My husband and I have spent two beautiful weeks in Cecile's charming home in Palo Alto. Cecile's daughter Chayla was a very pleasant contact person. Both of them had explained everything we needed to know in the beginning and they where always available when we needed anything during our entire stay. We have found everything clean and in good order. We have often used the kitchen and everything found all that we needed. The garden is beautiful and very sheltered by the walls surrounding it. Beautiful plants, flowers and many birds singing make it a peaceful zone of comfort in downtown Palo Alto. The cats are low-maintenance and were a pleasant presence. In short, we warmly recommend this house and are greateful to Cecile and Chayla, Francine