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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Palo Alto, CA
  • Place, The Labyrinth At Grace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto Art Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4458187vb
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

About the area

Palo Alto

Midtown, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, is home to this cottage. Shoppers can check out Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's Stadium.
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Palo Alto, CA

What's nearby

  • The Labyrinth At Grace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palo Alto Art Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Yutori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Covour Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Treasure 宝藏 - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience located?

Located in Midtown, this cottage is steps from Silicon Valley and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Stanford University. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). California Ave Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cera B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great cozy space and perfect for our trip to the area! Super accessible, but also very private. Absolutely worth the trip here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, private space tucked in a quiet neighborhood with friendly, responsive hosts. We would happily stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

b e.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo M.

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bertha A J.

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

Thank you!

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Our pleasure!
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host! Directions were clear and helpful. I’m street parking right in front of the house, and it’s in a really nice quiet neighborhood. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Very close to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, and other industry in the area. Highly recommend. Would say again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elayne L.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nick & TIen

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We've been hosts with this property on Airbnb for over 2 years and are excited to bring it to VRBO!

What makes this property unique

Incredibly private with its own private entrance and private patio/outdoor space - an oasis in the middle of Palo Alto! Extremely safe neighborhood, great for walking, easy free parking, walking distance to coffee shops, grocery stores, bank, pharmacy, restaurants on California Ave etc.

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