Shirley has a very comfortable condo in in long complex. I stayed here with my parents who are elderly for the Rose Parade 12/30/16 - 1/2/17.
It's very quiet, very adult in feel. The neighborhood is quiet. The only sound I heard was a flock of green parrots who happened to like a tree close by. Those birds were a little loud--but you would only hear if in the kitchen. No people sounds.
The unit is decorated impeccably, sparkling clean, and has an almost spa-like feel to it with vague scents that you might find in that setting (all wonderful). The walls are a relaxing, I think I would say, teal color. She has electric candles throughout and placed in a fireplace in the living room which gives the place a very comforting and relaxing vibe. There is a cozy living room with a leather couch bed that has a perfectly comfortable mattress in it. Matching teal colored blankets. I slept here and was shocked at how comfortable the mattress was. I'm used to having wires poke me on couch beds. Not this one!
My parents slept upstairs on the Queen-size sleep number bed!
WiFi is excellent; there are two televisions. You control heat. She has a charming small deck with an umbrella. There's no tub, but a perfect shower that included huge shampoo bottles in case you forgot yours. A washer-dryer for laundry. A dishwasher. A blender. A coffee machine with bean grinder (optional to use). A gas stove (hate electric, so happy!) Private garage parking. Shirley asked us if we needed her to put anything in the unit before we came! Told us to help ourselves to anything in the fridge or cabinets--including coffee! She was an incredibly gracious host.
One heads up--do NOT put the glass plates in the microwave. We did and snapped it in two. Shirley was very gracious about this and of course we offered to buy her a new plate.
She met us and gave us a tour when we first arrived--was totally relaxed about our leaving. Oh--nice touch--even the keys she uses are decorated in a floral print.
This was an awesome place to stay for the Rose Parade and we'd do it again if we ever do come for the Parade again. Highly recommended for couples traveling with a friend, but not so much for people with children. For elderly parents, my parents are okay with a few stairs, but might not be good for all from that point of view.
Overall? I loved this place. It was great. Pick something like this over a hotel. You will be able to cook fresh food from the local Trader Joe's and really enjoy and relax thanks to Shirley's great care with her place.