The house is nested in a residential area that is in the heart of San Mateo. The streets are full of cars, but there is plenty of space to park on the property. The neighborhood was quiet and we felt very comfortable. The house is very clean and spacious. Our host had some welcome fruits and snacks, which was greatly appreciated. There were plenty of towels and amenities, plus the wifi worked great. We happened to be there in the warmest weekend ever, and the only bummer was that there was no AC. But the house fans worked great and the windows opened up to provide some nice air flow.