[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming studio in old Palo Alto Cottage with kitchenette, near Stanford University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108895400/108895302/w1024h676x0y3-eb006220.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108895400/108895302/w906h683x59y0-4ffe82a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108895400/108895302/w547h683x238y0-0baa8f69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108895400/108895302/w905h683x59y0-04bb5af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108895400/108895302/w1024h674x0y4-d0631bb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of old Palo Alto, this charming studio offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy a morning pick-me-up in the quiet backyard, then unwind with Netflix and Hulu on the large TV via Roku. The perfect haven for one to three guests, with weekly cleaning available upon request. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom360 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming studio in old Palo Alto Cute and super neat studio in prestigious neighborhood of old Palo Alto, full privacy, moments to top Palo Alto schools, Downtown, Stanford, shopping, Midtown Center, Caltrain & California Avenue, farmers market. Great for walking or biking to Stanford. The space The studio is detached from Main house, facing to a quiet backyard, you could enjoy a fresh lemon/ peppermint drink in the morning if you prefer. It’s very clean and cozy, perfect for one to three person stay. Watch Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other apps on a large TV via Roku. It will be one queen size bed in the studio as default. For long stay, weekly cleaning could be arranged on guest’s cost. Parking Along the street (free parking) or use my driveway if you prefer. Guest access Guest uses the private gate ( right side of the main house) as entrance, on the check in day pls let me know when you will be arriving, and please check yourself in via the lockbox on the studio door. Other things to note Tv features: Roku allows you access to your favorite apps ( YouTube, Prime, Netflix etc). No smoking, no pet please. If smoking (including e-cigarettes or any type of vaping) there will be 200 charge. Please appreciate the quietness of the elegant neighborhood. No infant or children under 6 yr old please. Outdoor Basketball hoop and a huge trampoline, feel free to enjoy! :) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Mountain biking nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 360 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113490000/113489600/113489510/cdaeaca2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience Midtown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $163 CA $297 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=113489510&PinnedHotelID=113489510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262900/73262812/f1f7c36c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi East Palo Alto - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=73262812&PinnedHotelID=73262812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115510000/115502400/115502337/04f9e9d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley West Menlo Park - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $226 CA $350 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=115502337&PinnedHotelID=115502337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92030000/92029300/92029224/76d9646d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Palo Alto Gem! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.437634,-122.14075&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%7CocFtrnhV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDQBQDSBQDQDQDSDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQHOFQFOHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHOHKHMJOHMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKJILKJKLILIJKLILGLILIJGNILGLELGNGLELGNELENCLENENCLCNCLCPCLANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHJFLHLJLHJHLJJJJHLJJJHLLJJLHJJLHLJNJLHJHNHNHLHNHNFNHNFNHNFPFNFPFNDPFPFPDNFPDPDRBPDPDPBRDPBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRARAPARARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPEPCREPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGNEPGPGNGNGPINGPILGPILININILINILKLKLILKLIJKLMJILKJMJKHKLMHKHMJMHMHKHMFMHMHMFOFMFMFMDODMFMDODMDODOBMBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCMAQCMCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMGOGKIMIMGMIMIKIMKMIKIMMKIKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIQGMIQGOGQIOGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQESCQEQASCQCSCSCQASASASCS%3FQASAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EK43Ms4v8RCL9KChSy7fTn82O3g=) Palo Alto, CA #### What's nearby - Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Stanford Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.3 km #### Getting around - Bayshore NASA Station - 9 min drive - California Ave Station - 14 min walk - San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Imperial Treasure 宝藏 - ‬15 min walk - ‪Covour Coffee - ‬11 min walk - ‪Kirk’s Steakburgers - ‬11 min walk - ‪Naschmarkt - ‬18 min walk - ‪iTalico - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming studio in old Palo Alto pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Charming studio in old Palo Alto located? > Located in Old Palo Alto, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Palo Alto Art Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford University Arboretum are also within 2 mi (3 km). California Ave Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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