I stayed at the Groove Pad for 2 and a half months and I enjoyed my stay a lot.
The studio room is neat and comfortable.
The location is perfect for people visiting Stanford University. A range of choices of restaurants (Mexican, Chinese, Fast food, etc.) are within walking distance. It is convenient to travel around Bay Area by Cal Train from California Avenue Station.
In addition, the host Kirsten and Frank are nice and very helpful during my stay. They respect guests' privacy and at the same time enjoy spending time with their guests. They even invited me for their family thanks giving dinner and it was great!
I would recommend Kirsten's place to anyone visiting Palo Alto / Stanford University.