First of all, Maureen and her husband were incredibly good hosts.

The basement itself was very spacious and fit myself and my roommate incredibly comfortably. The sound system and movie screen were excellent--I wish we had used those more. The kitchenette was also nice, and was stocked with yogurts and fruits when we first arrived. And of course it was all very clean.

In terms of location, you can't get much better than this. A short 5-10 minute walk from downtown Palo Alto and its Caltrain station make this ideal for both short and long term stays.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely book with Maureen again.