Overall I would rate my stay as fair as there were some elements that were great and other elements that were not enjoyable.
The Good:
The space itself is great. Everything feels/looks new and is incredibly clean. For example both the kitchen and bathroom were redone beautifully and the comfort does come across. I would say the space is optimal for single occupancy, but there is ample room for multiple guests with storage in closet and bedroom. I also found the bed itself quite comfortable.
The living room set up is fine, its minimalist at best with a small 2 person couch and a small desk and chair. At 6'5 the furniture felt miniature to me, but still usable. Check in is a breeze and there is relative solitude as the apartment is at the rear of the property with its own walk up entrance.
The Bad:
Noise Noise Noise. Not so much during the day but after 7pm the neighborhood dogs erupt in a chorus of barks and howls that last throughout the night. If you are lucky enough to fall asleep amidst the raucous barking, you will promptly be awakened at 5am by birds and roosters next door. Back to the dogs; they are seemingly everywhere. First the entrance to the apartment is along a narrow walkway to the right of the property against a neighbors fence, behind which live 2 German Shepards. So entering the building can be startling, especially at night when the barking is at its peak. Secondly, in trying to walk to the nearby grocery store I was twice halted by a Pitbull off leash and a smaller dog that I am not sure the breed. Not that they were extremely aggressive, but certainly not pleasant to constantly run into. This made going anywhere on foot a bother.
Distance: Depending on your travel needs the place can be a bit out of the way. I was headed to Stanford daily which was about $16 roundtrip with uber. Because the 101 separates E. Palo Alto and Palo Alto, walking or biking is not really a realistic travel option.