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A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

Midtown

Cera B.

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A residential building with a garage, a covered porch, and a number '119' on the side.

2. Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking

Palm Park

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a driveway.

3. @ Marbella Lane - Convenient Home in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A wooden dining table with wicker chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and vines.

4. Secluded freestanding house in the delightful grape garden

Emerald Hills

Richelle

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

5. Brand New Private One Bedroom Cottage with a Wet Bar/Kitchenette

Cupertino

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A single-story house with a blue front door, white shutters, and a mailbox. There are two potted plants on either side of the door.

6. Private Cottage nearby SCU, San Jose Downtown, San Jose Airport, SAP

Northside

Dawn D.

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious loft-style room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a bed with a blue upholstered headboard, a kitchen area with a wooden countertop, and a skylight.

7. Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Arleta Park

Jeffrey B.

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A yellow two-story house with a red door, white railings, and a small front yard.

8. Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry

Northside

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, dining table, and chairs.

9. Airy Modern 2BR/2BA - Parking + Laundry + Sleep 6

Shasta-Hanchett Park

Liberato M.

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A residential area with two houses, a flag, outdoor seating, and a barbecue grill.

10. Spacious Alameda Cottage with Private Garden

West Alameda

Carol H.

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hot tub with a clear view of a cityscape in the background.

11. Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Oakland

Tovah A.

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A residential backyard with a small shed, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

El Granada

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A wooden staircase leading to a door with a small window, a wooden fence, and a clear sky.

13. Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ

Willow Glen

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Silicon Valley's heart offers visitors the chance to tour Stanford's iconic campus and stroll University Avenue's tech-inspired shops. Bike the flat, tree-lined areas where garage startups became tech giants, then hike the rolling hills of Foothills Park when you need a break.

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A university campus with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Top reviews in Palo Alto

An outdoor patio with stone walls, cushioned seating, a glass-top table, and a fire feature.

Hotel Strata

Old Mountain View

10/10 Excellent

Shabbir Saifuddin

A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Mountain View

10/10 Excellent

Louise

A modern hotel with a central vertical light feature, multiple floors, and a stone base.

Park James

Menlo Park

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

University South

10/10 Excellent

This hotel repeatedly exceeded expectations! Firstly, the room was really nice - big, clean, comfortable, nice decor, good shower (including the shampoo, etc). Secondly, you couldn't ask for a better location in Palo Alto. It's central, close to all the bars and restaurants, and very close to the Cal train. Finally - and this was what impressed me the most - the staff go above and beyond expectations unlike anywhere I've seen. They brought me surprise treats when I merely mentioned that I had a...

Joanna

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a sign that reads "Homewood Suites by Hilton."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto

Monroe Park

8/10 Good

Victor

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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Our top choices for Palo Alto cottages

1. Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience

2. Marbella Lane - 3BR House Dtwn RWC Parking

3. @ Marbella Lane - Convenient Home in Sunnyvale

4. Secluded freestanding house in the delightful grape garden

5. Brand New Private One Bedroom Cottage with a Wet Bar/Kitchenette

6. Private Cottage nearby SCU, San Jose Downtown, San Jose Airport, SAP

7. Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

8. Marbella Lane - 3BR Upprlvl Dtwn SJ Ldry

9. Airy Modern 2BR/2BA - Parking + Laundry + Sleep 6

10. Spacious Alameda Cottage with Private Garden

11. Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

12. Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

13. Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ

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Hotel Strata

10/10 Excellent

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