Maria is a kind, communicative, and very generous host. The place is on a quiet and conveniently located street - it's an easy biking distance to Stanford and almost everywhere else in Palo Alto, and walking distance to a supermarket and some cafes/restaurants. The guest space itself is clean, comfortable and private, as the room and bathroom are in their own separate alcove. I also really appreciated being able to use the kitchen to prepare light breakfasts as well as the outdoor space to store my bicycle. I traveled to the area for work, and it was just so lovely to have this place as a calm and relaxing landing pad at the end of busy work days.