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Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF

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A covered patio area with wicker furniture and a garden with red foliage.
A garden pathway with potted plants and a wooden fence.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a china cabinet, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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South San Francisco, CA
  • Place, See's Candies
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Tanforan
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century at Tanforan
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪7 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
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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 Warfield Theatre 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 Chase Center or Oracle Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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South San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

  • See's Candies - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cinemark Century at Tanforan - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Commodore Park Dog Exercise Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 20 min drive - 21.1 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
  • ‪Jack's Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Garden Retreat conveniently located between SFO & SF?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

This family-friendly South San Francisco holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South San Francisco Convention Center, Santa Cruz Mountains and SFO Museum. San Francisco Bay and Millbrae Square Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). San Bruno Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Owners were very responsive and helpful when our plans changed slightly. The house was clean and very comfortable, the back garden was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, well kept older home in a welcoming neighborhood. Granddaughters loved the park directly across the street. Good freeway access with options in case one route is congested. Groceries and restaurants nearby, as well as the Sees chocolate factory store. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time here. It was easy access to drop half a of our party to the airport. The playground was a big hit as was the back yard. The owners were wonderfully communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
We truly appreciated hosting you, Deborah, and are so happy you all had a lovely, convenient stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, like staying in Grandma's house (which you are).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
Timothy and his wife were excellent guests. Very communicative and took great care of our family home. Thank you, Timothy! We are so glad to know you appreciated our grandparents' home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you, Rebecca. We’re so glad you felt at home and had a fun trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thank you, Shannon! Really appreciate the chance to host for you. Come back some time if you can!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Home

Our host was very accommodating and helpful during our family’s stay. She assisted and presented resolutions to issues very quickly. the home is in a great neighborhood and not too far from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thanks so much for this kind review, Sandy. We were so glad to be able to host you and also happy to hear you enjoyed the garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

House is attractive inside and out, well stocked and host suggestions for food were delish. Staying in a neighborhood and visiting the suggested local establishments made it feel like home. Close to SF, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Muir Woods and more. Our purpose was vacation mixed with moving our son to Palo Alto, a 25 minute drive. Outside backyard garden was lovely to enjoy reading, dining. Stacee and Shoshana do a very good job. Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
We appreciate your kind review, Patricia. So glad you enjoyed our home and we’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this San Francisco VRBO! Getting in was a breeze - the host sent super clear instructions, so we could just drop our bags and start enjoying our vacation right away.The kitchen was a dream, especially for coffee lovers like us. They thought of everything - you can brew a whole pot for lazy mornings or pop in a K-cup when you need a quick caffeine fix. We cooked several meals and found everything we needed, from pots and pans to basic spices.But what really made this place special was the gorgeous garden. We spent hours just sitting outside, watching the hummingbirds dart between the Japanese maples. It was so peaceful watching the squirrels scamper around - felt like our own little oasis in the middle of the city. Such a perfect spot to unwind with morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Chris! We are so happy that you both enjoyed your stay at our home. You were one of the most outstanding guests we have had: communicative, patient, helpful, flexible, and exceedingly kind. We would love to host you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much, Gabriel, for this kind review. We appreciated your quick communication and flexibility. Really glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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