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    Our top choices for Palo Alto cottages

    1. Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

    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.

    2. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

    A residential backyard with a small shed, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

    3. Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking

    A residential building with a garage, a covered porch, and a number '119' on the side.

    4. Secluded freestanding house in the delightful grape garden

    An outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a pergola with string lights.

    5. Brand New Private One Bedroom Cottage with a Wet Bar/Kitchenette

    An outdoor patio with a red umbrella, a round table, benches, and a lantern.

    6. Private Cottage nearby SCU, San Jose Downtown, San Jose Airport, SAP

    A single-story house with a blue front door, white shutters, and a mailbox. There are two potted plants on either side of the door.

    7. Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry

    A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a wooden fence.

    8. Airy Modern 2BR/2BA - Parking + Laundry + Sleep 6

    A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, dining table, and chairs.

    9. Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

    A spacious loft-style room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a bed with a blue upholstered headboard, a kitchen area with a wooden countertop, and a skylight.

    10. Los Gatos Guest Cottage: 2 Mi to Netflix HQ!

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    11. Spacious Alameda Cottage with Private Garden

    A residential area with two houses, a flag, outdoor seating, and a barbecue grill.

    12. Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

    A hot tub with a clear view of a cityscape in the background.

    13. Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ

    A wooden staircase leading to a door with a small window, a wooden fence, and a clear sky.

    14. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

    A residential backyard with a small shed, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Learn more about Palo Alto

    Silicon Valley's heart offers visitors the chance to tour Stanford's iconic campus and stroll University Avenue's tech-inspired shops. Bike the flat, tree-lined areas where garage startups became tech giants, then hike the rolling hills of Foothills Park when you need a break.

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    A university campus with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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    The Ameswell Hotel

    A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

    Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

    A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

    Hotel Strata

    A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL STRATA," a modern building with a flat roof, and a clock tower.

    Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL CITRINE".

    Dinah's Garden Hotel

    A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.

    Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

    A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

    el PRADO

    A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows, balconies, and a covered entrance.

    Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

    A modern, circular building with a glass facade, a prominent vertical entrance, and a sign reading "Four Seasons Hotel".

    Park James

    A modern hotel with a central vertical light feature, multiple floors, and a stone base.

    Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

    A multi-story hotel with a courtyard entrance, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

    Hyatt Centric Mountain View

    An outdoor patio with seating, a fireplace, and a view of buildings and trees.

    Rosewood Sand Hill

    A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a table with a book and fruit, and a view of a building with a tiled roof.

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