Nestled in a tree-lined residential neighborhood just 4 blocks from Downtown Palo Alto, this splendidly remodeled Tudor style home is a charming, yet sophisticated retreat that offers rich architectural details - including vaulted ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, hardwood floors, custom built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace in the formal living room.<br /><br />Perfect for those coming to Stanford University, Silicon Valley, close to San Francisco (~30 mins drive).<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />There are 3 traditional bedrooms and 5 beds total. Two bedrooms upstairs with traditional beds. One of the upstairs bedroom has french doors to an inviting balcony/patio. Our downstairs bedroom has a sofa bed and a sleeping loft area with a bed. The downstairs bedroom also has french doors to the private backyard. The living room has huge really nice, upgraded mattress pullout sofa bed. All beds are "Full" except the living room sofa bed (Queen).<br /><br />There are 2 full bathrooms. The bright upstairs bathroom has shower over tub and French doors to the balcony. The downstairs bathroom has shower only.<br /><br />Perfect for entertaining, the dining area has french doors to a lush secluded garden patio. The gourmet kitchen has granite slab counters, breakfast bar, Sub Zero-like fridge and Thermador Professional gas range. <br /><br />Come be a part of the stimulating lifestyle of downtown Palo Alto!<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />► Bedroom #1 and #2 are upstairs and each has a Double/Full bed<br />► Bedroom #3 (rowing/laundry room) is downstairs and has a Double/Full sofa-bed + a Loft area with a Double/Full bed<br />► Living Room has a Queen sofa-bed<br />► 3 TVs available (Living Room, Master Bedroom and Rowing room)<br />► Cable available<br />► Fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances and utensils you need<br />► Expandable dining table for up to 10<br />► Central heating and air conditioning; there is a portable A/C unit in the loft<br />► Washer and dryer<br />► BBQ (propane not provided)<br />► Electronic keyboard/piano in rowing room<br />► Dedicated office space<br />► Pack n play (portable crib) available<br />► Driveway parking for one vehicle<br />► Street parking is free and available for 2 hours on weekdays and anytime morning, evening, weekends and holidays<br />► Outlet for electric/plug-in hybrid car charging in our driveway<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />► LOFT: <br />Children sleeping in loft should not be small (over 10 years old or older ONLY)<br />The portable A/C is in the loft because the home A/C does not reach the loft and it gets hot there in the summer.<br /><br />► DINING TABLE:<br />Dining table must be protected from liquids, heat, etc. Custom table pad available. Any damage to the table will be deducted from security deposit. <br /><br />► BBQ:<br />Please note that Propane is not provided. All tanks and filling station can be found nearby at Home Depot straight down University Avenue<br /><br />► PIANO:<br />Electronic keyboard/piano in rowing room is available but in the event it is not functional or working as intended we can offer no support or troubleshooting services.<br /><br />► EV OUTLET:<br />There is an outlet for electric/plug-in hybrid car charging available in our driveway however if such outlet is not functional or working as intended we can offer no support or troubleshooting services.<br /><br />► REGULAR MAINTENANCE:<br />Landscaping schedule: Monday mornings <br />Trash and Recycling: Leave bins on curb Sunday evening for early Monday morning pick-up. Return bins to patio after pick up.<br /><br />► 28+ NIGHTS STAYS:<br />All rentals with 28+ nights require a rental agreement signed naming and identifying all adult occupants (must present valid ID).