My husband and I (62 and 65 years old) stayed at the Lady Bug Studio while visiting our son, who was at Google for a The experience was excellent. Estell responded very promptly to my emails asking about how to get into the studio (go through the gate and follow the signs and where to park (easy parking on the street). She was friendly and accessible. The entrance to the studio is very private as it faces the back of the lot, although you walk through the family's yard to get there. The studio itself is exquisite--beautifully designed, with a Japanese feeling, and immaculately clean. It was designed by Estell and her sister. Everything appears to be brand new. The bed is lovely and very comfortable, the small kitchen quite useful and completely stocked, although we did not do any serious cooking in it. The bathroom (with excellent shower) is also tasteful and highly functional, with matching towels and decor. Large medicine cabinet with many shelves for ones toiletries.
If I had been staying by myself or with a girlfriend, it would have been perfect. The ONLY flaw was that because the studio is not that large, my husband who is rather rotund, felt somewhat cramped. Once we figured out where to put everything (slide the empty suitcase under the bed, put the charging electronics on the window sill, put my suitcase open in a corner, shoes under the table, etc) it was fine. (Although there was not enough room in the closet for both of our clothes.) So if you have a space-sensitive spouse or need a lot of room yourself, you might feel a bit uncomfortable at the Lady Bug Studio. But if you could get over that feeling, I would urge you to do so, as this is a beautiful place to stay.

There is a market less than a block away to pick up food or drink. The neighborhood consists of many smaller houses and apartments (my son's student-type housing was around the corner) but is only blocks away from El Camino Real and Castro St. where most of the businesses and restaurants are. We walked back from Castro St after dinner several times.

We sat outside at the patio table several times for a beer, which was very nice. I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arose.