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Looking to stay in a charming town that is biking distance from Stanford?

Los Altos, California, United States
Preferred Destination: London, England, United Kingdom
Alternate Destinations: New South Wales, Australia | Ireland | Open to any destination

Apartment or Condo | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From December 22, 2023 until January 5, 2024

Description

Our home is part of a triplex but we are a free standing house so no shared walls with neighbors. We have a fully fenced yard that has a large patio space, trees for shade and room for a bbq and outdoor fire pit. Our tiny kitchen has everything you need to cook at home but it is cozy. Our living/dining area has room for a dining table that seats six as well as a large sectional couch, a piano, a large screen tv, fireplace and a desk as an optional work space. There are two very large bedrooms. "The Dorm Room" as we call it has a queen sized bed and a single over double bunk bed. It has an adjoining bathroom (sink and toilet only). The master bedroom has a king sized bed and includes a desk for another optional work space. The hall bathroom has a toilet and shower but no bathtub. Our triplex does have laundry facilities but they are coin operated. This midcentury gem is not new but it is full of character and the vaulted ceilings help this 1500 square foot home feel open and spacious. We are within walking distance to downtown Los Altos which is full of amazing restaurants, darling shops and even has a mini redwood glen nearby. The farmer's market runs from June to October and our town also boasts an arts and wine festival as well. You can get to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, or Half Moon Bay in under 40 minutes. San Jose and San Francisco airports are only 20 minutes away. You can be to Oakland or Berkeley in an hour, Napa and wine country or the Muir Woods in just over an hour and Carmel in and hour and a half. It's the perfect location for a little bit of everything and you are only 5 miles away from Stanford University.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
1,500 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From December 22, 2023 until January 5, 2024

Minimum Stay

5 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: We are currently looking to exchange for Christmas 2023 but are also open to exchanges from June-Aug 2024

Location

Apartment or Condo in Los Altos, California, United States

Closest University

Stanford University

Nearby Universities
Santa Clara University | San José State University | UC Santa Cruz
Neighborhood

Los Altos

Nearby Cities

San Jose | San Francisco | Palo Alto | Santa Cruz

Comments: We are nearly equidistant from the mountains, the ocean and the city. You can be in San Francisco or Santa Cruz in 35 minutes. Our small town is completely walkable full of charming restaurants, shops and even a redwood glen.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: We could possibly arrange the use of a car.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

We have two sweet dogs who prefer to remain at home rather than be boarded when we travel.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Tucked in the back of the triplex, our free standing unit has a completely fenced in back yard with a patio and trees for shade. We have two dedicated parking spots and laundry is coin operated.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
5
5 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Alternate Destination

New South Wales, Australia

Alternate Destination

Ireland

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: We are open to all destinations especially during the summer months.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
3


Bathrooms
2


Offices
0


Size
0 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Allergies

Allergies are a concern

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: We have several cat allergies but are willing to dog sit. Some travel may just be 2 adults but we have 3 college age sons who may join us.

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