Where do I even begin? I stayed here for about 1.5 month with my friend for an internship at Stanford. And this place is just wonderful. It's so well-equipped, well-designed and well-maintained. It's got everything you can possibly need, from kitchenware (I can't believe they prepared plastic wrap and Ziplocks along with the usual cooking stuff in the house) to bed linens (we asked for a separate set of bed linen because my friend prefers sleeping on the sofa bed, which is large and comfortable too!) And Laurel even offered me a drying rack!
The view is great and there's this peaceful vibe that you don't feel much anymore in cities. I enjoy listening to the fountain and the sweet hum of cicadas. I also enjoy watching the squirrels jumping in the trees just outside the window.
Wifi is great. Never had an Internet problem during my stay.
Washer and dryer (in the garage downstairs) are energy-saving models that do the job well and make little noise! My friend actually wants to buy the same ones in the future after seeing how great they are. That's another thing about this place. Everything is carefully and thoughtfully chosen, even the selection of books. And Everything about this place screams class and taste.
There's good AC in the house, but it's usually a lot cooler in the house than on the outside. So you wouldn't need it most of the times.
Love the paintings on the wall. And there's also a huge map that shows where the previous guests come from (everyone just put a sticker on the map). I think it's a very nice touch. Suddenly I feel connected to all these people that I haven't met.
And most importantly, Laurel is an absolutely amazing host! Friendly, responsive, thoughtful, goes above and beyond. Her family lives right next. If you need anything, all you have to do is ask. Her husband Steve and her son Danny are very nice people too!
Some caveats (totally nit-picky) to set your expectation:
1. The bed is a little bit too soft for me lol. But it may be because I'm used to firmer mattress.
2. It's close to a semi-busy road so there'll be some "noise" (I'd rather call it the symphony of the city.) It doesn't bother me much. I have lots of meetings in the house with windows wide open when working from home and it's just fine!
Overall, this is one of the nicest stay I've ever had on Airbnb. Trust me, you don't wanna miss this place and Laurel.