New "organocouch" near Stanford

5 stars for the warmth and friendliness!

Perfect spot to crash! It's exactly as advertised, nothing fancy just somewhere clean, safe, and convenient to everything. Lane wasn't there, but Meg was, and she just rules. I asked her where the nearest pharmacy was, and she told me. It turned out to be kinda far. So she drove me to 4 different ones until we found one that was open (it was late!). Down to Mountain View, then Sunnyvale, then all the way back up to Menlo Park. She's cool too, fun to talk to and full of energy. Good vibes all around. I'm staying there again next week.

My stay with Lane was excellent. Having just arrived in the country, it was great to have somewhere friendly and comfortable to stay. Lane is, I guess, a fairly eccentric guy, but he is super hospitable, entertaining and interesting to talk to. Plus he lent me a bike, which proved invaluable. Sure, I was just sleeping on a couch in a room shared with two others, but it was a comfortable couch and the price was excellent for Palo Alto. Plus the other guests were good people. I guess its comparable, both in terms of cost and living arrangements, to a small and good hostel - a rare breed in the area and perfect if you're looking for somewhere inexpensive and sociable (but important quiet!) to stay.

Really enjoyed meeting Lane! Clean, great location, saved me as all hotels were full. Good luck in your move to Houston Lane :)

Good crowd, excellent location, gentleman host. Lane has people from all over the world staying here, creates a fun and relaxed social vibe, and leaves the rest up to serendipity. Two blocks off Palo Alto's famed California Avenue, one block from El Camino Real (that connects the entire valley, from San Fran to San Jose), and just a few minutes drive/bike/bus/train from University Avenue (Palo Alto's main street). Good place to get your feet on the ground in Silicon Valley and start meeting new interesting people. If the tatami, organo-couch, and organic mattress in the two adjoining common rooms are all occupied, it can get a little cozy, so you should definitely be someone who is sensitive and adaptable to the reasonable needs of others. Lane does enforce his House Rules, especially the 'quiet in the evenings' one, so if you need bang away at the keyboard into the wee hours of the morning while others in the room need to sleep, this isn't the place for you.

Great location. Clean. Friendly. Also met other smart and bright folks staying at the same place. Highly recommended.

Lane is a pretty cool, friendly and a laid back guy. Nice location and I had a nice stay

The entire stay is exceptionally comfortable. The host is extremely accommodating and actively paying attention to guests' need while also leave space to guests to their comfort level. Superbly recommended for people with open heart and mind, a place to find warm friendship.

Didn't actually meet Lane, but got to hang out with some nerdy/hacker types. Good fun!

Lane and his roommate John are Southern gents who serve up sophisticated conversation and breakfasts (that they eagerly share w/ guests). The $45 listing is as advertised - you are in the living room on the couch (and when I was there, there was even another guest in the large living room...), but everything's clean and welcoming and offers access to Caltrain, Stanford campus, use of Lane's bike, Sunday farmer's market, etc.

Lane was really friendly & helpful during my stay there. He even offered to cook breakfast at times. The place is very convenient as restaurants, markets, california ave caltrain station & the stanford marguerite shuttle are within a 10 minutes walk. The housemates are really friendly as well.

Lane was a great host. The location is unbeatable and the room is well-maintained and clean. There isn't much privacy but the other roommates are considerate and Lane, who is organized and helpful, keeps everything going smoothly.

The location is perfect, and the room is very comfortable! Meg was awesome, and she even let me ship some business cards to her work, and had them waiting for me. I would definitely stay here again- thanks!

I stayed here for two months. The room is clean, tidy and spacious. The bed is large and comfortable and there is always a big stack of fresh bedding and towels on hand. The desk and chair are great for working at, although it is also possible to sit out in the common area or on the balcony. A lot of people who stay here are working for start-ups or tech companies, coders and hackers will not be short of conversation. Everyone I met here was friendly and I'll be keeping in contact with a number of people. In short, staying at this room will be way more fun than going to a hotel. There are usually a bunch of great people here but with the private room you can also get some peace and quiet to work or relax.

My stay with Lane was excellent and I will stay again. Lane is truly running for president and is a great person to have a conversation with.

It was a good experience. I did not meet Lane because he was travelling. But his housemate Meg was very generous to me. The room is clean and in order, and so close to the village (2 min walking). It is easy to catch bus to Stanford, and very convenient to walk to the CalTrain to the airport too. I would definitely recommend this place for your stay.

It was great overall... definitely more affordable than your "typical" hotel, motel or B&B... and very comfortable, clean, very pleasant. Lane was very pleasant and helpful, too, just "as advertised" in other people's comments. The location is quiet, with easy access to downtown Saint Paul (and therefore via there to Minneapolis as well.) Even if you're not driving, the bus system is close and works well. Absolutely no complaints, it was a great experience.

We really enjoyed our accomodations. Thanks

My second stay there and it was as enjoyable as the first. Thanks, Lane

Both Lane and Meg are great hosts. If you want to find a place near Stanford University, I highly recommend you to contact them to book this nice and friendly place.

Lane is great guy. I have known him for a couple of years and had great experiences with him. He will make a great host.

Lane is a very generous and caring individual, who will pull out all the stops to make sure you have a great stay. He is organised and communicative. I had an amazing time while I was in the Valley and it was in large part thanks to Lane for facilitating it. I would have no hesitation recommending Lane as a host or guest on Airbnb.

I've haven't had the opportunity to stay as an overnight guest, but I rent Lane's Minnesota house. It has been a wonderful experience, primarily because of Lane. As a first time house renter (I'd been doing the apartment route), he offered up his furniture to help me get a quick start. His readiness to listen and his friendly nature has makes Lane the best landlord I've had.

I have known Lane for about 5 years and on yearly visits he has always brought wonderful conversation to the table, good yoga stretching time to the floor and filled my home with tiny trinkets from his travels. I am sure you will find him as charming as I always have. I would second what has already been written below.

I met Lane during one of our West Coast swings. He’s one of those laid back, smart, real people that you hope to meet, but seem to be harder and harder to come by these days. No doubt we’ll be staying with Lane during our next Bay Area visit.

When I have stayed with Lane, he offers more than he leaves for himself, whether it be piles of blankets, paperbacks, or food out of the fridge.

Lane's one of the good guys, honor bound to extend warm southern-style hospitality.

Lane is one of the friendliest and most hospitable people I know. He loves meeting new people, making him the perfect AirBnB host. Be prepared to engage in fun conversation :-)