Brand new 3440 sq ft 8 BR 8 bath home with glass shower enclosures, new hardwood floors throughout, and large central gathering space in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to vibrant downtown San Mateo. The home is centrally located 10 min to SFO and easy access to highways 101 and 280. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 laundry rooms, High-speed 1GB internet, 2 Ethernet connected 75-inch smart TVs, 8 Ethernet connected 50-55 smart TVs, Apple TVs, outdoor grill, 2 patio areas, electric car charging The space This unique spacious home is perfectly set up for large groups traveling together with lots of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces while also providing the privacy of 8 individual bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, and en suite large screen smartTVs for private entertainment. By city ordinance, total occupancy during stays less than 30 days cannot exceed 10 persons. What makes this stay even more special is that all proceeds are donated to local SF Bay Area charities including local public high schools. These contributions are generously matched by the Xelay Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to creating extraordinary social progress in our communities by partnering with and empowering community-led organizations. The Xelay Foundation has been the leading SF Bay Area non-profit organization in combining and supporting community-led organizations with nationally recognized academic research institutions through hands-on volunteerism, pro-bono strategy and management consulting, and grant-giving of over $200,000 annually. By choosing to stay with us, you actively contribute to the betterment of our communities, supporting initiatives that make a meaningful impact on local education and community development. Your stay becomes a catalyst for positive change, fostering a brighter future for those in need. GATHERING SPACES: The Great Room is a large centrally located open space consisting of the kitchen area, living room area, dining room area, and laptop workspace area. This area in total seats up to 24 individuals, all with easy viewing of the large 75-inch Samsung smartTV. Additional gathering spaces include the outdoor sun deck immediately adjacent to the Great Room with patio furniture and BBQ grill, further extending your gathering space for large groups. Downstairs, a lounge area and dining room area allow for groups to break off or have privacy while the lounge area extends out to the backyard patio. CONNECTIVITY: Super-fast 1 Gig WiFi throughout the home via a network of mesh routers while all the TVs have a direct ethernet connection for super-fast streaming and videogame playing. The specially designed laptop workspace bar has power outlets tastefully hidden under the counter. PRIVACY: Each of the many bedrooms provides privacy and its own dedicated ethernet connected 50-55 inch smartTV while most bedrooms have their own private bathroom. DINING: The home is just steps from the vibrant downtown area for great restaurants, parks, movie theaters, and bars. However, for those that want to dine together in the home, a fully equipped 6 burner industrial stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven, and amenities await your group. Important house rules: 1) This is a no-shoes home. Please take off shoes when entering the home. 2) Please respect the house rule: no smoking, no pets, no parties, no drugs, and no loud noises after 10pm. No smoking anywhere on the premises. Local law enforcement will and have been called by the neighbors for excessive noise during quiet hours (10pm to 7am). 3) Beyond the number of guests listed in the reservation booking, no one else is allowed on the property without prior written approval. 4) Do not tamper with the video cameras. Full 360 exterior cameras are on 24/7 for your safety. Note that $2000+ deposit/fees are withheld/charged for any infraction of the house rules, especially those that impact our neighbors or if local law enforcement is called. Guest access You'll have access to the entire home Other things to note Superfast 1 Gig WiFi throughout the home via a network of mesh routers. 2 laundry rooms with washer and dryer. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, coffee machine. 2 large dining tables, two refrigerators, 2 microwaves, 2 toaster ovens. Each room has high-quality wooden hangers, a luggage rack, a desk and night lamp with USB charging ports, and a direct 1 Gig ethernet connected 50-55 inch smart TV. Two electric car charging ports in the garage. Two outdoor patios. This lower Baywood neighborhood location is great because of the closeness to downtown while still being in a very quiet upscale neighborhood. IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES: 1) This is a no-shoes home. Please take off shoes when entering the home. 2) No smoking anywhere on the premises, no pets, no parties, no drugs, and no loud noises after 10pm. Local law enforcement will and have been called by the neighbors for excessive noise during quiet hours (10pm to 7am). 3) Guests beyond the number listed in the reservation booking are not allowed on the property without prior written approval. In addition, by city ordinance, total occupancy during stays less than 30 days cannot exceed 10 persons. 4) Do not tamper with the video cameras. Full 360 exterior cameras are on 24/7 for your safety. Note that $2000+ deposit/fees are withheld/charged for any infraction of the house rules, especially those that impact our neighbors or if local law enforcement are called.