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Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
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Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
3.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, 1 review
"This property was double-booked. I had an Expedia confirmation number, but I was turned away and had no place to stay. "
Charming Palo Alto Home Next to Stanford
Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford 2 Bdrm
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford 2 Bdrm
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 9 reviews
"This is the perfect stay for any events at Stanford! We were in town to watch our daughter on the beach volleyball team and this was the perfect house and location. We could easily walk back and forth to campus, which is literally across the street. The house was extremely clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The beds were also extremely comfortable and each bedroom has a portable AC unit which we needed during our stay in April. We definitely would stay here again!!"
Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford 2 Bdrm
A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto
Property grounds
A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 2 reviews
"We stayed at this property due to the proximity to Stanford Hospital where a family member was being treated. This was so close not only to the hospital but to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again in the future should the need arise."
A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto
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Central Cozy New 1B1b King bed Apt Palo Alto
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Central Cozy New 1B1b King bed Apt Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 4 reviews
"Property was clean and well taken care of. Was centrally located and perfect for our needs. Would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking to visit Palo Alto or more specifically, Stanford."
Central Cozy New 1B1b King bed Apt Palo Alto
Luxo Stays |Stanford| 3bd/2ba #pet #comfy
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Luxo Stays |Stanford| 3bd/2ba #pet #comfy
7.0 out of 10, Good, 6 reviews
"We needed a longer term pet friendly rental in the area and were relieved to find this. The managers were communicative and helpful via text when things were needed. Thanks for the help!"
The price is $484
includes taxes & fees
$484 per night
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Luxo Stays |Stanford| 3bd/2ba #pet #comfy
New! Spacious Eicher Home 4 Beds 3 Baths in Mid Town Palo Alto
Private kitchen
New! Spacious Eicher Home 4 Beds 3 Baths in Mid Town Palo Alto
2.0 out of 10, 1 review
"The property could not be opened when I arrived. I was asked to break in using a side entrance. When I entered the property, it was clear that this was far from the "luxury" property that it was described as at the time of the booking. The furniture is old, the bedding damp, and the overall sense is far from luxury. I left after 5 minutes and when I asked for even a partial refund, this was denied. VRBO said they had no responsibility. Never book with VRBO - they won't help you like other...
New! Spacious Eicher Home 4 Beds 3 Baths in Mid Town Palo Alto
Dreamed Gem for you & pet to work in downtown Palo Alto
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dreamed Gem for you & pet to work in downtown Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
"Very comfortable and easy to access. Great location just a few blocks from downtown Palo Alto. Highly recommend it!"
Dreamed Gem for you & pet to work in downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto Downtown Stanford Housing
Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Palo Alto Downtown Stanford Housing
2.0 star property
Palo Alto Downtown Stanford Housing
Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 54 reviews
"Excellent location. Close to Stanford and Palo Alto downtown. Amenities were fantastic. Highly recommended."
Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC
Apart#3 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford , HQ_FB.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Apart#3 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford , HQ_FB.
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 7 reviews
"There were many ants in this property. It made keeping anything in the kitchen difficult. The property was clean and well maintained but the lack of dishwasher and laundry was difficult. Since we only used this property for sleeping it didn’t present a problem but a long term stay might present problems."
The price is $313
includes taxes & fees
$313 per night
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Apart#3 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford , HQ_FB.
Your Oasis Awaits - Downtown PA Near Stanford 2 bd
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Your Oasis Awaits - Downtown PA Near Stanford 2 bd
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 5 reviews
"Graduation weekend in Palo Alto - nice place with everything we needed. Great location, clean apartment, fantastic weather!"
Your Oasis Awaits - Downtown PA Near Stanford 2 bd
@ Marbella Lane - Neat and Cozy Modern Home
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
@ Marbella Lane - Neat and Cozy Modern Home
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
"First and foremost, communication with the property management company was first class. They were very responsive and helpful. It would have been helpful to have a binder with info about the home and surrounding area (wifi info, location and how to use the washer/dryer, how to access the garage, etc). The house was well stocked for cooking/eating. Neighborhood was quite. Right off University so easy drive to Stanford campus. Overall great experience."
@ Marbella Lane - Neat and Cozy Modern Home
Apart#4 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford, HQFB and Amzn.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Apart#4 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford, HQFB and Amzn.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
"We had a great 5 day stay here! Everything was clean, comfortable, updated and practical! The host was very attentive and super kind! The kitchen is fully stocked to make meals and is spacious. The bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean and lovely. There was a lot of closet space for suitcases, hangars for dresses, suits, more formal wear etc. I am a woman who was traveling with two tweens and felt completely safe and the neighborhood is very quiet. For elderly travelers, the driveway and front...
The price is $313
includes taxes & fees
$313 per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Apart#4 in 4Plex 2B/1B near to Stanford, HQFB and Amzn.
Modern Living 1 Block to Stanford *Fully Sanitized
Smart TV
Modern Living 1 Block to Stanford *Fully Sanitized
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 6 reviews
"We had a great couple of days staying at this sparkling clean property. The location is very convenient, making all the Stanford graduation events we were in town for easy to get to."
Modern Living 1 Block to Stanford *Fully Sanitized
Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
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Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 47 reviews
"The house was really clean! Kitchen was well stocked, neighborhood was quiet and we really appreciated how quick the owner responded to our texts/emails. The bedding was also really nice and comfortable. We would like two king beds for our over 6’ men, otherwise we would stay again. Thank you!"
Luxury home, close to Stanford, Palo Alto, I-101
Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, in the Heart of Palo Alto
Outdoor pool
Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, in the Heart of Palo Alto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 14 reviews
"We have a grandchild in San Carlos who was celebrating a birthday and preschool graduation. Her cousins, aunts and uncles joined us to congratulate Norah! The house is very close to the Palo Alto zoo."
Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, in the Heart of Palo Alto
Modern Stanford Studio Within Easy Reach of Tech Giants
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Modern Stanford Studio Within Easy Reach of Tech Giants
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2 reviews
"Loud music blasted throughout the neighborhood for one night (stayed four nights)"
The price is $224
includes taxes & fees
$224 per night
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Modern Stanford Studio Within Easy Reach of Tech Giants
Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi
Property grounds
Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 3 reviews
"Overall this was a good value to stay in the area. There was some noise next door and access to the room was not the greatest, stairs to the second story behind the building. However, overall it was a great value and the host was very nice and helpful. The location was also very good, close to Stanford and Facebook,etc."
Nice one bedroom apartment for short getaways or temporary housing w/ fast WiFi
1.7 miles from Stanford University
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
1.7 miles from Stanford University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 15 reviews
"The location is really convenient and the room layout is perfect for two people. I will definitely rebook again."
1.7 miles from Stanford University
Stanford Close to Everything!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Stanford Close to Everything!
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 25 reviews
"This charming home is located in a wonderful quiet neighborhood. We felt very safe and secure. We easily traveled from the house to Stanford via Lyft daily. There is a great grocery store that serves delicious Middle Eastern food and restaurants within walking distance. There is also a lovely library that is close by. There was plenty of space for our family of four. We were quite comfortable. Figuring out how to run hot water from the bathroom sink took some time and the low pressure took...
Stanford Close to Everything!
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Dinah's Garden Hotel
Front of property
Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,004 reviews
"great"
The price is $184
includes taxes & fees
$160 per night
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Creekside Inn
Exterior
Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,326 reviews
"Simple, quiet and clean. Bed was confortable, everything was in good repair. Overall, a good little motel perct for a short stay near Stanford."
The price is $129
includes taxes & fees
$112 per night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Creekside Inn
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Fountain
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 987 reviews
"Staff was super friendly , everything was clean , smaller than expected "
The price is $165
includes taxes & fees
$143 per night
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Everything you need to know about Palo Alto vacation rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Palo Alto vacation rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private vacation homes, apartments, condos, resorts, cabins, villas, motels. The list goes on, and on …and on.

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect Palo Alto vacation rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search.

Palo Alto vacation rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Palo Alto. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter low season months. For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit Palo Alto in high season.

Prices vary throughout the year. Your chosen location, property type, and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. The selection of properties we have chosen for you start as low as $224 per night. Rates vary depending on your travel dates, location, and amenities so make a search and you might find even better deals!

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Palo Alto?

Yes, we offer vacation rentals in Palo Alto near Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, or you can select a secluded option if you're looking for extra privacy while you relax. Visitors like the college campus and picturesque gardens in Palo Alto. Make sure to also enjoy the array of shops and top-notch restaurants during your vacation.

What's the top vacation rental that Palo Alto has to offer?

Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose: This vacation home rental near Palo Alto has a TV and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Amenities like a fridge and free parking are also available for your convenience.

How many vacation rentals are there in Palo Alto?

Choose from 99 Expedia vacation rentals in Palo Alto for a memorable vacation.

What can I see and do in Palo Alto?

Family-friendly attractions include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and The EcoCenter, whereas San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Park are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While in the area, you can also visit popular places like Levi's Stadium and California's Great America.

What are vacation rentals like in Palo Alto?

Vacation rentals are privately owned accommodations you can stay in for several days or longer in Palo Alto. Vacation rentals feature amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about cleanliness, a vacation rental can provide a sense of safety away from public hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great option for families.

Recent reviews of Palo Alto properties
Expedia verified reviews

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"Wonderful stay, thank you. Charming hotel, staff are very kind and helpful. No AC in the rooms but ceiling fan and desk fan. It’s an old hotel but clean and very well maintained. Will definitely recommend and stay again. Would be nice to have a mini fridge in the room"
A verified traveler stayed at The Cardinal Hotel
Posted 9 hours ago
The Cardinal Hotel