Cathie was the ideal host - very responsive, very clear, super friendly and relaxed. We stayed at the cottage for 3 days to work on a project as our office was closed. It was perfect for that. Tons of light and very open. Cathie let us set up on the patio one day and we worked under the shade of an arbor. As for location, it is hard to beat. You are in a lovely back yard with fruit trees and patio/grass. Downtown Palo Alto is a short walk. Plenty of parking is available on the street. Very safe neighborhood. We loved it.