A lovely stay in a space that really embodies ‘quaint and charming.’ The space has the feel of a sea-side cottage. As others, including the host, have noted the slanted ceilings in the bedroom and bathroom combined with the low ceiling in the shower would be a challenge for tall or large-framed guests. However, because this was clearly disclosed we were not bothered by it at all— just something to note before booking! Likewise, the narrow stairway (which I quite liked) would not make this a good space for guests with mobility issues or trouble with stairs.
The bed/linens were crazy comfortable and one of my favorite parts of our stay.
The interior design is light and airy with a touch of whimsy. Really loved the art and vintage tin toys throughout the space.
The host went above and beyond with hospitality, including giving advance advice about transportation, being patient with our travel delays that pushed our arrival to around midnight, and picking us up from the local Metro stop (which is very near and an easy walk when you’re not arriving super late after a day of travel disasters!)
The provided breakfast/snacks were a lifesaver after an arduous day of travel and let us get out the door early for our convention the next day without having to hunt up a restaurant first!
The host checked in daily by text message and offered further services for local info and even a ride back to the train if we needed it.
If I have one complaint it is that the stairwell/entry has a musty smell like older wooden houses sometimes get, but I stopped noticing it after a few hours. It was not a terrible smell, but might bother some who are very sensitive to scents.
Overall a lovely stay and would absolutely recommend to traveling couples or solo travelers as a cozy home base for exploring Pasadena and/or LA area.