Cathie was a great hostess. Very welcoming and at the same time allowed my adult daughter and I to feel as if we were in our own secluded getaway. The cottage was just as it appears. One major benefit was that it's air conditioned and Palo Alto was having an unusual streak of hot weather: over 90 degrees! Coolness was a real plus! I'd recommend this place to anyone. It's in a great location and is inviting and spacious. A wonderful home away from home.