- Altmuenster, Oberösterreich, Austria
- Jul 9, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
Lovely historic home in Palo Alto
We enjoyed our time in Palo Alto very much. Tricia and Paul’s home is a lovely historic Victorian home in Palo Alto with a very beautiful garden with lots of vegetables and even chickens which gave us organic eggs every couple of days. The chickens are very cute and easy to care for. The home is very near to University Ave where you can find lots of shops and restaurants. By train it is a very easy journey into San Francisco with its many sights. We did quite a few of the walking tours offered by the SF library - highly recommended. Palo Alto is a very beautiful university town, the house is in a leafy and quiet neighborhood. Tricia and Paul were very nice and hospitable exchange partners. Thank you for exchanging with us.
USA - San Francisco area, Historical House
United States - California - Palo Alto
ID : US19153
Became a member in: 2002
Renewal Date: 19/Apr/2026
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We are a semi-retired couple. Our careers have been in Human Resources and Mechanical Engineering. We enjoy traveling and have appreciated our exchanges since they allow us to meet interesting people and visit new places.
Our home is a historical home, owned by the 1st barber of Palo Alto. We grow many of our vegetables in our garden and can arrange for a gardener during your visit. You just need to pick and eat whatever you like from the garden.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Engineer/Executive Search
Our pets
Spash is our Calico cat. Self-sufficient.
Our House
Stanford University
Golden Gate Bridge
Tricia and Paul on vacation in upstate New York
Backyard #!
Backyard #2
Park across the street
Living room #1
Living room #2
Kitchen
Dining room
Hallway / Stairs with Stained glass windows
Office with our cat, Splash
Master bedroom (queen bed)
Master bathroom #1
Master bathroom #2
Bedroom #2 (double bed)
2nd Bath (attached to Bedroom #2)
Family Room / 3rd bedroom (with inflatable bed)
Downstairs bath (full bath)
Downstairs bath
University Ave, Palo Alto
University Ave, Palo Alto - Birge Clark building
Downtown Palo Alto - Apple Store
Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown Palo Alto - University Ave
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Aug 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 | Alaska, USA |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Experienced House Exchangers with Historic Victorian
Home in Palo Alto, 25 miles from San Francisco
Our home is a restored Victorian, originally built in 1895. We have a chef's kitchen, spacious dining room, living room with a TV, and a home office. Two of the bedrooms each have a bed to sleep 1-2 people. The 3rd bedroom can be used as a family room OR a bedroom with an inflatable bed.
We have a backyard with a lovely patio for outdoor dining. Also, we are avid vegetable gardeners. During your visit, any vegetables in the garden are for you! And with 2 lemon trees, you will ALWAYS have plenty of lemons for drinks and cooking.
We live in Palo Alto, a college town, home to Stanford University.
Our home is in a peaceful, historical neighborhood within walking distance of University Avenue with restaurants, unique boutiques, a Farmer's Market, and bookstores. During the summer, you can find free outdoor music. You are within walking distance from Stanford Shopping Center, a beautiful open-air shopping center. Stanford University has many cultural, athletic, and intellectual events for a wide range of interests. These include the Rodin Sculpture Garden, Cantor Art Museum, Hoover Tower Research Library, and the Braun Music Center.
Things to do in Palo Alto https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-palo-alto-ca/
Things to do at Stanford University https://community.stanford.edu/plan-your-visit
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
A neighborhood park across the street has a wonderful children's playground. Our home is in a peaceful, historical neighborhood within walking distance of University Avenue with restaurants, unique boutiques, a Farmer's Market, and bookstores. During the summer, you can find free outdoor music. In the opposite direction from our house is San Francisquito creek, and the street along the creek is a lovely place for a short walk.
You are within walking distance from Stanford Shopping Center, a beautiful open-air shopping center. Stanford University has many cultural, athletic, and intellectual events for a wide range of interests. These include the Rodin Sculpture Garden, Cantor Art Museum, Hoover Tower Research Library, and the Braun Music Center.
Things to do in Palo Alto https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-palo-alto-ca/ Also, there are public swimming pools in Palo Alto: https://paloaltoswim.com/
Things to do at Stanford University https://community.stanford.edu/plan-your-visit
By train, you are 45 minutes from San Francisco. In our car, you are close to everything: the beaches of Santa Cruz are a 1-hour drive, Napa Valley is 2 hours away, Big Sur is 3 hours away, and Lake Tahoe or Yosemite is 5 hours away.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There are so many things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area! Lots of outdoor activities, cultural events, oceans, sightseeing, museums, and history. So many good restaurants and great markets.
By train, you are 1 hour from San Francisco. With our car, you can visit the beaches of Santa Cruz (1.5-hour drive), Napa Valley (2.5-hour drive), Monterey, and Big Sur (3.5-hour drive), and Lake Tahoe or Yosemite is 5-6 hours away.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have a shy, 8-yr old calico cat named Splash. She is very timid. She likes to spend most of her time in our bedroom. When people she doesn't know are here, she goes out under the bed and comes out at night or when you aren't.
Please check our exchange preferences below.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
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