Perfect peaceful enclave in the middle of Silicon Valley. Set among newer homes, Johanna's 1920s bungalow with the 1960s master bedroom addition (which is the room for rent) is peerless in this area in terms of the wooded setting on a creek on a quiet cul-de-sac where the only noises you hear are the rushing creek and birds. Johanna is incredibly kind and accommodating, and helped us with restaurant recommendations, an extension cord when needed, and provided a big bottle of water and mandarin oranges upon our arrival. The room is huge, the bed is comfortable, the natural light is awesome, and the outdoor spaces front and rear provide opportunities for a glass of wine and introspection. To top it off, it's a 2 minute drive to the Portola Valley center with an organic grocer, wonderful coffee shop, and several restaurants, and also 1 minute to I-280, which gets you around the Bay Area quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Johanna's place every time I'm back in the area.