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”
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Stanford Theatre. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
Onsite recreation includes a playground
6 minutes by car from Stanford University and 8 minutes from San Francisco Bay
This apartment offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Palo Alto apartment is smoke free.
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 available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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"Gem “ in Downtown Palo Alto Stanford Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Amanda B.
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This apartment is in a great location. One block to University Ave, which has many restaurants, and a cute neighborhood for morning walks. It is clean and has new appliances in the kitchen. The patio is nice for relaxing. A couple of notes for future guests: the washer and dryer are shared among the apartments and require quarters to operate. The parking is best suited for a compact car.
Amanda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marc H.
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Marc H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurence R.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised.
Convenient, great location. Would definitely stay again.
Laurence R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
craig c.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
craig c.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey T.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Geoffrey T.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Regina H.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
The host was incredibly gracious and very responsive.
Regina H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
DARRELL D.
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Palo Alto
Great location in a comfortable, well supplied apartment. Very nice and helpful owner.
DARRELL D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellie, Houston
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Ellie
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aimee P.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Aimee P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
DARRELL D.
28 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely property, perfect for one or two.people. Located 1 block off Universty.
Great experience. Would stay here again.
DARRELL D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kurt Z.
5 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dropping off daughter at Stanford University.
This was the perfect spot in Palo Alto. Centrally located and a shot distance to Stanford University.
Kurt Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debra Y.
28 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Debra Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris W.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Chris W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Anne S.
14 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Anne S.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Bailey L.
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Bailey L.
10/10 Excellent
Danielle O.
15 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Danielle O.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Theresa C.
27 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
Clean
Loved the layout
Easy access to downtown
Most of all, the owner helped immediately with any request.
Theresa C.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tamra S.
28 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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!