Maruan's place was very homey, clean, and super spacious. Queen sized bed was very comfy, and the pillows were actual pillows -- as opposed to the kinds in hotels that look fluffy but then compress to the thickness of a cookie. The shades and such are very effective, the unit is on the shady side, and it's near pitch-black when night falls; great for sleeping ... bad for waking up at 6 AM to work on NYC time ;) (not a complaint). It's a 10-minute walk from downtown San Mateo and has a lot of excellent restaurants in the area. Ramen Dojo is very good, and a 4-minute walk down one block from the location. Maruan also has a lot of thoughtful touches like some bottled water, a Brita filter in the fridge, and some snacks for guests. There is an in-building garage that's very easy to use, and quite spacious. Was only here for 2 days, but honestly wished I could have stayed longer. Thanks for letting me stay! It was great.