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"Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.

Beautifully decorated for your enjoyment and an unbeaten location on University Avenue in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon Valley. This one bedroom apartment is designed for the busy Executive or World Traveler. It is clean, functional, quiet, modern, attractive and comes with a free private garage.

Free public transportation right on University Avenue. However if you prefer to drive your own car, the apartment also offers you the luxury of a medium sized parking garage for your exclusive use.

All this and more makes this place a real "gem".

Property manager

Ana Luisa

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A "hidden Gem" in University Ave Palo Alto
A "hidden Gem" on University Ave Palo Alto
821 A "hidden Gem" in University Ave Palo Alto
821 A \"Hidden Gem\" in University Ave Palo Alto
A "Hidden Gem" on University Ave, Palo Alto Palo Alto

About the neighborhood

Map
Palo Alto, CA

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 17 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crepevine - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto. located?

Located in Crescent Park, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palo Alto Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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"Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very quiet
Great location in Palo Alto. Close to many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and modern
Nice place, clean, well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay at hidden gem
Owner was responsive to all my questions especially when I had trouble locating property since it is behind another house with the apartment number not visible from the street. Ana Luisa was also accomodating when I requested a later check out time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Such a great long weekend away. Loved being able to walk everywhere, and would definitely stay here again. The delivery of bagels in the morning was so sweet. I couldn't eat them because I'm gluten free, but my son really enjoyed them and took the leftovers back to SF when he left. Thanks for a wonderful, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Access to Stanford Medical
I was undergoing heart surgery at Stanford and needed a place where my wife could stay comfortably and have easy access. This unit was just perfect. Set back from the street, it was dead quiet at night. It was comfortable and well appointed. We could not have asked for more. .
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Norm B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Pleasant & well-located
This is a pleasant apartment and well-located near downtown Palo Alto. Unfortunately, the communications with the owner left quite a lot to be desired. We got check-in instructions very late on the day of arrival -- and not through the VRBO app (the excuse was "technical" issues). Only then did we learn that the laundry is not in the unit and requires quarters to operate (a fact that really should be included in the property listing). We had already been on the road several days and were counting on doing laundry that night, so I had to go out late in the evening and find a store that could exchange bills for several dollars worth of quarters. We also found that the TV wasn't working. The property doesn't have cable/satellite and instead uses YouTube TV (another fact that really should be part of the property description), and that service wasn't logged in properly. It took multiple texts, three phone calls and more than 24 hours to get it fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great for work + personal needs
Great property a block from all the restaurant and shops. Accurate ad and swift communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sven-Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Central Palo Alto April 2022
From the original introduction on VRBO's webpage I got the destinct impression I was renting a small house. Large was my suprise, when I found, it was an apartment in a back building - one floor up via one of two very narrow staircases. For 85 year year old man it is not a joy to carry heavy suitcases up one of the these. In addition the parking situation is atrocious. Too many cars on too little space. We were disappointed.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Apartment was clean, quiet and just like in the pictures. We didn’t meet Ana Luisa but she seems very sweet and and was very responsive,. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Palo Alto
Stayed a week in this apartment. Description was 100% accurate. Nice well appointed unit in super location. Close to downtown PA and to 101 freeway. Driveway to parking is a bit of a challenge, but you get used to this quickly. Ana Luisa was a great host, very responsive. So satisfied we booked it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Great place for two with all the comforts of home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and quiet
A great little apartment if you prefer to cook when traveling. The kitchen was very well equipped. The space was well laid out and comfortable. No outside space available but bright and airy during the day.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Santa Fe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
The property has everything you need... it's clean, cute, and convenient. We will definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The place looks as good as it does in the photos. It also has the little things like tea, water boiler, Brita water filter, and an extra monitor made the stay extra great, especially while WFH. Great communication with Ana Luisa. Thanks for a pleasant stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey M., McMinnville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & Clean, Close to Downtown PA
My wife & I stayed in this apartment in June 2020 for 6 nights while we were visiting family in the area. The apartment was very clean and well furnished. It is on University Ave, but set well back from the street so it was very quiet and secluded. Location is great...easy walking distance to downtown Palo Alto and fairly close to Hwy 101 when one needs to get on the freeway. Ana Luisa was very responsive and easy to work with, answering questions quickly and offering suggestions. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

MEI LING C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat
The apartment was impeccable, very nicely decorated and furnished. The owner was readily available and accomodating. We look forward to staying at this location whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2020