Lydia is a fantastic host, and her house is very homey. I stayed with Lydia for about a month, during which time we had many pleasant conversations and built a great relationship. The room was exactly as described, and she was always available to help with any concerns that I had. The location is great - about a 20 minute walk to the Caltrain station, and about 10 minutes to Whole Foods / Safeway. I would heartily recommend staying at Lydias.