I had a wonderful time with Noel, who helped me figure out what is where in Palo Alto (Stanford's a maze), and even helped me get there a couple times. We took a stroll through Palo Alto, and had some great chats over breakfast. This doesn't mean that Noel expects guests to chat, go on strolls, or ask for help; just that he takes the BnB role seriously, and is happy to help where it's needed.
The location is ideal for anyone who would like to head into San Francisco--a 5-minute walk from the station. Finally, the bar where Zuckerberg and his buddies used to hang out is 20 yards up the sidewalk.