A quiet studio, Ideal for scholars, remote professionals, and long-stay guests | Cottage in Palo Alto

9.6 (8 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Old Palo Alto Cottage | A quiet studio, Ideal for scholars, remote professionals, and long-stay guests

1 Bedroom Cottage in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto

A calm, sun-lit one-bedroom studio located in Old Palo Alto — one of the most desirable, peaceful, and well-preserved residential neighborhoods in the Bay Area.
The space is designed for guests who value quiet, clarity, and a sense of soft order.

🏡 Why Old Palo Alto Matters
Old Palo Alto is known for:
•Tree-lined residential streets
•Quiet morning walks and safe evening strolls
•A community of families, academics, founders, Stanford affiliates
•Easy access to Stanford, California Ave, University Ave, and Caltrain
•A peaceful environment that supports focused work and deep rest
This is one of the rare parts of Palo Alto that feels calm, grounded, and safe — perfect for scholars and long-term stays.

🖥 For Remote Work / Scholars
•Large 27–32” monitor for WFH or academic writing
•Fast, stable Wi-Fi
•Clean, simple desk setup
•Quiet surroundings ideal for reading, meetings, concentration

🛌 Comfortable Sleep & Rest
•Supportive standard mattress
•Fresh linens & soft pillows
•Warm, gentle evening lighting
•Blackout curtains
•Quiet neighborhood with no nightlife noise

🍳 Light Cooking Ready
For simple meals and longer stays:
•Electric single-burner hot plate
•Non-stick pan
•Toaster
•Electric kettle
•Mini fridge
•Basic utensils, cups, bowls & plates for two

🧺 Laundry & Convenience
•On-site shared laundry
•Complimentary detergent
•Private entrance
•Ample storage
•Self check-in

🌿 Perfect For
•Stanford visiting scholars & researchers
•Postdocs / graduate students on short appointments
•Remote workers needing a quiet base
•Parents visiting Stanford students
•Couples seeking a calm, grounding stay
•Long-term stays (monthly discounts available)

🌙 Atmosphere
Soft light, quiet evenings, and a sense of privacy — ideal for guests who want a peaceful, structured environment to rest or work.

🌱 Notes About the Space
•This is a one-bedroom studio
•Best for 1–2 guests
•No shared living spaces
•Designed for slow mornings, quiet evenings, and focused days
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 space

A quiet studio, Ideal for scholars, remote professionals, and long-stay guests is located in Old Palo Alto. A quiet studio, Ideal for scholars, remote professionals, and long-stay guests provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Kitchen, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A quiet studio, Ideal for scholars, remote professionals, and long-stay guests has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Old Palo Alto has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Old Palo Alto, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 360 sq ft (33 sq m)
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Anne D.
Aug 14, 2025 08:11:04 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very close to Stanford, a great efficiency studio with the basic amenities and a spare monitor which made working online a breeze. Irene is a pleasure to work with as a host.
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