Cathie is a lovely hostess. She answered all our questions about booking our stay in a very timely manner and was available to make recommendations during our stay. She added a new bench to the bedroom while we were there. She invited me on a walk through the splendid, residential neighborhood while my husband was at a conference and shared stories about the history of the homes. She even drove me to a arts and crafts supplier in the area that we both wanted to visit. The house is on a busy street but the cottage is set back and it's quiet. The cottage has vintage, lake cottage vibe. It's very convenient to all the interesting shops and to the Stanford campus. Cathie's restaurant recommendations were fantastic.