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It doesn't get better than staying at this updated vacation rental studio in Menlo Park! The 1-bed, 1-bath home is perfect for anyone looking to take advantage of the area. Catch up on work in the laptop-friendly space before preparing delicious meals in the kitchenette. Venture off the property and enjoy day trips to San Francisco, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and San Jose. The ideal and walkable location puts you minutes from Stanford University, the Caltrain Station, and downtown Palo Alto!
STANFORD UNIVERSITY (1.6 miles): Stanford Stadium, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts, Frost Amphitheater, Stanford Maples Pavilion
DINING & NIGHTLIFE: Bird Dog (0.7 miles), Evvia Estiatorio (0.7 miles), The Patio (0.7 miles), Terún (4.0 miles), Nola (1.6 miles), Antonio's Nut House (3.9 miles), The Tap Room (1.5 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: California's Great America (14.6 miles), Winchester Mystery (19.8 miles), Intel Museum (14.6 miles), Filoli (11.1 miles)
DAY TRIPS: San Francisco (31.5 miles), Big Basin Redwoods State Park (47.2 miles), Golden Gate National Recreation Area (38.4 miles), San Jose (20.1 miles), Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach (23.0 miles)
SILICON VALLEY: Googleplex (6.8 miles), Apple Park (17.2 miles), Facebook (2.9 miles), Intel (14.7 miles), PayPal (16.9 miles)
TRANSIT: Caltrain Palo Alto Station (1.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (18.3 miles), San Francisco International Airport (18.3 miles)
The location and the overall condition of the accommodation were perfectly fine, and I personally had no issues during my stay.
However, what left a negative impression was the excessive emphasis on warnings and prohibitions. From food waste disposal and cleaning rules to parking and smoking, there were constant reminders and strict instructions throughout the stay.
I understand the need for house rules, and I’m someone who always uses a place carefully and leaves it clean. But the way these rules were communicated felt overly restrictive and somewhat unwelcoming, which unfortunately created a sense of resistance rather than reassurance.
A slightly warmer, more trust-based tone would make the experience feel much more pleasant.
The apartment had everything I needed for my short stay near campus. Centrally located and easy to get around using the bike provided.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
I often stay with friends or in hotels when I visit Palo Alto, but hotels were either full or incredibly expensive, and friends were unavailable. When I found this studio so close to Stanford, I jumped on it. The neighborhood was lovely, it was very easy to get over to Stanford, and the accommodations were first-rate. Everything I needed was there, I did not have any issue with the train noise (but it was nice to know about it beforehand), and the setting was private.I will not hesitate to stay here again!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
I often stay with friends or in hotels when I visit Palo Alto, but hotels were either full or incredibly expensive, and friends were unavailable. When I found this studio so close to Stanford, I jumped on it.
The neighborhood was lovely, it was very easy to get over to Stanford, and the accommodations were first-rate. Everything I needed was there, I did not have any issue with the train noise (but it was nice to know about it beforehand), and the setting was private.
I will not hesitate to stay here again!
The studio apartment was clean and in a quiet neighborhood
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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