024

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

Very nice stay

we enjoyed our three weeks stay in this house where you can sense that it served as a family home for a very long time

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

24 June 2024

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

Great Homebase for a week in SF

We loved staying here while exploring the bay area! The home is comfy and the garden is a beautiful and relaxing retreat after a long day in the city! Hosts were very kind and communicative and left a welcome guide with all the info we could possibly need!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

1 March 2024

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

Terrific stay in a charming and lovely old home

I really enjoy coziness, and this place delivered with a strong appeal to my Midwestern roots.

Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanna h.

23 January 2024

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

Retreat

Park at right front of the house is very nice to have

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

8 December 2023

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

Perfect for us

We needed to be in SF for three weeks and I’m so glad we chose this place. It was perfect for what needed. The backyard is magical and was such a great place to hang out. The location was close to anything you might need! Would stay there again anytime back in the area.

Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

21 May 2023

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

Beautiful Home!

We really loved this home & had a very enjoyable stay there! Everything was clean & comfortable. Very nice neighborhood & easy access to the airport, freeway, & to my uncle's home. The instruction booklet was very helpful. We would definitely stay there again when we go back to San Francisco!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendel e.

10 April 2023

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

Our Stay

We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., San Francisco, Ca

11 March 2023

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

The garden is so beautiful.

We really loved the convenient location to the airport, but for me, the best part was the beautiful backyard garden. It is even enjoyable with a light rain because a portion of it is covered with comfortable seats. We would much prefer to stay here than a big, impersonal hotel. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pearl.dresser@gmail.com D., Canada

10 March 2023

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

Second stay at property

This was our second stay at this property and when we arrived we were met with a beautiful condolence card as a family member passed away. We also asked for a couple of things to be added to the kitchen and Shoshana and Stacy happily provided them. This met our family’s wonderfully. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pearl.dresser@gmail.com D., Canada

14 January 2023

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

SF stay

We had a lovely stay at Stacey and Shoshana’s place. It was in a location that was central to the places we wanted to visit and especially close to the airport. They had all of the main amenities which was helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

28 November 2022

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

As advertised

My wife and I enjoyed the authentic feel of the early 1900's. Great handbook so we could easily figure out how to use everything. Bed was totally comfortable, and the heat worked wonderfully which in So. San Francisco apparently is a must even in late October.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

11 October 2022

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

CA vacation.

Wonderful home. Our family of 4 which includes 2 college each had a separate bed and private spaces. Was a relaxing place to decompress after a busy day touring SF and surrounding area. Would stay again and highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

11 October 2022

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

Cozy home away from home.

My family and I wanted to say thanks to Stacee and Shoshana for having us stay at their property. The house is wonderfully kept and very clean. The location was great for visiting the area. The provided house information booklet had everything we needed to know, and great recommendations for the area. I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

13 July 2022

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

A true home away from home

What a lovely, tidy respite from our very busy days of fun in San Francisco. It truly felt like coming home each day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S., Ellicott City, MD

11 July 2022

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

Nice little house - Fabulous Owners

From the beginning the communication with the owners was fantastic. The check-in was super easy via email and electronic entry. The house was exactly how described and presented in the listing. They left a book that told you every detail you needed to know about the house and things to do during your visit. You can tell they really care about the home and want to make you feel at home while you are there. There were plenty of towels and bedding, and the things we needed in the kitchen to do some cooking. They even provided some coffee beans! The first night we arrived it was a little warm and I was so glad they provided fans, thank you! We were also glad that there was a washer and dryer as we were in week two of a two week trip. The location was good for our downtown adventures, and especially great for our very early return flight home. We were at the airport in about 8 minutes. We would recommend this place to our friends!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

2 July 2022

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

Pre-cruise stay

Seven family members rented this Bungalow for 3 nights. We all found this rental very nice. It was super clean, well equipped and close to stores. (Sees Candy is less than 5 minutes away.) The location was close to the airport and not too far from local attractions. Host was responsive and had a folder of information for renters on site. There was one bathroom for all of us so we rotated showers. It worked out fine. We loved the garden space - Zen................

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

13 June 2022

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

Super cute place

Nice place, awesome outdoor patio, owners are super helpful and easy to get questions answered.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

28 May 2022

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

Fabulous

We loved the neighborhood and the close proximity to the airport and the bay area. It was so convenient and we enjoyed our stay in this charming property very much!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John V.

2 May 2022

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

Charming Home

We had a great stay. It was a short ride to the heart of SF and the pacific coast. The neighborhood was quiet. So much better than a hotel. The hosts were very responsive and wanted us to have a great vacation. Would come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J., United States

11 April 2022

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

Perfect for our needs!

Great neighborhood and access to the airport. Loved the intensive gardening and their obvious love of nature! The home was SO clean! Owners were very responsive and willing to help us meet our needs in every way. THANK you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Crysler

5 April 2022

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

Lovely Home!

We had a wonderful stay. The location was great, the house was clean and cozy and the owners were easy to contact and responded in good time. Thank you Stacee and Shoshana for allowing us to enjoy your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tracey H.

11 January 2022

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

Great place

This home is wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay. The garden out back is just charming. We made good use of the kitchen and other facilities. We had a smoke alarm act up and they were there to help us within a half an hour. We would stay here again for sure. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

27 October 2021

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

Perfect Stay

House was exactly as described. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked. Can’t wait to stay here again when visiting SF

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stacee Gillelen

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Main living room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property