Nothing will ever beat being 7 minutes away by car from where I needed to work in Palo Alto every morning...! But I must say more: it was a pleasure to stay here. The people i met felt like divine appointments in time — and we enjoyed every moment shared in the common areas. I am leaving wishing I could stay. This is to say that even though at first the neighborhood felt uncomfortable, the hosts’ attention and reassurance allowed me to relax and open to meeting the other 4 humans who were also staying there that week… and I made new friends I really like. This is not sentimentalism… it is real. At first I thought this house was not going to be a fit for me but I was wrong; and if i ever need it again and it is available, I will most definitely return AND recommend. I am so thankful for superhosts such as Kristin and Rika who are creating a safe, beautiful, minimalist spaces that allow us to not only do what we need with peace and clarity but also enjoy more of some of the best life has to offer: each other.