This feels like it would be the perfect material for an Airbnb commercial. A beautiful home-away-from-home space (although it's way nicer than my home) with an amazing host.
Bonnie is an incredibly thoughtful host and it's demonstrated in the space she's created in the cottage and her communication throughout the stay. First there are the hospitality touches- wine, beer, sparkling water, granola, berries, coffee and tea (with almond milk and creamers) all provided when I checked in. Plus offers of fresh vegetables from her garden right outside. Robes, slippers, sleeping mask in the closet. Then there are what I'll call the preparedness touches- aspirin, pen and paper, matches, speakers. Far beyond the usual towel, shampoo, etc. I'd expect in an Airbnb. It's very clear that Bonnie is very dedicated to providing an amazing stay and has thought of so much. She frequently checked in through the app to see if there was anything I needed.
The cottage as a space was perfect for a long-term stay for work. There is so much storage! I overpacked (two suitcases and a garment bag) for my trip and there is a gigantic closet and several large drawers. and it all fit (plus the suitcases themselves). The kitchen is well-stocked for cooking and avoiding eating out all the time while traveling for work. It's about a 10-minute walk to the Caltrain and lightrail. Starbucks and restaurants (Five Guys, Chipotle, local restaurants) are about a 5-minute walk and then Whole Foods or Safeway is about 10-12 minutes. There are also tons of the electric scooters you can rent by the minute nearby, so it is very easy to get by with no car. The cottage is also very beautifully decorated and the pictures in the ad are accurate (if even falling short of doing it justice). I sent pics to friends and they were in awe. Entrance is through a gate on the side of the main house and then walk to the back, which was easy. There is a vegetable garden outside and makes the cottage feel a bit like an oasis and even more detached from the main house. There often is a nice breeze.
Would highly recommend it for visitors to San Jose/South Bay whether for fun or work and short-term or longer-term stays.