I have stayed in many AirBnBs in Europe and the US and I have stayed in some wonderful and memorable places — the Canal House in Amsterdam, the extraordinary Old Town apartment with a view of the Castle in Edinburgh— and Katherine's quiet, gentle, peaceful, perfectly designed tiny house in the back garden of her home in Palo Alto has now been added to the list. When I first entered after the hustle and bustle of travel, I felt immediately calm and welcomed. The simple light wooden walls and open rafters invited me to breathe deeply and relax; the generous detail of a perfect flower from Katherine's lovely garden visible through a windowed rear made me feel both expected and welcome; the beautifully made bed with simple carefully chosen linens heels out the promise of excellent nights' rest.
The location, a few elegant blocks from University Avenue, Palo Alto's main shopping street, is perfect as well. Katherine herself is the perfect AirBnB host — available, communicative,welcoming and unobtrusive. This is not a place to have a party; this is a place to be quiet and refreshed, prepared to encounter whatever adventures brought you to Palo Alto, I can not recommend Katherine's place more enthusiastically.