Quaint & Charming 4BR Tranquil Palo Alto Retreat

Located in a mature and well established neighborhood in Palo Alto, this quaint and charming 4 bedroom/2 bath home looks forward to welcoming you soon. Enjoy a sense of comfort and calm entering the home, brightly illuminated by natural light. Plenty of space to relax, unwind, cook, dine, and enjoy movie night. Walking distance to parks, trails, restaurants, cafes and a short drive to San Francisco and San Jose, and a quick hop over the hill to the beach in either Half Moon Bay or Santa Cruz.

Enjoy a peaceful retreat from the moment you pull into the driveway. Utilize the driveway for parking for up to 2 guest vehicles, along with additional street parking if needed. This charming blue home with lush vegetation is equipped to host 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Open the front door to a charming seating area, perfect for sipping on your morning cup of coffee or reading a good book. If you didn`t bring a book, don`t worry because we have you covered. Get lost in the pages of the books provided on the bookshelf. Please note the fireplace is decorative only and is not usable.

Located just off the seating room is where you will find an open floor plan featuring the kitchen, dining area, and living room. While cooking can feel like a chore, let alone while on vacation, our home is equipped with the basic necessities to eliminate the hassle of it all. However, we recommend exploring local restaurants and cafes which are located within walking distance. Enjoy a meal as a family around the dining table. After a day of exploration and fun, cozy up on the couch and utilize the Smart TV for family movie night.

Access the patio and backyard from the dining area, and from guest bedroom #3. Soak up the peaceful tranquility found outside with lots of trees, shade and habitat for all sorts of birds.

There are 4 total bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the home. The cozy master bedroom is equipped with a king bed and features an ensuite bathroom (shower only). All 3 guest bedrooms share the second full bathroom with a combination tub/shower. Among the guest bedrooms you will find 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds.

The location is fantastic and walking distance to parks, trails, restaurants, cafes and a short drive to San Francisco and San Jose and for various beach outings, hop over the hill to Half Moon Bay (25 miles) or Santa Cruz (40 miles).

Fun spots nearby for the kids to play include Monroe Park, Del Medio Park and Mitchell Park with the Magical Bridge Playground.

Additional destinations that are in convenient proximity to this home:

~ Less than 1 mile to CalTrain station at San Antonio Rd/Alma St.

~ Approx. 13 miles/20 min drive to San Jose Airport

~ Approx. 16 miles/23 minute drive to Downtown San Jose

~ Approx. 23 miles/26 minute drive to San Francisco Airport

~ Approx. 38 miles/48 minute drive to Downtown San Francisco

~ Short walk or drive to The Village at San Antonio Center, Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Target and ShowPlace ICON Movie Theater.

Other Nearby Restaurants and Markets:

~ Hobees, Dinah’s Poolside, The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse, Chef Chu’s, Gen Korean BBQ House, Whole Foods Market

ENTERTAINMENT:
*2 Smart TVs (Roku) in the Living Room and Master Bedroom where you can access streaming apps. Guests have to log into their own streaming account. Please don’t forget to log out from your account at the end of your stay.
*Wireless Internet Service is provided throughout the home.
*Stereo, games and books provided for additional guest entertainment.

KITCHEN AND DINING:
*Fully equipped kitchen for your convenience: Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffee Maker (K-Duo™ Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker), Toaster, Dishes Utensils, Blender, Wine Glasses and Wine Opener, Pantry Items (Salt, Pepper, Seasonings), Pots and Pans, Cooking Utensils, Serving Bowls and Utensils, Hot Water Kettle
*Dining area seats 8 (4 at the dining table and 4 at the kitchen counter)

UTILITIES:
*Wall Heating and portable heating available
*No A/C but ceiling fans and portable fans are available for the warmer Summer months.
*Washer and Dryer in the garage for your convenience

OUTDOOR FEATURES:
*Backyard and patio
*Outdoor Seating and Dining space

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
*Essentials (Towels; bed sheets; starter supply of soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels)
*Kids High Chair
*Kids Pack & Play
*Hair Dryer
*Hangers
*Indoor Fireplace is decorative only (NOT FOR USE for FIRES)

PARKING:
*Driveway parking available for 2 guest vehicles
*Street parking available along the curb in front of the home for additional parking.

We are close to everything, including anything on Stanford University campus (2.7 miles); close to downtown Palo Alto (4.8 miles away from the home) where you can find great food and great coffee. About a 1 hour (36 miles) drive to San Francisco and 35 minutes (15.5 miles) from San Jose. Perfect location!

Depending on your itinerary while in town, you can either rent a car or many guests rely on Uber and Lyft which are always available within minutes.

While relaxing and enjoying your stay, some details to keep in mind are:

1) Season by season, when the ground shifts the door going from the garage to the backyard may stick or come out of alignment.

2) The heating system is efficient and works very well but just needs to be adjusted at the thermostats to desired temperature. There is one thermostat in the kitchen and one in the master bedroom at the back of the house.

3) The only camera is the Ring doorbell at the front of the house.

4) With the age of the home, there is no AC system. In the warmer Summer months, the ceiling fans and portable room fans manage the temperature and keep the climate comfortable quite nicely.

5) While there is ample patio space in the backyard to relax and unwind, the front yard and backyard landscaping are very minimal so as to require as little water as possible during the past several draught years.

6) The fireplace is for decorative purposes only - NOT FOR USE FOR FIRES.

7) The house is child friendly, but not baby proofed.

8) Areas of the home where guests are not allowed access are:
a) Front Workroom to the right of the fireplace
b) Larger Storage Structure in left rear corner of backyard
c) Smaller Storage Structure in right rear corner of backyard
d) Attic Storage Area

*All rentals with 28+ nights require a rental agreement signed naming and identifying all adult occupants (must present valid ID).
AIR CONCIERGE
House Rules and Requests

These are the house rules and requests for this home, managed by Air Concierge, Inc. for the homeowner. Please read them before you book — by booking, you agree to follow the house rules for this stay.
If you booked anywhere other than Airbnb, your reservation is also governed by the Air Concierge Rental Agreement you sign before check-in, which controls if it conflicts with these Rules.
Stricter HOA, city or permit rules control where they apply. Where a law or a documented HOA/building rule requires a signed form, an ID check, or other paperwork for this home, that requirement is disclosed in this listing before booking.
Airbnb`s own policies control between you and Airbnb. Nothing in these Rules asks you to pay a fee for a cleaning or checkout task, and Airbnb does not enforce these Rules — if there is damage or an extra documented cost from a stay, we will raise it through Airbnb`s Resolution Center with documentation.

IF SOMETHING ISN`T RIGHT — TELL US FIRST
This is a privately owned home, not a hotel. No staff are on site. It is cleaned and inspected before you arrive, and things change between a morning clean and an afternoon arrival.
Message us as soon as you notice anything. We use best efforts to respond in real time and to start work as fast as we can; some repairs need a part or a licensed trade and take longer.
If we fix it, or give you a reasonable workaround, within a reasonable time, no refund or credit is due.
If a problem makes the home unfit to occupy or removes a major part of its use, and we cannot fix or substitute it in a reasonable time, we credit the nights actually affected, offer comparable accommodation if available, or reschedule.
Please don`t leave without telling us. We can`t credit a problem we were never given a chance to solve.


WHAT WE DON`T REFUND FOR — examples, not a complete list
Insects, spiders, webs, rodents, wildlife and birds native to the area, and pest treatment. Wind, dust, sand, pollen, ash, smoke, haze or debris, including on decks, patios, furniture, pools and spas. Weather of any kind, and the travel conditions it causes - snow on the road, chain controls, delays, or a drive you would rather not make. If a government order closes the only access route so that you cannot reach or occupy the home, that is handled under force majeure below. Seasonal changes to views, foliage, water levels, snow, lake or beach conditions, or landscaping. A missed housekeeping detail found after arrival - a dish put back not fully clean, a missed spot, a stray hair. Ordinary wear, minor marks, dated furnishings, or decor differing from photos where the home is substantially as described. Noise, light or activity from neighbors, construction, road work, traffic, aircraft, agriculture or community events. Slow, intermittent or reduced internet, Wi-Fi, cable, streaming or cellular service. Speed and performance are not guaranteed and no home is guaranteed suitable for streaming, gaming or video calls. Interruption of any utility or service caused by the provider, including public safety power shutoffs. Amenity items - Wi-Fi, TV, BBQ, fireplace, game room, a small appliance. HOA, city, resort or utility restrictions and closures. Scheduled maintenance, landscaping, pool service or vendor visits. Illness, changed plans, work, flight delays or non-arrival.
None of the above is a force majeure event, however it is described. Force majeure