Honestly- I cannot say enough nice things about my experience at Dennis' home. I'll start by saying this- Dennis gives priority to his guests in his home. The house is designed for customer happiness and in the Silicon Valley- where nothing is really a good deal- Dennis's AirBnB is exceptional.
Honestly- I'm scared to go on because if you knew how well treated you'd feel, I'd never find an open reservation here again.
The house and it's proximity to the Seal Point walking trail and park are downright cheerful. The linens and bed are lovely. There's lots of light streaming through this craftsman style house- from all directions. The house is immaculately clean and well organised and stocked with extras in case you forgot something. There's even a few noshes in the refrigerator, cupboards and counters. Dennis even leaves little candy dishes around like your grandmother used to do.
There are books to read, games to play and a lively, fenced yard with a swing set, hot tub and lawn, where my goldendoodle preferred to lay his head and play ball. There's a stereo in the living room filled with discs and a digital radio in the kitchen for your listening pleasure while cooking breakfast, making coffee- or in my case- baking brownies. The brown leather couch, red leather club room chair, lamps, coffee table and breakfast nook are tastefully planted on clean wood floors for comfort and efficiency.
I was relaxed, happy and felt cared for. We were a hop skip and a jump from the San Francisco Airport and Palo Alto.
Dennis was out of town the whole time but he cared enough to stay in touch via text- asking if there was anything else I could want to make my stay more enjoyable. I easily found a space heater and extra linens when I needed them and everything was already at my fingertips with instructions so the answer was a clear "no" when Dennis asked if he could do more.
This house is set up as a do-it-yourself bed and breakfast and I appreciated the trust Dennis gives his guests to roam freely about and use everything available. I felt compelled to keep things as clean as his house manager keeps the place, though, as she reminded me, that's her job. I" do the dishes", she said.
The personalised touches and care Dennis put into this house made all the difference. The practical location was a bonus.