Title: Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views Vacation home in San Carlos with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views ![Interior - Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views (San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101365500/101365498/bcdf05d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views (San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101365500/101365498/7aa34357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views (San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101365500/101365498/489b5f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views (San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101365500/101365498/06c478d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views (San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101365500/101365498/bd2fb2d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the tranquil allure of San Carlos from your private hilltop haven. Panoramic views await, as you unwind on the spacious deck or immerse yourself in nature surrounded by a lush canopy of trees. Your home away from home boasts modern furnishings, Roku-equipped TVs and a fully-stocked kitchen. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views Welcome to our private tranquil 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in San Carlos - the City of Good Living! Perched on a hill and surrounded in peace, this single-family house offers stunning panoramic views. Conveniently located in the heart of Silicon Valley, it seamlessly blends tranquility and accessibility. The modern furnishings throughout the home ensure a comfortable and stylish stay. Your ideal escape awaits with awe-inspiring views and a perfect blend of serenity and accessibility! Perched high above, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family house offers a truly enchanting experience with its captivating panoramic view of the Divonshire Canyon. The spacious deck becomes your private oasis, providing an idyllic setting to unwind and soak in the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds you. Nestled in a quiet and peaceful location, this house is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to connect with nature. The modern furnishings throughout the home ensure a comfortable and stylish stay, while the deck serves as the perfect spot for morning coffees or evening sunsets. Surrounded by a lush canopy of trees, this retreat is not only a haven for tranquility but also a habitat for local wildlife. Keep an eye out for the occasional deer that grace the area, adding a touch of natural wonder to your stay. San Carlos, known as the City of Good Living, offers the best of both worlds – a serene escape and close proximity to major Bay Area cities. With easy access to SFO airport, you're seamlessly connected to the world. At the heart of Silicon Valley, this location is ideal for business travelers, travel nurses, and tech enthusiasts, with major tech companies, hospitals, and universities just a stone's throw away. Unwind with Roku-equipped TVs in both the living room and bedroom, offering entertainment at your fingertips along with various board games to play. The sectional sofa in the living room easily converts into a sofa bed for added flexibility in accommodating guests. Our kitchen is stocked with all the essentials, making cooking a breeze. Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway, a convenient hub for business, or a central location for exploring the Bay Area, our hilltop retreat in San Carlos promises a memorable stay with unparalleled views and a perfect blend of serenity and accessibility. In light traffic conditions, the house is conveniently located: \- 7 minutes to San Carlos Downtown \- 10-15 minutes away from Redwood City and San Mateo \- 20 minutes to SFO airport, Stanford, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto \- 25-30 minutes to Half Moon Bay Please note that parking is off-street and free. We kindly ask that you do not block neighbors' garages, allowing everyone to enjoy a seamless living experience. To access the house, you'll take a well-lit stairway down as you descend into your secluded hillside haven. Welcome to your home away from home! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116137300/116137219/192cc691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming bright 2-bedroom unit in brilliant San Francisco Visitacion Valley - Washer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=116137219&PinnedHotelID=116137219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83406200/83406144/60f05607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Free Parking! 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Please note we have security cameras on site. Bringing people outside your group results in IMMEDIATE cancellation with NO refund NO SHOES. All shoes must be taken off at entry. There is shoe storage right behind the main entrance door. There is a $10 fee per rug/floor stain left NO SHOES, NO SMOKING, NO PETs. There will be an additional $500 cleaning fee for violating these rules. Pls Only flush toilet papers and NOTHING else. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.49794,-122.2804&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eu%7BcFn%7BiiV%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBQBSBQBSDQDSBQDQDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFOFOHQHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHOJKHMJMHMJMJMJKJKJKLKJKJKLKJILIJKLGLKLGLILGLGLGNILELELGNELENELENELENCNCLCNANEL%3FNCNCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLFLDNDLHLFLFLFLHLFLJLFJJLHJHLJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLJLHLHLHNJLFNHNHLHPFLHPFNFNFPHNDPFNFPDPDPFPDPDPDPBPDRDRBPBPBRBPBRBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARAPARARARCRAPCRCRCPCRCPCPEREPCPEPEREPGPEPENGRGNENIPGPGLGPINGNINININGLKNILILINKLKLILKJKLKJKJKLKJMJKHMJKJMHKHMHMHMHMFMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODOBMDODM%40OBOBO%40MBOBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMIKKMKKIKKMKKMKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIOIMIOIMIOIOGMIQIOGQGMGQGQGOGOESGOEQGQEQESEQCQEQEQCSCQCSCQCSCSAQASCSASAQASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WFfRYwUlKEaHQ5hTjU-jVa5I4jg=) San Carlos, CA #### What's nearby - Museum of San Carlos History \- 5 min drive \- 2.2 km - Filoli \- 10 min drive \- 7.5 km - Stanford University \- 17 min drive \- 20.4 km - Stanford University Medical Center \- 19 min drive \- 21.4 km - Levi's Stadium \- 27 min drive \- 38.4 km #### Getting around - Hillsdale Station - 12 min drive - San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Groovy Goose - ‬6 min drive - ‪Town - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sunshine HK Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Orchid Room - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views? ### What time is check-out at Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views? ### Where is Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Tranquil Retreat with Stunning Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We spent 11 days here in this lovely property. A perfect location to visit our family in San Carlos. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary K. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good for active able guests Great place--clean, well-furnished, lovely view, quiet. Probably better for younger or more active guests. We are elderly and found the stairs up and down the hill to the street a bit of a challenge. ##### Mary K. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thanh T. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Neat home tucked away Unique clean home tucked in between homes on a hill side- it’s quite secluded. The road to the home is very narrow and fun to drive. Nice views of the city and valley. Probably not great for elders that have trouble walking down a flight of stairs because the entrance to the front door is not an easy access. ##### Thanh T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hoai Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Had a great stay at this property 👍👍👍👍👍 ##### Hoai Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hilton-San-Francisco-Airport-Bayfront.h12345.Hotel-Information) > > [Beverly Wilshire - Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Beverly-Wilshire-Beverly-Hills.h7346.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-San-Francisco-Airport.h26500.Hotel-Information) > > [The Beverly Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Beverly-Hills-Hotel-Dorchester-Collection.h12057.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin San Francisco Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-The-Westin-San-Francisco-Airport.h4705.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Aluxor SFO](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Aluxor-SFO.h902027.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt at SFO](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-At-SFO.h33462010.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Francisco-Airport-Waterfront.h42336.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites San Francisco Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Hotel-Suites-San-Francisco-Airport.h790579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Beverly Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Beverly-Hilton.h7962.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-Los-Angeles-LAXEl-Segundo.h15727.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hilton-Los-AngelesUniversal-City.h20611.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-San-Francisco-Airport-North.h599536.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Marina del Rey](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Marriott-Marina-Del-Rey.h34529.Hotel-Information) > > [San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-San-Francisco-Airport-Marriott-Waterfront.h23838.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-San-Gabriel.h19835407.Hotel-Information) > > [The Queen Mary](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Queen-Mary.h18922.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House LA - University Medical Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hyatt-House-LA-University-Medical-Center.h57692997.Hotel-Information) > > [Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Westdrift-Manhattan-Beach.h9438.Hotel-Information) > > [The Garland](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Garland.h16395.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Bay-Landing-San-Francisco-Airport-Hotel.h1110785.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Lum-Hotel-Los-Angeles-Stadium-District.h73661156.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Universal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Universal-Hotel.h10003.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-San-Francisco-Airport.h28502.Hotel-Information) > > [Terranea Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Terranea-LAs-Oceanfront-Resort.h2471818.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Grosvenor-Airport-Hotel.h7635.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-San-Francisco-South-Airport-Blvd.h487.Hotel-Information) > > [Parkwest Bicycle Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Bicycle-Hotel-Casino.h12486098.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Aura SFO](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Aura-SFO.h1080604.Hotel-Information)