Studio near Stanford/VA/VMware/California Avenue for Rent.
This 750 square foot studio apartment (formerly a mother-in-law apartment) comes with a full kitchen area, a full bath, closets, porches and ample storage for $2,550.00 monthly (landlord pays utilities).

It is located near Gunn High making it convenient to Stanford and its facilities, VMware, Nest and other tech companies as well as Palo Alto Veterans Hospital and the Palo Alto Research Center. There is also easy access to Interstate 280, Foothills Expressway and 101. It is a 20 minute bike to Stanford Hospital. It is 15 minutes drive to downtown Mountain View and California Avenue in Palo Alto. It is a 15 minute walk to Safeway, Draegers, Peets, Starbucks, Manressa and all of downtown Los Altos. The unit is at the end of a cul-de-sac so traffic is minimal. Some slight noise can be heard from Foothills Expressway.

It is located in the second floor of a Los Altos Hills residence on a one acre lot. The apartment has a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides including a sliding glass door to the front porch. The vaulted ceiling has skylights making for a well-lit living space. It is fully carpeted. The immediate views are of surrounding trees, residences, and fields and the views extend such that you can see the coastal range and neighboring wooded areas. It has its own private entrance.

The kitchen is a galley style kitchen with a small refrigerator, disposal, cabinets, microwave but no dishwasher. A dishwasher can be negotiated. The studio has a full-sized washer and dryer less than 3 years old. The full bathroom includes a shower and sitting area within the shower, storage, and a huge mirror. The exterior windows and ceiling vaulting makes the bathroom feel large and airy.

The sleeping area, partitioned from the main living area by chest waist high cabinets, has built-in lighting and accommodates a king sized bed.

The living area includes bookcases and a built-in desk.

Storage includes a cedar-lined closet of about 15 feet in length. There are built in cabinets, bookcases, and desks. Other storage is available adjoining the apartment in an attic area. The apartment has full sized porches (fenced to waist height) on the front and back with space for a bbq and plants or outside storage units.

Parking is outdoors and onsite.

Cats and dogs are considered. A dog house and run exist. Gardening space is available.

Rent is $2,550 and a lease of at least one year is required. A two year lease is highly preferred. First month and a security deposit are required. The landlord pays all utilities including water, sewer, heat, AC, electricity, and internet services.

The prior tenant was an Stanford Hospital doctor and is available as a reference. The unit is available on or about July 5th. Please email brianmellea@gmail.com for questions and more information.