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Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts

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Living area
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a red plaid armchair, a beige sofa, and a brown leather couch.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a microwave.
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Stanford University
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Menlo Park, CA
  • Place, Portola Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts

Two bedroom one bath Menlo Park Cottage in Allied Arts. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a television. The second bedroom has a full sized bed. In home Washer/Dryer, WiFi, Full Kitchen, Central Air and Heat. Walking distance to Stanford University. Walking distance to downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Street parking for one vehicle.
Centrally located between San Francisco and San Jose, CA.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 815406vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Menlo Park

Allied Arts, a neighbourhood in Menlo Park, is home to this cottage. Stanford Theatre and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include California's Great America and Stanford University Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's Stadium.
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Menlo Park, CA

What's nearby

  • Allied Arts Guild - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portola Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stanford University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Menlo College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 3 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nordstrom - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Menlo Park Cottage at Allied Arts located?

Located in Allied Arts, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Silicon Valley, Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Stanford University Medical Center is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away. Palo Alto Station is 23 minutes by foot and Menlo Park Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a pleasant, comfortable cottage in a great location. We will seek it out again in the future when we're visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Menlo Residence

Terrific location in Menlo Park. Excellent communication with the owner/manager. Residence is private, quiet, comfortable, well appointed, clean, and up-to-date. We would surely choose to stay again and often.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2021
Hi Charles, Thank you for staying with us. We would love to host you again soon. Best regards, Richard
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob and H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Review

Pleasant setting in M Park. Unit was very comfortable save for no dining table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

A very cool place to stay

Rich and Julie are very gracious and friendly. The cottage is a detached garage retrofitted with an adorable one bedroom with full bath and kitchen. Very clean. Close to Palo Alto and Stanford. The bed was crazy comfortable. Would highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Mike, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to have you back soon. Best regards, Rich
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Longest Six Days of My Life

The location and neighborhood are great. That's it. The place is small. The photos are accurate but misleading. Great wide angle photography. The bathroom in particular is so small one can't towel off! Several bottles of used product were left in the shower...very off-putting. Parking is a nightmare. Street parking is illegal. You are to park in between 2 full size cars in a 2 1/2 space driveway under sap dripping evergreens. The worst problem is the WIFI. It is intermittent at best. It breaks off repeatedly. It performs like one line has been purchased and is being split with the main house. It was the longest 6 days of my life.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2021
Catherine's review isn't fully accurate. Google pushed a WiFi change and the owner spent hours working with her to resolve her WiFi issue. She told us it was working after that so we were a bit confused. As with all of our guests, we aim to please! Had she asked to depart early and move to a hotel, we certainly would have accommodated her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location.

Nice place to stay. Very convenient location. Nice family neighborhood. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Neighborhood

Richard and his deputies were very responsive and friendly. When a medical procedure forced us to drop a week from our trip they were very accommodating. Allied Arts oozes charm, the area is stunning. Perfect location. Close to downtown Menlo Park, Stanford Shopping Center, the campus, and every amenity. Very quiet as well. Parking is narrow and a bit tricky but they do warn you. There is no oven or dishwasher and somehow we missed seeing that but if your stay is shorter term and you’re eating out it’s no big deal. Come for the charm and location, location, location! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Neighborhood- Great Accomodations

We recently stayed for one month at the property. Communication with the Property Managers was great. There were a few things that could be improved but overall we enjoyed our stay. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay near Stanford

A great choice for anyone making a stay near Stanford. Note that it has two bedrooms (not entirely clear from the listing). The small kitchen, work space, and washer/dryer were great to have.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benoit G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back soon!

Feels like home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to recovery from operation at Stanford.

My husband had hearts surgery and I stayed at this property which was a 25 minute pleasant walk to the Stanford hospital. The property is very quiet and comfortable. It’s a great place to take walks by old redwood trees. Across the street is the Allied Arts Guild which is free to walk and enjoy the lovely gardens. You can also have a wonderful lunch. I highly recommend staying here....
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great neighborhood

Very comfortable and clean and great neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in a gorgeous neighborhood

We absolutely loved our stay here! It was clean, quiet and charming and very nicely furnished. The linens and beds were extremely comfortable, and there were lots of extra towels, cooking supplies, etc. The kitchen was lovely and well stocked. It is in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Menlo Park surrounded by beautiful, stately homes. The owner/manager was a pleasure to deal with and very thoughtful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Y.

Adorable Cottage with Wonderful Hosts!

My husband and I had a lovely stay here on our visit back to Menlo Park. The Cottage is located behind Richard's home, so he's easily accessible if you need anything. It's clean, cozy, and just spacious enough for two people. The location is great, too - not far from downtown Menlo Park or Palo Alto, and just a block or two from the Stanford Shopping Center. Richard got us checked in quickly and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend and hope to visit back sometime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Mixed Blessing

The Menlo Park Allied Arts cottage was mostly delightful, with a few issues. Pros: excellent location for walking access to Stanford Hospital, where my spouse was receiving cancer treatment in his chest, and also to delightful downtown Menlo Park. Charming interior, nice finishes and comfortable, attractive furnishings. Considerable privacy even though next to main house and garage. Reasonable cost for the area. Cons: cottage had just been used for a party; freezer was full of smoothies and ice cream, fridge full of beer and wine, sticky spills on shelves. Owner kindly shared the beer, but we felt the lack of space to store our required diet. Large-scale construction project with associated noises across the street. Mandatory parking spot under a sappy tree. Most concerning was a $300 smoke damage charge filed shortly after we left. Due to my spouse’s condition we are careful to avoid any lung irritants. Neither of us smoke, lit any flames or used the stove for anything but boiling water. I reached out to the travel insurance company and home owner but have received no response. My spouse and I have stayed at short-term rentals across the country for years, and have never had any damage charges. Our deposits have always been returned. This unexplained damage charge during a challenging medical time is very concerning. I would suggest future guests meet with the owner upon checkout to ensure there are no surprise charges.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
I had five different people come in to the cottage within an hour after your departure. All of us noticed the smell of cigarette smoke. We have a very strict no smoking policy. I had to hire a professional cleaning company to get the smell out. We were very disappointed about the smoking. Perhaps it was your daughter’s visit, because it was clearly emanating from the bathroom and it was the day after her visit. What else can I say? None of us smoke here.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karl v.

Excellent location, lovely rooms, everything you need.

Ideal location a 10 minute stroll from Stanford / Sand Hill. Very quiet, private cottage with full kitchen, laundry. Ideal for work or a local vacation stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Karl, Thanks for staying with us. Hope to see you again. Thanks, Rich
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Wonderful home!

We had such a lovely stay with our baby daughter in Menlo Park. The home was so comfortable for us and made our trip just great. Walked to downtown MP every day, which was so pleasant. I can't recommend this home and wonderful hosts enough. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Katrina, Thank you for staying with us. Love to host you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Great apartment with everything you need

We really enjoyed our time in the cottage. It had everything we needed and was very well located. It's also a very nice space to spend time. Thanks Richard!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Home Away From Home

As a business traveler it gets really old staying in hotel after hotel. This was a wonderful deviation from the big square box lodging. Very quaint and cozy in a safe neighborhood!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Absolutely perfect.

Rich has a lovely home in a graceful and quiet neighborhood next to Menlo Park's Allied Arts Guild park-like complex. Rich's ["our"] guest house next to his home is a true 1 bedroom suite with 2 living areas, kitchen, bath, and laundry facilities attached to his garage in his beautifully landscaped backyard. There are no shared walls with the main house, so we felt free to enjoy the 2 TVs. The guest space was immaculate when we arrived and thoughtfully well-appointed with everything we needed for a 5-night stay. My husband and I both had to work as well as play during our visit. The wifi was great 99% of the time. The 2 living areas afforded each of us some privacy to focus on our chores. We never expected to have such luxurious space between us. It was the prettiest place we could find in our online search of the area. It is even better in person. It lived up to all we hoped to see/have/find and more in every way. I had issues making the reservation -- probably because I am a HomeAway rookie. Rich was super quick and cheerfully responsive to all questions and issues in advance of our stay. We hope to go back. We hated to leave. It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Helen, We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come visit us again, we would love to have you. Best regards, Rich
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vickey S.

Super cottage in wonderful neighborhood!

We had a great stay in this cottage in Menlo Park. It was well fitted out, very comfortable and fully equipped. The owners were immediately responsive and supportive, even though they were on holiday themselves. The neighborhood is wonderful, great walking trail along the creek nearby and the gardens of Allied Arts across the street. It was very convenient for visiting our son who is at Stanford and touring the Redwoods and Coast. There is a nice Safeway, Peet's Coffe, Dry Cleaners, etc. a short drive away. Also lots of restaurants nearby. Best to have a car or use Uber for this spot. Looking forward to returning already. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Great property in a wonderful location.

Rich is a great host and his guesthouse is more comfortable than most hotels that I've stayed at. The location is very nice - a short walk from both the Menlo Park downtown restaurants and practically within sight of Stanford and Palo Alto. Pro-tip - there's a walking bridge over to Stanford two blocks away from the property!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

GP T.

Great stay in very comfortable environment

An enjoyable stay with very helpful and responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trienne H.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

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Hi,
We are a family of four, but really five as our St. Bernard/border collie is our third child.

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