Erin's place is truly amazing!!! It is surrounded by nature and a lovely, quiet neighborhood, it is a nice bike ride to Stanford, the house is nicely decorated (with many plants and beautiful paintings), and it has everything you need to enjoy your time in Palo Alto. I stayed for six months (mostly working from home) and it was a great place for both working inside or sitting outside in the garden.
Erin is a great host! She always helped me out, lent me her bike, drove me to supermarkets, shared her tasty muffins, and shared tips for outdoor activities. She was always good companionship and fun to talk to. I would have loved to stay longer!