I was visiting Stanford for some work and Beth's place was a perfect place to stay. The room is large and comfortable. Shared kitchen space is a big plus if you are interested in some small-scale cooking. She was gracious enough to allow me to user her bike to commute around. Beth is also very helpful in guiding you around in case you need any help regarding places to visit or shops to go. If you are looking for a warm and friendly place to stay near Stanford in Palo Alto then this is an excellent choice.