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Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House
We invite you to stay in our private, remodeled guest house. It's an easy walk to the restaurants and shops on University Avenue, in a safe and sought-after neighborhood in Downtown Palo Alto. The guest house was recently renovated and has a gorgeous bay window, air conditioning, two skylights, and a spa-like bathroom. We pride ourselves in keeping it absolutely spotless. The studio cottage is 200 square feet. It’s perfect for a single person but has a queen bed, so can accommodate a couple

Steps from Stanford - Charming Guest House
Discover your perfect retreat a block from Stanford University, tucked away on a tranquil, tree-lined street in Palo Alto. Newly constructed, single-level guesthouse offers privacy, set discreetly at the rear of our property. You'll find yourself within a leisurely stroll minutes from restaurants, grocery stores, and shops. Easy access to 101 and 280 fwys. This haven is within walking distance to Caltrain CA Ave station, as well as stops for Stanford's complimentary Marguerite Shuttle service.

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna I Your Silicon Valley Luxury
Upscale Los Altos Hills. Peaceful and spacious 1,500 sq. ft. retreat. Ideal for business travelers, couples, nature lovers. Adjacent to 3,988-acre Rancho San Antonio Preserve with direct trail access, wildlife, serenity. Inside: workspace with fiber-optic Wi-Fi, fireplace, sauna, pool table, fully equipped kitchen and plush queen bed with guest praised mattress. Outside: exclusive access to saline heated pool and hot tub, patio with BBQ. Minutes from Stanford, Palo Alto, and top tech campuses.

Private Garden Cottage
Relax in our cozy cottage nestled in a serene garden setting, the perfect get-away after a day of business meetings or sightseeing. We are close to major Silicon Valley destinations; 30 minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and the beach in Half Moon Bay —with easy access to Highways 101 and 280, as well as public transportation (SamTrans, Caltrain and BART via Caltrain). Our quiet street is an easy 5-minute walk (0.2 mi) from downtown San Carlos with shops and literally dozens of restaurants.

Premium Lux Studio- Stanford | GOOG | Meta | Tesla
Part of a beautiful newly custom built craftsman architectural style house with a private entrance. The suite is completely separated, with a secure smart-lock, nicely appointed with modern chic furnishings throughout in a sought-after neighborhood in Midtown Palo Alto - one of the best places to live in Silicon Valley. 3-5 minutes WALK to grocery store, pharmacy, coffee/tea shop, and restaurants. Within 1 or 2 miles, you can ride your BIKE or CAR to Stanford, Tesla, GOOG, Meta/FB and Amazon.

Menlo Park 2bd @ Sandhill nr Stanford - Pool, Gym
Welcome to this beautifully designed 2 bedroom 2 bath home with everything you need, including surprise and delight details throughout. Located right off Sand Hill Road and just over a mile from Stanford University, Stanford Medical Hospital, and Stanford Shopping Center. Just beyond is Caltrain and Downtown Palo Alto. Enjoy amenities like our year-round heated pool, hot-tub, and fitness center. This ground-floor unit has a private patio perfect for lounging and enjoying California weather.

Huge Suite w/ own bathroom, patio, dining, office
Forget your worries in this spacious & serene space. Large Private Suite w/ office zone, dining table, private patio w/ furniture, indoor & outdoor showers & dining, large walk-in closet. Super fast & reliable wifi. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, ceiling fans, & beautiful artwork. The suite located at back of a spacious home shared w/ 2 other suites. Walkable distance to large shopping center. Centrally located close to Stanford U & Hospital, Tech Companies & Freeways to entire Bay Area

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Plenty of privacy, comfort, and easy access to all things Palo Alto. Walk or bike to cafes, restaurants, groceries, parks, the library, and more or cozy up in our spacious, light-filled in-law studio w/ private patio. Separate entry and w/ easy street parking in Midtown that's also conveniently close to California Ave, Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Campus, Medical Foundation, PAMF, The Foothills, Meta HQ, Amazon, Shoreline, & Headquarters for all other major Silicon Valley companies.

SkyHigh Redwoods Retreat with Bay Views
Inhale. Exhale. Relax in this cozy, romantic guesthouse retreat nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking the bay and conveniently located near the famous Alice’s Restaurant on Skyline Blvd in Woodside. The 1 acre gated property has ample parking and privacy. Snuggle in with the wood burning fireplace, prepare meals in the full size kitchen and take in the views of the majestic redwoods right outside the windows with bay views peeking through the trees.

Cozy Room with "Private" Entrance, quiet neighbhd
Our charming private guest room (suite) is located on the first floor of a townhouse if you want a private, comfortable, and centrally-located place. The room has a queen-sized bed, a huge closet, and a stocked bathroom. Our self-check-in system allows for flexible check-in times anytime after 3 pm. Ideal for Stanford or downtown Palo Alto visitors, nearby grocery and convenience stores. An excellent choice for a comfortable and private stay in Palo Alto.

Perfect Location, walk to all Palo Alto venues
Very nice, remodeled 700 Sq. ft. Mid-Century Modern condominium in the heart of Palo Alto. One large bedroom, one bathroom, well stocked kitchen with all new appliances, lovely private back patio area...all this and only a 3 block walk to University Ave (fabulous restaurants & shopping), 3 minute walk to CalTrain, 10 minute walk to the Stanford Campus (or take Stanford Shuttle just 2 blocks away)! No need to drive although space for 2 cars, one undercover.

Quaint Cottage Near Downtown Palo Alto
This charming, quiet 2-story cottage includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and spacious common room with a couch, working desk, fast wifi and a large flat-screen TV. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood in Menlo Park, you'll enjoy your own private space with a separate entrance and tranquil, sunny patio area. The cottage is nestled in the rear of our backyard, detached from the main house.
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When is the best time to visit Stanford?
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180 of Stanford vacation rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Gym, BBQ grill, and Laptop-friendly workspace across Stanford rentals

4.8 Average rating
Stanford stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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