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A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Palo Alto, CA
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto

Beautifully appointed & fully renewed apartment with your own W & D for exclusive use—no coin operated hassles, a private & enclosed parking garage, secured high-speed internet. Enjoy bustling & ethnically rich restaurants of downtown only a short walk away. Nestled in the heart of Old Palo Alto, the home provides a unique place to unwind after a long working day, appointments, visiting friends and family, or working from home in the quietness of your own space. Crafted with you in mind."
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The apartment includes amenities such as a washing machine.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with washing machine, shower and ironing board
  • 6 minutes by car from Stanford University and 8 minutes from Googleplex

Property manager

Ana Luisa

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location to walk to downtown Palo Alto
Great little 1 bedroom place that’s walkable to downtown Palo Alto. Owners did ask to remove shoes during the stay, which I respect as I am someone who doesn’t wear outdoor shoes in my own home, but the floors were too dirty to ask this of someone. Our socks became filthy. Nothing a better cleaning crew couldn’t correct and the place was clean and tidy besides that.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry d.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
clean, private patio great neighborhood close to restaurants and shopping.We did not notice that the garage said medium car but we were able to navigate. Ana was excellent and was available to assist us. we look forward to returning.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Noise issue
Good location right off University. Unfortunately there were noise issues which are not really the fault of the property owner. The property is on the first floor and the people staying above were early risers and given the hard floors, it was very loud above the bedroom with them walking around and talking before 7 am. I don't think they were being unreasonably loud, but the hard floors just magnify the footfalls right above the bedroom. I was going to enjoy the outdoor back patio on Sunday morning with coffee but was disturbed by the neighbor hammering and using a loud power say starting at 9 am. Again, not the owner's fault but was pretty rude for the neighbor to be doing construction that early on a Sunday morning. It kind of killed the vibe of morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good stay
Good things: The apartment was great, very clean and stocked with everything you could need. The outdoor space was a lovely bonus, we used it regularly. The area is really nice and quiet as well, set back from the road so you don't have any traffic noise. And it's located really close to some great restaurants and nightlife. Most of the communication with the hosts was excellent and timely. Less-good things: the apartment is set in a funny nook between 2 garages, and the instructions for where the door was were unclear. Since I was arriving late at night, I had a hard time finding the unit. I would recommend leaving the exterior light at the front door on when you know you have guests checking in after dark. Next, the sound insulation isn't very good between units. The person staying in the unit above me was awake and watching the news very early in the morning (4-5am) and woke me up every day. Not a huge inconvenience since I was there for work, but something to be aware of. Finally, when I originally reached out to the host, they offered me a discount on the nightly rate since I was staying for 12 days, and said to just make the booking and we would sort out the additional discount when I arrived. I reached out to them near the end of my stay to work that out, but they never replied.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location/cleanliness/communication
As someone who grew up in the Bay Area, and worked at Sunset Magazine when it used to be down the street from University Avenue, I am soooo grateful to have a place to stay going forward. My elderly Momma is only 15 minutes away, so it was super-convenient. The apartment was quiet (off the main street), clean, and thoughtfully-appointed. The owner was very responsive and helpful. My husband and I will definitely be staying here again!! (The garage is tricky to get into, but my husband managed it and we were grateful for it. The neighborhood seems very safe, so if a renter has a larger vehicle, it wouldn't be a big deal.) Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with all aspects
This is a small apartment that is very nicely updated and well laid out so the two of us were very comfortable. The little oasis of a backyard really did make it a gem and the location is super convenient. The owners/property managers are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot for Access to Stanford Hospital
We stayed at this property due to the proximity to Stanford Hospital where a family member was being treated. This was so close not only to the hospital but to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again in the future should the need arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palo alto
Stayed in this lovely little apartment for 2 nights. It is perfect for 1-2 people. Clean, nicely appointed/decorated and location is great! Has a nice back yard. Didn't get to spend time there as raining during entire visit. I would stay again and recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024