Laurel's place is absolutely beautiful, charming, and relaxing! It is perfect for a serene and quiet stay if that is the kind of trip you are looking for in the middle of beautiful, mountain side Los Gatos. Her amenities are hotel-quality, from a king-sized bed with very comfortable pillows and bedding, to an clawfoot tub with old world charm (and perfect for bubble baths). She has decorated it to perfection - and it has a really high end yet warm look to it. The unit faces her backyard - so it is extra secluded and lovely. The lock situation is also super convenient (a punch lock), which is helpful so you don't have to do extra coordination for a key. The place also has a shower and a full vanity unit with a hair dryer so it was in my opinion such a nice stay for a great value.
The neighborhood is residential and quiet. I was visiting a friend whose car I borrowed, so I didn't do much exploring other than to go back and forth to my friend's house. However, it looked like there were some restaurants nearby. The one thing to note is that if you are on foot (not car) it may take a while to walk to the town's central area for restaurants and cafes. You could also take a cab for about 7 minutes, so not a big deal. Also, Los Gatos is really nice so it would also be a pretty walk!
Everything about this listing was accurate, and Laurel is a fantastic host. I'd love to return to stay at her place, and I definitely recommend booking a stay with her if you have the opportunity!