Cozy, eco-friendly backyard studio cottage in prime downtown Palo Alto! Tucked in a quiet rear courtyard insulated from street traffic. Features a plush queen bed, private full bath & kitchenette with sink, microwave, hot plate, mini-fridge & coffee maker. Walk 5–15 mins to University Ave, Stanford, Caltrain, Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods. Fast Wi-Fi, keypad check-in, shared laundry & provided visitor street parking permit included. Fits up to 2 guests.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Welcome to Sugarcube—a cozy, eco-friendly renovated studio cottage providing a quiet backyard retreat in downtown Palo Alto.<br /><br />Property Layout & Setting<br /><br />Quiet Rear Positioning: Tucked away in the peaceful rear courtyard of a multi-unit lot, this standalone cottage is surrounded by garden foliage and insulated from street traffic.<br /><br />Interior Highlights<br /><br />Living & Sleeping: Efficient studio layout featuring a plush queen bed and clean private full bathroom.<br /><br />Kitchenette Specs: Fully equipped for simple meal prep with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, hot plate, and coffee maker.<br /><br />Work & Tech: Dedicated workspace and high-speed Wi-Fi.<br /><br />Shared Amenities: Access to a shared garden courtyard and on-site shared washer and dryer facilities.<br /><br />Prime Walkable Location<br /><br />5 to 15-minute walk to University Avenue restaurants, cafes, and downtown offices.<br /><br />5 to 15-minute walk to Stanford University campus, Shuttle to Stanford Medical Center, and Caltrain station.<br /><br />Walkable to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Town & Country Village.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Private Spaces: Exclusive private access to the entire Sugarcube studio cottage and private full bathroom.<br /><br />Shared Spaces: Access to the shared garden courtyard and on-site laundry facilities.<br /><br />Check-In: Self check-in via keyless keypad smart lock.<br /><br />Parking: Free street parking located less than 100 feet away using a provided visitor parking permit.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Multi-Unit Property Layout: Standalone guesthouse located at the rear of a multi-unit property.<br /><br />Visitor Parking Permit Rules: Physical visitor parking permits are located inside the unit upon arrival and must be left in the home at checkout for future guests. Unreturned permits will incur a $100 replacement charge for municipal re-issuance and handling.<br /><br />Occupancy & Safety: 2 guests maximum. Exterior security cameras are present on the shared grounds.