270 Gabarda Way

About 270 Gabarda Way

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- Charming, Spacious, Furnished Rental Close to Stanford & the Silicon Valley; Available For Short-Term Stays Aug / Sep / Oct 2025 Let this spacious family home be your luxurious retreat in Portola Valley, a quiet town abutting the Santa Cruz mountains. Situated on close to a half-acre with a country estate vibe, this home is ideally located just minutes from highway 280, Stanford University & Hospital and major employers. It is well-equipped and tastefully appointed, with 5 bedrooms plus an office and an exercise room. It also features a large chef's kitchen and an expansive back yard containing fruit trees and vegetable planters. You’ll enjoy being within walking distance to a small shopping center with a grocery store and restaurants, and to nearby picturesque hiking, horseback riding and biking trails. Upon entering this graceful residence, you'll be greeted by a spacious and well-designed interior, featuring five bedrooms, an office, and an exercise room. The chef's kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, perfect for whipping up gourmet meals with locally-sourced ingredients. Step outside into the expansive backyard, where verdant lawns, fruit trees, and vegetable planters create a tranquil oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast al fresco or unwinding with a glass of wine under the stars, this private sanctuary is yours! The gardens surrounding this house are spectacular in the spring and summer! Imagine the following ... Wisteria is in full bloom by the front door and white blossoms on the pear trees in early April ... Beautiful red roses climbing up the lattices that cover the back porch in May ... Cherry, plum and apricot trees full of fruit in June and large pink and white hydrangeas bordering the lawn in July and August. The owners spend most of their time barbequing and entertaining friends and family on the back deck from May - November. You will be staying at this home during the perfect months. Just a short drive away you'll find yourself in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to world-renowned tech giants and innovative startups. Stanford University and Hospital are located nearby and offer a wealth of educational and medical resources, making this area a hub for academic and healthcare professionals alike. Discover a myriad of nearby outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding and biking along scenic trails that wind through the surrounding hills and valleys. Also take advantage of the nearby small shopping center with its restaurants, coffee shops, and a grocery store, or venture further afield into neighboring Woodside (check out the legendary Buck's Restaurant!) or Menlo Park (with the equally legendary Dutch Goose Restaurant!) With its location and amenities, plus endless opportunities for exploration, your escape in Portola Valley promises to be a memorable experience. Note: The property includes an upstairs detached ADU (aka "in-law unit" or "granny flat") which has a separate entrance. The owner stays there when she is visiting friends and family in the area, a few nights per month, entering through the side gate. You won't even notice she is there. Also note that while many mapping programs identify the location as Menlo Park, the home is actually in neighboring Portola Valley. Also note that, per the request of the current tenant, we ask you to wear a mask while viewing the property. DRE 01404898

270 Gabarda Way is located in the Ladera Neighborhood and 94028 Zip code of Menlo Park, CA.

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Contact: Kevin Boer

Call Us: (650) 643-5330

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