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Palo Alto Cottage by Stanford & Tech Companies - Palo Alto - Bedroom
Palo Alto Cottage by Stanford & Tech Companies
Palo Alto, CA, United States
8.8Very good(25)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 481+
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# Marbella Lane -Cozy 1br Studio In Palo Alto Dwtn - Palo Alto - Living room
# Marbella Lane -Cozy 1br Studio In Palo Alto Dwtn
Palo Alto, CA, United States
9.0Wonderful(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 431+
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Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC - Palo Alto - Bedroom
Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC
Palo Alto, CA, United States
9.8Wonderful(39)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 516+
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Palo Alto Furnished Eichler Mid Century House with pool - Palo Alto
Palo Alto Furnished Eichler Mid Century House with pool
Palo Alto, CA, United States
10Wonderful(4)
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 2,211+
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Urban Chic Apartment Near California Avenue, Stanford, Old Downtown - Palo Alto - Bedroom
Urban Chic Apartment Near California Avenue, Stanford, Old Downtown
Palo Alto, CA, United States
10Wonderful(2)
C$ 338+
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Palo Alto ''Startup House'' - Palo Alto
Palo Alto ''Startup House''
Palo Alto, CA, United States
8.8Very good(42)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 78+
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Nice quiet home in Palo Alto - Palo Alto
Nice quiet home in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, United States
C$ 168+
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Downtown Palo Alto Luxury Living - Palo Alto
Downtown Palo Alto Luxury Living
Palo Alto, CA, United States
C$ 3,076+
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Secluded stand alone cottage 1/2 block from Stanford Campus - Palo Alto
Secluded stand alone cottage 1/2 block from Stanford Campus
Palo Alto, CA, United States
9.7Wonderful(18)
C$ 321+
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A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto - Palo Alto
A Gem with Everything in Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, United States
10Wonderful(2)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 424+
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No Longer Available for Short term stays - Palo Alto
No Longer Available for Short term stays
Downtown
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 400+
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Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford Duplex - Palo Alto
Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford Duplex
Palo Alto, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(9)
Pet friendly
C$ 660+
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Luxurious Palo Alto/Stanford-Business Ready - Palo Alto
Luxurious Palo Alto/Stanford-Business Ready
Palo Alto, CA, United States
9.8Wonderful(18)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 1,146+
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Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford 2 Bdrm - Palo Alto
Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford 2 Bdrm
Palo Alto, CA, United States
10Wonderful(8)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 660+
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Irv: Fabulous Large Home In Palo Alto! - Palo Alto
Irv: Fabulous Large Home In Palo Alto!
Palo Alto, CA, United States
C$ 677+
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Midtown Home - Palo Alto
Midtown Home
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 392+
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KAYAK’s insights for vacation rentals in Palo Alto

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What is the cheapest day of the week to book a vacation rental in Palo Alto?

Friday offers the lowest rates in Palo Alto, with an average nightly price of C$ 135. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at C$ 1,056.
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KAYAK's top tips for finding Palo Alto holiday rental deals

  • Pool is the most popular vacation rental property amenity in Palo Alto
  • Vacation rentals in Palo Alto are around 33% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Palo Alto.
  • The best vacation rental properties in Palo Alto are Spacious cottage near Stanford with AC (9.8, 39 reviews), A Luxury Urban Getaway Walk to Stanford #2333 (9.8, 20), and Palo Alto ''Startup House'' (8.8, 42), based on ratings and reviews from real travelers.
  • Downtown is the neighborhood in Palo Alto with the most affordable vacation rental properties (4 properties with an average price of C$ 1,307 per night). No Longer Available for Short term stays, 451 Palo Alto - 4 Br Home, and Exquisite Palo Alto Home with Lovely English Gardens are the most popular rental properties in Downtown.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in Palo Alto for 23 days.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in Palo Alto

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Palo Alto?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in Palo Alto. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses and homestays.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in Palo Alto?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly Palo Alto vacation rentals, with around 7% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • How can I find vacation rentals near me in Palo Alto?

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