Quaint but totally modern cottage with A/C, washer/dryer, state-of-the-art European fridge and stove, comfy Serta bed, kitchen equipped with condiments, tea/coffee, etc. A lovely and pleasant place to stay. Perfect for a weekend getaway. I'll be back next month!

Short stay but lovely. Pets were friendly.

Short stay but lovely. Pets were friendly.

Very pleasant garden. Sit under a trellis of trumpet vine for all our meals.

Very pleasant garden. Sit under a trellis of trumpet vine for all our meals.

Lovely neighborhood, beautiful garden! A very peaceful place to stay, including sitting in the garden with a cup of coffee in the morning. We hope to return!

We loved our stay in the cottage! I loved looking out the windows at the beautiful garden. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming. The cottage is private, quiet, very comfortable, and peaceful. It was perfect for us. We would happily stay there again.

Lovely neighborhood, beautiful garden! A very peaceful place to stay, including sitting in the garden with a cup of coffee in the morning. We hope to return!

We loved our stay in the cottage! I loved looking out the windows at the beautiful garden. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming. The cottage is private, quiet, very comfortable, and peaceful. It was perfect for us. We would happily stay there again.

I have stayed at this cottage several times during business trips. I love the neighborhood, location and the cottage itself. I'll definitely continue to return.

Stayed in the garden cottage for the second year in a row for a work function. It has everything that you could need for a Bay Area visit for one or two people.

Really nice quiet private spot to stay in the Bay Area. The cottage is super cute and well appointed with kitchen and bedroom. Check-in went without a hitch. Highly recommend!

Really nice quiet private spot to stay in the Bay Area. The cottage is super cute and well appointed with kitchen and bedroom. Check-in went without a hitch. Highly recommend!

In Menlo Park! Everything was lovely and convenient.

This property is quaint. The cottage itself, clean. The location to Palo Alto is not within walking distance. A good thing to be noted is that parking available on the street and not in driveway. The TV was inoperable. The bed, I believe to be a Murphy bed, was among the worst I’ve ever slept in. I suggested that we put the mattress on the floor. In the morning, my husband's mattress side of the bed was just about on the floor. I really don’t think the bed is safe to sleep on during the night especially if one gets up and down in the dark. I suffered a bruise on my shin trying to climb on board during the night. It seems quite comical, but I wouldn’t sleep here again!

This property is quaint. The cottage itself, clean. The location to Palo Alto is not within walking distance. A good thing to be noted is that parking available on the street and not in driveway. The TV was inoperable. The bed, I believe to be a Murphy bed, was among the worst I’ve ever slept in. I suggested that we put the mattress on the floor. In the morning, my husband's mattress side of the bed was just about on the floor. I really don’t think the bed is safe to sleep on during the night especially if one gets up and down in the dark. I suffered a bruise on my shin trying to climb on board during the night. It seems quite comical, but I wouldn’t sleep here again!

This property is quaint. The cottage itself, clean. The location to Palo Alto is not within walking distance. A good thing to be noted is that parking available on the street and not in driveway. The TV was inoperable. The bed, I believe to be a Murphy bed, was among the worst I’ve ever slept in. I suggested that we put the mattress on the floor. In the morning, my husbands mattress side of the bed was just about on the floor. I really don’t think the bed is safe to sleep on during the night especially if one gets up and down in the dark. I suffered a bruise on my shin trying to climb on board during the night. It seems quite comical, but I wouldn’t sleep here again!

Lovely stay ! Highly recommended

Overall a lovely stay. The apt is clean and has a washer dryer. The bed is very soft (which I like) but you won't be happy if you need a hard bed. Washer dryer is great. Kitchen has some basic staples (salt, pepper etc). A few small downsides: To get into the property it's necessary to step over a metal 'fence' that keeps the dogs and cats off the street. I suppose it's possible to move but I didn't want to risk it because it looked like it would all tip over. It's a bit awkward and especially tough when carrying a suitcase. Difficult for anyone disabled. Also, during my stay the TV didn't work--kept freezing. The owners were away so it wasn't fixed, a downer.

A charming, beautifully laid out cottage, with very generous hosts. Photos don't do it justice.

The property was clean with a beautiful, thoughtful recent bathroom/kitchen renovation. There were several staff members that offered help if needed, and I felt comfortable having the owner live in the adjacent home. The outdoor garden was lovely, and parking on the street was easy and free. Some considerations are you will definitely see/interact with the two little dogs, and one cat who live on the property as you are walking to and from the cottage. Also, the full size bed is better suited to a single traveler (or a couple that enjoys cuddling, lol), but we knew this up front. I did enjoy my stay, and especially the availability of a washer/dryer. We did not cook, but it is definitely possible to make small meals in the cute little kitchen.

I travel for business and this was my best stay yet. Very comfortable, has everything you need, close to the market and restaurants. The garden is so pretty, and well maintained. The owners are very welcoming and kind. Having the dogs and a cat around was a plus, reminds me of home.

Very nice accommodations. Cottage is in a great location, convenient to all that the Bay Area offers. Owners are delightful - very personable. As others have commented, the bed mattress is very soft. Kitchenette and bathroom - top of the line. Nice having the washer and dryer too. Would stay here again.

The cottage made for a great stay in Menlo Park. It's a cute little cottage with all updated amenities that are represented well in the pictures. It is located in a nice family neighborhood so it is quiet. The owners were very hospitable and kind. I would highly recommend!

We stayed over a week in this cute cozy cottage. The outdoor space was perfect for coffee, meals and conversation. The cottage was equipped with modern appliances and had a wonderful shower. The washer and dryer were a bonus. Located in a residential area, it was very quiet. On street parking was easy to find. We would both recommend it and use it again.

Adorable, convenient, clean, newly remodeled. beautiful roses!!!

Lovely cottage. Very well appointed. Great kitchen and bathroom, in spite of being small. It was really nice - and the fantastic garden around the cottage and the great neighborhood were super-bonus points.

I loved staying in this house. It was charming, with modern appliances, kitchen and bathroom. I loved the neighborhood.

I was looking for something comfortable because I had major abdominal surgery and needed a comfy place to stay to recover. I booked it because it looked very nice. I didn't like the way the old Murphy bed looked in the pictures, but I rolled the dice. I got out of the hospital and went directly to the rental. It was as nice as the pictures. Until It was bed time. When i lay down on what was supposed to be a mattress, it was only a box spring. That's right, no mattress. It was too low to the floor, which I didn't pick up on from the pictures. I got a mental picture of my sutures breaking loose and my guts spilling on the floor. Well, really I had a mental picture of springs poking into me all night and no sleep. The unit seems to have been completely remodeled. They did a swell job. They clearly ran out of money when they got to the bedroom. So close, yet so far. If I were the owner my feelings would start with embarrassment and shame. I had to repack everything and find a different place. I learned something new. VRBO manages the bookings. The owner uses a property manager, too. Evolve Vacation Rentals. Evolve saved the day, plus some. They stepped in, fixed the problem, and got me moved to a hotel. They even offered to pay for the first night at the hotel. The service from Evolve, and especially their representative Phillip, was extraordinarily caring, supportive and effective. Evolve, Phillip, saved the day, plus some. So all's well that ends well. Find someplace else to stay, though.

The only things that need attention is the bed is not very comfortable and small, the ch@irs in the room though cute were not very comfortable, the toilet actuator kept break until I believe I repaired it. On the positive side beautiful setting and very quiet. We hope to stay here again The only other complaint we had was the extra fees that double the listed price.