Private suite holiday rentals in Palo Alto

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Quick stats about private suite rentals in Palo Alto

  • Total holiday rentals

    Explore 80 holiday rentals in Palo Alto

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Palo Alto holiday rentals start at $84 AUD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 8,510 verified reviews to help you choose

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    50 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    80 of Palo Alto holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Palo Alto rentals

  • 4.9 Average rating

    Palo Alto stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

  • Nearby attractions

    Palo Alto's top spots, include Googleplex, Stanford University, and Computer History Museum

Top-rated Self-Contained Units in Palo Alto

Guests agree: These Self-Contained Units are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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A private entrance is framed by a modern wooden pergola, creating a welcoming outdoor space. The entrance features double glass doors, and surrounding landscaping includes plants and stones, contributing to a cozy, inviting exterior. A wooden fence is visible in the background.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Cozy straw bale haven

The Straw Bale Haven welcomes you! This in-law studio has the amenities that you need for a home base, whether you are visiting for work or play. Come and go as you please with a private entrance. Although the studio is compact, it is also cozy and private. We want you to feel at home. All are welcome here! Update: 04/2026 - The house next door is being renovated and noise may bother some. Please read the entire listing, including house rules, to make this stay pleasant with no surprises.

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Top Guest favourite
A bright yellow bench is positioned beside an entrance, providing a welcoming outdoor seating area. Potted plants frame the bench, with one featuring leafy green foliage and the other in a blue container. Light reflects off the white siding of the house, enhancing the inviting ambiance.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Lux Studio near Stanford | Google | Meta | Tesla

Part of a beautiful newly custom built craftsman architectural style house with a private entrance. The suite is completely separated, with a secure smart-lock, nicely appointed with modern chic furnishings throughout in a sought-after neighborhood in Midtown Palo Alto - one of the best places to live in Silicon Valley. 3-5 minutes WALK to grocery store, pharmacy, coffee/tea shop, and restaurants. Within 1 or 2 miles, you can ride your BIKE or CAR to Stanford, Tesla, GOOG, Meta/FB and Amazon.

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Top Guest favourite
Lush plants and flower arrangements in terracotta pots create a serene garden scene. A statue of a figure stands amidst the greenery, conveying a tranquil atmosphere. Various foliage and colorful blooms add to the inviting charm of the garden space.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 464 reviews

Elegant Cozy Palo Alto Suite

A perfect base for your Palo Alto stay: walking distance to Stanford University and two blocks from California Avenue, abundant with food markets, restaurants, cafes, shopping, post office, and a massage therapy center ~ Situated in a quiet beautiful neighborhood with colorful landscaping! 'Lucia is a super host ~ very responsive, warm, friendly, helpful, and very considerate. The Suite is tastefully decorated, and the outdoor space beautiful and private with areas to sit and meditate.'

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A charming outdoor space features a decorative stone fountain with three tiers, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flower beds. The mansion's stucco facade and tile roof are visible in the background, complemented by a well-maintained pathway leading to the entrance.
Guest suite in Atherton
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

ADU studio unit in a 2/3 acre Spanish mansion

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish beautiful mansion. An independent front ADU studio in a brand new modern Spanish style mansion in a 2/3 acre lot in Atherton with completely separate entrance and huge front yard with oak trees and fountain. Only 0.5 mile to 101 freeway and 1 mile to train station, near many high tech companies. A stylish welcoming king bed full Kitchenette large fridge large stove oven range microwave and in the unit washer dryer. Central AC and heat, internet & TV.

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A queen size bed with a smooth wooden frame is centered in the room, dressed in navy blue bedding. A gray upholstered chair sits adjacent to the bed. Dark patterned curtains frame a window, while soft lighting illuminates the space.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Peaceful Master Suite perfect for You

This is our serene master suite upstairs in our house in the Evergreen neighborhood, perfect for short term or long term stays. Side entrance leads to private kitchenette, and upstairs is the private loft, master room, bathroom. no stove, fireplace, laundry, or dishwasher but pretty much everything else you may think of. Stanford university, Cal Ave dining, Evergreen Park, and The Cal Train station are all literally within a 7 minute walk from here (along with a laundromat, gas station).

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Top Guest favourite
A spacious media room is equipped with a large sectional sofa adorned with colorful throw pillows, facing a projector screen mounted on the wall. Natural light enters through several windows, and framed art pieces add visual interest. A kitchenette is visible in the background.
Guest suite in Stanford
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Gorgeous, comfortable two bedroom Suite

Our light-filled lower level suite has been fully remodeled (completed Feb 2019) and includes two bedrooms (up to 4 Queen beds), a large media room with a fold-out couch bed, and one full bathroom. Total space is approximately 1000 square feet with a private entrance. Amenities include all the perks of our media room and a kitchenette. We wash all linens included Duvet covers between guests. Please see below for Coronavirus precautions we are taking to ensure complete safety for guests.

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A spacious bed with an intricate patterned cover is positioned in a well-lit room. Towels are neatly arranged on the bed. A colorful piece of wall art adds a touch of character, while natural light filters through a nearby window.
Guest suite in Woodside
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 486 reviews

Separate entry room near Stanford

This separate entry room opens to a beautiful one-acre garden with a pool, jacuzzi, cable TV/wireless, and parking. We are just off 280 and Woodside Rd., 4 miles from Stanford. It is peaceful and quiet and we are hands-off hosts. There is no access to the house and the room does not have a frig, microwave or dishes. We are set up for independent guests who want to come and go on their own and enjoy local restaurants in Woodside, Palo Alto or RWC. Please note the very short entry door.

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A light-filled studio features a spacious bed with neutral bedding, complementing the subtle grey walls. A mini fridge and coffee station are positioned near the entrance. Abundant overhead lighting enhances the open layout, while a door leads to the private bathroom.
Guest suite in East Palo Alto
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

Cozy studio- own entry, patio, near Meta, Stanford

Beautiful private entrance , light-filled studio centrally located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Comes with private access to outdoor patio. You have one driveway parking space. Only 3 min to Menlo industrial park. 5 min to FB Headquarters. 15 min to Stanford. Close to Tesla, Apple and Google etc. Next to Highway 101 and 84 Dumbarton Bridge. High speed Wifi and TV, convenient for restaurants and shopping. Security cameras installed around outdoors. Street parking is required

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Top Guest favourite
A spacious studio with light-colored walls is highlighted by a queen bed topped with striped bedding. A small dining area features a round table and two chairs. Bright natural light enters through large windows and glass doors, providing a view of the outside.
Guest suite in Menlo Park
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviews

Sunny, Quiet, Separate Studio in Private Home

Our quiet, bright studio is spacious, clean, and comfortably fits 1-2 adults. Private entrance. Separate HVAC heating and air conditioning. Enjoy 300+ sq. feet with a private entrance, full bath with shower/tub, and kitchenette. Darkening window coverings on large sliding glass doors. Free speedy WiFi. Award-winning, professionally landscaped garden with outdoor seating, lighting and fountain. Just a 3 block walk to downtown Menlo Park and close to Palo Alto and Stanford.

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Top Guest favourite
A private patio is surrounded by lush black bamboo, providing privacy and tranquility. Two chairs are positioned around a small round table, complemented by decorative cushions. The ground is lined with brick, enhancing the inviting outdoor atmosphere.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Studio 875, beautiful design, private & serene

Conveniently nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Barron Park in Palo Alto. Perfect for work trips, internships, proximity to Stanford, Rivian, xAI, Tesla. 12 min bike to Stanford campus. 5 min drive to California Avenue shops & restaurants. 3 min stroll to Bol Park & the famous Barron Park donkeys. Kitchenette only! Please note, this unit is unable to host assistance animals due to resident’s dog phobia and a sensitive elderly cat. Thank you for understanding.

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A cozy bedroom features a full-size bed adorned with a decorative blanket displaying intricate patterns. Natural light streams through the floral-patterned curtains. A lamp stands beside the bed, and a doorway leads to a well-appointed bathroom, providing direct access from the sleeping area.
Guest suite in Mountain View
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviews

Master Room: Calm, Quiet-Private Entry/Restroom

Affluent heart of Silicon Valley-centrally located near major tech companies and El Camino/Kaiser hospitals. Quiet and calm quaint suite with a comfy new full-size bed, a new AC, a working desk with fast WiFi, and an elegant restroom. Near downtown Mountain View. Famous Castro Street for food and Safeway/Ranch 99 grocery stores just blocks away. Google's beautiful Shoreline nature preserve & wetlands nearby. Windows' hillside. Apple nearby. Stanford.

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A modern two-story building features a mix of white and orange exterior accents. Large windows allow natural light to enter, while a wooden door serves as the main entrance. A landscaped front yard includes rocks and shrubs, contributing to the contemporary aesthetic.
Guest suite in Palo Alto
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews

Contemporary Guest House

Our one bedroom guest suite with its own private entrance is close to Stanford University & Hospital, Downtown Palo Alto, (10mins drive), 101 Freeway, and Silicon Valley companies. You’ll love our quiet, friendly neighborhood in midtown Palo Alto, where we are conveniently situated within walking distance to grocery, pharmacy, cafes and small eats. You may also loan our bikes to ride around our bike-friendly neighborhood (please reserve in advance).

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