When we review a property, I feel we need to take into consideration "value" meaning "bang for the buck" to include space, amenities, hospitality, community, and services. Keep in mind, this is not a $500 per night San Francisco Bay Area hotel room. It is at least as big as one, though, and James' thoughtfulness in both preparation and hospitality is outstanding. I mean, it's almost like he has thought of everything from ease of entrance and egress to a diet busting plethora of cookies, pastries, breads, and oh yes, healthy fruit and milk, too. James and I did a fair amount of communicating including me forgetting how to get in and then I oopsidentally damaged something of which I let him know and James was very fair with me. Having Samtrans public transportation pick me up outside the front door at the curb was priceless, taking me directly to BART to which I went into the city. It was very easy. BTW, Samtrans will sell you a day ticket on the bus but they don't give change. You can also buy it by downloading their App. This place does have a "kitchenette" instead of a kitchen. No, it's not a house of it's own, it's more like a studio apartment. No oven and no kitchen sink (need to use the bathroom sink) but it's got a big refrigerator, a portable stove, a microwave oven, a Keurig coffee maker and cabinets loaded with needed dishes, utensils, and cooking tools. Oh, there was also an iron and ironing board and a dispenser of toiletries in the shower, among other amenities. For the price, it's outstanding and you can bring your pets!