My husband and I enjoyed our stay with Alex and Karen, who made us feel comfortable and welcome during our week-long stay in their beautiful home. Upon our arrival Alex gave us a tour of the house and gardens and showed us the amenities available for our use (coffee maker, tea pot, filtered water, small refrigerator, etc.) The room and bath fully met our expectations. We especially appreciated the lovely gardens that invited us to sit and read while enjoying sunny warmth during our escape from the northeastern winter.

The location was perfect for visiting our son and his family in nearby Portola Valley (a 20-minute drive), which was the primary purpose of our stay in Palo Alto. Alex was a great source of information about nearby restaurants and things to do and see in the area. We usually began our day by walking to one of the Midtown restaurants for breakfast, a pleasant 25-minute stroll (or 10-minute drive). The neighborhood of beautiful homes was safe and invited us to walk and explore.

We look forward to staying with Alex and Karen during a future visit and enthusiastically recommend this listing to others seeking lodging in the Palo Alto area.