Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House

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A wooden house with a brick pathway leading to a black door.
A room with a desk, chair, TV, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a door, and a painting on the wall.
A compact, well-organized laundry room with a built-in washer and dryer, two wicker baskets on shelves, and a patterned towel hanging on a rack.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a building with a sign in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Silicon Valley

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Palo Alto, CA
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio and work space

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Spa-like bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About the area

Palo Alto

University South, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, is home to this cottage. Stanford Theatre and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Twin Creeks Sports Complex. Check out an event or a game at Levi's Stadium, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hewlett Packard House and Garage - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stanford University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 14 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Telefèric Barcelona - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Nagi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Palo Alto - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Palo Alto Gem! Cute, Spotless Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in University South, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. Stanford University Medical Center is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Palo Alto Station is 14 minutes by foot and California Ave Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described and host was very helpful and responsive. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccably clean, and an excellent location in easy walking distance to numerous restaurants and shops. Our new favorite place to stay in Palo Alto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Host. Property was perfect for our stay in Palo Alto.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a lovely stay!I especially loved how quiet and clean the cottage was and how welcoming the host was. The location was beautiful and having restaurants and shops in easy walking distance was an added bonus. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb quiet location. Perfect.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming place to stay in a fantastic location. Easy walk to University Ave, Stanford's campus, Town and Country shopping Center, and Caltrain. The guest house is impeccably maintained and is a quiet oasis in the beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood. I hope it will be available for our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place. Very clean, comfy bed, and great location. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This room was incredible! Super clean and cute with all the amenities you need. In a perfect location, you can walk to multiple restaurants and catch a bus to Stanford. The host was amazing, I highly recommend choosing this guest house for your stay in Palo Alto!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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