My room turned out to be larger than I thought it would be, with ample closet space and a lot of light. The living room and the porch are delightful to spend time in, and the kitchen is well-stocked.
Deb is a delightfully welcoming and accommodating host, and was very understanding of a couple of issues I was having during my stay. She is very easy to communicate with at all times, sets all the house rules clearly, follows them on her own end - and expects her guest to do the same. She was very kind in offering to show me around some of the local nature as well as her garden, and I appreciated it even though I did not have the time to take her up on that.
The apartment was kept in a pristine condition, and the neighborhood is safe and peaceful: however, it is quite isolated, and everything from cafes to shops is around 15-20min walk away. The location turned out to be my one major issue, and the reason I am taking off a star: contrary to the listing, the house is not a 10 minute walk from the Caltrain stops -- it is double that, although I walk very briskly. Since I cannot ride a bike and do not own a car, I knew I would be reliant on public transit, so I double-checked the distance with Deb before booking: she estimated it at 15min, which was again inaccurate. My commute to Stanford was a nightmare: my phone showed that I was walking an average of 6 miles every day over the course of my stay. Deb was very kind to give me a few rides to the stop whenever she was able to, but by the end of my two month stay, I could barely stand on my feet, and was glad to move to a closer apartment. However, if you do have a car or a bicycle, this is a non-issue, and you will probably find your stay nothing short of amazing.