Elise's home is immaculate, elegant and cozy, & her family is lovely. The suite offers complete privacy from the rest of the house. The private entrance brings you into a small study with doors leading to the bedroom and bathroom. The tall ceilings & large windows let in tons of natural light, but the pretty, long drapes can be drawn if you want to sleep in, easy to do since the queen bed is super comfortable. The 2 closets are HUGE and very nicely designed with various options for drawers, hangers, shelves, etc. The shower is big and clean and the bathroom has nice storage too.
The kitchenette, dining nook & laundry are through a little gate, around the back of the house. Both spaces can be locked and are well lit and very safe. The kitchenette is best for light cooking. There is a hot plate and a mini fridge.
Elise was a generous host from the start to the finish. She was there to greet me when I checked in. She accommodated my date change & refund so smoothly and was so incredibly reasonable & easy to communicate with for every single detail of my stay. Her young daughter is a magical, musical delight, & her husband was very pleasant to chat with. I had little interaction with them, as the suite is very private, but all my interactions were lovely.
The location is very safe, perfect for commuting to Stanford by bike or by car, & also just an hour to San Fransisco, to Berkeley, and 45 minutes to Santa Cruz or Pacifica. There is ample street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Elise went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable & smooth & I am truly grateful to have stayed here. I would recommend this place for single travelers or for couples for short term.