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Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Silicon Valley

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Palo Alto, CA
  • Place, Facebook Campus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford

Step into the charm of our 109-year-old, 3-bedroom home—beautifully updated for today’s comfort while preserving its original character. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, you’ll be just 6 minutes from the San Francisco Bay and 11 minutes from Stanford University—perfectly positioned for both work and leisure.

Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and an in-home washer and dryer. The fully equipped kitchen includes a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and all essential cookware so you can easily prepare your favorite meals.

Unwind in 2.5 modern bathrooms featuring plush towels, complimentary soaps, and a hair dryer. Stay comfortable year-round with central heating and air conditioning, and travel greener with our on-site EV charger.

Whether you’re in the Bay Area for business, study, or relaxation, this inviting East Palo Alto retreat offers the perfect blend of history, convenience, and modern amenities—your home base for Silicon Valley living.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No special provisions; stairs and no baby gates.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Very old house. No smoking or vaping.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash extra towels used the night before.
Set the thermostat on the mini split to 74°. Turn off the bedroom air conditioners.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Palo Alto

Located in East Palo Alto, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, this holiday home is in the mountains. California's Great America is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Levi's Stadium or Stanford Stadium.
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East Palo Alto, CA

What's nearby

  • Facebook Campus - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stanford University - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 9 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Cazuela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated Vintage 3BR Silicon Valley Home – 6 Min to SF Bay, Near Stanford located?

Located in East Palo Alto, this holiday home is steps from Silicon Valley and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Francisco Bay. Facebook Campus and Palo Alto Art Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space, well furnished. We also loved the close access to the Bay Trail!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, safe, close to Stanford. We would stay here again for our visit next year! And my family loved the neighborhood cat and we are typically a dog family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhimanyu R.

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

Wedding weekend

Great house in a nice neighborhood. Host was super responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

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

Wonderful house and super convenient!

We had a great stay! Great and charming house with all that is needed for a visit in the area! Owners were really wonderful and made the whole visit easy. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Convenient & Clean

This home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The outdoor space was not to inviting but I do believe the owners are working on improving the grounds. Overall we were very comfortable, slept great in their cozy beds and felt very safe in the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Olubode D.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Spacious place, close to Stanford

The house was very roomy inside. The living room and kitchen were very accommodating for the family. Each of the rooms were adequate for the short stay. They were all outfitted with AC window units that did keep the room cool for those hot nights. Was taken back by how much the outside of the house wasn't kept, saw a lot of cobwebs on the windows that expected to be taken care of by the previous cleaning crew. The location was close to downtown Palo Alto which was convenient for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Beautiful kitchen, the rest of house shows its age.

Had a great time cooking and eating because of the chefs style kitchen. The home is older but has been updated to be very comfortable. All bedrooms are upstairs with their own air conditioning. Plenty of restrooms and the walk-in shower is great. The restroom downstairs is handy when using that part of the house. The neighborhood is acceptable but noisy at night. The street in front of the house is fast. The location is close to shopping and Stanford Hospital.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Check in process was easy and the host was a great communicator. The house was located near restaurants and shopping centers, which was nice and convenient. The exterior of the property wasn’t very welcoming. There really wasn’t any chairs or tables or anything to enjoy the yard space and there was garbage around the exterior and just random things laying around. The home has lots of character and the beds were really comfortable. The mattresses and the sheets were great. The home wasn’t very clean, many of the dishes were dirty, or at least not cleaned well. There was a lot of dust in the cabinets on the cups and kitchen supplies, seemed like maybe it hadn’t been stayed in in a while. There wasn’t any screens on the windows and a lot of cobwebs and spiders around the exterior of the windows so we couldn’t really open any windows. Many of the window locks were broken and the back door lock was broken as well, so it didn’t lock. There was a stick to “lock” it with, but it would still open a little, so it didn’t feel very safe. Overall, we still enjoyed the home but it really needs some major deep cleaning, organization (random things kind of all over) repairs and cosmetic work on both the interior and exterior. Oh and there was a bullet hole in the primary bedroom window…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rupak T.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ce Cole Dillon

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I’m a retired Silicon Valley executive who loves technology, pickleball, and electric cars. Hosting here in the Valley has been such a joy—I truly enjoy helping guests experience the best of this amazing area.

We’re close to all the major Peninsula companies, with quick access to the Dumbarton Bridge, Hwy 101, I-280, and the San Mateo Bridge. You can reach SFO or SJC airports in under 20 minutes, and Levi’s Stadium is just 12 minutes away.

If you play pickleball, don’t miss the Mitchell Park courts—just 10 minutes away. They’re spectacular, open from 6 AM to 10 PM, and perfect for a friendly match or early-morning rally.

Why they chose this property

I chose this location because it sits right in the heart of Silicon Valley, making it easy to reach anywhere in the region. The home itself drew me in with its historic charm—over 100 years old, featuring tall, sun-filled windows and warm Douglas Fir floors that create a cozy, timeless feel.

What makes this property unique

Our home stands out for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and spacious design. The chef’s kitchen makes cooking and entertaining a pleasure, while the generous bedrooms offer plenty of room to relax. Gather in the cozy living area to share meals, conversation, or a movie night—perfect for families, colleagues, or friends traveling together.

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