Maggie's place is great for a (short to medium) visit to Palo Alto/Stanford. Mine lasted three weeks, and it was really awesome. The place is small but clean and very comfortable, ideal for a person or a couple. It's close to shops, restaurants, and the Caltrain station. A nice talk to Stanford University as well (but you could also talk to the Village Mall and take the Marguerite shuttle. As a host, Maggie was very responsive and accommodating. If you go in the summer the cottage can get hot during the day, but Palo Alto's night breeze cools down the place. All in all, a great experience. Thanks Maggie!