This place is fantastic! It will be my go-to choice whenever I travel to Cupertino. I almost don't want to leave a good review and keep this place all to myself. ;-)
Chris messaged me the door code about an hour before I got there, so I didn't need to bother him. Once I arrived, I parked on the street (they have a parking pass for visitors that was waiting inside). First positive impression; there are motion sensor lights along the path at the side of the house and at the doorway, so I didn't have to use my flashlight to fumble around with the lock.
You walk in to a spacious living room, complete with a large TV, some chairs, and a variety of food and drink options. While I didn't partake of the offerings, it was a really nice touch and I appreciate them. There was a step down into the living room with another motion sensor light, so I didn't have to worry about missing the step and breaking my neck in the dark. The ceiling fan worked great, as I like it cooler than most, and their heater was pretty strong.
The bedroom was large with a desk and lamp/nightstand. The bed was very comfortable (I need to find out where they got their sheets, cause I want some). The desk would have been a great place to work if I had needed to do so, and it was a nice touch to have public transportation brochures available on the shelf.
Across the living room was the bathroom, which was nicely updated, and filled with more nice touches (an assortment of rolled towels, toiletries, hair dryer). One request I would have would be to put a curtain across the window above the shower: Not an issue for most people, but I'm 6'4, and my entire head was above the window ledge. It gave me a great view of their lovely backyard, but I felt like I needed to stand at the back of the tub until the windows steamed up so I wouldn't be visible from the house.
It was so nice to be in what essentially is a spacious pool house or in-law quarters attached to the garage on the opposite side of the yard from the house. Very roomy, private, quiet, and comfortable. I hooked up my AppleTV and watched some TV shows and sports like I would have at home, instead of just being stuck in a room watching on my iPad.
I highly recommend this place, and hope to stay there again.