Barry and Van have impeccable taste. If you are looking for a really classy and lovely place to stay that is both quiet yet fairly close to central Pasadena, this is the spot (a short $4-10 taxi ride). The details are fantastic, the lighting spectacular, and adjustable to anyone's needs. My only comment would be that if you are night person, keep in mind that the bedroom has a glorious skylight with no less than 5 windows. If you want to sleep in without an eye cover blocking the early morning sun, it might be difficult. All in all that is a minor issue, and many people like being woken by sunlight as it emerges from the horizon of this spheroid planet we live on. The front and back porches are lovely and there is perfect privacy. I'm excited to go back. It was a lovely week staying there, and I was working quite intensively. The spot provided solace and peace.