I stayed in Baris’ place for six months while I was interning in Stanford Research Park. I chose the place so I can commute by bike, and the bike paths to work didn’t disappoint! Amazing scenery along the Dish and Coyote Hill, and more amazing bike routes along Sand Hill, steps away from the house!
The neighborhood is very safe and there is a Safeway and a few restaurants all within walking distance.
The room was located on the first floor, and you have direct access to the backyard. The window (sliding door) is facing north so not too much direct sunlight warming up the room in the summer, but plenty of light coming from a sliding door (behind the curtains in the picture).
The private bathroom is not inside the room, but is right next door. At one point, there were a few ants in the bathroom, but Baris was very quick in getting rid of them.
The kitchen is well-equipped and Baris reserved plenty of space for me to put my groceries/leftovers. He offered his homegrown tomatoes during my stay, and they were delicious!
Housekeepers come every other week to keep the whole house clean.
Baris was an amazing host who made me feel welcome and part of his family throughout my 6 month stay. I would 100% choose this place again the next time I visit the Bay Area. He was very responsive and made sure that I didn’t experience any inconvenience during my stay. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.