@ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN provides amenities, such as a water park and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
@ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN
Summary:
Welcome to this 1-bedroom cottage located in Palo Alto downtown. This cozy unit has a touch of modern interior design complete with kitchenette and private entrance. Minutes away from Johnson Park, & commute routes to highways & major tech companies.
The Space:
This studio unit is part of the larger house, yet it maintains a distinct and separate entrance. It offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience.
• sanitized, self-check-in (contact-free)
• fast & stable wifi
Managed by | Marbella Lane | full-service vacation rental property management | Top performer by AirDNA
1 bedroom• 1 bath
You will have the studio space all to yourself.
There is the main house adjacent from this unit with its own entrance.
Guests do not have access to the main house and it's parking.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home except for a few closets, and cabinets that we have locked. Guest does not have access to the main house.
The Neighborhood:
Just two blocks from University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto — with Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center nearby.
1 block away from Palo Alto downtown.
5-10 mins Commute routes to highways
5 mins away to shopping centers.
9 mins away from Palo Alto Airport
1-2 mins away to Johnson Park
4 mins away to University Avenues downtown area
2 mins away to Palo Alto transit Center
Getting Around:
Short driving and walking distance to commute routes to highways.
Other Things to Note:
CANCELLATION POLICY: Please follow the cancellation policy on the respective platform. No refund within 30 days of check-in, if you book on our website.
Security Deposit ($500 USD)
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NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. Deposit will be on-hold, reservation will be cancelled. Cops will be called, and legal actions will be taken, if you choose to throw a party at our property! Outside furniture, and decorations are not allowed.
Keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm. Ask for approval if you have visitors, and additional guests fees applies.
Exterior security cameras monitoring in place, so please check your guests count for accuracy at the time of your reservation! Violation to this rule will result in immediate eviction.
Groups of visitors, and party size visitors are not allowed.
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We are delighted to offer a pet-friendly property! If you wish to bring your furry friends along, there is a fee of $100 per pet per stay. Also, extra guest fee applies after 2 guests, $25 per person, per night.
Interaction with Guests:
We respond promptly to messages, calls and emails.
Located in Downtown North, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Golfland USA are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Levi's Stadium, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Palo Alto travel guide
Is @ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at @ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at @ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at @ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is @ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN located?
Located in Downtown North, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. Stanford University Medical Center is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away. Palo Alto Station is 7 minutes by foot and Menlo Park Station is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
@ Marbella Lane -Cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto DWTN Reviews
7.6
Good
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Mostly great. Great location. The only thing is that we did not realized property had no A/C and a couple of nights it was too hot. Fan helped, but not as comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tricia P.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cute tiny accomodations
This unit was very quiet despite it's closeness to the downtown area and the university. Very easy to walk to get coffee or food. The street parking is fine. There was some confusion with the listing, part of it said we could add a guest for one night for 25 but when we asked the property manager they said no. Lesson learned to select a different vrbo which will allow 3 guests. Overall a very nice unit while visiting Stanford for Family Weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Daniel C B.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Principal
The unit is fine. The management company is inexperienced, sign in process is very cumbersome and the uploaded documents failed each time to be received, had to be texted separately each time. The Wi-Fi password did not work at my initial stay and when I stayed a second time in the space the same Wi-Fi error still exists in their welcome package. I have used my wife’s Vrbo account to stay in several other places so much easier than this management company. I had plumbing issue the first I stayed on a weekend and management company was frustrating to deal with to resolve. The overall experience was disappointing for what is a very nice comfortable space. Less disingenuous apologies and more action goes a long way with clients.
It was a cozy place and close to our son in Palo Alto. The host, however, had a very strict visiting policy that was unwelcoming. It is a small space, but we wanted just a few people to visit (NOT stay).
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ellen w.
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
We completed all our pre check in material at the time of booking however we were contacted on check in day to provide clarification. This was extremely inconvenient as we were traveling. We were supposed to be given check in information by 2 pm however it was not provided until 3:30pm. When we arrived at property shortly after 4 pm ( check in time). It had not been cleaned We had to inform manager of this. - apparently they don’t keep track of what has been cleaned. Location of property was great. Accommodations were pretty basic but fine. The difficulty at check in soured the entire stay for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Daniel C B.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Principal
Vrbo’s identification uploads were not visible by management firm had to be done again, Wi-Fi password was wrong in the checkin instructions.Ongoing plumbing issue was dealt by management company poorly.Nice property, management team wasn’t on their A Game. Stayed in Vrbo full houses that my wife has rented much less hassle with overall process.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
DIANE A.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cold studio, no insulation
Poor bathroom, poor electrics which cut out due to inefficient circuit breakers. We were not advised in advance of this.This made studio very cold. Took 24 hours to get fixed.Very litte crockery, or glasses.
The accommodations andthe way I was treated before I checked in made me feel like as a guest I was an afterthought rather than main event if the owners had just put 150-200 at most into tmaking the cups match or a little gift basket That would’ve set a completely different tone but instead when I walked in there was a mop and bucket in the in what was a very tiny bathroom and I was sneezing and it was irritating me because I could smell like the dust and stuff coming off that I also felt that you know just the way it was furnished you could’ve put up some things that just made it look nicer but the thing that like was just mind-boggling to me was that we had explained that I’m coming to meet my daughter and her boyfriend and it was very important that I could have them over to the place and I was told I couldn’t have two guests sitting in there I mean I’m a grandma come on it’s not like I’m a party animal and that’s just like and then explaining not to leave my make-up on the towels and all of that kind of I’m not 10 years old. I’m an adult and that was very offensive to me. There’s no place I’ve ever stayed in. That’s ever had such a laundry list of things to doand also like when you go down the walk to come in you know it’s kind of like I’m paying quite a bit per night to stay there and there were old pots and pans when you walk in it just was like and then I have physical issues and there was a list of things to do when I left it’s not like I was paying 80 a night th…