The Groove Pad

Entire guesthouse in Palo Alto, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.46 reviews
Hosted by Kirsten
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
This is a one room studio, with a separate locking entrance, in the yard of a Palo Alto home. It has a compact kitchen consisting of two burners, a sink and a dorm sized refrigerator with freezer. There is a private bathroom, and a closet area. The furnishings include a seating area, with 2 chairs, a full sized bed, a built in table height eating area with two chairs, and a desk with a stool. The decor is mid century eclectic. The entrance and the windows face the yard and the driveway.

The space
You can feel secures staying here, as the studio is professionally cleaned at least three days before your arrival, and there are no other people in the space, between the cleaning and your check in. The entrance is separate from my entrance, and thus it is easy to stay here without ever getting within 6 feet of your host.
I have tried to make the space feel very Californian, as a lifelong N.California girl, I love my state. The photo on the wall is of Avila Beach, and I hope you get to visit a beach town, our amazing redwoods parks, and gorgeous San Francisco while you are here.

Guest access
There is a laundry room in the same building as the studio. You are welcome to use it. Weekends are especially busy, so it might be that the washer is full with someone else's laundry on occasion. Check back!

Other things to note
We do walk out in the garden, to socialize or do maintenance, and it is unavoidable that we walk past your windows. We do respect your privacy, and try to stay away from the walls of the apartment as much as possible. We have chickens, that will also be in the yard on occasion.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
Dryer – In building

Select check-in date

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 83% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 15% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Palo Alto, California, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Ventura is a neighborhood in South Palo Alto, bordered by El Camino Real and the Cal Train commuter train tracks. It is about 3 miles south of Downtown Palo Alto, about 2.5 miles SE of the center of Stanford Campus.

Meet your host

Superhost
270 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: interior designer
Fun fact: I like going to music festivals
Life should be fun, and people should be kind to each other. Life long Californian, a mom, and interior designer. I LOVE my state. And I love design. My husband, Frank, is in high tech, and likes tinkering. I am a passionate environmentalist, and you will HAVE to recycle while you stay with us. Your Airbnb room has green selections. We have hosted for 11 years and enjoy our guests. We host our house and a vintage cabin in the redwoods.

Kirsten is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Frank

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm