► Wake up to water views in the heart of Silicon Valley ► Centrally located: ✈ SFO: 10 mins. SF: 25 mins. Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino & San Jose: 25 mins ► Maid services during stay ► Enjoy sunny weather in our one-of-a-kind backyard w/ deck, sauna, BBQ, garden, casita (office + extra bedroom), dock & SUPs ► Set up for relaxing, cooking & grilling, with sauna and pizza oven ► Blazing fast internet (360mbps) throughout the property + backyard Welcome to our beautiful single-family home with a large dock on lagoon waterfront. Wake up to the water outside your sliding corner bedroom doors! This is a truly magical property for you to relax and enjoy, right in the heart of Silicon Valley. We have a beautiful, expansive backyard. ================= There is plenty of space for hosting offsites & family time ► City regulations don't allow "parties or special events" in any Airbnb in San Mateo. This means no large pre-planned events (like weddings ). ► You are welcome to invite friends over for a quiet get-together to enjoy our backyard. ► The entire property is optimized for thinking and bonding time, including: High quality glass whiteboards in the casita and main house , blazing fast internet everywhere (including on the dock) plenty of indoor/outdoor creative space, desks & private "nook" spaces for working from home. ► The 14% San Mateo tax is *included* in your rate: We will pay it from your booking About your Experience ================= ► We offer complimentary maid cleaning services for stays 4+ days long. Our house cleaner will wash your towels and clean the kitchen and bathrooms as necessary every 4 days. (You're free to decline if you don't want this!) ► If you don't want to do your own cooking, we can recommend private chefs & more. About the Hosts: ================= Your host, DROdio, is a startup Founder and runs a vibrant Founder community called FounderCulture. ► We love to host groups that want to bond together. We've really worked to make our space great for you to think creatively. ► DROdio also has three kids and knows how it's *even harder* to find a family-friendly creative space. Our space is great for working from home, great for play, and great for having *kids* play while *you* work! ► If you need childcare while visiting: We can recommend a great nanny that we use ourselves and is familiar with the property. About the Back Yard: ================= Large, terraced backyard with many fun "play" items. All are to be used at your own risk. ► Fresh garden with seasonal lettuce/squashes/vegetables/herbs ► Large high-heat built-in propane grill + wood pellet smoker w/ timer (and plenty of wood pellets!). We also have a propane Ooni 16" pizza oven ► Nordic dry+steam barrel sauna on the property. ► Large deck with couches, a fire pit, dining table and workout equipment. ► Expansive dock with deck furniture as well as two Standup Paddleboards (SUPs), one two-person kayak, and three kids' kayaks. We have life jackets available but you agree to use all items at your own risk, and we make no guarantees or representations as to the condition or safety of the items. ► If you are an experienced sailor (with ASA or similar certifications) you can also use the 13' HobieCat catamaran tied to the doc. This is only available for use when previously approved in writing by the owner on a per-guest basis. ► Detached casita contains a desk, two desk chairs, external monitor with AppleTV and fold-down Murphy bed ► Cornhole, soccer balls, 3 bicycles, basketball hoop, overisize Jenga and Connect 4 and other outdoor games + kids play structure ► Short walk or kayak to Parkside aquatic park with playground, beach & grills. About the House: ================= Bedroom #1: Master Bedroom ► Has two walls comprised of corner sliding glass doors that open to the backyard deck (indoor/outdoor living when both “walls” are opened up) ► California King size bed ► Does not share any walls with other bedrooms ► Walk-in closet ► Master bathroom has a double shower Bedrooms #2 & #3: ► Two bedrooms next to each other (share 1 wall) ► Each bedroom has a closet ► Each bedroom two twin XL beds that can be configured separately for singles, or together to form a king bed (let us know which configuration you prefer for each room when booking) ► Full bathroom with tub next to the bedrooms Bedroom #4: ► Bedroom is just off the large kids’ play room ► Queen bed ► Full bath with shower next to the bedroom Large innovation room w/ loft: ► Wall-mount TV with AppleTV and streaming services ► Two 4' x 8' whiteboards for creative thinking or play ► Bean bag chairs ► Sit/stand desk in the loft area Front living area: ► Whiteboard ► Karaoke machine ► Private office with printer just off front entryway ► Opens to kitchen, with barstools ► Wet bar area with sink ► Full bathroom with tub and double sink Dining + living area: ► Large 75” TV with streaming services and mirroring capability ► Sony PS5 and Atari gaming systems ► Large round dining table seats 8 to 10 ► Comfy “L” shaped sofa seats 10 Kitchen: ► We love to cook, and if you do, too, you’ll enjoy this kitchen ► Gas chef’s range and oven ► Sharp knives, lots of pans (upgraded stone non-stick), sheet pans, pots, utensils, measuring cups & bowls ► We're serious about our coffee! Breville burr grinder with 12 cup coffee machine, as well as a Nespresso + Peets coffee pods ► KitchenAid commercial mixer, rice cooker and many other appliances Detached Casita: ► Flatscreen TV with AppleTV for streaming / mirroring. ► Desk with two chairs ► Fold-down Murphy double bed (Note: There is no bathroom in the casita; guests can walk into house via back or side entrance) Other features: ► Brand new large capacity washer & dryer ► Two outdoor showers -- one just of the deck, and one next to the dock ► 32A EV Car charger (if you have a Tesla, bring an adapter) About Pets: ================= We are pet lovers but unfortunately can't allow pets.