Very enjoyable two month long work stay. Our review is very much in line with prior reviews. We had an enjoyable stay, would recommend and would return if in the area.
Host: Mary was a wonderful host. She answered some questions we had concerning the area, phone reception and amenities in the unit which were important to us prior to us booking.
Mary gave helpful tips for the area such as some points of interest and affordable grocery stores.
Throughout our stay Mary baked us vegan bread, vegan cheese bread and vegan biscuits which were all very delicious. She also gave us orchids to place in the unit. Mary was a very attentive and thoughtful host.
Check In: We often prefer self check in with a smart lock. Mary's check in is in person, we did enjoy getting to meet her.
Parking: Parking is easy and in their driveway. Park on the side with the cones as that allows them access to their garage and creates a nice flow of traffic.
Wifi: Wifi was average. In the beginning of our stay it was more reliable. Later during our stay (during COVID-19) the wifi became less reliable, but it seemed to be due to more people in the area working from home and using up unusually large amounts of bandwidth from the provider. This was likely the same anywhere during the same time.
Reception: Cell/Data reception is good for Verizon but it wasn't great for T-Mobile. If you can use wifi enabled call/text, you won't have any issue.
Unit: The unit is a good size with lots of light. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom. The beds are firm but we found them quite comfortable. The bathroom is a good size with a double sink.
The kitchenette area is a bit small and there is little pantry area to store your food items. This likely won't be an issue for shorter stays. There is a large mini fridge (fridge only), microwave, electric kettle, coffee maker and a foreman type grill for inside. There are several items stocked which are helpful for small spaces. There is a propane grill outside which was nice to use.
The living space has a nice fireplace (and in one of the bedrooms) which was very useful as there was a cold snap when we moved in. There is no tv in the unit. We used our computers to watch tv during our stay.
Cleanliness: The unit was clean upon our arrival.
Amenities: Mary was always very flexible and allowed us to use the washer and dryer for free whenever needed. The washer and dryer were really great quality and our clothes came out very clean.
Noise: There is very little noise in the area which is really nice. You will hear footfall in the bedroom and some noise from running water but it is all really minor. The outside area is very peaceful with sounds of birds, crickets and other wildlife. It wasn't uncommon to see deer.
Location: We were working in the Sunnyvale area and decided to live a bit outside of the city. We really liked the peaceful environment in the trees and the views. The views are of the surrounding trees/mountainside and the bay.
Value: We aren't from California and find the lodging prices in California to be exorbitant. We paid over 3k per mo after fees and taxes. Its hard to address value with piecemeal immensities, however this airbnb listing didn't seem out of the norm in this area as far as pricing and our quality of life was better than other apartments we rented as we value being near to nature.