Academic Pursuits
8 guests
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4 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
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This home might be close to Stanford University, but it's a million miles away from your average student house. In fact, parts of it feel more like a learned professor's seminar room, from the shelves packed full of books and the grand piano, to the historic paintings hanging on the walls. There are a couple of desks if you need to study, as well as a few nooks nestled below the window or a roaring fireplace surrounded by comfy armchairs for any late-night philosophical conversations. Alternatively, if you're not in the mood for thinking, there's a Jacuzzi bathtub in the main bathroom. Outside, there's a leafy garden to the back and an arch of roses by the front door that is sure to look stunning if you're lucky enough to catch them in bloom. When you fancy a day out, there are distractions in every direction — San Francisco is forty-five minutes' drive to the north, the trails of Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is seven minutes due west and to the south, San Jose can be reached in under half an hour.
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What to expect
Highlights
![Plan a day trip to San Francisco, only forty-five minutes' drive away](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/efb2d349-d08f-482f-8a0d-bda45332f669/50439e03-6fab-4182-a15f-4d3bbfd9ee29.jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Plan a day trip to San Francisco, only forty-five minutes' drive away
![Pour yourself a nightcap and get cosy by the fireplace](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/efb2d349-d08f-482f-8a0d-bda45332f669/c8a35933-ba33-4bb1-898d-025559b633c3.jpeg?rect=115%2C11%2C789%2C788&w=480&fit=min)
Pour yourself a nightcap and get cosy by the fireplace
![Tickle the ivories on the home's grand piano](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/efb2d349-d08f-482f-8a0d-bda45332f669/1c6630ea-f00d-401c-b068-f742655b1262.jpeg?rect=146%2C28%2C772%2C771&w=480&fit=min)
Tickle the ivories on the home's grand piano
![Pick a book from the shelf and escape to one of the comfy nooks dotted about the house](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/efb2d349-d08f-482f-8a0d-bda45332f669/61bdd0fb-2a22-42bb-a522-753aac5f65ec.jpeg?rect=446%2C0%2C753%2C752&w=480&fit=min)
Pick a book from the shelf and escape to one of the comfy nooks dotted about the house
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Home truths
There's one free parking spot available on-premises, as well as extra space out on the street
The host offers discounted rates for monthly bookings
For stays longer than fourteen days, there's an additional deep clean fee of $80
Self-check-in is possible thanks to the keypad lock
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Palo Alto
You might not have heard of Palo Alto, but you’ll definitely have heard of Silicon Valley. Well, Palo Alto is the glitziest suburb in California’s tech heartland. And those planning a move here need a few million handy (even for a simple home) – but thankfully you don’t need a robust bank balance to visit. In any case, wandering the immaculate, white paved streets will leave you feeling like you’re...
Booking policies
House Rules
Not suitable for children under age 12
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by James
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. James and his team strive to deliver the most comfortable guest experience they can so you can focus on what really matters. Whether you’re in town to relax or here on business, feel free to reach out with any questions or for any recommendations.
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