great experiences

I had a relaxing stay at Carter's guest house. The house was situated behind the main home, and came equipped with HD tv, strong wifi, and a massage chair to enjoy both. Would strongly recommend staying here for all your Palo Alto business trips.

Carter's home is beautiful and the bed/pillows were so comfortable. Lots of space to do yoga and Carter was very kind/generous in making sure my stay was comfortable. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet. I will definitely book here again!

Carter is SUPER nice and a great communicator. His place is terrific! Extremely comfortable and well-equipped. I was on a business trip and especially appreciated the super comfy bed, peaceful location, and strong wifi. Great trip - thanks Carter!

This lovely cottage is just as-advertised: quiet, charming neighborhood; clean, comfortable space; welcoming host. it was great. Extra points for the massage chair!

Great place: clean, comfy, everything you need for an extended stay in the area!

My first experience with Airbnb was a success. A fair ratio quality price which is a much better choice than the hotels/motels in the area. An excellent location in one of the most wanted area in the neigbourhood and a warm welcome as guest by Carter and Hilary. I will come back !

Carter and Hillary's backyard cottage was an excellent choice for my business travel. The WiFi was strong, bed comfortable, and plenty (and I mean all) of the necessities for me. Highly recommend this place for a quaint place to stay, that is just off the Camino real and an easy place to get to.

MJ's place was great, in a nice neighborhood, exactly as described, and very convenient. Thank you MJ!

MJ and her husband John were very welcoming. I enjoyed cereal and tea each day, and had a comfortable living space.

Enjoyed the location, comfortable room and wonderful hosts!

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The place was great. Had to book last minute and it wasn't an issue. Would be happy to stay again. Thanks!

I had a great stay. The place is gorgeous. The hosts were very welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure I had the best possible stay there. My booking experience was also fantastic, I contacted them the night before my trip, but MJ responded quickly so I was sure I had a place to stay when I got there.

Great house and great host! Definitely the best host which I ever met through using Airbnb. John and MJ was wonderful, and the interior of the house was awesome, beautiful neighborhood. I wish to visit and stay there again.

John met me at the door, showed me all I needed to know and made a great dinner place recommendation. Great, low-friction experience in the heart of Sillicon Valley. i'll stay again!

Tony went over the top to make me feel welcome by first accommodating my early arrival, and then by picking up lunch and a few local goodies for me so I could get straight to work! He made himself available to answer any questions I had immediately and provided excellent directions back to the airport, helping me to avoid the traffic on my GPS-suggested route. The Pool House had everything that I required: a quiet work space with wifi, kitchen stocked with the necessities, and the most comfortable lounge chairs for reading and watching TV that I have EVER sat in. The location was perfect for my needs and, had the weather permitted, I would have enjoyed a run in the beautiful surrounding neighborhood. I would certainly like to consider Tony's Pool House as my home base for any future trips to the area!

Atherton is such a beautiful leafy area! The pool house was perfect for what we needed and even better the weather was so warm we made good use of the pool! Host communication was great! Anything we needed was seen to straight away.

Very relaxed and easy. Pool house is well equipped and sits in a very smart neighbourhood. Old school video games enthusiasts (think Defender/Joust etc..) will be happy. Note bathroom is ensuite to main bedroom.

Tony was the most accommodating host we've ever stayed with. He and his buddy served us drinks (or offered) many times, and even fed us on our first night when we were exhausted from travel and work. They also gave us info about the locale. House was fully stocked with necessities, so no concern about basic little things. Could not have asked for a better location either, pretty central to all out work meetings in San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and SF.

I had a great stay at Tony's place. It's clean and quiet and much bigger than I imagined. I was there for work and basically was only there to sleep, but if I was vacationing in the area I would definitely book.

Stay was great! Loved sitting by the pool. Tony was accessible and the house was clean and quiet.

Great spot, clean and worked out well. Not ideal for business travel with one bathroom accessible on the inside only through one of the two rooms. But really nice neighborhood and pool house located not far from Sand Hill Road.

Tony is a nice host, and the place is quite big. The area is very quiet and safe.

This is my personal favorite. Once you stay here you will never want to stay anywhere else. Stephanie is the best host. Always a house warming note.

Stephanie's place is in one of the most lovely neighborhoods in the valley. She was a wonderful host and I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

Stephanie's place is prefect! Great neighborhood, quiet, easy access to the freeway and El Camino Real. They have thought of everything. We look forward to returning.

Stephanie has a perfect setup and is extremely warm and friendly. I didn't have any questions or confusion and check in was smooth. Overall it was so good I don't want too many people to know about it because I hope to stay here every time I have to be in the area.

One of my all time favorite Airbnb rentals ever! Clean, well-appointed, gorgeous and comfortable. The best host you can ask for and the best rental in the area by far. This is how all Airbnb rentals should be. Comfy bed , wide open space and incredible high ceilings. Thank you!!!

Flawless! We only regret not having more time to hang out in this beautiful bungalow. Stephanie was also a wonderful host which completed the whole experience.

Stephanie is a great host - very accommodating and I love the unit. Will always be my #1 choice when traveling to Palo Alto/Menlo Park for business!

This place is just plain awesome. You will feel like a king. My favorite Airbnb. Stephanie is a great host. This place is an executives delight.

Tricia was an amazing host and the cottage was just perfect. She went over and above and send detailed instructions on how to get to the cottage and even offered to pick me up from my office. The cottage had everything - coffee, hairdryers, amazing little details like a channel guide for the TV. A perfect place to stay when in town on business. I hope to be back very soon!

I had a really lovely stay in Tricia's cottage in a quiet setting. It was perfect for me for the night.

Tricia was most welcoming. The cottage is absolutely perfect and comfortable. The pool is lovely. I had a peaceful and restful stay. I highly recommend this convenient spot.

I have no words for such an experience. Unbelievable, unforgettable, absolutely amazing 11 months in my life. My Fellowship at Stanford wouldn't so grate without Tricia and her place. She becomes not only welcoming and caring host for us but a friend, our American mom. We wish we could stay much longer. I'd never expect such welcome attitude, but Tricia exceeded all our expectations: we spent so much time talking, having dinners, making trips, drinking great Californian wines. People, who once stay in her house will return there again and again... It is not just about hosting people for her - it is about life. Thank you so much, Tricia, from me and my wife Katya for this amazing time. We would never forget you and your kindness.

We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Tricia is very nice, accomodating and helpful! The cottage is very quiet, well equiped and clean. Thank you so much!

Great cozy little guest house. Great location.

Tricia's place was truly a heaven. We wanted to go somewhere that is not too far and not too crowded for our staycation and Tricia's place was the cherry on top of everything! Such a beautiful and serene neighborhood, and an ADORABLE lovely cottage that helped us enjoy our time spent together there even more. It was super clean, not too small but not too big, just perfect. Tricia got a new grill for us to use, and it was amazing. Too bad we didn't have enough time to jump in the pool :( Looked reeeaaall nice. We are glad we didn't choose to go to a hotel and went with our staycation plans! Turned out to be a perfect vacation thanks to this wonderful cottage. Tricia was helpful from the moment we booked this trip til the journey was over. Loved our staycation there and definitely are planning to go back there this winter! Thank you so much Tricia!!!

Great location in the SF peninsula. Tricia offers a secure cottage on beautiful grounds. She is a warm and welcoming upon arrival and gives you all the pertinent information while you are staying on her property. I was happy with just about everything and I would stay again! Thank you Tricia for opening your wonderful home to us.

Natalia's Atherton Estate is a unique experience, as a stunning and palatial retreat located 10-20 minutes from the major companies in the area, providing a perfect home base for a team business trip. The suite format of private bathrooms and balconies for each room, together with big shared spaces for group sessions in the house, or outside by the pool, add a lot of utility for a company outing. Natalia and Julien who looks after the house are very responsive and helpful. I'd be delighted to return.

The house and grounds were beautiful. Natalia was a wonderful host and helped answer any questions vey promptly. I'd recommend a stay here anytime.

We had the most awesome time! Bud and Diane went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Notwithstanding the spacious accommodations, they even prepared snacks for us when we first arrived. On the first day, my parents also arrived at a very late time and Bud agreed to meet me before arrival to pass me the keys. Lovely place and hosts. Will definitely recommend!

Bud and Diane were extremely welcoming, and the guest house / neighborhood are definitely top-notch.

"Bud" and Diane were excellent hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. They have live in Atherton for 4 decades so were familiar with restaurants and places to visit. The "pool house" is a completely outfitted residence and very private. Of course we used the pool too. Highly recommended.

My third visit, as predictably delightful as the first two.

Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our time here at this beautiful home with wonderful Bud and Diane. Thank you!

Extremely grateful to Bud and Diane for having us in their lovely home. It was initially meant to be just me staying at their place but last minute changes to plans meant my sister and cousin would be staying as well. Bud and Diane were very accommodating of this change. The proximity of the house to major attractions in the Bay Area was definitely a plus. I would stay at Bud and Diane's if I'm back in the Bay Area, I also recommend their place to anyone looking for a good place to stay.

Aaaaah, home again! this was my second visit to The Pool House, and it was as delightful as the first. Robert and Diane again welcomed me with fruit and pastry, and all the features of the house that I liked so much the first time were there once again. As before, the house takes advantage of the California light, and the cozy but totally functional kitchen, the comfy bed, the bright modern bathroom, and the abundance of closet space made my second trip feel like "coming home." I look forward to my next visit.

This home was located in a very exclusive neighborhood in Atherton. The surrounding homes were breathtaking. The host was on a trip when we arrived but we were welcomed by their friend who made sure our stay was complete. As an added bonus that they gave us breakfast items and filled the home with flowers. We would definitely return.

Our team really enjoyed Paula's space for our testing purposes. The place was ideal for our needs, and Paula, herself, was really accommodating and went out of her way to make sure the team had everything they could possibly need. Absolutely fantastic host! Would recommend for both business and regular stays.

Paula made us feel very welcome. The house was exactly like in the description. The neighborhood of Atherton was beautiful.

Great place, good location.

Paula's Home was spacious and welcoming. It had a plethora of exceptional amenities and made my stay in Atherton very pleasant. (high speed internet, smart tvs, netflix, washer/ dryer..) I would definitely recommend this property to a friend.

Beautiful home great host

Nice house and yard. Paula was very helpful and cared about our experience

Paula's house in Atherton is fantastic - great location, amazing garden, spacious house with large windows. It was a pleasure to stay here. Furthermore, Paula is very flexible and accommodating.

House was very clean and exactly as described. We had a great stay and would be happy to comeback.

Hany was incredibly responsive and accommodating. We had a lovely visit!

Great apartment, beds comfortable, nice kitchen, located close to major highways and easy access. Didn't get a chance to enjoy outside activities due to weather however looked just as pictures portray

Hany is super nice , he accepted my last minute reservation also our special request for the extra room only cost $90 for two beds. Also the neighborhood are very beautiful .

Hany's guest house was as described and was great for my family's needs(me preparing for open heart surgery at Stanford) was a close proximity to the medical center. Hany is a very accommodating and gracious host that checked on us throughout our stay and made sure all was good during our weeks stay there. My family appreciated all the top of the line appliances( especially features including the heated toilet seat and bidet which became a topic of conversation ;) ) and all the extra little details that were thought of, example: my mom had crazy heartburn and they had Tums available in the medicine cabinet, forgot soap they had body wash and soaps available. They have obviously thought out all the needs of travelers and prepared for them whether in the kitchen or in the bathroom and even have little cookies left out in each bedroom. Apple TV, cable, and wifi were all working and available. We didn't have the time and pleasure of utilizing the backyard and pool area but it did look as nice as the photos. Definitely recommend if want to stay at a nice place that has all the amenities you could ask for, best Airbnb I have stayed at so far.

As advertised. Very clean, comfortable, quite, and convenient. Very communicative during checkin and made it known they'd be available if needed, but I didn't need or see the hosts after checkin. Very quite home. I'd stay again!

Jennifer was friendly and eager to make my stay as comfortable as possible. The room was quiet and felt private. I would definitely choose to stay here again.

accès facile en voiture et place de parc garantie. La chambre et la salle de bains sont très indépendants de l'habitation principale. Un excellent petit déjeuner est offert la matin, indispensable vu l'éloignement de tout commerce. Il faut apprécier les chat car il y en a 3 adorables dans la maison. Très joli jardin, calme assuré

Mike's place is comfortable, quiet and extremely relaxing. There is plenty of space and it is nicely appointed. The neighborhood is amazing. Mike is a great communicator and made sure that everything was as expected. I look forward to staying again the next time I am in town.

Quiet, sunny, and spacious cottage in a great neighborhood! Would stay here again.

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Set in a lovely garden, this is a perfect cottage, everything compact. The photos show the space exactly as it is. One does need to be nimble to manage the ladder to the loft. Maine is a lovely hostess and a delight to talk to. I look forward to a return visit!!!

I completely enjoyed staying in this cozy little guest house with Maaike! She's fabulously accommodating, and the space is ideal if you don't need heaps of space, and want the full functionality of a kitchen, your own shower, and access to a beautiful sanctuary of a back yard in quiet Atherton. It's quiet and tranquil, and bird-lovers will enjoy the many varieties that come by to visit! The suite is a reasonably close walk to the Atherton Caltrain station (open weekends only) and close (half a mile) to a few grocery stores as well. The neighbourhood is beautiful and safe. There's an "ECR" (El Camino Real, the major arterial road) bus stop 2 minutes from the suite. If you like walks, it's about an hour and a half through the tree-canopy covered streets to Stanford, the back way. By car, it's only about 10-12 minutes to Stanford or Palo Alto. The interior of the suite is really quite lovely. There are three windows that open, a coffee maker, a mini-fridge, a two-burner stove, a kettle, a sink, a microwave, and a little desk. I'd go out of my way to stay here again. It was that nice. :)

Amazing experience with a wonderful host! Would definitely do again...

I had one of my best and most memorable AiBnB stays with Maaike in her tiny but thoroughly self-sufficient garden guest cottage located in the heart of one of the most expensive areas on the planet. It may be too small for more than 1 person, but to me it was a cross between the fore cabin of an Ocean Racing Yacht (the bed is in the loft) and a modest canal house of her native Amsterdam. Maaike is a lovely interesting person, I felt like I was staying with a long lost relative. We had some lovely times enjoying her beautiful garden. Easy parking right outside her home which is conveniently located near the main road (but totally quiet and peaceful. I will return on a future trip to the area.