There are over 200 reviews describing how incredible it is to stay at Steven´s place, and this yet another one. It is really difficult to add much more to the what already has been said, but here´s a few things I think are worth highlighting.
Steven´s place is what makes Airbnb so fantastic, in that it´s about a host sharing his hospitality, generosity and kindness to other fellow travelers or visitors. It helps that the unit is an incredible, a state-of-the-art entertainment pad that Steve has converted into a welcoming, fully stocked separate unit at his home.
But it was Steven´s hospitality that really made our stay so much more. For one, he fully stocked the unit with great amenities, which he personally selected. Knowing that we were staying for a week, he provided access to his laundry facilities, his backyard (top of the line Weber grill and plenty of heaters to enjoy an evening relaxing outside), several bicycles to stroll around the Stanford campus and the Palo Alto neighborhood, and the option to also do our dishes, if we so desired. He was always attentive to our needs and wanted to make sure we were not lacking in anything. We truly felt like guests in his home.
We thought we were going to miss not having a full size kitchen (although he provides access to that if you want to make a meal), but it turned out that, between all the amenities he had already provided, the nearby restaurants and takeout options, and the extensive small appliance available in the unit (Instant Pot, portable electric cooktop, top of the line toaster, rice cooker, bacon fryer (!), outside grill, etc.) we never really missed it.
The beds, linens, pillows and towels are all top notch and very comfortable. The place is immaculately clean and spotless. And the neighborhood is quintessential Palo Alto - beautiful, quiet (even though it´s a couple of blocks from El Camino Real and Stanford U), and very green.
We would highly recommend this place to just about anyone looking for a great place to stay while visiting the area.