We stayed at Henry's place for a few days before our wedding nearby in Pasadena. We chose Henry's place because we have 7 adult children plus their significant others, and we wanted to all have an opportunity to hang out before the craziness of the wedding day itself. Henry's place did not disappoint!
There are a number of things we loved about Henry's place: First, there was PLENTY of room for everybody. We obviously have a big family, and between the pullout futons and the beds, everybody had a comfortable place to sleep. Second, we have to talk about the pool and outdoor space. It's epic! The pool is big and great for chilling out. But there's more! Outdoors has a ton of different spots to sit and visit, and if you have folks who need pool supervision, the pool is readily visible from everywhere in the yard. Third, Henry himself is awesome. Henry responds FAST with answers to questions, and there was never an issue that he didn't have a good answer for. Henry is an outstanding host!
There are some important things to know when you book at Henry's. They are:
1. If you plan on cooking, there is a limited amount of cookware so if you need something beyond a pan or two, or anything special, you'll want to bring it with you. Henry provides a good amount of dishes though!
2. In addition to the pullout sofas and beds, Henry has provided lots of mattresses and linens to put out. So no need to bring air mattresses! We were really surprised at how useful this was, especially for our large group!
3. Henry's place is one of a kind, and he has posted very clear rules aiming to keep it in great shape. If you're the kind of party that wants to go all YOLO on an AirBnB, Henry's place is not for you. For example, his place is in a neighborhood, so quite hours are at 11pm. For our party, this wasn't a problem as we're old and like sleeping.
4. Go grocery shopping before you get to Henry's place! West Covina has a lot of places to eat and get groceries, but they're a bit of a trek from Henry's...not like a trip down to the corner store. That view doesn't happen if it's at the bottom of a hill!
All in all, our stay at Henry's was great! The beds were comfortable, the blackout shades in the upstairs suite work amazingly, and the view is awesome. Thanks Henry!