Joe's place is very comfortable and cozy. The sofa bed is easy to use and comfortable. There are plenty of good restaurants around but the house is far away enough to be a nice place to rest. It is only about a 10-15 minutes drive to downtown Pasadena.
Joe is very good at communicating and responding to messages. Will def recommend here to travelers (small group of 1-3) who look for L.A. experience but don't want to be in the middle of a crowded city.