Veronica welcomed me to her home after I made the long drive during rush hour South from San Francisco to San Jose. I appreciated communicating with her before I stopped to eat dinner and check in at my conference in town. When I got to her house, it was quite late. I was quickly shown the room and the shared bathroom before she had to retire to sleep. My trip was very busy so I can't say too much about my hostess. We chatted a few times. I did get to talk a bit with her nice teenage son. They seem to be a very grounded family. My 2nd morning I was rushing off to the conference and Veronica kindly offered to make me breakfast (eggs?). Unfortunately I had no time but she gave me a great alternative: milk & banana smoothie. I took this and it was really yummy + a granola bar.
The neighborhood is quite dark compared to being in San Francisco. Most people drive to get around and I really didn't see people walking around. You do need a car here. During daylight I walked to the trolley along Empire Street to the convention center/downtown. $2.00 fare one way. Taxi is the way to go back to the house if not using a car. The were toiletries on a shelf in the room if you forgot something and a bottle of water. The bed is a new-age foam type great for folks with a bad back...awesome. Overall, a nice stay.