This is a very cool secure place to stay while visiting California. Whether or not it works for you is going to be up to what you are looking to get out of your stay. Its not far from LA and many of other great cities in California.
This place is on a pretty busy street in the city of Monrovia w/ cars passing through all day and night. It wasn’t much of a bother for me so I was able to manage. The place is surrounded by nature, so it is to be expected that you’ll encounter creatures both indoor and outdoor. There are lots of cool places to eat, shop and chill out within walking distance. On Friday’s from 5pm-9pm they have this cool market with lots of vendors and food trucks on Myrtle Ave. There are also plenty of hiking trails, parks and even a library nearby. There is more than enough space throughout every inch of this place to create a homey, comfortable living space. The walk-in closet was probably one of my favorite features. The area where the bed is located is pretty tight, but manageable for someone of a smaller height and size, but to offset that the couch features a pullout bed, which is pretty decent. The AC was AWESOMEEE! Overall the place itself offers a very private living experience. Rosemary is nice and very attentive and easy to contact when necessary.
There were many concerns for me personally regarding the cleanliness of the place. The carpet underneath the couch definitely has a foul odor. There was lots of hair, everywhere (which has been a constant at almost every AirBnb I've stayed at in CA) . The utensils in the kitchen are worn and most of them need to be replaced. Overall I would recommend checking over the thoroughness of the cleanliness of the place prior to unpacking and settling down. I would also recommend cleaning and washing everything yourself, just to assure that it was done.