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Explore 1,020 vacation rentals in Palo Alto

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
420 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 160 rentals that welcome pets

Vacation rentals with a pool
30 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
570 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,010 of Palo Alto vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Palo Alto rentals

4.8 Average rating
Palo Alto stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Palo Alto's top spots, include Googleplex, Stanford University, and Computer History Museum
Top-rated house rentals in Palo Alto
Guests agree: these houses are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

Upscale Modern House Near Mountain View Downtown
Our modern 3B2B house is located just minutes away from downtown Mountain View, G00gle, Faceb00k, Apple, Stanford University, NASA, Caltrain station and many others! It's newly fully renovated and offers high-end interior, premium appliances (Viking, Monogram.....) & quality beddings, etc. We are new hosts who've been working for high tech companies for years and are still learning about hosting. Any of your suggestions and special accommodation needs would be more than welcome and appreciated.

3 BR Home on Vineyard nr Palo Alto & Stanford
Professionally cleaned detached home nestled among an oak grove, waterfall & vineyard in the hills above Stanford (10 min), Palo Alto (20 min), Menlo Park (10-20 min), Mountain View (25 min) and San Francisco and San Jose. Perfect for families and groups; staycations, off-sites or startups visiting Silicon Valley . See resort-style amenities below. LATEST UPGRADES: better AC, faster internet & WiFi6 for lots of devices & bandwidth. Pickleball lines on tennis court; putting green w/ remote tees.

Palo Alto Modern Retreat
This 3 bed, 3 bath Modern craftsman in the very heart of Silicon Valley is an easy 5 minute walk to the shops, restaurants and offices that dot University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. Arriving and departing CalTrain's Palo Alto University Avenue station is easily done with a 10 minute walk. You really don't need a car but the driveway easily handles 3 cars. Rest assured, you'll sleep in quiet comfort. ----- Note: This house has a no parties or events policy. No outdoor noise after 9:30 PM.

Beautiful home in prime Mt View
Beautiful home is turn-key and tastefully updated with all the modern amenities. Nice open concept perfect for entertaining. Home features 2 bedrooms and an open room located off the family room. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, gorgeous marble countertops, top notch appliances. Home is conveniently located near major shopping, food and entertaining. Located within minutes to Google, LinkedIn, Apple to name a few. Easy access to highways 101, 85, and 237. Fifteen min. drive to Levi Stadium.

Elite Designer Modern Suite Private Entrance/Patio
Designed by an elite interior designer, this newly renovated guest suite is equipped with modern furnishing, a 40" cable TV, wireless internet, a private entrance, and a 150 square feet private side yard only for guests' use. Included is a kitchenette with a microwave, coffee machine and fridge. Located in a prime, secure and charming North Palo Alto neighborhood; 5 min away from downtown Palo Alto, 6 mins to Four Seasons, 12 mins to Stanford, and walking distance to Starbucks and restaurants.

Fire pit & backyard - 15 mins to SFO
Welcome to this 1956 Eichler home in San Mateo's Highlands - a mid-century gem with warm design, a pvt backyard, and easy access to San Francisco, SFO & Silicon Valley. - Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 3 beds | 2 baths - Private backyard w/ fire pit, BBQ & 8-person outdoor dining - Wood-burning indoor fireplace & open-concept living - Dedicated private office w/ door - ideal for remote work - In-unit washer & dryer, full kitchen & 42" TV w/ streaming - 20 mins to SF | 15 mins to SFO | near Caltrain

Fully Remodeled Home AC-WiFi-Stanford-Go0gle
Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place! This light-filled, mid-century modern gem is tastefully remodeled with high-end Scandinavian furniture (BoConcept sofa, carpet, wall units) and European oak floor. **Mini split AC is installed in July 2023.** It has a spacious common area for families to relax, a full kitchen, 3 queen beds, 2 bathrooms and fast WiFi (>200 Mbps). Go0gle/Stanford is a 5~10min drive and local grocery/coffee shops (Peet's) are within walking distance.

Little Yosemite
Experience downtown Mountain View 4 blocks from Castro Street where street life abounds. This large, private guest suite—sharing a wall with our home, but completely private with its own entrance— sleeps up to 6 and sits in beautiful residential Old Mountain View. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a thoughtfully appointed suite with amenities such as tv, kitchenette, outdoor sitting, desk, walk-in shower. Note *The kitchenette does not have a sink and is intended for light meal preparation.

The Perfectly Appointed Modern English Guest House
Relax and unwind in this newly constructed guest house. Completed in 2019 it offers all the amenities of a 5-star hotel suite with the privacy and ambiance of a quaint English Tudor home. Located just 2 blocks from charming downtown San Carlos in the “City of Good Living”. We are 30 minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and the beach in Half Moon Bay —with easy access to Highways 101 and 280, as well as public transportation (SamTrans, Caltrain and BART via Caltrain).

Luxury Silicon Valley Wellness and Work Oasis
Ideal for business travelers, couples, and nature lovers, while staying in a quiet residential setting. Peaceful upscale exclusive use 1,500 sq ft Los Altos Hills retreat beside Rancho San Antonio Preserve. Private trail access. Fast fiber Wi-Fi, workspace, fireplace, sauna, pool table, full kitchen, plush queen bed. Year-round hot tub, BBQ patio, saline pool. Minutes to Stanford, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and major tech campuses, dining and shops.

Cozy Family House Near Stanford 3BR
One-story home with central AC/Heating in Palo Alto. This house has a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and fast internet. Bus stops to Stanford and Palo Alto downtown are just within walking distance. Easy access to Highway 101 which leads to all major tech companies, SJ/SC convention centers, and Levi Stadium. Our bathroom is smaller than the usual size but good enough for you to use. We live in the next separated unit*

Tranquil private 2 BR home in Palo Alto/Stanford
This two bedroom home is perfect for an Executive or visiting Scholar. Convenient location to Stanford Hospital / University, Stanford Shopping Centre , Tesla, SAP, VM Ware. Palo Alto School District. You’ll love my place because of the location on 1/3rd of an acre, very private and quiet with beautifully manicured grounds. The home is fully furnished, all you need do is walk in with your suitcase!
Popular amenities for Palo Alto house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Beautiful Large 4BR Home with POOL

Cozy 2BR w/ Patios, Prime Mountain View Location

Large Home in Palo Alto, 5 bedrooms, Pool

Little Poolside House near Downtown Mountain View!

Sunol Chalet | 80 Acres • Pool • Gym • Game Room

Mission style, w. Pool, Hot tub, walk to downtown

Quiet Foothills Escape with Pool, Patio & BBQ

Private Oasis with Pool and Fire Pit
Weekly house rentals

391-2 Mini studio in the heart of Silicon Valle

SFO 10 Min • Family 2BR + Patio Games • Baby-Ready

Top-Rated Downtown MV Stay | Steps to Castro

Super Private Hidden Redwood City House and Garden

New Fashionable & Cozy Home | Downtown Mt View

Luxurious 5BR/4.5BA house near Stanford with AC

Large luxury studio with private entry, fireplace

Palo Alto Los Robles Spacious + Comfy ~ 4 bd/2.5 bth
Private house rentals

Casa Therese: Classic Beauty, Palo Alto California

Abby's Home/Studio/Kitchen/Bath/AC/Heater/Private

New Cozy Home w/ A/C Near Stanford

Cozy Studio near Palo Alto & Stanford | Quiet WFH

Stanford Campus Walk

Executive New House 2200 SQFT Stanford Meta

Peaceful Menlo Park House: Two bedrooms + Sunroom

Cozy 2 Bedroom with Large Deck
When is the best time to visit Palo Alto?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 437 | ﺩ.ﺇ 459 | ﺩ.ﺇ 459 | ﺩ.ﺇ 459 | ﺩ.ﺇ 441 | ﺩ.ﺇ 496 | ﺩ.ﺇ 488 | ﺩ.ﺇ 459 | ﺩ.ﺇ 441 | ﺩ.ﺇ 452 | ﺩ.ﺇ 444 | ﺩ.ﺇ 437 |
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