A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

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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)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

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About this property

Beautifully appointed & fully renewed apartment with your own W & D for exclusive use—no coin operated hassles, a private & enclosed parking garage, secured high-speed internet. Enjoy bustling & ethnically rich restaurants of downtown only a short walk away. Nestled in the heart of Old Palo Alto, the home provides a unique place to unwind after a long working day, appointments, visiting friends and family, or working from home in the quietness of your own space. Crafted with you in mind."

Property manager

Ana Luisa

Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

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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

About the area

Palo Alto

Crescent Park, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, is home to this apartment. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Twin Creeks Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California's Great America and Stanford University Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Levi's Stadium or Stanford Stadium.

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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 - 18 min walk
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16 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 A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto located?

Located in Crescent Park, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Stanford Theatre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Palo Alto Station is 18 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

2 Apr 2025

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

Stanford Visit

The apartment was very cozy and clean. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. We loved sitting outside in the patio area. It was in a lovely area, close to Stanford. Felt like home! Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

3 Mar 2025

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

Good location to walk to downtown Palo Alto

Great little 1 bedroom place that’s walkable to downtown Palo Alto. Owners did ask to remove shoes during the stay, which I respect as I am someone who doesn’t wear outdoor shoes in my own home, but the floors were too dirty to ask this of someone. Our socks became filthy. Nothing a better cleaning crew couldn’t correct and the place was clean and tidy besides that.

Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

9 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry d.

12 Dec 2024

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

wonderful

clean, private patio great neighborhood close to restaurants and shopping.We did not notice that the garage said medium car but we were able to navigate. Ana was excellent and was available to assist us. we look forward to returning.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John K.

27 Oct 2024

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

Noise issue

Good location right off University. Unfortunately there were noise issues which are not really the fault of the property owner. The property is on the first floor and the people staying above were early risers and given the hard floors, it was very loud above the bedroom with them walking around and talking before 7 am. I don't think they were being unreasonably loud, but the hard floors just magnify the footfalls right above the bedroom. I was going to enjoy the outdoor back patio on Sunday morning with coffee but was disturbed by the neighbor hammering and using a loud power say starting at 9 am. Again, not the owner's fault but was pretty rude for the neighbor to be doing construction that early on a Sunday morning. It kind of killed the vibe of morning coffee.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nao

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy M.

25 Oct 2024

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

Overall good stay

Good things: The apartment was great, very clean and stocked with everything you could need. The outdoor space was a lovely bonus, we used it regularly. The area is really nice and quiet as well, set back from the road so you don't have any traffic noise. And it's located really close to some great restaurants and nightlife. Most of the communication with the hosts was excellent and timely. Less-good things: the apartment is set in a funny nook between 2 garages, and the instructions for where the door was were unclear. Since I was arriving late at night, I had a hard time finding the unit. I would recommend leaving the exterior light at the front door on when you know you have guests checking in after dark. Next, the sound insulation isn't very good between units. The person staying in the unit above me was awake and watching the news very early in the morning (4-5am) and woke me up every day. Not a huge inconvenience since I was there for work, but something to be aware of. Finally, when I originally reached out to the host, they offered me a discount on the nightly rate since I was staying for 12 days, and said to just make the booking and we would sort out the additional discount when I arrived. I reached out to them near the end of my stay to work that out, but they never replied.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

29 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful location/cleanliness/communication

As someone who grew up in the Bay Area, and worked at Sunset Magazine when it used to be down the street from University Avenue, I am soooo grateful to have a place to stay going forward. My elderly Momma is only 15 minutes away, so it was super-convenient. The apartment was quiet (off the main street), clean, and thoughtfully-appointed. The owner was very responsive and helpful. My husband and I will definitely be staying here again!! (The garage is tricky to get into, but my husband managed it and we were grateful for it. The neighborhood seems very safe, so if a renter has a larger vehicle, it wouldn't be a big deal.) Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita M.

31 July 2024

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

Very happy with all aspects

This is a small apartment that is very nicely updated and well laid out so the two of us were very comfortable. The little oasis of a backyard really did make it a gem and the location is super convenient. The owners/property managers are very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

2 Apr 2024

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

Great Spot for Access to Stanford Hospital

We stayed at this property due to the proximity to Stanford Hospital where a family member was being treated. This was so close not only to the hospital but to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again in the future should the need arise.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

5 Feb 2024

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

Palo alto

Stayed in this lovely little apartment for 2 nights. It is perfect for 1-2 people. Clean, nicely appointed/decorated and location is great! Has a nice back yard. Didn't get to spend time there as raining during entire visit. I would stay again and recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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Hosted by Ana Luisa

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English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property