My stay with Michele and her husband Mark was great. I relocated back to the Pasadena for a new job after a few years away. My permanent accommodations were 2 weeks from being ready so I needed a temporary place to stay. This private room was incredible. Although connected to the main house, it felt as though I had my own hotel suite. It was spotless and well appointed. The bedroom was large and had a desk area. The bathroom was also large and it included a small area for your clothes with a compact refrigerator and microwave. The courtyard, in addition to having a nice fountain as a centerpiece, has a outdoor kitchen with grill and sink.

The neighborhood is nice and quiet. It's just just a short drive into Old Town Pasadena and all of the restaurants and shopping there. Altadena though is a great area with some good places to eat and Mark and Michele are happy to make suggestions should you be looking for things to do. The space itself was tranquil and peaceful, and sublime does seem an apt description. The new job had me leaving early in the morning and returning later in the evening so I wasn't able to enjoy being there as much as I would have liked. Michele and Mark were gracious and generous hosts. She responded within an hour of my request. Michele and Mark were around most of the time but in no way obtrusive and allowed me privacy but were always happy to have a conversation. They checked to be sure that I had everything I needed.

On my arrival they had provided some fresh fruit and some small things to snack on. I feel fortunate that I was able to secure this place on short notice. Because of their schedules, Mark and Michele don't always accept guest. Everything worked out great though. They were kind enough to invite me to join them and their friends to a small dinner party they had one night. I was running late due to being caught up at work and called Michele to let her know and she was very kind and said that there was no hurry. It was a nice gesture which I greatly appreciated and enjoyed immensely. It was good feeling to know that they enjoyed my company and didn't view me as just someone staying at their home for short time.

I cannot thank Mark and Michele enough for their generosity and hospitality, for opening up their home and for sharing their amazing place with me. It made the transition of returning back to the area, that much easier and I can assure you that will not meet two nicer people.