$1350 One Bedroom in 2BR 1BA Palo Alto

There is a choice of two different apartments here. :)

My roommate recently moved to Boston for work, and I have someone temporarily staying in the first apartment, where I have lived for 2 years. It is somewhat larger, has a pool, and allows small dogs.

Meanwhile, a friend of mine manages a second apartment that has recently come open. My new roommate and I could both move in there. It has hardwood floors throughout, a patio, and the benefit of a manager with whom I have a good personal relationship.

Commonalities between both:
~$1350 per month + utilities
Private bedrooms
Shared bathroom
Since most of my friends are married by now, and I almost always go to them, there is the possibility of using the living room in either place as a home office—my former roommate did so—with a somewhat different division of rent.
Unfurnished - the furniture in some of the pictures will go with the temporary roommate
Gas stove and heating
Laundry on site
Quiet, safe neighborhood
Long-term situation, requiring credit and reference checks, lease

Many things are negotiable. The most important thing to me is living with another solid, respectful, clean, and quiet lady.

A little more about me:
I'm in my late 30s. I'm a Stanford and Northwestern alum, and I work as a tutor. I always tutor outside the house. At home, I enjoy reading or sometimes watching a show on my laptop. I like to strike a balance between being social and having quiet time. When I go out, I love outdoor activities and traveling.

I have food restrictions, so it is very important to me that my roommate be able to respect my separate food preparation area.

A little more about apartment #1:
Near Colorado & Middlefield
150 sq ft bedroom, in 900 sq ft apartment
Apartment is entirely on the 2nd floor
Shared covered parking space
Pool
Small dogs welcome
Pictures above with carpet show this apartment

A little more about apartment #2:
Near Emerson & Loma Verde
100 sq ft bedroom, in 750 sq ft attached townhouse
Bedrooms & bathroom on 2nd floor, living area on 1st floor
Hardwood floors throughout
Dedicated covered parking space
Dishwasher
Patio
Personal relationship with manager
Pictures above with hardwood floors show this apartment