Alicia's place is beautiful, spotless, smells brand new and is tastefully decorated. The location is great for catching the train (about a 7 minute walk to the Menlo Park station) and it is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Alicia was a great host! She responded quickly to any questions I had and left out some goodies. The only recommendation I have is to think about getting a proper pod espresso machine (although I enjoyed experimenting with the pour-over device). I will definitely look for this place again on future business trips to Palo Alto. Do not hesitate to book if convenience, high standards and safety are top on your list!