Stanford Report, June 21, 2006

Housing

RENTALS AVAILABLE Atherton

HOME AVAILABLE for two weeks (Aug. 6-19). 5BR/4BA, kitchen includes Wolf range top, Viking ovens, Miele dishwasher. Pool, spa, large deck, outdoor fireplace and gardens on one acre just three miles from campus. House comes with two cats. References and deposit required. $2500 includes weekly housekeeping. Call Dr. Van Rheenen at (650) 321-5442 or email rick@vanr.org.

Palo Alto

FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED 1BR/1BA apartment at 2935 Emerson Street. TV, linens, dishes, and all necessities are included. Very clean and comfortable. Approximately 600 square feet. Quiet, friendly and safe neighborhood. No smoking, no pets. $1050/mo. Available July 16. Call Ivan at (650) 564-2739 days, (650) 592-5964 evenings, or email ichin@alzus.jnj.com.

KARRAS APTS: Close to town. 2BR/1BA triple upstairs. Quiet. Hardwood floors. Water/garbage paid. Laundry room downstairs. Available 7/5/06. $1650/mo. By appointment. No pets, no smoking. 2BR/1BA triplex downstairs. Available in July. $1650/mo. Call (650) 328-4320 or (630 630-2988.

Sunnyvale

FULLY FURNISHED 3BR/2BA home in quiet, residential neighborhood, avail 7/1-11/10 (end date flexible). Fenced backyard, lawns, patio, BBQ, fruit trees. Near 280 for easy access to Stanford. Near parks, pools, excellent Cupertino District schools. No smokers, no pets. $2100/mo. + utilities. Includes weekly gardener and water. AEK, recently remodeled bath, W/D. Refs + deposit. Call (408) 739-9182 or email jrrr5@yahoo.com.

VACATION RENTALS Aptos/Seacliff

BEAUTIFUL NEW Mediterranean beachhouse; five-minute walk to Seacliff/Rio del Mar beach. 3BR/2BA, sleeps eight. Great house for family or friend gatherings. Visit http://www.vrbo.com/77043 for pictures and details, or call Meredith at (650) 207-2355. Dates still available for summer.

Monterey Bay/La Selva Beach

GREAT BEACH HOUSE that sleeps up to ten people. Beautiful ocean view. Sauna, fireplace, pool table, cable TV/VCR, well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer. Just 50 minutes from Stanford. Perfect place for family reunions, retreats or weekend getaway. Four golf courses nearby. Call Anne at (650) 493-1717 or email greineranne@hotmail.com.

Orcas Island, San Juan Islands

PRIVATE WATERFRONT HOME on Orcas Island, Seattle/Vancouver area; furnished 2BR/2BA, private beach, magnificent view of water, islands, wildlife (including American bald eagles). Reasonable rates. Go to www.orcasislandvacation.com or call Melinda McGee, (650) 856-2525, or email melinda_mcgee@hotmail.com.

Puget Sound, Washington

SUMMER CABIN. Easy access to Olympic Peninsula and British Columbia. Spectacular mountain view, eight acres woods, private beach access, swimming, beach walks. Large family room fireplace and wood-burning stove. Fully equipped kitchen, outside BBQ and deck. Sleeps 7+. $1000/week, $200/night (min two nights). Available June 1 to Aug (negotiable)-Sept and Oct. Local contact: Mary, (650) 424-4384. For reservations email sripley@aol.com.

France

BETWEEN ST. TROPEZ and the "fjords" of Provence, French Riviera's best-kept secret: The Peninsula of Giens, just across from the island of Porquerolles. Contemporary house with gorgeous views and walking distance to the Mediterranean Sea. Lodges 6-8 people. $2800-$4200/week. For additional information, call (650) 289-9607.

HOUSING NEEDED Palo Alto vicinity

ONE MONTH+ housesitting or rental sought starting mid-August. Stanford grad (BA '96, MA '99) returning to teach at Gunn HS Husband just finished PhD. We've been homeowners and wish to housesit or rent as we look for more permanent home rental or purchase. Nonsmokers without kids or pets, who can care for plants, garden, home. Please call Lisa at (812) 335-0738 or email lisamaren@stanfordalumni.org.

Stanford vicinity

AUGUST/SEPT. 2006 through June 2007 (dates flexible): Approximately 10 houses, apartments, condos or studios needed for incoming Stanford Humanities Center Fellows and their famlies. Furnished, close to campus,, pet-friendly a plus. Please call Chi Elliott at (650) 723-3054 or email chiyuma@stanford.edu.

CARETAKING/HOUSESITTING for reduced rent situation wanted: Parents of Stanford athlete wanting to be in the area during the Fall Quarter of 2006 from mid-September to mid-December (dates flexible) for fall sport season. We would also be interested in a house swap during that time. We live in Colorado, near Aspen. Call (970) 963-6106.