James ' and Tina's place was perfect for my 4-night stay in Palo Alto. The room was very clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches throughout. The private patio is secluded and peaceful, and a great place for your morning coffee/tea. The house is located in a lovely residential area in Palo Alto. I did not have a car while I was there, which was just fine for me, but you may want one if you want the flexibility to get places quickly as I believe it's about a mile to the nearest shops/restaurants. There is a nice biking/walking path nearby that has the super cute Barron Park Donkeys. Coupa Cafe at Stanford Research Park is about a mile walk and is a good place for food/drink and doing work when they are open on weekdays. For a slightly longer walk, the Stanford Dish is about 3.5 miles. I'd stay here again and would highly recommend James' and Tina's place for a great stay in Palo Alto.