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The Palo Alto Treehouse

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Exterior
Entry
Back deck
Living room
Hall detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Palo Alto, CA
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Palo Alto Treehouse

Located in an exclusive Palo Alto neighborhood, our home shares a fence with the HP garage, a private museum and national landmark that is the "birthplace of Silicon Valley". We are a 5-minute walk to University Avenue and a 5-minute drive to Stanford University. This home is perfect for tech execs, visiting Stanford families or travelers who want to enjoy the Bay Area. Our family has lived in Palo Alto since the 1940s, so we can answer just about any question to make your stay more enjoyable.

This home is on the ground floor of a three-story Professorville home. We're surrounded by beautiful homes on tree-lined streets (a walker's paradise). We offer private driveway parking. Because you can walk to University Avenue, there are no parking or permit hassles. In our neighborhood you'll find cafes, boutiques, wine bars, the best restaurants and indie/vintage movie theaters. Major tech companies and Sandhill Road are minutes away.

The entire house was remodeled in 2017, with new furniture throughout. There are three bedrooms (1 queen and 3 doubles, sleeping a total of 8). All have Casper mattresses. (If you haven't heard of them before, trust us when we say you'll have a great night's sleep). There is a fireplace in the livingroom, a wetbar with wine fridge, a private deck with Adirondack chairs and chaise lounges, and a fully-stocked kitchen. (I was a chef in New York City--so if you need something exotic, I'm bound to have it.) There's also a washer/dryer and access to our electric car charger. We've published a 24-page full-color guide book with restaurant reviews (including kid-friendly spots), a must-have map for travelers' necessities, and a list of things to do in Palo Alto. We'll tell you everything you need to know, from the best places to hike, activities for art lovers or artists, farmers' markets, nearby parks, where to find a great dry cleaner or who brews the best cup of coffee.

Professorville is a registered historic district in Palo Alto. Here you'll find homes that were built by Stanford University professors starting in the 1890s. Today it is home to some of the world's biggest tech executives. Over our fence line is the historic HP garage. You'll see more of this private museum from your bedroom window than anyone outside this gated property.

Property manager

Lisa Bertelsen-Kivett

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for toddlers
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Palo Alto

University South, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, is home to this holiday home. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Rodin Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Stanford Shopping Center and San Antonio Shopping Center. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palo Alto, CA

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 16 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wildseed - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palo Alto Treehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palo Alto Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Palo Alto Treehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Palo Alto Treehouse located?

Located in University South, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford Theatre and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 16 minutes by foot and California Ave Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great spot

Great location close to town and accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

excellent palo alto rental

This is a great location for Stanford and Palo Alto in historic neighborhood. Nice, well stocked property,as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Fantastic!

Great offering close to downtown and the Stanford campus. Modern and clean. Hosts were very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Wonderful getaway

We enjoyed our peaceful retreat in Palo Alto. We appreciated being able to walk to several local restaurants as well as Whole Foods for groceries. The proximity to Stanford and local sights was wonderful. It was stocked with anything we might have needed, and the hosts left a wonderful welcome basket. They were very responsive and accessible leading up to and throughout our stay. We would love to stay there again, if we're ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Family Weekend in Palo Alto

Very quaint property within walking distance to so many wonderful restaurants in Palo Alto. The property was very nicely decorated with adequate room for our family of five. The kitchen had high-end appliances with anything you would ever need to prepare a meal and serve it to your guests. We especially enjoyed sitting in the family room, looking out the windows and enjoying the gas fireplace! Very nice property with owners on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonali S.

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

Great location… excellent hosts

Fantastic and historic location. We had not paid attention to the lack of a/c. But that was an oversight on our part. Jacob and Lisa were excellent hosts. Very warm and welcoming. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Perfect spot in Palo Alto

Comfortable beds, great gift snack basket and plenty of helpful restaurant and activity suggestions. There was plenty of space for teens to have their own rooms, and it is such a walkable location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Excellent Location, Comfortable Stay

My 2 adult daughters and I enjoyed our stay at this property. It is extremely well equipped, beds are very comfortable and location is fantastic. Communications with the owners was excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Perfect location

This is the most beautiful, walkable neighborhood, everything close by. Lovely apartment, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. Lots of light.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Had some tests at stanford

House was perfect, quiet, well located for going back and forth to the hospital and the mall! As well as walking to all Palo Alto downtown locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Palo Alto Treehouse

Nice home in a great location. Very nice amenities, even a welcome basket of wine, crackers, cheese, salami, chocolates! Fresh flowers in a vase. Kitchen was well equipped and included Pete’s coffee and spices. Walked to downtown Palo Alto and to the nearby Whole Foods.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Excellent property, great location

This property was perfect for our family of 5. It is located in a beautiful, safe, leafy part of Palo Alto and it was really pleasant to walk from the apartment in any direction along tree-lined residential streets. It is an easy walk to supermarkets, bars, shops and the Caltrain station at Palo Alto. We took the Caltrain up to San Francisco several times which was straightforward and it was lovely to get back to the comfortable apartment after a day sightseeing. The property was well equipped with everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brit L.

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

Magical!!

This is an amazing, tranquil oasis right in the middle of Palo Alto. My daughter was checking into her sophomore year at Stanford and we were so grateful to have such a comfy, homey place to come back to each day. Jacob was extremely helpful and attentive. The house is fully equipped with everything anyone could possibly need. We highly recommend this wonderful home and we look forward to returning soon. Thank you Jacob and Bettina!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

C.L. H.

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

Quiet and cozy

We really enjoyed our stay at the treehouse; it just as nice as the pictures on the website. The house is in a lovely and quiet neighborhood yet close to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great place

Worth noting - this is the converted ground floor of a larger house (with separate entrance) - the owners may be above you if they are in town That said, the owners are lovely, accomodating, understanding, and truly help you have a great time! The quality of the rooms, bedding, and everything is high. This is a great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B., Salt Lake City

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

Perfect downtown PA location

I couldn’t pick a better spot for my family to spend a week in downtown Palo Alto. Close enough to everything for a quick walk, but far enough away from the bustle that it was very quiet and peaceful. Also several parks and playgrounds nearby for my kids. Hosts were wonderful, very helpful and friendly. Will stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L.

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

Always a treat to stay at the Treefort!

Repeat visitor because of the amazing location, warm and friendly hosts, and charming accommodations that fit our family's needs. Parks, coffee, shopping, Whole Foods, and amazing and varied dinning just footsteps away!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Idyllic Autumn stay in Palo Alto

Jacob and Lisa surpassed their status of Superhosts - they 100 % ensured that we were comfortable and felt welcome. We stayed for almost a month and loved the neighborhood — easy walking access to University Ave, Stanford, Whole Foods etc. The apartment is bright and well appointed and the beds are super comfortable. We would highly recommend and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Perfect

Lovely space, owners and location. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan M., Niles, Michigan

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

Location Location

Great location walk to dinner, grocery shopping. Condo exactly as described Would stay again
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Great location, Whole Foods two blocks away, great area to walk around

Hosts are wonderful, cool touches to interior design
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great location.

The property is the bottom floor of a two unit building. The upstairs owners were quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Fabulous stay in Palo Alto!

Our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) loved this quiet spot in Palo Alto! Everything about our trip was great - the lovely check in basket, the well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and fabulous location. We enjoyed walking to get take out from local restaurants, groceries from Whole Foods and running in the neighborhood. Would definitely book again if we have occasion to be in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Highly Recommend

Had a great time and the location was great. Close to downtown Palo Alto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great location!

Our family of 4 had a fantastic stay. The house is very clean & comfortable. The location is excellent- walked to the downtown area and Stanford campus. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

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