It was a pleasure to stay at Tom's place. He is nice and friendly and cares about guests' comfort. The house is clean, organized and beautifully decorated and it has a garden with lots of fruit trees and flowers. The neighborhood is not the wealthiest in Palo Alto but I found it quiet and safe. For 3 months I biked to Stanford almost everyday and often returned late at night. I never felt unsafe. The bike-ride is very pleasant going through bay-lands and peaceful Palo Alto neighborhoods. It takes about 30 minutes.