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No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House located?

Located in University South, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stanford Theatre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palo Alto Station is 14 minutes by foot and California Ave Station is 28 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Mar 21, 2025

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Great Place!

So much better than a hotel. Felt like home & wonderful hosts. Price is exceptional and the neighborhood very walkable and safe.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brack H.

Feb 2, 2025

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Quick trip to Palo Alto

My wife and I needed a place close to Stanford and Menlo Park for a family event - the property was perfect for our trip. Comfortable, clean, quiet and just a few blocks from terrific coffee, restaurants and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Nov 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely property.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Dec 2, 2024

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Perfect little studio with a great location

The property was just as advertised. Suited our needs perfectly and was just a lovely location to walk around and enjoy Palo Alto.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti & Craig B.

Jan 10, 2025

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Delightful stay 5 nights

Cozy, quiet, well-supplied, friendly, responsive, helpful owner - great bed, electronics. Reasonable rate. We’ll be there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BROOKS

Dec 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Worked well for us as a base while visiting family in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Çiğdem A.

Sep 17, 2024

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great experience

We had a great stay! The check-in and check-out process was seamless, and the neighborhood was lovely—quiet yet within walking distance to restaurants and public transportation. Communication with the host was excellent; they responded promptly to any questions we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Apr 12, 2023

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

Clean, convenient and cozy

Cozy space extremely close to downtown Palo Alto. Fantastic hosts, and a great spot with easy access to everything on the peninsula. Neighborhood is great, and check-in/check-out process was a breeze.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Mar 11, 2024

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Perfect place, perfect stay

Wonderful property and location. Clean, lovely, easy check-in/out, accurately described. The host and overall experience were fantastic, and I would definitely recommend. I hope to be back again sometime! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Jul 31, 2023

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Great Stay!!

This cozy, affordable place had everything we needed for our stay. The location was within walking distance of downtown and Stanford University. The AC was great too. They provided shampoo, conditioner, charging cords, Keurig with complimentary coffee and to-go cups!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

May 2, 2023

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Quiet, safe, and well-appointed

This freestanding guest suite is in the back of a house in a very quiet neighborhood very close to downtown Palo Alto. It was a very easy walk from the Palo Alto CalTrain platform. The room is luxurious, and the hosts have included several comforts and conveniences for their guests, including a coffee maker, hair dryer, extra pillows, and excellent internet access via wifi. There's a roomy bathroom with a very comfortable shower. No train or street noise at all. I slept very well! The host was quick to help when I got slightly lost on the way. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Mar 6, 2024

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Wonderful stay!

I LOVED staying in this little cottage. Everything was so carefully thought out and well-designed. The bed was really comfortable. The linens were lovely; everything was spanking clean. It was really easy to communicate with the host. The neighborhood is charming and QUIET and full of big trees and if you’re interested in early 20th century domestic architecture you’ll have a feast walking around. There are plenty of outlets and Wi-Fi that easily works and even hooks in all the places you would want them. Plus a large umbrella which was perfect in the rain. I love the desk by the window and would definitely stay here again. It’s indeed small and probably best for one person. As in the description there is no kitchen, but there is a little refrigerator and Whole Foods is about a six minute walk away so easy to have the (cold) food one might wish for. (Also a Peets right next door to WF). The one thing I was surprised not to find was a an electric water kettle, and some cups. I really would have enjoyed a cup of hot tea during the rain. (LOVED the little skylights w the sun coming in and the rain coming down.) All in all: a delightful experience ! An excellent retreat. Many thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Oct 10, 2023

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HomeAway

Very nice (but small) property centrally located in residential area 1/2 mile from center of Palo Alto and 1.5-2 miles from Stanford. Owner very helpful and communicated frequently.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Sep 25, 2023

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

Great Location!

Clean, comfortable space located within walking distance to all that Palo Alto has to offer. Unit is very well appointed with all the necessities. Check in was super easy and host was very helpful! Great for solo travelers or couples

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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