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"Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, computer monitors
Smart TV, computer monitors

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford

Spacious and beautiful decorated one bedroom apartment with a King size bed on unbeaten location on Lytton Ave, in the heart of Silicon Valley. This apartment is designed for the busy High Tech or World Traveler. High Speed Internet with plenty indoor/outdoor working space.

Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures follows COVID-19 CDA guidelines to ensure your safety and well being, functional, quiet, modern and stylish.

Free public transportation right at the door. However if you prefer to drive your own car, the apartment also offers you the luxury of free parking on the premises.

All this and more makes this place a real "Gem”

Property manager

Ana Luisa

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Rules

- Smoking on premises including “Vaping” or ‘Juuling”, will have a fine of $500.00 US - Any broken, missing , lost or damage item would charged.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Pet Friendly "gem" in the Heart of Palo Alto
A Pet friendly \"GEM\" in the heart of Palo Alto
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About the area

Located in Palo Alto, this apartment is in the city centre. California's Great America and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stanford Shopping Center and Woodside Central Shopping Center. Consider Frost Amplitheater for a night out or Stanford University Arboretum if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 13 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at "Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford located?

This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Stanford Theatre, Stanford University Arboretum and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Palo Alto Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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"Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurence R.

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

As advertised.

Convenient, great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

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

Lovely Stay

The host was incredibly gracious and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL D.

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

Perfect Palo Alto

Great location in a comfortable, well supplied apartment. Very nice and helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

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

Palo Alto

Comfortable apartment in convenient location. Short walk to University Ave. with loads of restaurants. Host was very responsive dealing with a heating issue, and it was resolved quickly.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamra S.

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

Five-star Property in Palo Alto

This property was a perfect fit for my husband and I as we were visiting family in Palo Alto. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the apartment as well as the attractive and comfortable furnishings. The outdoor is private and relaxing. In addition, the location is convenient and within walking distance to downtown Palo Alto. Ana Luisa is responsive and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this property...we definitely plan to rent again when in Palo Alto!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellie, Houston

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

The Best

We stayed in this lovely, bright and spacious apartment for two weeks. The king bed was comfortable and the fluffy towels were high quality. The garden/patio was wonderful. It was very easy for my husband who uses a walker to manage. And the bonus was Ana Luisa who was so helpful and responsive from inquiring and making the reservation to the checkout and everything in between. She gets 5 stars! A great experience.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

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

A lovely rental with a lovely garden!

We were in town to visit our son, a student at Stanford. The walk to campus every day was very pleasant. The apartment is 1 block to University Ave for coffee, restaurants, and shopping. While our son was in class or at training, I worked in the property’s beautiful garden, accessible from the main living room and the bedroom. The roses were in full bloom, and sometimes a hummingbird paid a visit. Ana was a most responsive host! We will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL D.

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

This is a lovely property, perfect for one or two.people. Located 1 block off Universty.

Great experience. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Z.

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

Dropping off daughter at Stanford University.

This was the perfect spot in Palo Alto. Centrally located and a shot distance to Stanford University.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra Y.

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

Close to Stanford

This is a great property that is very clean and close to the Stanford campus. Ana Luisa was a wonderful host who responded to all our questions very quickly. We’re looking forward to returning to Palo Alto again and this property will be at the top of our list.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great Stay

Had a very minor hiccup on Check-in which was quickly resolved. Couldn't have been easier to communicate with and we had a great stay!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location

This place was perfect for us during COVID Thanksgiving. We bought a patio heater (that we gave to our son) and had our socially distanced meals outdoors with our adult son, daughter and son-in-law. It was great to feel safe in a time of stress. The only suggestion I have is to bring your own pots, pans and utensils. It was pretty sparse -- three forks? The Internet was too unstable for us to work from home -- these are not problems that would be an issue if we were not in a lockdown and eating all of our meals in the unit.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bailey L.

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

Wonderful listing! Highly recommend!

My husband and I stayed at this property while my husband had an extensive surgery at Stanford. This was the perfect place for us! We were just a block from a great little market with craft beer and we were able to walk to all meals as well as coffee shops and cvs! Just 15 minutes from Stanford, it was absolutely perfect for what we needed!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

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

Gracious owner with a fantastic location!

The owner has a gem here for sure! Such a cute comfortable place to stay, the host was very accommodating and had great communication. The location is prime, so much within walking distance! We would definitely rent from her again!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Fantastic Property

Clean Loved the layout Easy access to downtown Most of all, the owner helped immediately with any request.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2020