I needed a place to stay while my house was being tented for termites. Rather than deal with a hotel, I went looking on airbnb for a room to rent. I was so thrilled to find Mark and Michele!

Their beautiful house is tucked away amid a lovely, rambling courtyard garden landscape. The guest quarters are both spacious and homey, with a very comfortable bed, desk, dressing room, fridge, and roomy bathroom. Michele had stocked the fridge with bottles of Martinellis, two kinds of jam (I became "hooked" on the delicious orange jam and nearly finished the jar), fresh milk, butter, and a whole loaf of excellent bread, plus cereal and instant oatmeal. The little kitchenette included a toaster, electric kettle and a terrific selection of teas (and coffee).

Michele and Mark and so friendly and very welcoming. They suggested I visit the Mausoleum right down the street while I was staying here, and let me know about a local Arts fair a few blocks away. Michele is a historian and very involved with the local area and history.

I had a very comfortable stay here, and highly recommend Michele's courtyard suite in beautiful Altadena.