Airbnbs Still Available for Super Bowl 50 Weekend
If you’re a die-hard Panthers or Broncos fan and want to be in the Bay Area for Super Bowl 50, you might have noticed that it won’t be cheap. Aside from the $5,000 tickets, hotels are selling out at inflated rates, leaving rental sites such as Airbnb as a next resort.
Knowing the demand, Bay Area homeowners and renters are looking for a gold rush of income – by one count, local Airbnbs were going for an average of $363 per night – a 76.2 percent spike from the following weekend’s rates.
If you’re hell-bent on being in town, you’ll want to choose your rental wisely depending on your plans — Oakland and the rest of the East Bay will be cheaper on average, but they’re also farther away from the game, which takes place in Santa Clara.
If you’re still on the hunt for a good bed to temporarily call home, we’ve rounded up some available Airbnb rentals across the Bay Area, private and shared, in some different price ranges (prices don’t include fees and taxes, so beware). Note: Some of these may have been snapped up since presstime:
San Francisco
“Cozy & Comfy Place w/ Private Entry”
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Cost: $369 per night (three-night minimum)
This private guest space inside the host’s home is in the Inner Sunset, one of the quieter parts of the city, in case you want to chill out from Super Bowl madness. There’s also a private deck and garden.
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“Cozy Bed/Bath Suite in Elegant Flat”
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Cost: $188 per night
This condo is in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, which is even farther away from downtown than the previous rental, but what you’re getting for the price is a solid value. And it’s very accessible to Golden Gate Park and Lands End.
“Location! Location! Hidden Gem”
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Cost: $300 per night
“We are no Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons,” the ad says, though the price sure applies for this weekend. Nevertheless, if you’re planning to take Caltrain to Santa Clara for the game, this one-bedroom rental is an ideal spot just walking distance away. The room itself is hardly fancy, though it does have a cute entryway.
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Santa Clara
“2 Story Apt Close to Levi’s Stadium”
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Cost: $600 per night
If proximity to the game is your top priority, this pricey one-bedroom apartment will be your kind of place — it’s about a 15-minute walk away. Rowdy fans be warned: No Super Bowl parties are allowed here.
San Jose
“Modern home - 2 mi from Super Bowl”
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Cost: $300 per night
Another good listing for those who want to be close to the stadium, although you’ll be sharing this two-bedroom apartment. It includes a bedroom and bathroom to yourself, plus kitchen, gym, and a 50-inch TV with Netflix.
“Small town charm in Silicon Valley”
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Cost: $434 per night
This “cottage” is in a cute San Jose neighborhood called Willow Glen, and you’ll be walking distance from some appealing dining options. Which is a good thing, because there’s no stove here. It’s 10 miles from Levi’s Stadium, so you won’t face too much traffic hassle.
Palo Alto
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Cost: $550 per night
This is just steps away from Stanford Stadium — which, for you trivia buffs, hosted Super Bowl XIX in 1985. You’ll be in the heart of Palo Alto’s downtown nightlife, and about 14 miles from Levi’s Stadium. This might be the highest price you ever pay for a studio, but at least we like the look of it.
“Quiet, new studio in Palo Alto”
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Cost: $500 per night
This is in a cul-de-sac in a quieter part of Palo Alto than the first listing. The space and amenities are all modern, with a king-size bed, stainless-steel appliances, and hardwood floors.
Oakland
“Unique retreat with huge backyard”
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Cost: $307 per night
What you’ll lack in proximity to the game (Levi’s is about 46 miles away), you’ll gain in living space: two bedrooms, a large patio, and barbecue grill, plus proximity to San Francisco a short BART ride away. There’s even a wood-fired pizza oven if you want to make your own pie.
“Large Craftsman Flat in Rockridge”
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Cost: $138
This Rockridge listing is one of the better-looking basements we’ve seen, and boasting 1,000 square feet and a new interior, the price is right. Dining and nightlife are close by, as is BART. There’s even a Ping-Pong table, should football bore you.
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Cost: $525
You definitely don’t want to stay here if you plan on being near the game, but this is one sweet-looking rustic rental in a secluded neighborhood near the UC-Berkeley campus. It has some history too: it belonged to the late Bernard Maybeck, who designed the famous Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
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