We had a great stay with Helen! We didn’t meet in person, but she sent detailed instructions for checking in so we had no problems getting in. The studio is bright and spacious with a view of Helen’s beautiful garden. We didn’t end up doing much cooking, but the kitchen seemed very well equipped with all the pots/pans/utensils you might need. Air conditioning works great and is super quiet. The neighborhood is mostly residential, but it was a very short drive to downtown Palo Alto and other nearby places of interest. I would definitely recommend Helen’s place and I hope I get to stay there again myself in the future!