$2,600
Peaceful Room in Portola Valley Retreat — 20 Min drive to Stanford/Palo Alto
We have a vacant bedroom available in our beautiful 3-bedroom home, tucked into the wooded hills above Stanford. It's quiet, green, and a genuine escape from the bustle of the Bay Area. It is walking distance to popular trailheads and open spaces, while still being a short drive from campus and downtown Palo Alto.
About us:
We're a couple (33F, 40M) — she's a postdoc at Stanford, he works in the service industry. We're easygoing, friendly, and enjoy growing vegetables, cooking, hiking, surfing, and camping. We keep a clean, low-drama household and are happy to share tips on our favorite local trails and spots. Our bedroom, office, bathroom, and private deck, are on the second floor.
Who we're looking for:
Ideally, someone who travels to the Bay Area regularly and wants a relaxing home base for their visits — daily, weekly, or monthly rates available. We don't mind if you want to keep entirely to yourself, or enjoy a bit of company from housemates, we just ask that you are someone who is respectful of others, and the house, as we are. We are also open to short-term leases. The house is already furnished and ready for you to move into. This is not somewhere for you if you have a lot of furniture you are trying to find a home for :)
The room:
On the first floor
The room is furnished - queen bed, lamps, bedside table, standing desk, desk chair (pictures pending of fully furnished room)
Large built-in wardrobe
Private en-suite bathroom
Kitchen equipment provided
The house:
Fully equipped kitchen and dining area
Washer and dryer
Downstairs outdoor patio space with furniture for eating and relaxing
We handle all regular cleaning of common areas and general maintenance — just clean up after yourself when cooking/eating/enjoying shared spaces, and we will do the same
20-minute drive to Stanford/Palo Alto
Dedicated parking space (IMPORTANT: a car is required — the house is up a hill not served by bike routes or public transit)
Price:
$2,600/month, all-inclusive: utilities (wifi, water, gas, electricity), common-area cleaning, and maintenance. Pro-rating available for shorter stays.
If you're interested, tell us a bit about yourself!
