Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley

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A two-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.
A house with a grey shingled exterior, a front door, and two windows. There is a lawn with a striped lawn chair and a small table.
A modern living room with a large window, a black curtain, a gray rug, and a gray bean bag chair.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and a vase of lemons.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silicon Valley

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Menlo Park, CA
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

West Menlo Park, a neighborhood in Menlo Park, is home to this vacation home. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Allied Arts Guild are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Thomas Fogarty Winery. Ready for a night out? Consider Frost Amplitheater and Pure Lounge & Nightclub.
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Menlo Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stanford University - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 6 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bici Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Country Corner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Goose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Madera - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley on May 1, 2027 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley located?

Located in West Menlo Park, this vacation home is steps from Silicon Valley, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Menlo College are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood and a lovely little hide-away, very close to everything in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding hosts, clean and comfortable house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience on a business trip. Rikard and his wife were excellent communicators and went the extra mile. Excellent coffee which was greatly appreciated! Quiet, beautiful location. Thank you for an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was MOST comfortable staying all of August 2026 in the garage apt provided by my host family. I want to visit way out west again, and I want to be the guest AGAIN at this fabulous property !!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Works very well for ease of access to the community in a quiet area.Need to be able to handle stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We weren’t actually able to stay at this lovely-looking property, but the hosts were kind and communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Very nice couple. Great neighborhood. Property was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I very much enjoyed staying in the guesthouse of Rikard and Annika. Very nice and comfortable house with fully equipped kitchen, cosy sitting room, nice bedroom with a large TV, and an office space. Friendly and helpful hosts, excellent location with shopping possibilities, cafes and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Full kitchen with fridge, stove, and coffee pot. Desk for work. Large bed. In quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! The guesthouse was comfortable, clean and as described. The host were kind, welcoming and very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
good neighborhood, easy check-in, owner is accommodating to special requests, felt it could use more privacy shades and curtains that work, wasnt cleaned before I stayed, hair all over bathroom floor, debris (coffee grounds) on counter, but these things are easily remedied.. adequate lodging for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location! Parking on the adjacent street is readily available and really very close to the property. When we arrived, the common area on the first floor had something of a cleaning product odor but it rapidly disappeared when we opened a couple of windows. Queen size sofa bed on the second floor was actually pretty comfortable and among the best sofa beds I have slept on. Really worked perfectly for reunion weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was not for vacation purposes however it felt like I was on one. Beautiful beautiful setting inside and out beautiful and a Wonderful House he couldn't have been more attentive to our needs before we got there and during our stay. Our host took care of everything that we needed without hesitation. The neighborhood is just a dream I would highly recommend this place and in fact I will make that my go-to place when I need to be in a quiet space with that homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
I think the bathroom could be fixed. It was inconvenient to find out the toilet doesn't take toilet paper. That's all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay. Also the neighborhood is beautiful, lots of great food, starbucks within easy walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, Wonderful property, super friendly owner operator. It is exactly what they describe. It was ideal for a multi-day stay. Comfy. Safe. Clean. Great communications with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2026
Thanks Emmet! Great to host you! :) Rikard
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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