Stanford Monthly – Premium Pond View | Walk to SU

Designed for Stanford visitors. 31+ day stays are tax-free and save $800–$1,200 vs short bookings. Flexible monthly stays for uncertain research timelines. Walk to Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, cafés and Whole Foods. 12 minute walk from Palo Alto Main Train Station and Stanford Shuttle. Linens changed for every new guest and weekly for long term guests - leave door open on Mondays, common spaces cleaned 3 times a week. The space 🌿 Falling Water – Garden-Facing Stanford Academic Residence Our most tranquil and sought-after room for visiting Stanford scholars and professionals. Stays of 31+ nights are exempt from Palo Alto’s 15.5% lodging tax and receive our long-term academic rate — typically saving $800–$1,200 compared with shorter bookings. Located on the main floor with immediate access to the guest bathroom and no other Airbnb rooms on this level, Falling Water offers the highest degree of privacy available in our shared home. 🛏 Your Room A bright, garden-facing private room designed for one guest: Comfortable queen bed Views of the 12-foot goldfish pond and garden pavilion Located beside the main-floor guest bathroom Quiet residential feel with easy access to kitchen and living areas Relax to the gentle sound of water falling into the pond 🏡 The Home A gracious family home shared with a small community of long-term academic guests: Large fully equipped kitchen Living and dining rooms overlooking the garden Landscaped grounds with a tranquil goldfish pond and pavilion Shared spaces professionally cleaned three times per week Weekly linen and towel service Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms are shared among guests in five rooms. One bathroom is located directly beside this room on the main floor. 🎶 A Home with Music This home is ideal for music lovers. Piano and beginner clarinet may be heard up to 10:30 pm once or twice a week Guests are welcome to play our Steinway upright piano in the living room 🕰 House Guidelines Check-in between 3 pm – 9 pm As this is our home, we do not open the door after midnight Guests must be 21 years or older 🚗 Parking Ideal for guests without a car who enjoy walking or biking to Stanford and downtown Palo Alto Optional residential parking permit available for $5 per weekday 📌 A Good Fit For Visiting scholars, fellows, researchers, and professionals Guests seeking a peaceful, garden-facing room with the most privacy in our shared home Longer stays of several weeks or months Not suitable for: Guests requiring a private bathroom or hotel-style privacy Light sleepers who need a noise-free environment Party-oriented stays Guest access Guests have access to: Their private bedroom The large shared kitchen upstairs The guest kitchen on the same floor Living room, dining room, and garden seating areas Laundry facilities for long-term stays (details provided after booking) This is a shared home designed for extended academic and professional stays. We value mutual respect and quiet enjoyment of the space. During your stay We live in the home and are usually around. Guests often enjoy casual conversation in the kitchen or garden, while also appreciating privacy and quiet when working. Our goal is to create a calm, collegial environment similar to a small academic residence. Other things to note This home is best suited to: Visiting scholars, fellows, researchers, and professionals Guests staying several weeks or months People who value a peaceful, shared living environment Not suitable for: Children Party-oriented stays Guests who require hotel-style privacy or a private bathroom