Stanford Steps Away is the *perfect* name for this *perfect* apartment across the street from Stanford! I booked this apartment for a long-term stay (September 2018-June 2019) for a fellowship year at Stanford, and I felt at home the minute that I walked into the apartment. You enter through the beautiful, super-private deck, which is a lovely place to spend the morning sipping coffee or to spend an afternoon reading and writing. The sun streams across the deck and into the apartment windows, creating a bright and cheery living space that feels like a tree house. The kitchen was better stocked than my kitchen at home, as was the linen closet! Anna and Bevin have wonderful cleaners who keep the place spotless, making it a pleasure to walk in when you arrive to a super tidy apartment and to be able to unpack and settle in right away. If you are planning on bringing or renting a bike, there is an ideal place to lock it behind a gate on the side of the house--no need to carry it upstairs. I had a car as well but I chose this apartment because I didn't want to drive most days--I was able to bike, walk, or take transit just about everywhere! Bevin was a super responsive host throughout the year. She always texted me back right away if I had a question. I highly, highly recommend this apartment. I was teary-eyed when I moved out--it was an ideal home for the year and had truly become my home-away-from-home.