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A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a microwave and kettle.
A white desk with a round mirror, a vase, and a book on it.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a glass shelf, a sink, and two abstract paintings on the wall.
A small kitchen with a round table, two chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $209
$209 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

Explore the area

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Palo Alto, CA
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto Art Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at this cottage in Palo Alto (Midtown), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Stanford University and 9 minutes from Stanford University Medical Center. .This cottage is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Levi's Stadium and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from California's Great America.

What's nearby

  • Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palo Alto Art Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 10 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 16 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zareen's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yutori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Covour Coffee - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for the area! Super easy check in and incredibly private stay. Clean, comfortable and quiet casita in a nice neighborhood. Exactly what I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

b e.

Enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable, and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us this was an ideal spot; roomy, beautiful, in a quiet neighborhood. Will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was easy to find and perfect for a couple traveling with our dog, Scout. She loved the little backyard area and the neighborhood was very walkable. The Pakistani restaurant was within walking distance and the outdoor patio was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, private property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elsie Wang W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, nicely appointed and quiet. Host very responsive. Air bed for the 3rd person not terribly comfortable, but worked okay (could use a mattress pad, perhaps)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and great! Friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfortable stay The room was clean and nicely maintained, exactly as pictured. I had a pleasant stay overall. One small note for future guests: the house rules ask you to wash your dishes before leaving, but the only sink available is in the bathroom, which can feel a bit awkward for dishwashing. Not a dealbreaker, just something to be aware of. Would recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage, beautifully decorated, pet friendly with outdoor patio, fenced and safe.Not walking distance to Stanford but bikable and drivable. No kitchen sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bertha A J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a lovely and safe neighborhood, and offered a peaceful and private experience. The only drawback was that it does not have air conditioning, so if the temps are high, the cottage does get quite warm during the day but then cools off very nicely at night. The extra bonus is that there's a small private patio area dedicated just to the cottage. A wonderful plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a comfortable place and I was there for three weeks. The most important thing to know is there is no washer/dryer which may not be a problem for short stay. If you are planning to use the kitchen, know there is no sink nor was there dish washer. The space does have nice outdoor patio and house is on a major shared bike path street.
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful neighborhood and we felt very safe there. The place was very clean too. However, the room was 80 degrees all day and night with no ac just one fan. The shower filled up with 3 inches of water while I showered. There were only 2 towels. The blinds on the windows had weirdly missing pieces so someone could look in. Lastly, the gates were really loud which could affect the tenants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaho K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
施設は綺麗で充実していました。お値段もリーズナブルでとてもよかったです。
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elayne L.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025