We stayed here for a month during relo. Highlights: location, quietness, utility (functionality over style), and value. The real gem is the host! We would definitely stay here again.
Margaret stocked the house to the brim with supplies one would normally be putting on a shopping list to get the next day after checking in: hygiene (tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), cooking ( salt, sugar, flour, oil, saran wrap, etc.), cleaning (soap, dishwasher, washing, etc.), and enjoyment (k-cups of all kinds, high-end crackers and treats, popsicles, etc.), in quantities more than enough for 31 days and 3 adults. Wow! We’ve never been at a better stocked bnb. Margaret told us it’s from her own experience staying at other airbnbs for extended periods and wishing they were better stocked – way to apply the golden rule forward!
The real character of a host comes across when unexpected things happen. In our case, I noticed the water heater was seeping. Margaret had plumbers in a few days later replacing the water heater! And she brought over an incredible peach pie (with filling stuffed in the crust edge) when she stopped by to inspect their work. Did she have to do that? Of course not! But it speaks to her generosity and thoughtfulness. So, even though this is not an ultra-chic place like many other listings in the area (nor is it priced that way) it comes with the assurance that if anything goes wrong, the host will go above and beyond to take care of the guests. That is priceless!
A few things about the area: neighbors are quiet and friendly; during the day some cars pass by with loud stereos, but after 10p there’s no cars, and really there’s no way to avoid those wherever you go these days; street is narrow enough and parked with cars on both sides that cars can’t drive fast, so no tire noise; couldn’t hear El Camino indoors; on certain days, could hear Caltrain whistles (but that’s in all of Mountain View) and those stop around 10p; we were sleeping fine without white-noise generators. House has a quaint layout with MB having 2 doors, 1 to kitchen and 1 to hallway, but you get used to it. Beds were comfortable and clean (one spring, one foam mattress, plenty of blankets). Both bedrooms have desks, which is nice in these pandemic zoom call times, so combined with office and dining area, you could have 4 zoom calls go on with doors closed. Internet is 50Mbps fiber (plenty fast), wifi ok (some deadzones but that’s not atypical). No funny or musty smells, I’m somewhat allergic to pet and cigarettes and didn’t feel anything, place smelled clean (bleach, cleaning agents) on check-in. Whole house attic fan to ventilate if desired. Appliances all functional, nice gas stovetop and fridge.
And remember, it comes with a wonderful host!