This is a great base for the San Mateo and surrounding area. We were a party of 5 who rented all three rooms and we had a car that facilitated travel in the area. Shirley was very responsive to questions during our stay, and her posted suggestions (as different rooms in the overall unit might be rented to different persons) were well thought out and would tend to make the experience easier for all involved. The rooms were clean, well appointed, and attractive. There is also a park adjoining the property (with a playground and tennis courts) with a walking path that takes you to a bayside marsh/natural area. We had a great experience there.