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Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury

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The first room upon entering is the living area, with high-end furnishings, some of them inspired by the luxury Airstream trailer brand.  Note the wooden beams in the ceiling, which are typical of homes designed and built by Joseph Eichler.
A distinctive feature of many Eichlers is that many rooms have ceiling-high sliding glass doors, allowing light to stream in and allowing you to step aside to enjoy the comfy furniture and our delightful California weather.  Prepare to be spoiled!  In front of the sliding glass doors you'll notice the glass objects and Buddha statue on the floor.
Here we see another view of the living area.
This photo shows the living area from the vantage point of the dining area.  You'll notice the antique musical instruments displayed on the floor; the owner often puts these away ahead of his travels.
The dining area has a large, elegant dining table with aesthetic chairs and a tasteful rug.  Note the kitchen in the background, with counter stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6183.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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Palo Alto, California
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury

Summary:
This immaculately done-up Eichler home is truly a zen paradise. With ceiling-high glass doors, tasteful art pieces from around the world, and comfy, serene seating areas inside and out, you'll never want to leave!

But if you do, you're in a convenient location, with easy access to major destinations like Stanford, g00Gl3, Tesla, VMWare, Meta, Palo Alto's bustling downtown, plus highway 101 and El Camino Real.

No cleaning fees or checkout chores.

We look forward to hosting you.

The Space:
From the moment you enter the foyer, you'll experience the zen atmosphere of this wonderfully done-up Eichler home. (Joseph Eichler was a famed architect and builder of yesteryear, and many local homes boast his style. Many of the homes have been *very* nicely redone, including this one.)

The owner has traveled worldwide, and his taste in artwork is displayed everywhere, with masks, paintings, murals, wall hangings, statues, and musical instruments lovingly perched throughout the home.

The furniture in the living area is inspired by vintage Airstream trailers and marked by various glass and Buddha sculptures. The living area has sliding glass doors for easy access to the side yard, where you'll find a relaxing seating area.

The dining area, which also has sliding glass doors, is centered on a large table, perfect for entertaining, and it adjoins the spacious kitchen.

Off the kitchen is a family room with a TV.

In the other part of the home are the three bedrooms. The main one has a comfy king-sized bed with a magnificent wood frame, and the attached bedroom has a glass-enclosed, tiled shower. There are sliding glass doors leading you to the backyard, with another seating and relaxing area.

The other two bedrooms have queen-sized beds and -- you guessed it!! -- sliding glass doors again. (Note that the pictures were taken when the beds in these two bedrooms were only full-sized. We have replaced them with queen-sized beds and will update the pictures accordingly.)

Regarding the art pieces, note that some of them are valuable and fragile, and the owner may put some of them out of the way, like the musical instruments. Families with kids, please note that the remaining pieces of artwork may be tempting play objects, so we ask that you keep an eye on your little ones.

Guest Access:
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property inside and out. The only exceptions are 1) a small locked bedroom in which the owner stores his things while traveling; 2) a locked closet in the main bedroom; 3) the armoire / liquor cabinet in the dining room. We have put notes on those areas. Note that the home is only avaiilable during the owner's (frequent!) travels, so generally you won't encounter him. Occasionally he pops into town and may need a few things from the locked room, but if that happens we'll coordinate with you well ahead of time to minimize any inconvenience.

Other Things to Note:
As you can see in the pictures, this home has many pieces of beautiful artwork, purchased by the owner during his many travels. Some of the pieces are valuable and fragile, and the owner may put some of them out of the way, like the musical instruments. Families with kids, please note that the remaining pieces of artwork may be tempting play objects, so we ask that you keep an eye on your little ones.

The owner travels a lot, and the home is only available during his travels. When he's in town, he uses the home himself, so this Airbnb is only part-time. When he leaves, he stores most of his personal items in a locked room, and in a locked closet in the main bedroom, but you may still see some of his items, like suitcases or articles of clothing. If your preference in Airbnbs is homes that are 100% dedicated to hosting guests, without any owner possessions around, this may not be the place for you.

Occasionally he pops back into town for a few days during his trips, and during those occasions, he may need to briefly enter the home to retrieve a few personal items. We will always coordinate with you about him enterting the home.

Interaction with Guests:
The home is only available during the owner's (frequent!) travels, so you won't interact with him. The property manager lives nearby and is always available if you have questions. You'll have complete privacy.

Property manager

Kevin Boer

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Palo Alto

Midtown, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, is home to this holiday home. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Rodin Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include California's Great America and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Stanford University Arboretum and NASA Ames Research are also worth visiting.
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Palo Alto, California

What's nearby

  • Googleplex - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Bayshore NASA Station - 7 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palo Alto Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joanie's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chef Zhao Kitchen - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Meets Art, Art Meets Luxury located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Palo Alto Art Center and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Stanford University. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). California Ave Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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About the host

Hosted by Kevin Boer

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Languages:

English, French