The unit is all that you need for a comfortable stay--there is wood paneling and skylights so it's not too dark! However, by far the best part of this bnb is its location on a beautiful piece of land. The property is a couple of acres right in the midst of Palo Alto--you can be downtown in 7 minute drive. However, you feel that you are in the country when you wake up in the morning. If you find the bay area a bit too crowded as this midwesterner does--you will appreciate the serenity of this green space.The trees are beautiful, there is a pond with Koi fish (really big fish) and donkeys on the property. The builder/artist owner has arranged and built upon antique building/gardening equipment in an aesthetic manner around the property. My favorite part of my stay was sitting on an outdoor chair from the patio, moving it about as the sun moved, and working outside. If the outdoors is important to you, I think you would like this airbnb option!