Spacious room near downtown Palo Alto

Seeking to fill a room in a two-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto by September 15th, or October 1st (with preference given to an earlier move-in). The location is situated in a quiet neighbourhood, but the heart of downtown Palo Alto is only a 5 minute walk away. The room is large with a sizeable closet, and partially furnished with a desk, bookshelves, and a dresser (but you will need to supply your own bed).

The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and decked out with several appliances including a dishwasher. There’s a dining room with great light throughout the day, a small balcony with a rocking chair perfect for relaxing, and a living room with numerous books, a projector, and a record player. Laundry is just below the apartment and coin-operated. Parking is available on the street, with a permit acquired from city hall.

All of the sites of interest in the surrounding area are within walking distance.

-2 minutes to the Caltrain (where shuttles leave for Stanford),
-5 minutes to the bars and restaurants of downtown Palo Alto,
-5 minutes to Stanford Shopping Centre (clothing stores, Chipotle, Shake Shack),
-10 minutes to Whole Foods,
-20 minutes to Trader Joe’s and the rest of Town and Country Village,
-30 minutes down Palm Drive to Stanford itself.

The other occupant (me, male) is a lecturer at Stanford. I keep things calm and quiet (reading most of the time) but also enjoy cooking, going for hikes, going to the cinema, generally exploring the bay and beyond. I also have a nut allergy, so unfortunately nuts are a no-go in the kitchen.

Rent is 1600 plus utilities (which range from 90 to 140 throughout the year, according to the flux in energy usage which peaks in winter because of heating). Preference will be given to someone willing to commit until August. Please send me a message and introduce yourself. I look forward to hearing from you!