My wife and I stayed at Jan's place in Pasadena for a 2 night stay. We had to come to the LA area on short notice (funeral) and could not find a sitter for our 2 dogs (Shiba Inus, 25 lbs each). We were in a bit of a jam but Jan was very pleasant and understanding of the situation. The house was comfortable and clean and had lots a character and a GREAT back yard. Jan is easy to work with and offers suggestions/recommendations for the area. Short distance to many great restaurants/bars/etc that Pasadena has to offer. All essentials are available in the house (clean sheets/towels/internet/full kitchen). Even had a fresh bowl of fruit and coffee available. Better yet, a beautiful grapefruit tree in the back yard that you are free to pick off and enjoy. I can go on and on about how cool the back yard is. It really is great. Overall, I highly recommend staying here.

The only negative for us, and is really just specific to us since we had to bring our dogs with us is that the dogs in the back yards of each of the neighbors do not give it a rest. Especially the house to the left. Big dog just barked at our dogs every minute they were out there, day or night. My dogs do not bark much at all and just wandered around and explored Jan's yard, but the neighbor dogs are not so "neighborly." Just something to think about if you had to bring a dog with you (Jan's pre-approval required). Again, not a knock on Jan's house at all, just a heads up for other dog owners.