A great escape in the heart of silicon valley!
Tara was an exceptional host with an exceptional property. The building appears new and is well maintained. Everything, from the windows to the appliances, worked perfectly. The AC kept the unit nice and cool (it is rare to find places that have AC in the area, so this was a welcome perk).
Upon arrival, I had a personalized welcome card and groceries in the pantry and the fridge (fresh milk and eggs!). Best welcome at an Airbnb so far!
The unit has a main living area, a small breakfast nook and mini kitchen stocked with basics (both food and cooking equipment). The main living area has sky lights and plenty of windows; it is almost as bright as being outdoors. There is a large bathroom with shower, twin sinks and a washer/dryer. The bathroom has plenty of toiletries in case you forgot anything, and most of them were new in package. Finally, the bedroom has a queen bed and a small desk and chair for office work. I took multiple Zoom calls while there and never had a bandwidth issue.
The property is located in a upscale neighborhood and felt perfectly safe. Its dead quiet; no train or plane noise, which is rare in such an urban area.
Although it may look like there could be a lack of privacy based on the pictures, in fact it is a very private unit. The windows facing common areas have covers to where the family can't see in. The windows without covers face a private, fenced off yard that is only used by the renter.
Finally, the living room had a Roku TV; the family had a guest account for Netflix, but you can also sign in with your account for a variety of services (I used Amazon Prime while I was there). They also have a great DVD collection. The living room appears to have surround sound speakers, so it was an immersive viewing experience.
Check out was a breeze.
I would highly recommend this property and wouldn't hesitate to use it again.