The Garden Studio is just a super-comfortable place to spend some time, much nicer than being in a hotel because you feel like you are coming home and can let your hair down and make a cuppa tea.
The barrio also makes you feel like a local, everything is good, friendly quality and you don't have to figure out what is a tourist/business rip-off and what is authentic.
Convenience-wise it works well for anyone who needs to get down to south bay, because the CalTrain and the motorway is right there. Kepa is an excellent host and I will go back whenever I need to be in SF.