Justin (the host) was there when I arrived and gave me a quick overview of the cottage and spent a little extra time going into detail about things that I might do in the area.

As far as location is concerned, this is a very walkable place and technically you wouldn't need a car if you're ok walking 18-20 minutes to downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park. If you had a bike, that would be perfect!

It turns out the garage where Google was started is a few houses away on the same street. It wasn't much to look at, but as someone in tech, fun to walk by it and appreciate the history.

There is a local grocery/deli/bbq essentially at the end of the street. If you enjoy a large craft beer selection, you'll probably find your favorite there. There was a sign mentioning Monday night food trucks, but I didn't overlap with that.

Overall, I'd say if you're traveling solo or with one other person, this cottage will not disappoint and offers everything you need for a nice Silicon Valley stay.