I rated the place as only "slightly better than my expectations," which may be misleading. I had *extraordinarily* high expectations for our stay, given the photos, but the place still managed to exceed those expectations.
The back yard is wonderfully comfortable and perfectly reflects Redwood City's terrific climate. We put the grill to good use and the kids loved playing in the back yard.
The kitchen and dining room were perfectly suited for hosting meals for as many as ten. We even hosted Thanksgiving dinner, and the kitchen has every gadget and utensil necessary to prepare even the most challenging meals. The kitchen and TV room are open and allow you to socialize while cooking.
Even when hosting Thanksgiving dinner for so many, the place always seemed cozy but spacious. Some have complained that you don't get "use of the full facility," which is a bit absurd. The host reserves a lock-out room for himself, which is not advertised for use by guests. The host was present for a couple of nights while we were there, but we'd have never known if he hadn't told us, and we always felt as though we had the whole place to ourselves.
We absolutely loved the place, recommend it without hesitation, and hope to return in the future.