Stanford Professor's Study - Medical Staff Welcome Luxury Home Next to Stanford University

  • Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
    Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
  • Grand piano and extensive library at center of the home
    Grand piano and extensive library at center of the home
  • Master bedroom oasis
    Master bedroom oasis
  • Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door
    Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door
  • Wood-burning fireplace, grand piano, and dining area
    Wood-burning fireplace, grand piano, and dining area
  • Sunny living room with a large skylight looking out to the oak tree
    Sunny living room with a large skylight looking out to the oak tree
  • Entrance
    Entrance
  • Grand Piano, Fireplace, and Dining Area
    Grand Piano, Fireplace, and Dining Area
  • Bay window by the garden
    Bay window by the garden
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
    Kitchen includes a Viking gas range and large convection oven
  • View from kitchen to fireplace
    View from kitchen to fireplace
  • Dining area with daybed/reading nook
    Dining area with daybed/reading nook
  • Dining Area
    Dining Area
  • Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
    Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
  • Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
    Family room has large TV with premium channels and streaming plus TIVO DVR.
  • First Floor Bedroom
    First Floor Bedroom
  • First Floor Bedroom
    First Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom with Tub/Shower
    Bathroom with Tub/Shower
  • Stairway to upstairs
    Stairway to upstairs
  • Upstairs hallway
    Upstairs hallway
  • Upstairs hallway
    Upstairs hallway
  • Master Bedroom
    Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom
    Master Bedroom
  • Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
    Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
  • Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
    Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
  • Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
    Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
  • Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
    Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
  • Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
    Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and bay window overlooking the back garden
  • Upstairs Bedroom
    Upstairs Bedroom
  • Office Space in Bedroom
    Office Space in Bedroom
  • Cozy Reading Nook
    Cozy Reading Nook
  • Upstairs Bathroom
    Upstairs Bathroom
  • Upstairs Bathroom
    Upstairs Bathroom
  • Upstairs Bedroom
    Upstairs Bedroom
  • Cozy Reading Corner in Upstairs Bedroom
    Cozy Reading Corner in Upstairs Bedroom
  • Upstairs Bedroom
    Upstairs Bedroom
  • Office / Workout Space
    Office / Workout Space
  • Washing Machines and Cleaning Supplies
    Washing Machines and Cleaning Supplies
  • Front entrance to home
    Front entrance to home
  • Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door
    Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door
  • Peaceful garden at the front of the house
    Peaceful garden at the front of the house
  • Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door.
    Walk through the rose-covered archway to the front door.
  • View of the back of house from the outdoor dining terrace
    View of the back of house from the outdoor dining terrace
$639-1,731/night
4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sleeps 4-8
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New listing!

This gorgeous 4-bedroom / 3 bath 2-story home is ideally located for visits to Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, and Stanford University, with easy access to Highways 280 and 101.

Walking distance to all Stanford sporting events and graduation!

Features:
• 2600 square feet
• Sunlit living room with dramatic skylight, wood-burning fireplace, and grand piano.
• Dining room with cozy Norwegian daybed/reading nook.
• Family room with 48” flat-screen TV, premium cable TV, and DVR, and TIVO recorder.
• Master Bedroom with King bed. The master bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a shower with skylight.
• Upstairs bedroom with Queen bed and loft.
• Upstairs bedroom with Double bed, skylight and chaise lounge.
• Downstairs bedroom with Queen bed and view of rose garden.
• Fully-equipped kitchen with gas-burning Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher.
• Culligan-filtered water throughout the house.
• In-home office with lots of desk space and a wireless printer.
• WiFi internet service.
• Washer, dryer, and built-in ironing board.
• Exercise equipment, including a Pilates reformer.
• Rose garden and outdoor dining area with propane barbecue grill.
• Easy and ample street parking.

Less than 10 minutes to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center, and Town & Country Shopping Center, Stanford Stadium, local movie theaters, Whole Foods and many wonderful restaurants.

5 minutes to the California Avenue Cal Train Station
20 minutes to San Jose Airport
30 minutes to San Francisco Airport
45 minutes to San Francisco
45 minutes to Santa Cruz
90 minutes to Monterey

Walking distance to College Terrace library and parks, the Stanford Foothills and the Sunday farmers’ market.

We completely rebuilt our home in 1996, working with artisans and master carpenters to give it Old World charm with modern conveniences. The Norwegian Day Bed next to the fireplace has been featured in Sunset Magazine.

Palo Alto, California

The house accommodates up to 8 people overnight and dinners for 10. Larger parties or wedding-related bookings require the owners' prior permission. Please contact us to let us know of any such plans.
Property Type House
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In A keypad is available 24 hours a day to provide entry for guests
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 8
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Limited accessibility
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 21
  • Long term rental allowed
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Downtown
General
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Fitness Room/Equipment
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Ethernet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer
  • Pots & Pans
Bathrooms 3 Baths
  • Upstairs Bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Shower, Toilet, Tub
  • Downstairs Bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Shower, Toilet, Tub
  • Master Bathroom – Jetted Tub, Shower, Toilet, Tub
Sleeping Arrangements 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 4-8
  • Master Bedroom – 1 King bed
  • Downstairs Queen Bedroom – 1 Queen bed
  • Double Upstairs Bedroom – 1 Double bed
  • Queen Upstairs Bedroom – 1 Queen bed
All the beds have luxury mattresses (similar to the 'heavenly beds' in upscale hotels), down comforters, and a selection of pillows. Additional sleeping space is available in the loft of the Queen Upstairs bedroom.
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
  • Music Library
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
Outdoor
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Walkable to Golf
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Garage
  • Free Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Other
  • Massage
  • Private Chef
  • Cleaning Before Checkout
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Museums
  • Theme Parks
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Horseback Riding
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
Sports & Adventure
  • Basketball Court
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Bay/Sound Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Emergency Exit Route
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Cameras/Surveillance
Season Rate
Default
1/1 - 12/31
Night
$500 - $1,488
Weekend Night
$515 - $1,664
Spring
3/1 - 5/31
July 4th
7/4 - 7/4
Christmas Eve
12/24 - 12/24
Christmas Day
12/25 - 12/25
New Year's Day
1/1 - 1/1

Cancellation Policy: No refund will be issued for any reason.

Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Bookings are for the number of guests specified in the inquiry. Large gatherings at the house (over 10 people) require prior permission from the owners.