Good communication for the host in advance of my arrival. Provided instruction on how to get into the house after hours, etc. This location is close to major freeways and still nearby to downtown Los Altos/ Mountain View. Driving in/ out is relatively simple.
Sometimes when you rent a “room” through AirBnB, you have the feeling of staying with friends. Other times it’s more ‘utilitarian’. This definitely runs to the “utilitarian” end of the spectrum. They’re basically running a rooming house. There are multiple rooms on this wing of the house, each with different guests. When I arrived, there were 5 different sets of men’s shoes out front (a sign asks that you not wear shoes in the house). My room was “as pictured”, but it is not particularly well maintained. Paint is peeling from the bathroom vanity and the shower could use a thorough cleaning. The bath towels are threadbare, and the heat is set pretty low. It’s priced about right for what it is - an inexpensive place to sleep.