I work for a company that contracts with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and as government contractors we have the same expense rules as federal employees. I had to spend three days at the Stanford Children's Hospital shortly after the fall semester started and the allowed amount per night for travel to Palo Alto was going to put me way out of town.
Amazingly, Stephanie's guesthouse was not only within the allowed amount but also incredibly nicer than any hotel in my price range. Everything was exactly as shown in the pictures. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots & pans, etc., the bed is very comfortable, there are extra pillows, towels, and bedding provided. The neighborhood was very quiet.
It was a 10-15 minute drive to the hospital and there are many restaurants, at least one grocery store, and a nice shopping center within that range as well. I will definitely check to see if Stephanie has availability next time I come to Palo Alto.