Durga's place had everything we needed for our trip up to the bay to do medical appointments at Stanford with our kiddo. It is situated in a cute little forest-y area (los trancos I think). It is cozy and comfy, and a fantastic value for money, as well as an easy check-in process. We really appreciated the last minute accommodation as our other Airbnb reservation canceled last minute on us
Do be aware the stairs are quite intense to get down. We were fine with it (and read about it in other reviews), but if you have any mobility considerations it could be challenging as they are a little uneven. We just carried our daughter down each time. Also, there is great wifi in the cabin, but Portola Valley has pretty much no service elsewhere, so it's smart to load your GPS while you have access to wifi. Lastly, the only other improvement we'd suggest is just a bit more maintenance. Some of the cabinets were missing doors, and the rugs could have used a vacuum (pet hair - allergic), but I definitely don't envy the person who has to bring a vacuum down those stairs haha. Overall, good stay and would recommend if you are looking for a convenient spot that's beautiful, and if you are looking for good value for money.