This is my first time using the Airbnb and I am happy to say that my experience was very positive. I just recently relocate to San Jose for my new job, and I wanted to stay in the down town area, where I can get a feel of living there (e.g. the safeness of the neighborhood for a female, parking situations, convenience, stores close by, etc.) before renting my own place for the longer term. Veronica’s place was clean, warm, cozy, inexpensive and so convenient. My room was functional and provided with a box, full of all kinds of toiletries and towels. The bed was VERY comfortable. The shower has good pressure on hot water. It's always nice to have free-Wifi, as so many of the hotels now don't even have that as a standard! I can’t stress enough how good the location is! I always find the parking space for my car along the street and it was almost in front of her house. I felt safe at night in the neighborhood. Some stores and restaurants were within a walking distance. The public library and the main hub within 10 to 15 min walking, or you can drive and usually find the parking spot easily even in the center of down town. So close in her neighborhood, I was happy to discover the very nice (also 5 starred in the rating website) vegetarian restaurant, which became one of my favorite places to dine. I am so glad I made a right decision of using Airbnb instead of coming back to the cold and dark hotel alone, having no one to talk to. Veronica is very friendly and easygoing. She and her son gave me a big welcome when I first arrived, and I was very happy to come back to the warm and homey place at night, especially after long hours of work. She knows the boundary and gives you a lot of own time, as well as keeps a great company. She is also a great cook! One day, she surprised me with a very pretty flower in the pink pot to decorate my new office. It is only my third week at work at the time of writing this review, and I already got so many complements on the flowers and it makes me smile every time I come in to my office. We ended up having so much fun talking about feng sui-ing my office (for success) and I am already applying many of her cool ideas and wisdoms (they are absolutely working!). It was just natural that we became friends afterward so I visit her place even after my home stay and I probably will visit her frequently. Because she is so awesome to hang out with. Looking forward to more fun time with her in my new town! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to stay in downtown.