We loved our stay -- small, chic, private, comfortable, perfectly clean. Sherwood and Marcy are very hospitable, with a clear attention to detail and comfort of their guests. The neighborhood is lovely, very quiet, and so convenient to Palo Alto, Stanford, etc. We would not hesitate to stay again!

Sherwood and Marcy were wonderful hosts! The studio is warm and inviting and very comfortable. It is in a beautiful and safe area and very close to Stanford Hospital and a great downtown with lots of shopping and restaurants. A truly wonderful place to stay!

Marcy and Sherwood were the perfect hosts. They provided a full size ironing board on request which is essential for business travel. They communicated quickly and easily and their studio was setup perfectly. I was able to sit out on the patio and work, they provided fresh fruit and snacks and it was a really quiet and comfortable place. I would rate it at the top of my Airbnb experiences. Sherwood even checked on me once I arrived to make sure everything was going well. Definitely hope to stay there again.

Sherwood and Marcy were the most gracious of hosts, and the apartment was both thoughtfully and flawlessly appointed. We would definitely stay again!

I had a wonderful stay at Marcy and Sherwood's place. It is in a convenient but quiet location not far from the restaurants of Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park and also convenient to Stanford and Palo Alto. The photos don't do the place justice! Super comfy bed large spacious room and efficient but well appointed bathroom. A pantry is provided for coffee tea cold drinks etc. The side yard has a small private gated courtyard. Which keeps the suite completely private. There is a dedicated parking spot as well.

Sherwood and Marcy were excellent hosts. Their communication was on point (we didn't worry about a thing!) and upon arriving at their lovely residence in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood, we were greeted with refreshments including delicious scones! We were really delighted to learn that indeed the place was newly renovated as other reviews had indicated. The décor was beautifully done (in soft muted ocean tones--just right for a relaxing getaway!) Moreover, Sherwood and Marcy had truly thought of everything to make our stay comfortable (extra towels, blow dryer, toaster oven, coffee maker, wine glasses, etc.). The small kitchenette was great for when we wanted to have a quick bite or coffee before embarking on our day's adventures. We felt like we were staying at a boutique hotel! One great point of the location is that it's just a short walk from downtown Menlo Park which is filled with cafes, restaurants, and stores. I would highly recommend this residence to anyone who visits the Stanford area. Thank you again Sherwood and Marcy!

Sherwood and Marcy are the perfect hosts. Available and very responsive to our needs yet respectful of our privacy. The studio has the look of a professionally decorated space with attention to all the details which give it the feel of a home away from home. We feel fortunate to have found a rental in the Menlo Park-Palo Alto area which matched our requirements and was at an affordable price. We will definitely want to return when we next have occasion to visit the Stanford area.

I had such a pleasant experience at Sherwood and Marcy's airbnb listing. I felt like I was staying in a luxury hotel - the studio apartment was immaculately clean, with just the right thoughtful touches to make you feel at home. The bed was cozy, the kitchenette well-outfitted, and there were even a selection of snacks and breakfast items waiting for me! Perfectly sized for a single traveler or a couple. I especially loved the private entrance and side patio with a little table and adirondack chairs. I wish I'd had more time and better weather to enjoy the outdoor space! The neighborhood is residential and peaceful, but less than a 10-minute walk to downtown Menlo Park. Unfortunately due to my busy agenda, I never got the chance to meet Marcy and Sherwood, but they were very attentive hosts who stayed in touch to make sure I had everything I needed. I will absolutely book here again next time I'm in town :)

Great place!

The guest house has a private entrance, kitchenette with microwave, fridge and sink (no garbage disposal or dishwasher). It is spacious, comfortable, and private. The owner has perfected everything all the way down the small touches like dimming lights and decorative plates to put small belongings. She is very responsive and helpful, even doing a walk through with you when you arrive. The bed is comfortable and everything really feels like home. Very convenient location to Stanford and downtown Palo Alto. Highly recommend!

Katherine's place is very comfortable and clean. Katherine was also so precise in communications and in rendez-vous. I strongly recommend this place!

Wow! What a fantastic place to call home! I had an incredible stay in this private apartment attached to Katherine's well-located house. The space felt a lot like home due to Katherine's personal touches including leaving a handwritten welcome note, having a few snacks and beverages in the fridge and even offering luxury toiletries. Aside from those treats, the apartment is immaculate with a small kitchen, beautiful living room and spacious bedroom/bathroom with marble. This space is nicer and cleaner than most hotels! I highly recommend staying here even though I secretly just want it to myself on all of my future trips! And, Katherine is the best host I have ever encountered - she is a great communicator and she very much wants you to enjoy your stay. Kudos to her!

I very much enjoyed my stay at Katherine's lovely apartment. It is comfortable, spacious and very well appointed. Much nicer than staying in many hotels. Katherine was very responsive and made sure I had everything I needed. She sent notes the morning before my arrival with clear instructions for all I needed to do when I got to the house. On arrival, there was a friendly person note. She provided yoghurt and snacks - more than I needed! I would very much recommend staying at Katherine's quiet spot in easy reach of Stanford and downtown Palo Alto. It was a very pleasant week.

Katherine's place is fantastic. I'll definitely be back here anytime I can.

Very nice place to stay. Katherine is the best host I have ever met and is really nice and helpful to us.

Super clean and well maintained. Really nice property, love the hardwoods and fireplace. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Staying in Gwen's home was such a treat during my work trip to Palo Alto. She was such a gracious and welcoming host and her organic breakfast spread beats any continental breakfast I've ever had! Five stars, wonderful experience.

Gwen's home is gorgeous and appointed. My bed was super comfortable and the room was very nice. Shared spaces are beautiful and Gwen provides local info and nice amenities. 10/10.

What a beautiful home and garden on a quiet, residential street! The bed is very comfortable and you cannot help to sleep well. If you need a work space, there is a desk with an adjustable chair and focused lighting. The bathroom has plenty of space and everything is very clean. Gwen is an exceptional host who makes sure her guests know how to find whatever they are seeking in the area. She offers a wide assortment of teas and instant coffee available 24 hours/day, and provides a breakfast each morning that includes instant oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and juice. This is a perfect place to stay if you have business in the Menlo Park/Palo Alto area, but being a short 1.5 miles from I-280, one can easily get up and down the peninsula. Highly recommend!

Very positive.

Thanks you Gwen for the nice week. Your home is really "sweet" :) You are kind and helpfull.

Gwen was an awesome host with a beautiful home. I was looking for someplace walking distance to the Stanford campus, and her house was very convenient. She provided breakfast in the mornings and although she was away for part of my visit she made sure I had all the info I needed. I will absolutely check on her room next time if I need to stay in the area again!

Gwen is lovely, and a most gracious host. Her home and garden are beautiful, decorated with her wonderful photos and artwork. My mattress was so comfortable that I am sorry I had time to stay for only a single night. My room and private bathroom were immaculately clean, and I was grateful to find my closet empty and full of hangars (unlike many other Airbnb rentals). Gwen's location in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes away from shopping and offices in Menlo Park and Palo Alto, was perfect, and I appreciated the off-street parking. I look forward to returning in the future.

Gwen is a great host and her home is clean and beautifully decorated. The private room is very comfortable; all pictures corresponds entirely to the reality of the house: big, nice and quiet.

Really close to Stanford medical center. Walking distance to caltrain, bike shop, stanford shopping center. Bikeable distance to downtown palo alto and menlo park. Fast internet. in unit washer dryer. Parking was not bad, even on weekend. Never had trouble finding place to park but I imagine it's harder if you're coming back later at night.

Sue was wonderful and extremely responsive. The apartment is low on furnishings, as others have noted, but I just needed a clean, quiet place to sleep near Stanford and this definitely fit the bill. Wifi worked great. Street parking can be challenging depending on the time of day you're there, but Sue helped me by suggesting other nearby areas I could park. The apartment is on the third floor, so you must be okay with stairs, but this is why it's quiet. Apartment complex is well-kept with nice outdoor paths.

Sue was very nice and always responds in time. The house was clean and the utilities were good. A perfect stay here.

Sue was super responsive and gave great directions. Really close to campus and Stanford shopping center. Apartment was just as pictured and really spacious. It was very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

The rooms are very spacious and located in a quite neighborhood. Sue is very responsive and kind.

Sue was a great host. We had great communications. The place was clean & comfortable with all the necessities. It was a short walk to Stanford hospital & mall. I would stay here again. Thanks Sue & her bf.

This was a great stay. Walking distance to campus. Easy to get to from the train by bus. The room was very spacious for one person. Quiet place to rest in the evenings.

Sue's place is really nice. It is clean and very close to Stanford University and surrounding attractions. Highly recommended!

I stayed at Amanda's place for 10 weeks while researching at Stanford. The place was clean and was cleaned regularly during my stay. It is well equipped, including a small electric stove, microwave, toaster oven, fridge, and kettle. In the backyard there is a really nice outdoor space to work including a table and chairs, and includes the use of the barbecue. Amanda was a fantastic host, and went out of her way many times to make my stay great. She was easy going and responded quickly if I had questions. She even organized a few barbecues with friends, including one on Canadian Thanksgiving that definitely helped out with a bit of homesickness. Having the bicycle available was really helpful, and it was my main mode of transportation. Stanford is about a 20 minute bike ride away. There are two grocery stores in biking distance (Trader Joes and Safeway), and for a few of the heavier deliveries (bottled water, etc) I used Amazon Fresh. For small stuff, there is Country Corner literally next door (they have good, and reasonably priced subs as well). The neighbourhood is quiet, and the place is near the highway. I was able to get to and from SFO for about $20 using UberPool. Nearby you have Lulu's for Mexican food, Avanti's for Pizza. I had a fantastic stay and Amanda was an amazing host. I would highly recommend.

Great place. Would book again.

Amanda was very accommodating - our late arrival went seamlessly. She was very helpful. Nice quiet location.

Amanda was a truly gracious host. Her space was so lovely and peaceful and she was so genuine with us. I highly recommend

Nice little, affordable base from which to visit our family in Palo Alto. Amanda was very responsive and friendly. Everything just as described. Would definitely stay here again.

This was our first experience of using airbnb so we weren't quite sure how it would work out. Thankfully we struck lucky and had a great stay with Amanda at her cozy cottage. The accommodation feels safe and secure and parking was very easy outside. There's a really convenient small store right next door. Our son was working in Palo Alto which was only a 15 minute drive away. Very handy for Silicon Valley and Stanford University too. The property is only a 10 minute drive from the Caltrain Station in Menlo Park if you want to nip in to San Francisco. All in all a great stay - Amanda was a lovely host and useful to point us in the right direction for restaurants etc

Fantastic!

My husband and our 3-year old fit so comfortably in this lovely cottage! Great location, super cute and soooo clean. Amanda was very organized and accommodating. I hope to go back in the future!!

Valentin and Galina were very kind, helpful and accommodating. The space is beautifully set for a little privacy and everything inside is newly renovated. More than what I needed for a few day business trip. Definitely recommend this space, for the nice neighborhood and outside space just down the street with a pond and goat farm. Great for early morning runs!

I was the second guest, so everything was new. This location is in a very nice area and is also very quiet. I will book in the future if available

Perfect set up for one or a couple. House was clean and well equipped, all new appliances, nice big shower. Situated in a beautiful neighborhood. Will definitely try to stay there whenever I am in the area.

Very quiet location. Great place to catchup on work, reading, and thinking.

Great little cottage in residential area.

Very quiet location with beautiful grounds.

Over all decent stay. Clean and in a good location. Keep in mind that the bed is a Murphy bed and unless you enjoy an older spring mattress, this isn't for you. Bring a flashlight for the drive way as it is long and poorly illuminated.

Comfortable, clean, and convenient place, but the management company (Pillow) was a little frustrating. They never sent check in instructions (an email (they eventually sent, but way after I arrived) that has instructions on where the key is, the combo to the lock box, etc. I ended up having to call Pillow and they were able to direct me to where the lock box was and provided the combo. There were no lights on though and it was very dark, so the whole experience was bad. There was also conflicting checking times, so I emailed to confirm (well prior to arriving) and Pillow emailed back saying they'd call or email within an hour (which never happened) and would respond via the "online support platform", which I'm pretty sure is code to "close out this airbnb request ASAP so our response times look good". So, overall, I enjoyed staying, but didn't enjoy Pillow at all.

Very nice cottage in a super nice neighborhood in Menlo Park. The kitchen is equipped with high end appliances. I enjoyed cooking with them. The shower is also pretty big and nice. Rest of the cottage is comfortable. No dining area. But the garden a step away is good for that. Owners are very friendly. Ran into them about 3-4 times throughout the month. Everyday communication and support was managed by a service company Pillow. They were always very responsive.

The cottage was beautiful, newly renovated with an amazing bathroom and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances. It's surrounded by garden and patio space in a lovely, quiet part of Menlo Park. The hosts were friendly, communicative, and helpful, and check-in and check-out was a breeze. I will definitely stay here again the next time I need to be in (nearby) Stanford University.

Great place! Check in was so easy. Great location.

My husband and I had a very nice stay at Barbara's condo. The space was newly renovated and clean. The neighborhood was residential and quiet. There is small shopping center in walking distance with a Safeway and Starbucks. I would definitely recommend a stay there!

Babara has a lovely and elegant apartment. Bye bye to hotels. I will be staying here next time.

Great place. Extremely clean and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Pillow's instructions for check-in, parking, etc were all very clear. I highly recommend this place.

Perfectly located for quick business trip to Sand Hill Road or Stanford. Quiet, clean, safe, so easy to work with! Would definitely stay here again.

Immaculately clean. Comfortable. Would stay here again.

The property is managed by a third party service, so I had not actually met the owner. To me it did not matter, but YMMV. Having said that, the property is fantastic, I love the surroundings and it was close to many nice places.

Very nice apartment. Everything was just perfect. No complaints at all. Close to SLAC, where I was visiting.

This was my first AirBnB adventure so there was an element of trepidation but I couldn't have asked for better hosts. Sonal and Ben's home is lovely and the entire bedding ensemble was super comfortable. They're laid back and fun to get to know and very gracious!

(1) Ben and Sonal are so kind that the house/room would be good for Airbnb beginners like me, (2) Applox. 10-20min access by car to Palo Alto, Los Altos, San Carlos, etc. (3) Reasonable price compared with pricy hotels with not-enough facilities around there. Five star (`・ω・´)b

amazing. loved it all. house is beautiful, modern, clean, quiet and the host is just great. did not the chance to meet sonal. but next time for sure!!!

Wow!! Ben and his wife are such funny and thoughtful hosts!! Super recommended!! They make a killer breakfast and helped out in every way to make my stay there as wonderful as possible. It's a close walk or bike ride from Stanford and there's food options in the area. The place is quiet and clean. I'll definitely be returning if I come back to visit!

Ben and Sonal are some of the most warm and inviting people I've met in a long time. They're equally down to give you privacy when you need or get engrossed in a great conversation, sharing their stories and learning yours. They truly made our stay in the south bay worthwhile, and I would highly recommend them to anyone coming into the area.

Ben and Sonal's place is lovely and they are both incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room is great and it was wonderful to have a hot breakfast and a ride to my conference in the morning. Highly recommend!!

Benjamin and Sonal's place is located in a great neighborhood of Menlo Park. My son and I pulled in at the end of the day when many neighbors were out walking. The house is close to Stanford campus and many good restaurants. Benjamin and Sonal were wonderful to meet and talk with. The bed is super comfy. We had a yummy breakfast made for us in the morning with some more quality conversation. This is the first Air BnB I have stayed in that has been a room in a house - it was a wonderful experience.

Kind and thoughtful hosts in a lovely home. Much appreciated.

Triona and Sean made me feel very welcome. They opened their beautiful home, and I was very comfortable and relaxed. It provided a nice place to "come home to" at the end of my long days for class reunion. The bonus was the delicious homemade parsley fennel muffins that Triona made. A great place to stay!

Great location. Very beautiful neibourhood easy access to two major highways (101, 280). The room was big and there were hair drier, heater, cooler available. Very high privacy. You will not notice if there is anyone else is in the house. My only concern was the mattress was not comfortable for me.

A very clean, comfortable, and convenient room for those staying in Menlo Park. I had meetings at SLAC and it was an easy 5min drive. Walking distance to downtown with restaurants and groceries.

Great location to buzz around the South Bay

Nice place near to Menlo park and Stanford. Quite neighborhood, spacious apartment. Really comfy bed and quite at night and we had the whole place almost to our selves. Very clean and welcoming and good amenities, had access to laundry as well. Would definitely return if I'm in the area!

Our stay with Triona and Sean was wonderful! They helped us a lot during our first weeks here. It is a warm, nice and clean place. Easy walkable/bikeable to Stanford. It isn't your home but you can feel like home there. Highly recommended!!

Great location! Triona and Sean were very accomodating with our arrival and departure times! Very reliable! Thank you Triona and Sean!

Great location, friendly & very hospitable host(s). Area is a short walk to all Menlo Park has to offer.

Stayed there for a biz trip and love the place it was so cozy quiet and private. Laurel was an amazing hostess and love the keyless entry system ~ no need to fumble for keys. They also lent me their bike and it was wonderful to be able to sneak in a bike ride during my trip across the Stanford campus. Easy to call Lyft from there as well making my commute to clients office painless.

Nice, cozy studio. Conveniently located. Extremely welcoming host.

The listing is exactly as it is. It is so convinnent if you are visiting stanford university. The area is quite and surrounded by trees. When we arrived on a Saturday night, we are welcomed by Laura and Steve. Laura even drove us to downtown Menlo Park since our rental car didn't work out the first day. We feel really at home with all the supplies inside unit

My family and I just moved into the area from overseas and needed a temporary housing while we searched for a more permanent one, and Laurel's house was the perfect place for us. It was safe, comfortable, and had everything we needed including all the kitchen items down to such small things as salt and pepper. She even had steak sauce in the fridge which we actually used! We wanted to cook and eat at home instead of going out so it was very very helpful. Laurel was great, always there and willing to help. She prepared a foldaway mat for our 7 year old, suggested nearby parks for him, and she even contacted a local real estate agent for us. We wished we could have stayed longer but couldn't beyond a week because her place is too popular! We would prefer to stay here than the pricy but average hotels in the area!

Can't wait to return! I spent the entire month of November 2013 as a guest in this beautiful, sun-filled studio apartment. By the time I left, it felt very much like a second home. The flowers blooming outside my window, the hummingbirds in the garden, the lemon tree in the fountain courtyard and many other unique features, all helped to create a wonderful, restful experience. Laurel, Stephen & David were all very welcoming and helpful. Rarely did I have to ask for anything however because the apartment was so well appointed with just about everything I could have possibly needed during my stay. I acquired a bike my second day and enjoyed many rides on and off Stanford’s campus. The pedestrian bridge that connects Menlo Park and campus was a wonderful find and just minutes from the apartment. I often biked to the local Safeway and into the charming shopping district of Menlo Park. I did appreciate the parking space right by the steps to my apartment but I rarely used my car because the bike riding was such a joy. While I did have other family members join me during my month's visit, much of the time I was on my own. I felt very safe and secure in the neighborhood and on this property. It is extremely well maintained, well lit and private. While there is not a television or cable service in the apartment, high speed internet is included and was excellent for streaming any videos or programming that I needed to catch up on during my stay. Actually, I enjoyed the quiet and caught up on a good deal of reading in the comfortable chairs set by the windows. Truly, Laurel’s listings are rare finds and you should jump at the chance to stay here (if you can find an opening!) Thank you again Laurel... Hope to be back with you this spring! Judy Reihner

We are so pleased to have found Laurel and Steve's lovely studio. This was a big step up from a hotel room. We were visiting our daughter's family and new grandson and this location close to Stanford and shopping was so convenient. The studio was clean, well appointed and the hosts are delightful. We would love to be able to stay here again on future visits.

Extremely convenient location. Host Laurel was very friendly and accommodating!

Absolutely love the treetop aspect of this studio. Perfect, tidy, such a comfortable bed, super-convenient location. Laurel went out of her way to help when I had trouble locating the driveway! Very gracious and patient about my delayed arrival. Such a great place. Thank you!!!

I'm hesitant to write how amazing Ginger's place is...because I don't want it to get so popular I can't reserve it in the future! Literally creekside...you hear it when you crack the windows or open the door. Also...nestled back under the redwoods...and just a short walk to the Stanford dish area. Her neighbors walk goats on leads, like dogs...and if you venture into the dish area for a hike you'll see cows, turkey, deer, etc. Really really great...and Ginger is incredibly kind and considerate. I'll fight to come back here.... :) -G.

Great location in the hills next to Stanford; very quiet and relaxing.

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Loved this cottage like studio apartment! We were very comfortable and everything was provided. I recommend Ginger's place to all.

Ginger's place was lovely and absolutely perfect for me. It's clean, cosy, and private, in a gorgeous garden next to the main house. There was plenty of Peking and it was close to Stanford and the 280. Ginger was very responsive, helpful, and kind. I would absolutely stay here again!

Quiet and comfortable. Ginger was friendly and accommodating.