"Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.

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New decorated Living room. bringing more life and peacefulness to your place.

Luxury queen bed in this 'suite" master bedroom.

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Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Shopping Center
‪3 min drive‬
Stanford University
‪6 min drive‬
Stanford University Medical Center
‪6 min drive‬
Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

A royal bedroom suite.

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full of lights and large mirror.

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto, this apartment is in the city centre. Stanford Theatre and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve. 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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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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Crescent Park, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Stanford Theatre and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Stanford University. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford University Arboretum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Palo Alto Station is 17 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

26 Feb 2025

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

Met our needs

This rental met our needs for the few days we were in town to visit family at Stanford Hospital. Very clean, updated, lovely apartment in walking distance of restaurants and coffee cafes in Palo Alto. There's a peaceful backyard with chairs. There are stairs, but we didn't mind because we've encountered this at rentals in cities with limited land like Hawaii.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S.

3 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

29 Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Gigliola S.

15 Feb 2025

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

About "Hidden Gem"

The communication with the manager of the property was excellent and she accommodated us in any way possible. The apartment was very clear, the kitchen well appointed and it was easy to park. Unfortunately the washing and dryer were in a separate location and we needed quarters for it. The place was not cheap at all, so for that kind of rent one is not prepared to have to get quarters at Safeway to be able to do laundry. Of course this is not something the manager of the property can control, but the owner of the property should do better!

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

30 Oct 2023

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.

1 July 2023

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

Cynthia W.

21 Dec 2024

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

Well-maintained, comfortable apartment

The apartment was very clean. It is well supplied with nice towels and linens. Heat and A/C systems are older but seem to work well. Furnishings are nice and comfortable. TV system works well (if you follow instructions). It is possible to hear neighbors on each side and down below, but the level of sound was tolerable. Walking access to University Ave. is convenient - most restaurants and coffee places are within a 5- to 10-minute walk. We were able to park in the driveway (near the fence) without a problem. Owner is responsive and helpful. Would be happy staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

25 May 2024

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.

3 Mar 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jay G.

10 Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Norm B.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sven-Erik S.

2 May 2022

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.

15 Feb 2022

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.

8 Dec 2021

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.

31 Oct 2021

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.

26 June 2021

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

11 Mar 2021

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.

24 Feb 2021

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

7 July 2020

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.

19 June 2020

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

About the host

Hosted by Ana Luisa

Woman, wife, mother and grandmother of eight amazingly gorgeous, brilliant and kind grandchildren. I'm an entrepreneur who loves empowering others. Passionate about life, always interested to meet people and always finding beauty around me. I'm a music lover, tireless traveler and endless dreamer.

Why they chose this property

We are certainly living in unprecedented times. Here's what we are doing in response to COVID-19 to ensure your safety.

Cleaning has always been of utmost importance to us. Today your health and safety is our priority. We are following the cleaning and disinfecting procedures recommended by the CDC; we are taking extra care in the cleaning and disinfecting of our properties.

You are welcome to message me if you would like more details. Meanwhile stay well and be safe.

What makes this property unique

Palo Alto, with its world-class energy, brings together the most brilliants minds to Silicon Valley for innovation, venture capital, study, leisure and much more

Rich ethnic cuisines, Stanford University campus and Stanford Shopping Mall are all walking distance

Safe neighborhood with historic architecture in constant display

You can read more about Palo Alto here

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

"Hidden Gem" on University Ave downtown Palo Alto.

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

A royal bedroom suite.

1 bathroom

Full of lights and large mirror.

Spaces

About this property