Available September 8, 2026

Welcome to our little paradise! The French doors of this cute well-lit garden cottage open to a view of lavender, succulents, persimmons, strawberries, and vines. The front patio is perfect for morning yoga and evening wine, both of which pair well with the fluttering hummingbirds that feast on the plants!

Get a great night's rest on the comfy queen bed, watch TV, and cook yourself a great meal in the kitchenette.

Included in the rent are twice-per-month cleanings.

Further details:

The space

Nestled in the back yard of a home in the Old Mountain neighborhood, providing great privacy, this delightful, bright, and furnished cottage has a perfect location: just a few minutes' walk to downtown Castro Street, Caltrain, the VTA light rail, and the pickup locations of numerous corporate shuttles, including the big G, LinkedIn, the big M, NASA, Symantec, etc.

The main room has a queen-sized bed, a comfy couch, a dining nook, a smart TV, and a raised work desk with chairs. You can watch Netflix, Amazon, Hulu etc. via your own account.

The French doors provide ample streams of sunshine, and the room itself is very well lit.

The kitchenette has a toaster, coffee maker, bar fridge, and sink, as well as a convection microwave (instead of a traditional oven) and a tabletop induction hot plate (instead of a traditional stove). We can also provide an air fryer. While you can cook great meals using the hot plate, microwave, and optional air fryer, note that the kitchenette is small and not really equipped for gourmet cooking. Please also note that there is no dishwasher.

The bathroom is spacious, with a large shower/tub and a sink, and a large skylight for maximum natural light.

There is air conditioning -- a portable unit, vented through a window.

Guest access

You'll have complete and exclusive access to the cottage, including the main area, the bathroom, and the front patio. The driveway, the area leading to the cottage, the back yard, and the washer and dryer in the garage are shared with the residents of the front home -- us!

You're always welcome to use the back yard barbecue, and when we entertain in the back yard (roughly monthly), we'd love to have you join us! We've met some of the most fascinating people and formed some cool connections with guests.

That said, we have 100% respect for guest privacy, and we follow guest cues regarding interaction with them.

Please note the following:

- Included in the rental price are twice-monthly cleanings.

- The cottage is in the back yard of another home. You have exclusive access to the entire cottage, including the main room, the kitchenette, and the bathroom. You share the backyard and the laundry machines (in the garage) with the occupants of the front home -- us!

- The cottage has a *kitchenette*, not a full kitchen. In particular, there is no dishwasher. Also, instead of an oven, we provide a convection microwave, which enables you to do simple baking. Instead of a stove, we provide a tabletop induction hot plate, which enables you to do simple cooking. We can also provide an air fryer. The kitchen is neither equipped for nor large enough to make gourmet meals, but it works great for basic cooking. Many guests do all their cooking in the unit, while others order DoorDash / UberEats or take advantage of the proximity to Castro Street by dining out a lot.

- The furnishings of the cottage include a queen-sized bed, a little work space / breakfast dining area, a comfy couch, a raised work desk with chairs, and a TV.

- We ask for a $175 per month utility contribution (which covers high-speed Internet, water, gas, electricity, recycling, garbage, sewer, and lawn service) and $20 per month tenant insurance.

Note that we're *not* looking for a long term lease; we want a 5 to 11 month.

Qualifications:

-- Verifiable income of 3.5X rent

-- Credit score of 720+

-- Clear background and eviction check

-- Landlord references

-- One month deposit

The application process is via Zillow, and we will sign a standard California Association of Realtors lease agreement.

DRE 01404898

Comfy 1BR Apt Near Stanford, SLAC, and Sandhill Road

(Showings to be scheduled shortly)

Come live in this comfy one-bedroom second-floor flat in a great, quiet Menlo Park neighborhood, conveniently located near landmarks like Stanford, SLAC, Sand Hill Road, Tesla, the VA Hospital, and more. Downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park are both just a few minutes drive, and there is quick access to highway 280.

The unit is on the top floor of a single-family home. You enter through the side gate, into the back yard, then up a flight of stairs. You have complete privacy.

The unit has one bedroom, a full bathroom with shower, a living area, and a kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave.

The combined European-style washer/dryer unit is in the bathroom.

Note that the unit is provided *unfurnished*. The furnishings shown in the pictures are *not* provided.

Tenants will have access to everything inside the unit. For privacy reasons, the owners ask that you not use the back yard except for getting into and out of the unit.

Qualifications:

-- Verifiable income of 3.5X rent

-- Credit score of 720+

-- Clear background and eviction check

-- Landlord references

-- One month deposit

The application process is via Zillow, and we will sign a standard California Association of Realtors lease agreement. We also require tenant insurance, naming the owners and property manager as additional insured parties, which typically costs between $20 and $25 per month.

DRE 01404898

Private Atherton Home on 1.13 Acres with Pool & Tennis Court

Enjoy the rare opportunity to live on 1.13 acres in the heart of Atherton. Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street, this single-level home offers exceptional privacy, expansive outdoor space, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and the best of Silicon Valley.

The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,420 square feet of comfortable living space. The kitchen opens to the backyard and pool area, making it easy to enjoy outdoor dining, entertaining, and everyday family living.

The outdoor setting is what truly makes this property special. The expansive grounds include a private swimming pool, full-size tennis court, a playground, and mature avocado and plum trees that produce fruit seasonally. Whether you're swimming, playing tennis, relaxing outdoors, or enjoying fresh fruit from the garden, the property offers a lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find on the Peninsula.

The location combines privacy with outstanding convenience:

- Minutes to Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center

- Close to downtown Menlo Park and downtown Palo Alto

- Easy access to Sand Hill Road, US-101, and I-280

- Near many of the Peninsula's top public and private schools

Available unfurnished. Home has AC and Tesla charger. Gardener and pool service are included. All other utilities to be covered by tenants.

Opportunities to lease a home with this combination of land, recreation, privacy, and central Atherton location are rare.

Qualifications:

-- Verifiable income of 3.5X rent

-- Credit score of 740+

-- Clear background and eviction check

-- Landlord references

-- One-month deposit

The application process is via Zillow, and we will sign a standard California Association of Realtors lease agreement. We also require tenant insurance, which typically costs between $15 and $20 per month.

DRE 01404898