I reserved Kate's lovely home for my parents to stay in through Christmas week, a place only a few blocks away from my own house. From the moment we checked in, we were impressed with the hospitality of Kate and her guest host, the home, the amenities, and even the lovely homes on the same block. It never took even more than 5 minutes for Kate to respond to any of my questions. The kitchen was a real standout, just huge and beautiful with lots of light coming in through the windows. The living area was very cozy, and my mother — a germaphobe who hates traveling or staying anywhere other than her own house — was so impressed with the cleanliness. To make a long story short: We highly recommend Kate's home for anyone staying more than a few days near Stanford or in Silicon Valley!