We are very happy with Helen’s cottage unit. The interior is much nicer than what the pictures depicted. It is very bright with plenty of sunlight throughout the cottage. It is a relatively big unit - if compared to a studio, it would be a big studio that has a very nice layout and is well-decorated.

Everything is complete in the unit, including the kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped; it has everything we want. Although the unit comes with a sofa bed, it is a good size and is firm. In fact, we typically avoid all sofas, futons or convertible beds but this one did not bother us at all – we felt comfortable like it were a real bed. The internet is consistent and smooth. The place is quiet and perfect for any light sleeper. The weather is nice and most of the time there is no need to use either heater or air-condition that comes with the unit.

Helen is very nice and so accommodating – even though she had to attend to a very important family matter only a day or two after we checked in, she always found time to respond to our queries. Also, she managed to get the front backyard cleared and nicely arranged. She is very warm and a kind person as you perhaps can tell from her photo – she allowed us to check out at the time we requested.

The cottage is located meters away from the main street, close to University Avenue and many attractions as described, and the highway exits – very convenient to commute. So it is situated on a safer area of the East Palo Alto. We were able to find the nearby badminton club in Menlo Park – so if anyone would like to stay near the badminton facility, this is an ideal place. We greatly appreciate Helen’s hospitality and would be happy to stay at her place again the next time we happen to be in the U.S.¬