Staying at Patti's place was one of my favourite experiences, and if you dig into other people's review of me, you'll see I've stayed with a bunch of superhosts. Patti is no short of any other superhost! She puts tremendous effort to keep the home immaculate, warm, welcoming, and extremely comfortable.
I was so thankful to have fruits after being on the road for days!
My highlights staying at Patti's home was her beautiful, carefully curated and landscaped garden with grape lanterns and a mini babbling brook. Plentiful outdoor seating allows you to change seats throughout the day if you are looking to work on your laptop in a beautiful, relaxing, bright and warm alfresco setting.
The backyard lights up after dark and it's just a phenomenal experience --not to mention the squirrels, humming birds, and lemon tree branching into the yard from the neighbor's home.
During the fall, the evening is cool, and an optimal temperature for sound sleep.
In the morning, you will wake up to the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of pine from the tall pine tree in the garden, while sunlight streams thru the blinds in the mediterranean climate of sunny California.
This is a true oasis if you are looking for a bed and breakfast experience in a suburban setting, close to all amenities a city has to offer, international airport, and an accessible drive to the ocean.
I highly recommend this for solo travelers seeking to do some quiet work in a warm, outdoor setting and with your own vehicle as the home is situated in a quiet, suburban, family neighbourhood.
I'd also like to mention that this is a highly coveted neighbourhood in Silicon Valley, where tons of travelers and contract workers stop by, so this place is a rare find if you manage to book it!
Also please bring earbuds if you are planning to play any sound on your devices for respect of the host as she also works on premise.